2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 160
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 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. qLow Fuel Warning Light Low fuel warning light Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qSeat 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. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Seat belt 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. Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep 5-42