2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 9 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMEssential Safety EquipmentSeat Belt SystemsWARNINGOne Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can’t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time.Seat Belt Caught or Pinched in the Door:Wearing a seat belt that is caught or pinched in the door is dangerous. The seat beltcould become loose and not provide adequate protection in a sudden stop or collision.Always make sure the seat belt is not caught or pinched in the door.Seat Belt with Seat Belt Slide Bar:Placing your foot or other objects such as an umbrella on the seat belt slide bar isdangerous. The front seat belt is built in the rear door and the lower part of the seatbelt slides forward or backward along the seat belt slide bar as the rear door opens orcloses. If the seat belt slider is blocked, the seat belt could be improperly positionedand would provide little or no protection in a collision. Always make sure nothing isplaced on the seat belt slide bar.CAUTIONBelt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep themclean.Ring2-9Form No. 8R65-EA-03C