Testing - System Operation Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda MX-6 and 1997 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light in instrument cluster should glow for 4-8 seconds and turn off. If AIR BAG warning light does not function as described, a failure has occurred in Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Repair malfunctioning SRS. See DIAGNOSIS . See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.