Restraints - Passenger Seat Belt Minder Deactivation

08-007/05

2006 MAZDA5

DEACTIVATION OF SEAT BELT MINDER (PASSENGER SIDE)

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2006 Mazda5 with VINs lower than JM1CR29**60106489 (Produced before July 16, 2005)

DESCRIPTION

Some customers may complain of a loud, beeping noise when placing small objects on the passenger front seat such as a briefcase or laptop computer. The noise occurs afier placing vehicle in drive and exceeding a speed of 12 mph. The noise may be due to the seat belt minder.

The seat belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function established for North American specification vehicles. This feature provides an additional reminder to the passenger that the passenger's seat belt is not fastened~ by intermittently emitting a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster.

The seat belt minder can be deactivated and restored again if the customer wishes. The following information is included in the Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Repair Procedure for customers requesting deactivation of the passenger seat belt minder function.

NOTE:

^ This is a one time only courtesy for passenger side deactivation. It's purpose is to eliminate false chimes because of small objects (such as a briefcase) placed on top of the front passenger seat.

^ Warranty will not be paid for the driver side deactivation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
Mazda North American Operations will not hold dealer responsible for carrying out the customer's request in disabling the belt minder under this Service Bulletin.

LONG-TERM DEACTIVATION

To deactivate belt minder long-term, instrument cluster configuration will be changed using WDS. If belt minder is deactivated long-term, it will remain deactivated until it is restored using WDS.

NOTE:
Long-term deactivation cannot be canceled by turning ignition switch to OFF/ON or by disconnecting battery.

To deactivate belt minder long-term using WDS version B37 or higher:

1. Identify vehicle, verify "Vehicle Specification" recognition screen information.

2. Is vehicle equipped with DSC? Select "NO", then press Tick.

3. Select "Tool Box" tab at top of screen.

4. Select "Module Programming", press Tick.

5. Select "Programmable Parameters" then "Warning Lamps/Chimes", press Tick (Twice).