If the indicator light is constantly on or does not turn on at all when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position (ignition on), then the airbag system or seat belt pretensioners are faulty. In this case, contact an authorized Mazda dealer immediately. If the indicator indicates a malfunction, the airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a traffic accident.
If a malfunction of the airbag/pretensioner system is detected and the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated, the audible malfunction alarm will also sound. The audible signal will sound for approximately five seconds every minute.
The audible malfunction alarm will sound for approximately 35 minutes.
Driver's seat
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 20 km/h, the visual indicator will flash and the audible indicator will sound. If the audible indicator is activated and the seat belt remains unfastened, the indicator will sound even if the vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h. The audible indicator will turn off as soon as the seat belt is fastened or after a set time.
Front passenger seat
Fig. 1.134. Visual warning light for unfastened passenger seat belt
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If the front passenger seat belt is not fastened and the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on), the driver and passenger will be warned of this by means of a visual and audible signal. The visual signal lights up above the rearview mirror (fig. 1.134).
If the front passenger seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 20 km/h, the visual indicator will flash and the audible indicator will sound. If the audible indicator is on and the seat belt remains unfastened, the indicator will sound even if the vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h. The audible indicator will turn off as soon as the seat belt is fastened or after a set time.
Note: To ensure the normal operation of the load sensor built into the front passenger seat cushion, the passenger should not sit on the booster cushion. Otherwise, the load sensor will not work properly. If there is luggage or pets on the front passenger seat, the seat belt reminder may sound and give a false signal.
Back seat
Fig. 1.135. Rear seat belt visual indicator
If the rear seat belts are not fastened and the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on), the driver and passengers will be warned of this by means of a visual and audible signal. The visual signal lights up above the rearview mirror (fig. 1.135).
The indicator can be red or green. If the seat belt is not fastened, the red indicator is on. If the seat belt is fastened, the indicator is green. The visual indicators work even if there are no passengers in the back seat. The audible indicator is activated if the seat belt is unfastened.
Note: If the rear seat belts are not fastened within the set time after the engine is started, all visual warning lights will turn off.