2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 58

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page58 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: Total seated weight on the Front passenger air bag Front passenger front and front passenger seat deactivation indicator light side air bags Empty (Not occupied)* Less than approx. 30 kg (66 lbs) Approx. 42 kg (93 lbs) or more OFF ON OFF Deactivated Deactivated Ready Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Deactivated Deactivated Ready * If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, however this does not indicate a malfunction. The curtain air bag is always ready to inflate and is not deactivated like the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems. If the front passenger air bag deactivation 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; contact the Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident. 2-46 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E