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Essential Safety EquipmentSeat Belt SystemsWARNINGPretensioner System Disposal:Improper disposal of the pretensionersystem or a vehicle with nondeactivatedpretensioners isdangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury couldresult. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of thepretensioner system or how to scrap apretensioner-equipped vehicle.NOTEllThe pretensioner system will onlyactivate in a moderate or greaterfrontal or near-frontal collision. Itwill not activate in most rollovers,side or rear impacts.Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will bereleased when the air bags andpretensioners deploy. This does notindicate a fire. This gas normally hasno effect on occupants, however,those with sensitive skin mayexperience light skin irritation. Ifresidue from the deployment of theair bags or the front pretensionersystem gets on the skin or in theeyes, wash it off as soon as possible.qAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning LightIf the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. After about 6 secondsit goes out.A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly illuminates ordoesn't illuminate at all when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position. If anyof these occur, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. Thesystem may not work in an accident.WARNINGSelf-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled. Thiscould cause serious injuries. Nevertamper with the systems and alwayshave an Authorized Mazda Dealerperform all servicing and repairs.2-15