How to Use the Passenger Occupant Classification System
This system shuts off the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system, so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on according to the following table.
The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates if the sensors have a possible malfunction. If this happens, the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy.
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
This indicator light turns on to remind you that the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
Type A
If the passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on when the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light turns on or is off under the following conditions:
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
|
Condition detected by the passenger occupant classification system |
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light |
Passenger front and side air bags |
Passenger seat belt pretensioner system |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Empty (Not occupied) |
On |
Deactivated |
Deactivated |
|
A child is seated in a child-restraint system*1 |
On |
Deactivated |
Deactivated |
|
Adult*2 |
Off |
Ready |
Ready |
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The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
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If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child depending on the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.
Type B
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
|
Condition detected by the passenger occupant classification system |
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light |
Passenger front and side air bags |
Passenger seat belt pretensioner system |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Empty (Not occupied) |
|
Deactivated |
Deactivated |
|
A child is seated in a child-restraint system*1 |
|
Deactivated |
Deactivated |
|
Adult*2 |
 Turns off after a short period of time. |
Ready |
Ready |
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The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
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If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child depending on the person's physique.
If both of the passenger air bag deactivation indicator lights do not turn on for a specified period of time when the ignition is switched ON or they do not turn on as indicated in the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.
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The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
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The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
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The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds if the electrostatic capacity on the passenger seat changes.
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The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the passenger seat receives a severe impact.
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If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing a child-restraint system on the passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light still does not turn on, and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an occupant is seated directly in the passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting with their feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light remains turned on, slide the passenger seat as far back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
