Seat belts (Mazda CX-5KE)

Seat belts are used to secure the driver and passengers in their seats in the event of emergency braking or a vehicle collision with an obstacle, thus preventing injury.

The vehicle uses three-point front seat belts with load limiters, pretensioners and an ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) mechanism.

The rear seat belts are also three-point, but are equipped only with the ELR mechanism.

Safety Belt Maintenance Precautions

Attention.

• Before removing the front seat belt pretensioner, turn off the ignition, disconnect both cables from the battery and wait at least one minute.
• Do not use electrical diagnostic equipment to check the front pretensioner connector.
• After completing the work on installing a new or old front seat belt pretensioner or disconnecting its connectors, it is necessary to check the operation of the system.
• Do not disassemble the buckle or any components of the seat belt.
• Replace anchor bolts if they are worn or deformed.
• Do not allow oil to enter the buckle or seat belt bracket.
• If you have any doubts about the condition of any element of the seat belt, do not repair it. It must be replaced together with the belt.
• If the seat belt webbing is cut, frayed or damaged, replace it together with the rest of the seat belt components.
• When replacing, use only genuine Mazda spare parts.
• Disposal, recycling and transportation of air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners must be in accordance with federal and local laws.

After a traffic accident

Attention.

• After any road traffic accident, it is necessary to check the seat belts, as well as the inertia reels and other related devices.
• Mazda recommends replacing all seat belts that have been deployed in an accident. This may not be necessary if the accident was minor and the belts are not visibly damaged and are functioning properly. Otherwise, the risk of injury in an accident increases. Seat belts that have not been deployed in an accident should also be replaced if they are visibly damaged or are not functioning properly.

Seat belt pretensioners must be replaced if a frontal collision occurs and the airbags deploy.

Replace seat belts (including anchor bolts) in the following cases:

• The seat belt was in use at the time of the accident (except for minor incidents in which the belt, lock and inertia reel were not damaged and remained functional).
• The seat belt was damaged in a traffic accident. (The belt tape is torn, the inertia reel or guide is deformed).
• The seat belt anchorage point was damaged in a traffic accident. Before installing a new seat belt, check the seat belt anchorage point for deformation or damage and make the necessary repairs.
• Anchor bolts are deformed or worn.
• The front seat belt pretensioner must be replaced if a frontal collision occurs and the air bags deploy.