Mazda CX-3: Seat Belt Systems / Seat Belt

Emergency Locking Mode and Automatic Locking Mode

Emergency Locking Mode When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision...

Fastening the Seat Belt

Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body. Before fastening the rear seat belt, make sure that the seat belt passes through the seat belt guide correctly and it is not twisted...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Armrest  (Some models)

The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. WARNING Never position the shoulder portion of a seat belt over the armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a rear seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some models)

The DRSS measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maintaining distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle speed, a notification in the active driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead...