Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 193

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page193
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Driver seated/Passenger seated
The seat belt warning function reminds
the passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.
Between 0
Condition
km/h
(0 12 mph)
Seat belt
(Driver)
Seat belt
(Passenger)
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep
Placing heavy items on the passenger seat
may cause the passenger seat belt warning
function to operate depending on the
weight of the item.
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.
NOTE
To allow the passenger seat weight sensor
l
to function properly, do not place and sit on
an additional seat cushion on the passenger
seat. The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference.
When a small child sits on the passenger
l
seat, it is possible that neither the warning
light nor the warning beep operate.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Vehicle speed
20 20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
Black plate (193,1)
qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn't securely closed.
qAutomatic Transmission Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the
transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission
warning light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
Driving Your Mazda
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