2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK child seat

Child-Restraint System Installation
▼Categories of Child-Restraint Systems
NOTE
When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of
child-restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.
(Mexico)
Child-restraint systems are clas
sified into the following 5 groups according to the UN-R 44
regulation.
Group Age WeightSize Classification/
Fixture (CRF)
0 Up to about 9 months old Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb) ISO/L1
ISO/L2
ISO/R1
0+ Up to about 2 years old Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb) ISO/R1
ISO/R2
ISO/R3
1 About 8 months to 4 years old 9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) ISO/R2
ISO/R3
ISO/F2
ISO/F2X ISO/F3
2 About 3 to 7 years old 15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) ―
3 About 6 to 12 years old 22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) ―
(Except Mexico)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.
▼ Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular
child-restraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.
NOTE
Installation position is determined by
the type of child-restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer's
instructions and this owner's manual
carefully.
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Due to variations in the design of
child-restraint systems, vehicle seats
and seat belts, all child-restraint systems
may not fit all seating positions. Before
purchasing a child-restraint system, it
should be tested in the specific vehicle
seating position (or positions) where it
is intended to be used. If a previously
purchased child-restraint system does
not fit, you may need to purchase a
different one that will.
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 UN-R 44
and UN-R 129 regulation.
Child seat
A child seat restrains a child's body using
the harness.
Equal to Group 1 o f the UN-R 44 and
UN-R 129 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 UN-R 44
and UN-R 129 regulation.
1. Full booster seat
2. Backless booster seat

When using a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint to
the seat where the backless booster seat is
installed.
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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat
Positions Table
▼ Child-Restraint System Suitability
for Various Seat Positions Table
(Mexico)
Provided information in the tabl e shows your child-restraint system suitability for various
seating position. For installation suitability of other manufac turer child-restraint system,
carefully consult the manufacture r's instructions which accompany the child-restraint
system.
When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:
Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the veh icle head restraint to the seat
where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, alwa ys use a tether strap and
attach it securely. Refer to H ead Restraints on page 2-17.
When installing a child-restrain t system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide
position as far back as possible.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, or the seat
belt cannot be secured to the ch ild-restraint system, perform the following operations to
adjust the seat holding the child-restraint system so that the seat belt can be secured
completely to it.
Move the seat forward or back.
Move the seatback forward or back.
Move the seat upward or downward. (Vehicles with height adjustm ent function)
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat position so
that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system .
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
When installing a child-restrain t system equipped with a tether, remove the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.
An i-Size child-restra int system refers to a child-restraint sy stem which has acquired
i-Size category certification fo r the UN-R 129 regulation.
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor o n page 2-50.
Seating position Passenger Rear (Left) Rear (Center) Rear (Right)
Seating position suit‐
able for universal
belted (Yes/No) Ye s ( U F )
Ye s ( U )Ye s ( U )Ye s ( U )
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Seating position Passenger Rear (Left) Rear (Center) Rear (Right)
i-Size seating posi‐
tion (Yes/No) No
No NoNo
Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R1) No
Yes (IL) NoYes (IL)
Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R2) No
Yes (IL) NoYes (IL)
Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R2X) No
Yes (IL) NoYes (IL)
Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R3) No
Yes (IL) NoYes (IL)
Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F2) No
Yes (IUF) NoYes (IUF)
Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F2X) No
Yes (IUF) NoYes (IUF)
Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F3) No
Yes (IUF) NoYes (IUF)
Largest suitable lat‐
eral facing fixture
(L1) No
No NoNo
Largest suitable lat‐
eral facing fixture
(L2) No
No NoNo
Largest suitable
booster fixture (B2) No
Yes (IUF) NoYes (IUF)
Largest suitable
booster fixture (B3) No
Yes (IUF) NoYes (IUF)
Non i-size compati‐
ble with a support
leg (Yes/No) Ye s
*1Ye s
N oYe s
Lower ISOFIX an‐
chorages but without
To p Te t h e r ( Ye s / N o ) No
No NoNo
U = Suitable for “universal” 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.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass
group.
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L = Suitable for particular child restraints given on attached list. These restraints may be of the “specific vehicle”,
“restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
IL = Suitable for particular ISO FIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are
those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
i-U = Suitable for i-Size “unive rsal” Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward facing.
i-UF = Suitable for forward-faci ng i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems only.
Yes = Child-restraint system can be secured on the seat.
No = Child-restraint system canno t be secured on the seat, or there is no fixture.
X = Child-restraint syste m cannot be installed.
*1 Child restraint system can only be installed in the forward-facing position.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regard ing child-restraint systems which can be installed,
refer to the accessories catalog.
(Except Mexico)
Regarding child-restraint system s which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A child-restraint system with a support leg cannot be installed on the rear center seat
position.
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.
For the CRS which do not carry t he ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the
applicable mass group, the child seat manufacturer shall indica te the vehicle specific
LATCH child-restraint systems recommended for each position.
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Installing Child-RestraintSystems
▼Installing Child-Restraint Systems
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 2-72), 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 three positions on
the rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed ISOFIX/LATCH
*1
attachments; refer to "Using ISOFIX
Lower Anchor (Mexico)/Using LATCH
Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)" (page
2-50).
*1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)
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 ch
ild-restraint system
equipped with a tether.
(4–Door)
1. For right
2. For center (Except Mexico)
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(5–Door)
1. Tether strap
2. Anchor bracket
3. 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 2-17.
▼Using Automatic Locking Mode
(Except Mexico)
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 2-50).
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 2-17.
3. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.
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4. To get the retractor into the automaticlocking 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.
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.
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