2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 166

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page165 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Belt minder NOTE Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below. Condition Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning 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 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) 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. NOTE l 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. To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. Placing packages, luggage, pets or other items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item. l 5-43 Form No.8V66-EA-06F