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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

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.

Seat Belt Extender

Unnecessary Use of an Extender:
Using a seat belt extender when not 
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt 
will be too long and not fit 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.

Using an Improper Extender:
Using a seat belt extender that is for 
another person or a different vehicle 
or seat is dangerous. The seat belt will 
not provide adequate protection and 
the user could be seriously injured in 
an accident. Only use the extender 
provided for you and for the 
particular vehicle and seat. NEVER 
use the extender in a different vehicle 
or seat.

WARNING

Using an Extender That is Too Long:
Using an extender that is too long is 
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit 
properly. In an accident, the seat belt 
will not provide adequate protection 
and you could be seriously injured. 
Don’t use the extender or choose one 
shorter in length if the distance 
between the extender’s buckle and the 
center of the user’s body is less than 
15cm (6 in).

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat belt 
extender and store it in the vehicle. If 
the seat belt extender is left connected, 
the seat belt warning light will not 
illuminate and function properly.

WARNING

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