Mazda 3 Sedan 2020 Owner's Manual page 542

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
▼ Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
The seat belt warning light turns on if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not
fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat
belt is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and if the
vehicle is driven at about 20 km/h (12
mph) or faster, or about 10 km/h (6
mph) or faster for a continuous 30
seconds, with the seat belt unfastened,
the warning light flashes for a certain
period. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6

seconds if the driver or front
passenger's seat is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
(Except Mexico)
Placing heavy items on the front

passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger

occupant classification sensor to
function properly, do not place and
sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front

passenger's seat, the warning light
may not operate.
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*Some models.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
(Red)
If the rear seat belts are not fastened
while the ignition is switched ON , the
driver and the passenger are alerted by
the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there
is no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine
has been started, the warning light
turns off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (page 6-22).
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