Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR - Manual (Page 26)

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Seat Belt (Except Center-
Rear Position)
NOTE
When using the center-rear seat belt,
refer to
“Center-Rear Position Seat
Belt
” (page 2-16).
qFastening the Seat Belts
1. Grasp the tongue.
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
Tongue
Belt
3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear a click.
Buckle
Tongue
WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Always make sure the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is positioned
across your shoulder and near your
neck, but never under your arm, on
your neck, or on your upper arm.
4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
fitted against your body.
Keep low on
hip bone
Too high
Take up slack
WARNING
Positioning the Lap Portion of the
Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn
too high is dangerous. In a collision,
this would concentrate the impact
force directly on the abdominal area,
causing serious injury. Wear the lap
portion of the belt snugly and as low
as possible.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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