2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 28

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Fastening the Rear-Center Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the rear-center seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a sudden stop or collision, the user could slide under the belt and suffer serious injuries. Always make sure that both pairs of seat belt tongues and buckles are fastened properly. 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. Using Rear-Center Seat Belt: Using the rear-center seat belt with the rear-left head restraint removed is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection with the rear-left head restraint removed because the seat belt is not positioned properly. The user could be seriously injured in an accident. Always use the rear-center seat belt with the rear-left head restraint installed. 4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body. 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. M Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. 2-18 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I