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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Automatic
Transaxle Warning
Light
* The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light
* If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly À ashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible. The system may not operate in an accident. WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt
Warning Light
(Front seat) The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light À ashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops À ashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened,
the warning light À ashes again for a given
period of time.
NOTE
If the driver or front passenger's seat
belt is unfastened after the warning light
turns on, and the vehicle speed exceeds
20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
À ashes again.
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger's seat
weight sensor to function properly, do
not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the front 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 front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
(Red)
Seat Belt
Warning Light
(Rear seat)
* If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the
ignition is switched ON , the driver and the
passenger are alerted by the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is no
passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off. Fasten the seat belts.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched
Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (page
7-51 ) overrides the lights-on
reminder.
A personalised function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
F r o n t s e a t
If the vehicle speed exceeds about
20 km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
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 front passenger's seat belt is fastened.