Mazda 2006 MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Seat Belts
WARNING
Wearing Seat Belt without Routing the
Seat Belt Guide:
Wearing a seat belt without the seat
belt routed in its guide is dangerous
because the seat belt would not be able
to provide adequate protection in an
accident, which could result in serious
injury. Always wear the seat belt with
it correctly routed in its guide.
Seat belt guide
q
Fastening the Seat Belts
1. Grasp the tongue.
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
Belt
Tongue
3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear a click.
Tongue
Buckle
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.
Too high
Take up slack Keep low on
hip bone
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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