2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page33 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. (A) (B) 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. qUnfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE Button NOTE To encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times except when folding the rear seat forward. If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-19 Form No.8V66-EA-06F