Mazda 2007 Mazda6 Sports Sedan Owner's Manual page 32

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Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out
of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision,
occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.
Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing
of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a
collision. The front air bags and seat belt pretensioners deploy simultaneously
regardless of whether the driver or a front seat passenger is seated during a collision.
Therefore, both front seat belts must be inspected after a collision and replaced if
necessary. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use
during an accident before they are used again.
Do not wear twisted seat belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not
available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them
clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder
Belt Webbing (page 8-59).
Form No.8W54-EA-06G
Seat Belt Systems
WARNING
CAUTION
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Essential Safety Equipment
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