Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not
stay positioned on the shoulder during use.
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.
WARNING:
Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.
Child restraint and seat belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle seat belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat seat belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or
cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle seat belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Mazda Motor Corporation recommends
that all seat belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer
finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate
properly, they do not need to be replaced. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
For proper care of soiled seat belts, refer to
Interior
in the
Cleaning
chapter.
WARNING:
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the seat
belt assembly or child restraint system under the above
conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a
collision.
2009 Tribute Hybrid
(thv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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