2008 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 44
2008 Mazda CX-9 Manual
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Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 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. The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The driver's seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Result The warning light flashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops. The warning light will not illuminate and the beep sound will not be heard. 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. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-32