[DaveGH]

FYI, that mind-altering chimes volume can be lowered somewhat in the infotainment settings. Going to ask dealer if there is a hack to deactivate it. No idea what Mazda was thinking with that.

 

[RB007]

I think the idea was to annoy us into fastening our seatbelts at Olympic record breaking speeds.

 

[jimbo0270]

It is really one of few things I really don’t like

 

[LeeShadow]

I see online that a lot of people don't like the startup seatbelt chime (it isn't specific to the CX-50), but I actually find it vaguely pleasant.

PS: if you want to drive yourself batty, put this on repeat

Mazda Chime

 

[risingphoenix1116]

If I put my seatbelt on before starting, it doesn't chime.

 

[S3ntoacx50]

Bingo ! Good info

 

[wrxified]

FYI, that mind-altering chimes volume can be lowered somewhat in the infotainment settings. Going to ask dealer if there is a hack to deactivate it. No idea what Mazda was thinking with that.

How do you do this?

 

[jesmac80]

I actually don't mind it. The intent is clearly to make you put it on... ya know, to hopefully save your life in the event of an accident, so hey, how can I be upset over that lol. But as someone said above, buckle up before you start the ignition and ya won't hear it at all.

 

[Brygui]

My issue is, if I’m driving and a rear passenger leans on the center seat, it will start chiming and won’t stop chiming until I turn the car off and back on.