Air Bag System Component Disassembly
Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate (deploy) normally. Never disassemble any air bag system components.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt, Lap Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Handling
Oil, grease, or water on the air bag modules may cause the air bags to fail to operate (deploy) in an accident. Never allow oil, grease, or water to get on the air bag modules.
Inserting a screwdriver or similar object into the connector of an air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt may damage the connector and cause the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt to operate (deploy) improperly, which may cause serious injury. Never insert any foreign objects into the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt connectors.
Seat Weight Sensor Handling
The seat weight sensor has a built-in strain gauge which may operate improperly if the sensor is dropped by itself or when installed to the seat. If it is dropped, replace the seat weight sensor with a new one.
Oil, grease, or water on the seat weight sensor may cause the system to operate (deploy) improperly. Never allow oil, grease, or water to get on the seat weight sensor.
Foreign material in the seat weight sensor components may cause the system to operate (deploy) improperly. Always make sure that no foreign material can get into the seat weight sensor.
Disassembling the seat weight sensor, or tightening any of the nuts and bolts installed to the sensor body may cause it to operate (deploy) improperly. Never disassemble the seat weight sensor or tighten any of the nuts or bolts installed to the body of the sensor.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt, Lap re-tensioner Seat Belt Reuse
Even if an air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or a lap pre-tensioner seat belt does not operate (deploy) in a collision and does not have any external signs of damage, it may have been damaged internally, which may cause improper operation. Before reusing a live (undeployed) air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or a lap pre-tensioner seat belt, always use the on-board diagnostic to diagnose the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or a lap pre-tensioner seat belt to verify that they have no malfunction.
Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair
Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts or a lap pre-tensioner seat belts. If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness, always replace the wiring harness with a new one.
DSC HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING:
If the DSC HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected
accident due to the DSC being inoperative. If the DSC HU/CM is replaced, always
use the automatic configuration function so that the DSC operation conditions
are correct.
If the DSC re ...
Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning (Display Indication)
Message information such as system operations or malfunctions is indicated in
the display. Check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
Brake System Warning Light
This warning has th ...
Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.
3. Remove the starter interlock using the following procedure:
a. Detach hook A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
b. Slide the starter interlock switch in the direction of th ...