2005 MAZDA MODEL MPV Owners Manual (in English)

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WARNING
Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays an important role
in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers
to be ejected or thrown around and
baggage to strike occupants in a
sudden stop or collision, resulting in
severe injury. After adjusting the
seatback at any time, even when there
are no other passengers, rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.
Passenger on the Folded Seatback:
Driving with a passenger on the folded
seatback is dangerous. Allowing a
child to sit on the folded seatback
while the vehicle is moving is
particularly dangerous. During
sudden braking or even a minor
collision, a child not restrained in a
proper seat or child-restraint system
and seat belt could be thrown forward,
back or even out of the car resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child or
other objects in the cargo area could
be thrown into other occupants and
cause serious injury. Never allow a
passenger to sit or stand on the folded
seatback while the vehicle is moving.
NOTE
When returning a second-row seat to its
original position, also replace the seat
belt to its normal position. Verify that
the seat belt pulls and retracts.
qSeat Slide
To move the seat forward or backward,
raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
qSide-Sliding Seat (right side)
The second-row seats can be put together
and used as a bench seat. Raise the side
seat-slide lever and slide the seat
sideways.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it from side to side.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don't get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back and
upright.
Reclining the Second-Row Seatback:
Reclining the second-row seatback
when the third-row seat is occupied is
dangerous. The second-row seatback
may hit and injure the occupants in
the third-row seat. Don't recline the
second-row seatback when the third-
row seat is occupied.
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined seatback
to its upright position, make sure you
support the seatback while operating
the seatback lever. If the seatback is not
supported, it will flip forward suddenly
and could cause injury.
qHead Restraint
WARNING
Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision. Always
drive with the head restraints inserted
when seats are being used and make
sure they are properly adjusted.
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Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
parallel with the top of the passenger's
ears, never the passenger's neck.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
qArmrest
The armrest can be used or placed upright.
Type A
Type B
WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the
Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest
is dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest.
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qThird-Row Seat Access
Access to the third-row seat via the
sliding door
When the second-row seats are together,
move along the path between the sliding
door and the side sliding seat.
When the second-row seats are separated,
pass between them and move to the rear
of the vehicle.
qFolding the Second-Row Seats
WARNING
Using Folded Seatback as a Table
While the Vehicle is Moving:
Using the folded seatback as a table
while driving is dangerous. During
sudden braking or a collision, objects
placed on the folded seatback could
become projectiles that could hit and
injure someone. Never use the folded
seat as a table while the vehicle is
moving.
The second-row seatbacks can be folded
down and used as tables when the vehicle
is not moving.
To fold the seatback
1. If your vehicle is equipped with an
armrest, return the armrest to the
upright position.
2. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat
bottom.
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CAUTION
Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.
3. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward. Make sure the
seatback is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position
Raise the reclining lever and lift the
seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to make
sure it is locked.
qRemoval of Second-Row Seats
The second-row seats can be removed to
create a more comfortable space between
the third-row and front seats. Additional
cargo space is available with the removal
of the second-row seats and stowing of
the third-row seat.
WARNING
Seat Removal or Installation While
Vehicle is Moving or on a Slope:
Removing or installing the second-row
seats while the vehicle is moving or on
a slope is dangerous. The seats are
heavier than they appear and could
suddenly detach causing serious
injury. Remove or install the seats with
the vehicle parked on a level surface.
Riding on the Floor Space:
Riding on the floor space created by
the removal of the second-row seat is
dangerous. Sudden braking or a
collision could cause serious injury.
Do not sit or lie in the floor space for
the second-row seat while the vehicle
is moving. Never ride in a vehicle
where you can't sit in the seat and
wear the seat belt.
Pinching Fingers or Hands:
Placing your hands around the seat
anchors when removing or installing
the second-row seats is dangerous.
You could pinch your hands or fingers
between the seat anchor and the seat.
Hold the edge of the seat when
lowering it into place. Never place
your hands between the seat anchor
and the seat.
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WARNING
Lifting the Seat-Anchor Bar:
Lifting the seat-anchor bar without
firmly supporting the seat with your
hand is dangerous. Lifting the seat
unlocks the front clamps
automatically and could cause the seat
to fall. Support the seat firmly while
lifting the seat-anchor bar.
To remove the seat
1. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat
bottom.
CAUTION
Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Slide the seat all the way back.4. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.
5. Work only on one seat at a time to
avoid one seat falling while working on
another.
6. Lift and hold the seat-anchor bar and
raise the entire seat up and forward.
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7. The seat is heavier than it looks,
carefully pull up and detach the seat.
Get assistance to lift it out of the
vehicle.
Loops Clamp
To install the seat
1. First identify which seat fits which
position by verifying that the seat belt
buckles are located nearest the center
of the vehicle.
2. Align the clamps on the front underside
of the seat with the forward loop
anchors on the floor and support the
seat so that it doesn't fall (the rear
portion of the seat cannot be mounted
first). The clamps on the front of the
seat automatically lock into the floor
loop anchors after lowering the seat.
LoopsClamp
Forward
3. Supporting the seat with your hands,
slowly lower the seat rearwards to lock
it in place.
Forward
4. Raise the reclining lever and lift the
seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to
make sure it is locked.
5. Insert the head restraint.
6. Buckle the seat belts once just to
confirm the seat belt buckles are
inboard which means each seat is on
the correct side of the vehicle.
WARNING
Unsecured Seat:
Driving with the seat unsecured is
dangerous. The seat may become
detached while the vehicle is moving
causing serious injury. After installing
the seat, push it forward and
backward to make sure it is securely
locked.
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CAUTION
Do not move the side seat-slide lever
with the seat removed. The lever could
be damaged resulting in loss of
functionality.
Third-Row Seat
WARNING
Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatback is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision,
objects can fly around and become
projectiles that could hit and injure
passengers. Don't stack cargo higher
than the seatback.
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched are dangerous. In a sudden
stop or collision, the seat or seatback
could move, causing injury. Make sure
the adjustable components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
rock the seatback.
Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.
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