2009 Tribute Hybrid; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Seating and Safety Restraints- Page 129

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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WARNING:

While the design allows you to deactivate your

Belt-Minder

, this system is designed to improve your chances of

being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you
leave the Belt-Minder

system activated for yourself and others who

may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder

feature.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THE

ENGINE.

2. Wait until the seat belt warning light turns off (Approximately

1 minute).

Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the seat belt
warning light turns off.

3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle

then unbuckle the seat belt three times, ending in the unbuckled
state.

After Step 3, the seat belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.

4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle

then unbuckle the seat belt.

This will disable the Belt-Minder

feature for that seating position if it

is currently enabled. As confirmation, the seat belt warning light will
flash four times per second for three seconds.

This will enable the Belt-Minder

feature for that seating position if it

is currently disabled. As confirmation, the seat belt warning light will
flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three
seconds with the light off, then followed by the seat belt warning light
flashing four times per second for three seconds again.

After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is
complete.

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  • 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
  • 2. Wait until the seat belt warning light turns off (Approximately 1 minute).
  • 3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the seat belt three times, ending in the unbuckled state.
  • 4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the seat belt.
  • Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the seat belt warning light turns off.
  • After Step 3, the seat belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds.
  • This will disable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled.
  • This will enable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled.
  • After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.

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