2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 47

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page47 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qHow 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 front air bags will deploy only on the frontal impact. 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. The side and curtain air bags will deploy together on the same side. 2-35 Form No.8T69-EA-04G