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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Not Wearing Seat Belts:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not 
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown 
out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same 
collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer. Always wear your seat 
belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing 
of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a 
collision. Whether a seat was occupied or not, if the air bags deployed the 
pretensioners also deployed and both seat belts must be replaced. Have an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are 
used again.

Twisted Seat Belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt isn’t 
available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, 
which could break them or cause other serious injury or death. Don’t wear twisted 
seat belts.

One Belt, One Passenger:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used 
in this way can’t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be 
crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more 
than one person at a time.

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them 
clean.

WARNING

CAUTION

Ring

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