3-Point Type Seat Belt - Mazda 2004 RX-8 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. 8R65-EA-03C
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
Belt
your neck, or on your upper arm.
4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
Tongue
Keep low on
hip bone
Tonge
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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