Black plate (58,1)
If the front passenger weight sensors are working properly, the indicator light illuminates
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After a specified period of time it
goes out.
The front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light illuminates or is off underthe following conditions:
Total seated weighton the
front passenger seat
Front passengerair bag
deactivation indicator light
Front passenger front and
side air bags
Front passenger seat
belt pretensioner
system
Empty (Not occupied)
*
OFF Deactivated Deactivated
Less than approx.30kg
(661b)
ON Deactivated Deactivated
Approx.42 kg (931b) or
more
OFF Ready Ready
* If the front passenger seat beltis buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates,
however this does not indicatea malfunction.
Curtain air bag is ready forinflating despite the chart above.
If the front passenger air bag deactiva tion indicator light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the
above chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an
accident.
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