2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 child seat

2–25
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulat\
ed by law in every
state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-15).
Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your ch\
ild and follow
the installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-\
restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use a child-restraint system which employs an upper tether becaus\
e there is no
appropriate means to anchor the tether.
WARNING
Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:
Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air
bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate
only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are at least
moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.
Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
when using a child-restraint system (With Passenger Occupant Classification System):
Seating a child in a child-restraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with the
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous. In
an accident, an air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child
seated in the child-restraint system. Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to Occupant Classification System on page 2-37.
Do not sit too close to the driver and passenger air bags:
Sitting too close to the driver and passenger air bag modules or placing hands or feet on
them is extremely dangerous. The driver and passenger air bags inflate with great force
and speed. Serious injuries could occur if someone is too close. The driver should always
hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. The passenger should keep both feet on
the floor. Seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit
upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
Do not sit too close to a door or lean against doors in vehicles with side air bags:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely
dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard
shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury
could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in the
seats. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the driver-side window
while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental
protection. Give the side air bags room to work by sitting in the center of the seat while
the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Properly dispose of the air bag system:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
NOTE
 If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to
“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2). When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause
light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction. Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is
important. (Except Mexico)
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown \
below. This
warning label is displayed in compliance with regulations.

(Mexico)
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown \
below.
This warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the
passenger seat at any time.

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
If the passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on when
the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light
turns on or is off under the following conditions:
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by the passenger occupant classification system
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
Passenger front and side air bagsPassenger seat belt pretensioner system
Empty (Not occupied)OnDeactivatedDeactivated
A child is seated in a child-restraint system*1OnDeactivatedDeactivated
Adult*2OffReadyReady
*1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.*2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect \
the person as being a child depending on the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on w\
hen the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat\

and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
 Luggage or other items placed under the passenger seat or between the passenger
seat and driver seat that push up the passenger seat bottom. An object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the passenger's seat or between the
passenger's back and the seatback. A seat cover is put on the passenger's seat. Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system. The seat is washed. Liquids are spilled on the seat. The passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items placed
behind it. Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and driver seat. An electric device is put on the passenger's seat. An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of the
passenger seat.
The passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate if
the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
CAUTION
 To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in
the seat cushion:
 Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on them. Do not spill any liquids on the seats or under the seats.
 To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
 Adjust the seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks
with seat belts worn properly. If you place your child on the passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system properly
and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
NOTE
 The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 se\
conds if the
electrostatic capacity on the passenger seat changes. The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the passenger
seat receives a severe impact. If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on a\
fter installing a
child-restraint system on the passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system
according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light still does not turn on, and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an o\
ccupant is seated
directly in the passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting
with their feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light remains turned on, slide the passenger seat as far back as
possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarningAction to be taken
Seat Belt Warning Light
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger's seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON.To allow the passenger occupant classification sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.If a small child is seated on the passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger's seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light flashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the passenger's seat may cause the passenger's seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.To allow the passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.If a small child is seated on the passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate.
Fasten the seat belts.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
a beep sound will be heard again for a
specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
 To allow the passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on
an additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference. If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 km/h
(12 mph) with the driver or passenger's
seat belt unfastened, a warning beep
sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
 Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending
on the weight of the item. To allow the passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference. If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-133
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...................................................4-65
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .........................................8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ......3-8
Operational range ............................3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ......................................7-45
Air Bag Systems .................................2-24
Ambient Temperature Display ............4-13
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............4-55
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume ....................5-55
Seek switch....................................5-56
Audio System ......................................5-13
AUX/USB/iPod mode ...................5-57
Antenna .........................................5-13
Audio control switch .....................5-55
Audio set (Type A) ........................5-22
Audio set (Type B) ........................5-34
Operating tips for audio system ....5-14
Satellite radio ................................5-46
Automatic Transmission .....................4-24
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-26
Direct mode ...................................4-33
Driving tips....................................4-33
Manual shift mode.........................4-27
Shift-lock override ........................4-26
Shift-lock system ...........................4-26
Shift position indication ................4-25
Transmission ranges ......................4-25
Warning light .................................4-25
B
Back Trim Storage Box .....................5-138
Battery .................................................6-36
Maintenance ..................................6-38
Replacement ..................................6-38
Specifications ..................................9-4
Battery Runs Out
.................................7-23
Jump-starting .................................7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep ......................................7-48
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-74
Bluetooth® audio (Type A) ..........5-112
Bluetooth® audio (Type B) ..........5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-96
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-102
Troubleshooting ..........................5-128
Body Lubrication ................................6-32
Brakes
Brakes assist ..................................4-53
Foot brake......................................4-51
Pad wear indicator .........................4-52
Parking brake ................................4-52
Warning light .................................4-52
Break-In Period ...................................3-43
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide ...............................3-24
Cell Phones .........................................8-19
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............2-15
Child-restraint system installation ...2-20
Installing child-restraint systems...2-21
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Fully automatic type ........................5-9
Gas specifications ............................9-6
Manual type .....................................5-5
Operating tips ..................................5-2
Vent operation .................................5-3
Clock ...................................................5-26
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