Mazda 2006 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 174

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page174
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
WARNING
Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death. Never tamper
with the systems and always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.
qLow Fuel Warning Light
Low fuel warning light
This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep
The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
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Form No.8U58-EA-05J
Black plate (174,1)
Conditions of operation
Condition
The driver's seat belt is not The warning light
fastened when the ignition flashes and a beep
switch is turned to the ON sound will be heard
position. for about 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is
The warning light
fastened while the warning
turns off and the beep
light and the beep sound are
sound stops.
activated.
The driver's seat belt is The warning light will
fastened before the ignition not illuminate and the
switch is turned to the ON beep sound will not be
position. heard.
Belt minder
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
deactivate and restore the seat belt
minder.
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the warning light/beep
operates to give you further reminders
according to the chart below.
Vehicle speed
Between 0
Condition
km/h
(0 12 mph)
Seat belt
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep
Result
20 20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more