Rear Seat Alert
Rear Seat Alert (Some Models)
The Rear Seat Alert is a system that reminds the driver to check if any occupants or luggage have been left behind on the rear seats.
The Rear Seat Alert determines if there is the possibility that occupants or luggage are on rear seats based on the opening and closing history of the rear doors. For this reason, the system may operate differently from the actual conditions, such as it is not activated even if occupants or luggage are occupying a rear seat.
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Seat Alert
Do not rely completely on the system.
The Rear Seat Alert is not a system that detects occupants and luggage using sensors. Over reliance on the system could lead to an accident.
When leaving the vehicle, always visually check the conditions of the rear seats.
How to Use the Rear Seat Alert
If any of the following operations is performed, a message appears in the instrument cluster to notify that the system is active. Make sure that a message appears. The message disappears after a short period of time.
When the Rear Seat Alert is not needed, temporarily deactivate the system according to the message.
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A rear door is opened and the engine is started.
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The engine is started within about 10 minutes after a rear door is opened and closed.
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A rear door is opened after the engine is started.
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The vehicle power is switched ON while the system is active.
If the vehicle power is switched OFF while the system is active, a message in the instrument cluster and a warning sound indicate the possibility of occupants or luggage on a rear seat. The message disappears after a short period of time.
If the driver's door is opened/closed after the message in the instrument cluster disappears, notification is made again.
When deactivating the system, perform any of the following operations.
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Switch the vehicle power to ACC or OFF and open a rear door.
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Switch the vehicle power ON again and open a rear door before starting the engine.
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Open a rear door and switch the vehicle power to ACC or OFF.
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Temporarily deactivate the system according to the message in the instrument cluster.
The Rear Seat Alert determines if there is the possibility that occupants or luggage are on a rear seat based on the opening and closing history of the rear doors. For this reason, depending on the usage, it may not be activated even if occupants or luggage are on the rear seats, or it may activate even if no occupants or luggage are on the rear seats. The system will continue to be active until it is canceled.
Examples of when the system does not activate even if occupants or luggage are on the rear seats.
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A rear door is opened and closed in a very short period of time.
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Remote engine starting via Connected Service is used (Some Models).
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The lead-acid battery charge is low.
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The lead-acid battery connection was disconnected/connected.
Examples of when the system activates even if no occupants or luggage are on the rear seats.
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A rear door is opened and closed, but no occupant or luggage is in the vehicle.
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Occupants and luggage are unloaded while the engine is running.
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A rear door is opened and closed in a very short period of time.
Temporarily Deactivating the Rear Seat Alert
When the instrument cluster displays a message concerning the Rear Seat Alert, the driver can temporarily deactivate the system.
Operate according to the message displayed in the instrument cluster. When the message "Press and Hold INFO Switch to Deactivate Rear Seat Alert" is displayed in the instrument cluster, press and hold the INFO switch for 2 seconds or longer.
When the system is temporarily deactivated, a chime sounds and a message to notify that the operation was completed appears in the instrument cluster. The message disappears after a short period of time.
When the vehicle power is switched OFF, the temporary deactivation is canceled.
Turning the Rear Seat Alert Off
The Rear Seat Alert can be set to off using Mazda Connect.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Under the following conditions, the warning light 
turns on 2 times to indicate the system has been stopped when the vehicle power is switched ON, and then turns off after a short period of time.
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The Rear Seat Alert is turned off.
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The Rear Seat Alert is temporarily deactivated.
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Remote engine starting via Connected Service is used (Some Models).
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The lead-acid battery charge is low.
