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How the Air BagsWork
How the Front Air BagsWork When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the fro ...

Supplemental Restraint System Components
The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: - The air bag system with inflators and air bags. - The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags ...

Cargo
Larger dimensions also result in a larger trunk for the new Mazda6, which now measures 16.6 cubic feet. That's up from the old car's 15.2 cubic feet, and it's larger than key competitors like the ...