2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE belt

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
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Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional.
Also illuminates if the parking brake
is engaged. If the brake warning
lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately.
WARNING: Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be
inspected immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional.
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BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
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Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure your bulb is working.
When this light turns on, check the
fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the
light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will
vary depending on driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Belt minder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and any door, liftgate or liftgate window is opened.
Headlamps ON warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
Instrumentation
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SEATING
Adjusting the front manual seat
WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause
serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection
from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.
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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. This can cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness
of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Move the front of the control up or
down to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
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4. Flip seat forward.
5. Pull the seatback release strap
toward the front seat. Make
sure the seat belt buckle heads
are fully extended towards the
front of the vehicle and are
away from the seatback.
NOTE:When the seatback release
strap is pulled use your other hand
to guide the seatback.
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6. Rotate seatback down into load
floor position.
WARNING: Make sure seat
belt buckle heads are not
trapped underneath the
seatback and that the seat belt
buckle heads are fully
extended towards the front of
the vehicle. Seat belt buckle
heads may break if they are
trapped underneath the
seatback as the seatback is
rotated down.
NOTE:Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the
seatback.
Returning the rear seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into
upright position making sure
seatback locks into place. While
holding the seatback, pull the
release and push seatback
backward into the desired
position.
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2. Rotate seat cushion down into
the seating position making sure
that the seat cushion is locked
into place and that the seat belt
buckles are exposed.
3. Remove the head restraints stored under the front passenger seat
and return them to the original position on the seat backs.
To remove the rear cushion
1. Pull the Yellow tab
2. Pull the cushion to the outboard
side of the vehicle.
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