If the vehicle is equipped with a front passenger airbag switch), for the seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a collision, the airbag switch must be in the «ON» (included).
Warning! Incorrect disposal of seat belt pretensioners or disposal of vehicles with the pretensioner system in place is dangerous. Failure to observe the necessary safety precautions may result in personal injury. For information about the safe disposal of pretensioners and vehicles equipped with a pretensioner system, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The seat belt pretensioners will only activate when the wind is strong enough (or close to frontal) car collision. Pretensioners generally do not deploy in rollovers, side impacts, and rear impacts. When the airbags inflate and the seat belt pretensioners deploy, smoke is released that is not toxic. The appearance of smoke does not indicate any ignition. Usually this gas does not have a harmful effect on the well-being of passengers in the car. However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation. If any particles or debris from deployed airbags or pretensioners come into contact with the skin or eyes, wash them off immediately with water.