Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 195

MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page194
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Driver seated/Passenger seated
The seat belt warning light/beep reminds
the passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.
Vehicle speed
Between 0
Condition
km/h
(0 12 mph)
Seat belt
(Driver)
Seat belt
(Passenger)
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep
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
l
sensor 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.
Placing packages, luggage, pets or
l
other items on the passenger seat
may cause the passenger belt minder
warning light and beep to operate
depending on the weight of the item.
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qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
20 20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
This warning light comes on when any
door isn't securely closed.
qAutomatic Transmission Warning
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.
Black plate (194,1)
Light
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.