Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Driver seated/Passenger not seated
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt war ning function.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the warning light/beep
operates to give you further reminders
according to the chart below.
Condition
Vehicle speed
Between 0 20
km/h
(0 12 mph)
20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
Seat belt
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.
Driver seated/Passenger seated
The seat belt warning light/beep reminds
the passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.
Condition
Vehicle speed
Between 0 20
km/h
(0 12 mph)
20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
Seat belt
(Driver)
Seat belt
(Passenger)
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.
NOTE
l
To allow the passenger seat wei ght
sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the passenger seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
l
Placing packages, luggage, pets or
other items on the passenger seat
may cause the passenger belt minder
warning light and beep to operate
depending on the weight of the item.
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Essential SafetyEquipment
Seat Belt Systems
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