2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 49
2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Manual
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shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags *3 The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an impact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts, they deploy with more energy. Deployment of the front air bags may differ between the driver and the front passenger depending on the driver's seat position and front seat belt usage, which allow for further controlling of the system. M How the Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quickly deflate. The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems. The side air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact. The curtain air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact. 2-39 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I