SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual seat controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever, slide seat
2. Head restraint
To raise/lower:
Pull up/push stop-catch (5)
and push down
3. Seat back angle
To adjust:
Lift and hold lever, lean
forward or backward,
release lever
4. Seat tilt
(Driver’s only)*
Rotate front/rear
dial to change angle
of seat front/rearWARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Do not place rear-facing child
safety seat in front seat
Safety belts must always
be worn when vehicle is
in motion
Air bag is supplemental
and does not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
See Owner’s Manual for all
important child safety seat
information
Shoulder belt height
adjustment
To raise/lower belt: Push
button (1) and move belt to
desired position
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in position
For special rear seat operations,
see Owner’s ManualDual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(Front passenger and rear
retractable safety belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode: Must
be used when installing child
safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fullyChild safety seat
To install: Use dual locking mode
retractor safety belt; see Owner’s
Manual for seating positions,
proper installation and child seat
tether instructions
WARNINGS: Read all informa-
tion and warnings in Owner’s
Manual and attached to seat
before using child safety seat
or built-in child seat
Children less than 4 years old
and under 40 pounds should
always use a safety seat
Seats
Seats
Quick Tips 2001 Mazda MPV page 10
page 11
Revised January 9, 2001
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*Denotes optional equipment
