2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UNECE 44
regulation.
When using a backless booster seat, always
install the vehicle head restraint to the seat
where the backless booster seat is installed.
Backless booster seat
*1
*1
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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various SeatPositions Table
(Mexico)
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint sy stem suitability for various
seating position. For installati on suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system,
carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompa ny the child-restraint
system.
When installing a child-restrain t system, the following points must be observed:
•If the child-restraint system doe s not fit into the seatback be cause of the head restraint,
adjust the head restraint or remove the head restraint so that the child-restraint system fits
into the seatback. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the
vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster s eat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.
•When installing a child-restrain t system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat position so
that the front seat does not cont act the child-restraint system.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5.
•When installing a child-restrain t system came equipped with a t ether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.
LATCH lower anchor-secured child-restraint systems
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refe r to the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions and the Using LATCH Lower Anchor on page 2-52.
Mass groupSize Class Fixture Vehicle LATCH positions
Second-row seat (Outboard)
Carrycot FI
SO /L 1 X
GI SO /L 2 X
(1) X
GROUP 0
Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb) EI
SO /R 1 IL
(1) X
GROUP 0
Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb) EISO/R1 IL
DI SO /R 2 IL
CI SO /R 3 IL
(1) X
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Mass groupSize Class Fixture Vehicle LATCH positions
Second-row seat (Outboard)
GROUP 1
9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) DI
SO /R 2 IL
CI SO /R 3 IL
BI SO /F 2 I UF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
AI SO /F 3 I UF
(1) X
GROUP 2
15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) (1)
X
GROUP 3
22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) (1)
X
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identi fication (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the
car manufacturer shall indicate t he vehicle specific LATCH child-restraint system(s) recommended for each
position.
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
IUF = suitable for LATCH forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass
group.
IL = suitable for particular LAT CH child-restraint systems (CRS ).
These LATCH CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricte d” or “semi-universal” categories.
X = LATCH position not suitable for LATCH child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
NOTE
When installing a child-restraint system, the follo wing points must be observed:
•Always remove the head restraint before in stalling a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the
seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap
and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.
•When installing a child-restra int system to the second-row seat, adjust the front seat
position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system. Refer to Seat
Operation on page 2-5.
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i-Size child-restraint systems
An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specified seat as follows:
Front passenger seat Rear seat (outboard) Rear seat (center)
i-Size child-restraint sys- tems XXX
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
X = Seating position not suitabl
e for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems.
NOTE
An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a ch ild-restraint system which has acquired i-Size
category certification for the UNECE 129 regulation.
Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems
System group Age
group We i g h t
group Child-r
estraint system
type Front passenger
seat Second-row seat
(outboard) Second-row seat
(center) Third-row seat
(outboard)
GROU P 0 Up to
about 9 months old Up to
10 kg
(up to
22 lb) Infant
seat XU
U
*2U
GROU P 0
Up to
about 2 yearsold Up to
13 kg
(up to
29 lb) Infant
seat XU
U
*2U
GROU P 1 About 8
months to 4
years old 9 kg ―
18 kg
(20 lb
― 40 lb) Child
seat L
*1U
U*2U
GROU P 2 About 3
to 7
years old 15 kg
― 25
kg (33
lb ― 55 lb) Booster
seat L
*1U
U*2U
GROU P 3 About 6
to 12
years old 22 kg
― 36
kg (48
lb ― 79 lb) Booster
seat L
*1U
U*2U
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Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L = For the child restraint systems categorized in this weight group, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Regarding child restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
*1 A Mazda genuine child restraint system can be installed in the forward-facing position.*2 When a child-restraint system is installed to the rear center seat, do not seat occupants in the rear left outboard
seat position.
NOTE
When installing a ch ild-restraint system, the follo wing points must be observed:
•(Second-row seat)
Always remove the head restraint before in stalling a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the
seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap
and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.
•When installing a child-restra int system to the second-row seat, adjust the front seat
position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system. Refer to Seat
Operation on page 2-5.
•When installing a child-restrain t system to the third-row seat, adjust the second-row seat
position so that the second-row seat does no t contact the child-restraint system. Refer to
Seat Operation on page 2-5.
(Except Mexico)
Please comply with the legal regul ations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.
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Installing Child-RestraintSystems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat . The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing
child-restraint system s it is clearly unsafe
due to air bags.

NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger occupant classification sensor
(page 2-73), which automatically
deactivates the front passenger air bag, a
rear seat is the safest place for a child of
any age or size.

Some child-restraint systems now come
with tethers and t herefore must be
installed on the seats that take tethers to be
effective. In your Mazda, tethered
child-restraint systems can only be
accommodated in the four positions on the
rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed LATCH attachments;
refer to "Using LA TCH Lower Anchor"
(page 2-52).
WA R N I N G
Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work
Only on Tether-Equipped Rear Seats:
Installation of a tether equipped
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat defeats the safety design
of the system and will result in an increased
chance of serious injury if the
child-restraint system goes forward
without benefit of being tethered.
Place tether equipped child-restraint
systems where there are tether anchors.
▼ Anchor Bracket
Anchor brackets for securing
child-restraint systems are equipped in the
vehicle. Locate each anchor position using
the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system, remove
the head restraint (except third-row seat).
Always follow the
instruction manual
accompanying the child-restraint system.

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Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated anchor bracket locations
when installing a child-restraint system
equipped with a tether.
For right
For center
For left
Second-row seat
* *
Except Mexico
Third-row seat
Some models.
WA R N I N G
Always attach the tether strap to the
correct tether anchor position:
Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect
tether anchor position is dangerous. In a
collision, the tether strap could come off
and loosen the child-restraint system. If the
child-restraint system moves it could result
in death or injury to the child.
Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (Second-row
seat):
Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.
Tether strap
Forward
Second-row
outboard seat
Tether strap
Forward
Second-row
center seat
Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system
(Second-row seat):
Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.
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Only use a tether anchor designed for the
second-row seats:
Using a third-row seat tether anchor on the
second-row seat is dangerous. The
child-restraint system cannot be installed
correctly which may result in death or
injury to the child in a collision.
Tether strap
Third-row seatSecond-row
outboard/center
Always route the tether straps to the sides
of the head restraint (Third-row seat):
Routing the tether straps on top of the
head restraint is dangerous. In a collision
the tether straps could slide
off the head
restraint and loosen the child-restraint
system. The child-restraint system could
move which may result in death or injury to
the child.
Tether strap
ForwardThird-row seat
▼Using Automatic Locking Mode*
Follow these instructions when using a
child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped
child-restraint syst
em to the rear LATCH
lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH
Lower Anchor” (page 2-52).
NOTE
Follow the child- restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully. If
you are not sure whether you have a
LATCH system or tether, check in the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions and follow them accordingly.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may use LATCH system instead
of seat belts or if the belt goes across the
child's chest, may recommend against
using automatic locking mode.
1. (Second-row seat)
Adjust the second-row seat position
using the following procedure.
Fold the second-row seatback
forward.
Raise the second-row seatback until
a click sound is heard and it is locked
in place.
2. Make sure the seatback is securely
latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.
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