3-Point Type Seat Belt - Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems

3-Point Type Seat Belt

NOTE
When using the rear center seat belt,
refer to "Rear Center Position Seat
Belt" (page 2-18).
M Fastening the Seat Belts
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear a click.
Buckle
2-14
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
An improperly positioned belt will
provide little or no protection in a
collision. 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. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
Belt
fitted against your body.
Tongue
Keep low on
hip bone
Tongue
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.
WARNING
Take up slack
Too high
WARNING