2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 29

J07L_8Q42-EA-01F.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 3:14 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the passenger-side air bag deactivation indicator light comes on for about 6 seconds. If the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position, the indicator light remains on to warn that the passenger-side air bag has been deactivated. NOTE M To Deactivate The Passenger-Side Air Bag WARNING Leaving the Key in the PassengerSide Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Unintentional deactivation of the passenger-side air bag is dangerous. In an accident, the passenger will not be properly protected. Serious injuries or even death could occur. To avoid unintentional deactivation, always use the same key to operate the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch and the ignition switch, that way you won't leave the key in the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch. 1. Insert the key into the switch. 2. Turn the key clockwise until the key points to OFF. 3. Remove the key. 4. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains on when the ignition is in the ON position. The passenger-side air bag will remain deactivated until the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON position. Have the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of these conditions occur: • The indicator doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. • The indicator doesn't remain on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position. • The indicator remains on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch is in the ON position. 2-21 Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F