2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 35

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 26 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Air Bag System Description The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: • The air bag system with inflators and air bags. • The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: the center of the steering wheel, the passenger-side of the dashboard. They are out of sight until activated. The passenger side air bag has a deactivation switch located on the center console (page 2-23). Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Crash sensor Inflators and air bags M How the Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal 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. 2-26 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G