2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to "Center-Rear Position Seat Belt" (page 2-27). 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. Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body. qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue Take up slack Keep low on hip bone Too high 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Seat belt tongue 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. Seat belt buckle 2-23