3-Point Type Seat Belt - Mazda 2003 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual

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3-Point Type Seat Belt

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
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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
Belt
positioned across your shoulder and
near your neck, but never under your
arm, on your neck, or on your upper
Tongue
arm.
4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
Keep low on
Tonge
hip bone
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.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
WARNING
fitted against your body.
WARNING
Take up slack
Too high
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