Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 35

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1-1. For safe use
WARNING
Inspect the seat belt system period-
ically. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Do not use a damaged
seat belt until it is replaced. Dam-
aged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious
injury.
Ensure that the belt and plate are
locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function
correctly, immediately contact any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Replace the seat assembly, includ-
ing the belts, if your vehicle has
been involved in a serious accident,
even if there is no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of
the seat belts. Have any necessary
repairs carried out by any autho-
rized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Inappropriate handling
may lead to incorrect operation.
Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so that
it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seat-
back. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were prin-
cipally designed for persons of adult
size.
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belt. (→P.47)
When the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle's
seat belt, follow the instructions
regarding seat belt usage. (→P.33)
Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the coun-
try where you reside, please contact any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for seat belt replacement or
installation.
Fastening and releasing the
seat belt
1
To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.