Seat Belts - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants
are wearing their seat belts
before driving the vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or
an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or
serious injury.
Wearing a seat belt
Ensure that all passengers wear a
seat belt.
Always wear a seat belt properly.
Each seat belt should be used by
one person only. Do not use a seat
belt for more than one person at
once, including children.
Mazda recommends that children
be seated in the rear seat and
always use a seat belt and/or an
appropriate child restraint system.
To achieve a proper seating posi-
tion, do not recline the seat more
than necessary. The seat belt is
most effective when the occupants
are sitting up straight and well back
in the seats.
Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and
snug across your hips.
1-1. For safe use
Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the
seat belt in the proper way. (→P.34)
Women who are pregnant should
position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips in the same manner
as other occupants, extending the
shoulder belt completely over the
shoulder and avoiding belt contact
with the rounding of the abdominal
area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly,
not only the pregnant woman, but
also the fetus could suffer death or
serious injury as a result of sudden
braking or a collision.
People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the
seat belt in the proper way. (→P.34)
When children are in the vehicle
→P.59
Seat belt damage and wear
Do not damage the seat belts by
allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to
be jammed in the door.
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