2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 23

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 14 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions and Always Keep the Child-Restraint System Buckled Down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for "LATCH" child-restraint systems. Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving: Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. No matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammed into the adult, injuring the adult. Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system. Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: When a rear-facing child-restraint system is installed on the passenger's seat and the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch is not in the OFF position, it is extremely dangerous. In an accident, the air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child in the rear-facing child-restraint system. When using a rear-facing child-restraint system, always set the passenger-side air bag deactivation switch to OFF position. Deploying air bag One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time. 2-14 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G