2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 36

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags If the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position, the indicator light remains on to warn that the passenger air bag has been deactivated. NOTE qTo Deactivate The Passenger Air Bag WARNING Leaving the Key in the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Unintentional deactivation of the passenger 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 air bag deactivation switch and the ignition switch, that way you won't leave the key in the passenger 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 air bag will remain deactivated until the passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON position. Have the passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of these conditions occur: l 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 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 air bag deactivation switch is in the ON position. l l qTo Ready The Passenger Air Bag 1. Insert the key into the switch. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise until the key points to ON. 3. Remove the key. 2-24 Form No.8T72-EA-04G