2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 29

J39L_EA.book Page 18 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat Belt Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. Sedan (A) (B) Hatchback (A) (B) 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 as fastened properly. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision. 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. M Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the buckle (D) and tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (C) (D) (A) (B) 2-18 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G