Mazda 2008 B2300 Truck - Manual (Page 83)

If... Then...
The driver’s or front passenger’s
seat belt becomes unbuckled for
approximately 1 minute while the
vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned to
ON... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature is
activated - the seat belt warning
light illuminates and the warning
chime sounds for 6 seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately 5 minutes or until
the seat belts are buckled.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing seat belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
ЉCrashes are rare
events
Љ
36,700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to
ЉrareЉ events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
ЉBelts are
uncomfortable
Љ
Seat belts are designed to enhance comfort. If you
are uncomfortable - try different positions for the
seat belt upper anchorage and seatback which
should be as upright as possible; this can improve
comfort.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ Prime time for an accident. Seat Belt Warning
Chime reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle
up.
ЉSeat belts don’t
work
Љ
Seat belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,
and by 60% in light trucks.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes,
many when no other vehicles are around.
ЉBelts wrinkle my
clothes
Љ
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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