2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owners Manual (in English)

Infant seat
An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and back
against the seating surface.
Equal to Group 0 and 0
of the UNECE
44 regulation.
Child seat
A child seat restrains a child's body using
the harness.
Equal to Group 1 of the UNECE 44
regulation.
Booster seat
A booster seat is a child restraint
accessory designed to improve the fit of
the seat belt system around the child's
body.
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
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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 2-12.
•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 2-12.
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 2-41.
Mass groupSize
Class Fixture Seat Positions
Vehicle LATCH po- sitions Rear seat (center) Front passenger
seat (outboard)
Rear seat (out-
board)
Carrycot FISO/L1 X
XX
GISO/L2 X XX
(1) X XX
GROUP 0 Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb) EISO/R1 IL
XX
(1) X XX
GROUP 0
Up to
13 kg (up to 29 lb) EISO/R1 IL X X
DISO/R2 IL XX
CISO/R3 IL XX
(1) X XX
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Mass groupSize
Class Fixture Seat Positions
Vehicle LATCH po- sitions Rear seat (center) Front passenger
seat (outboard)
Rear seat (out-
board)
GROUP 1 9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) DISO/R2 IL
XX
CISO/R3 IL XX
BISO/F2 IUF XX
B1 ISO/F2X IUF XX
AISO/F3 IUF XX
(1) X X X
GROUP 2 15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) (1)
X X X
GROUP 3 22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) (1)
X X 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.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regard ing child-restraint systems which can be installed,
refer to the accessories catalog.
X = LATCH position not suitable for LATCH child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
i-Size child-restraint systems
An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specif ied 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 suitable for i-Size “universal” child-
restraint systems.
NOTE
An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired i-Size
category certification for the UNECE 129 regulation.
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Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems
System group Age group Weight groupChild-restraint
system type Front pas-
sengerseat Rear seat
(outboard) Rear seat
(center)
GROUP 0 Up to about 9
months old Up to 10 kg (up
to 22 lb) Infant seat X U X
GROUP 0
Up to about 2 years old Up to 13 kg (up
to 29 lb) Infant seat X U X
GROUP 1 About 8 months
to 4 years old 9 kg ― 18 kg (20
lb ― 40 lb) Child seat UF U X
GROUP 2 About 3 to 7
years old 15 kg ― 25 kg
(33 lb ― 55 lb) Booster seat UF U X
GROUP 3 About 6 to 12
years old 22 kg ― 36 kg
(48 lb ― 79 lb) Booster seat UF U X
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
U = Suitable for “univ
ersal” category restraints approved for u se in this mass group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
(Except Mexico)
Please comply with the legal regulations 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 systems it is clearly unsafe
due to air bags.

NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger occupant classification sensor
(page 2-61), 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 therefore 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 three positions on
the rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed LATCH attachments;
refer to "Using LATCH Lower Anchor"
(page 2-41).
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. Always follow the
instruction manual accompanying the
child-restraint system.

Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated anchor bracket locations
when installing a child-restraint system
equipped with a tether.
For leftFor right
For center *
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Except Mexico
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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:
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
Tether strap
Forward
Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:
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 2-12.
▼ 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 2-41).
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. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.
2. Remove the head restraint. However,
when installing a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint
to the seat where the backless booster
seat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.
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3. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.
4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.
5. Push the child-restraint system firmlyinto the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will
be heard during retraction if the system
is in the automatic locking mode. If the
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat this step.
NOTE
•Inspect this function before each use
of the child-restraint system. You
should not be able to pull the
shoulder belt out of the retractor
while the system is in the automatic
locking mode. When you remove the
child-restraint system, be sure the
belt fully retracts to return the
system to emergency locking mode
before occupants use the seat belts.
6. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions to hook
and tighten the tether strap.
WA R N I N G

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a
child-restraint system:
Using the tether or tether anchor to secure
anything but a child-restraint system is
dangerous. This could weaken or damage
the tether or tether anchor and result in
injury.
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Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a backless booster 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 strapForward

Tether strap
Forward
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 install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:
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 2-12.
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