Essential Safety Equipment; Seat Belt Systems- Page 28

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

   NOTE

y

  The pretensioner system may not 

operate depending on the type of the 
collision. For details, refer to the SRS 
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 
 2-48 ).

y

  Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will 

be released when the air bags and 
pretensioners deploy. This does not 
indicate a fi re. This gas normally has 
no effect on occupants, however, those 
with sensitive skin may experience 
light skin irritation. If residue from the 
deployment of the air bags or the front 
pretensioner system gets on the skin 
or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as 
possible.

 Seat Belt Extender

            If  your  seat  belt  is  not  long  enough,  even 
when fully extended, a seat belt extender 
may be available to you at no charge from 
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  This extender will be only for you and for 
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it 
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold 
in the critical moment of a crash.
  When ordering an extender, only order 
one that provides the necessary additional 
length to fasten the seat belt properly. 
Please contact your Authorized Mazda 
Dealer for more information.

WARNING

  Do not use a seat belt extender unless it 
is necessary:

  Using a seat belt extender when not 
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt 
will be too long and not fi t properly. 
In an accident, the seat belt will not 
provide adequate protection and you 
could be seriously injured. Only use the 
extender when it is required to fasten 
the seat belt properly.