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Question posted by charjeffl on December 12th, 2013

What To Do If The Air Bag Readiness Light Comes On A Mazda Tribute 03

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

...CD AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 17 17 27 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning 44 44 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 48 48 50 51 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel ...Keys Locks Anti-theft system 69 69 69 74 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 79 79 89 99 108 1
Owner's Manual - Page 6

Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Protecting the Environment Air Bag-Front See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

Instrument Cluster Headlamp and turn signal control (pg. 48) Fog lamp control* (pg. 48) Instrument cluster (pg. 10) Windshield wiper/washer control (pg. 56) Power mirror control* (pg. 61) Speed controls* (pg. 62) * if equipped Driver air bag Instrument panel (pg. 99) dimmer/dome light control (pg. 49) Hood release handle (pg. 198) Manual tilt steering column lever (pg. 58) 8
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...Illuminates when the fuel level in this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to fasten your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this chapter). Low coolant (...below the normal range, refer to fasten your safety belt. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt: Reminds you to flash or remains...
Owner's Manual - Page 93

... the belt rests across the middle of injury in place. 93 Additionally, if the front air bags have deployed, the front pretensioners have also deployed and the front seat restraint system must be checked by an authorized Mazda dealership to make sure it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... crashes, many when no other vehicles are not designed to inflate in a hurry Seat belts don't work Traffic is light Belts wrinkle my clothes The people I'm with don't wear belts I have an air bag I'd rather be thrown clear 97 Frontal airbags are around. People who are ejected are 40 times more than wrinkle...
Owner's Manual - Page 98

... system. Check all automatic locking retractors on the passenger front belt. The optional side air bags are there to protect your vehicle to make sure they do not need to Interior ... replaced. Refer to be replaced - regardless of whether there was minor and an authorized Mazda technician finds that all outboard seating positions as well as the automatic locking mode for inspection...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury. WARNING: Never place your arm over the air bag module as you can take to be propelled by the air bag into your authorized Mazda dealership. WARNING: Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

... get hot after inflation or you may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must be present which include the inflators and air bags), • one or more impact and safing sensors, • a readiness light and tone 102 Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

...indicated by qualified personnel. Air bags MUST BE disposed of safety belt pretensioners, air bags, or air bag equipped vehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership immediately. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will be dangerous. Ask...
Owner's Manual - Page 104

... inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that may come into contact with side straps on the front seats. WARNING: Using Seat Covers: Using a seat cover on the front seats could be dangerous. To prevent ...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... or wiring of supplemental protection. See your authorized Mazda dealer. 105 A side air bag inflates with seat belts worn properly. WARNING: Disposing of front seats. WARNING: Do not attempt to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. Don't make it or make any modifications to the side air bag storage compartments or placing hands on the side the...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

.... 106 Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags. • The two side sensors are located on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if the...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

... turned on. • A series of safety belt pretensioners, air bags, or air bag equipped vehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership immediately. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be heard. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

...in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. If the shoulder belt portion of a ...Mazda Dealer how to adult passengers in the front seating position. and Canada. Unless all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to safely dispose of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 108 Accident statistics suggest that come...
Owner's Manual - Page 109

... fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Mazda recommends use of age. When children should use booster seats Children need to use a rear-... fit properly. The child could be hit by a deploying air bag and be hit by the side air bag in the rear seat, with an air bag that could increase the risk of serious injury. Booster seats ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112

..., the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Make sure the tongue is coming from the safety seat, with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you hear .... • Place seat back in upright position. 112 Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 113

Mazda recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a seating position which is generally safer. 113 Seating and Safety Restraints • Put the safety belt in front of an active air bag... WARNING: Children 12 and under should be removed when using a child seat. WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in the rear seat whenever possible, the back seat...
Owner's Manual - Page 182

... FOR YOUR MAZDA • New Vehicle Limited Warranty • Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty • Anti-perforation Limited Warranty • Federal Emission Control Warranty - Emission Defect Warranty - Emission Performance Warranty 182 Improperly designed parts or accessories could be found in the vehicle. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-bag (SRS...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

...seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner, available at your authorized Mazda dealer. • Do.... • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the air bag system. • Be certain to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be the...

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