2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Sedan (Behind head restraint on left side) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash. When ordering an extender, only order one that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for more information. (A) (C) Hatchback (Left side of luggage compartment) (A) (C) To pull out the seat belt, slide tongues with your finger, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the recess. NOTE Pulling out the seat belt all the way out will switch it to automatic locking mode. If automatic locking mode is not needed, retract the seat belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode. 2-21