2002 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 27

J39L(02MY).book Page 17 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Systems Warning Light NOTE • The pretensioner system will only activate in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision. It will not activate in side or rear impacts. • Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate a fire. This gas normally has no effect on occupants, however, those with sensitive skin may experience light skin irritation. If residue from the deployment of the air bags or the front pretensioner system gets on the skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as possible. • The seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, they will not work again and must be replaced immediately, even if there was no front seat occupant seated at the time. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on at all. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled. This could cause serious injuries. Never tamper with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs. 2-17 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F