2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 28

Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt (Except CenterRear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to "Center-Rear Position Seat Belt" (page 2-19). 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 tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Belt Tongue Take up slack Keep low on hip bone Too high 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. WARNING Tongue Buckle 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. 2-14