2023 MAZDA CX9 child restraint

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.
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 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:
(Front passenger seat/Second-row seat)
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 2-28.
When installing a child-restrain t system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide
position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom (heigh t adjustable seat bottom) to
the highest position so that the seat belt can securely fasten the child-restraint system.
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/
second-row seat, or the seat belt cannot be secured to the chil d-restraint system, perform
the following operations to adju st 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)
(Second-row seat)
When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a t ether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-28.
When installing a child-restraint system using the ISOFIX lower anchors, if the
connectors of the child -restraint system do not reach the lower anchorage and the
child-restraint system cannot be installed, slightly tilt the s eatback of the seat holding the
child-restraint system rearward. If the seatback of a second-row seat cannot be reclined
due to interference with luggage on the rear seat or passengers , slide the seat forward once
and then recline the seatback.
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(Second-row seat/Third-row seat)
If the tether strap does not reach the anchor bracket, use an extension strap.
When installing a child-restraint system to the second-row seat or third-row seat, adjust
the seat position of the front seat so that the child-restraint system does not contact the
front seat.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-15.
When installing a child-restrain t system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor o n page 2-64.

An i-Size child-restra int system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired
i-Size category certification for the UN-R 129 regulation.
Seating posi‐ tion Passenger Second-row
seat (Left) Second-row
seat (Center) Second-row
seat (Right) Third-row
seat (Left) Third-row
seat (Right)
Seating posi‐
tion suitable
for universal
belted
(Yes/No) N o Ye s ( U ) Ye s ( U ) Ye s ( U ) Ye s ( U ) Ye s ( U )
i-Size seating
position
(Yes/No) No No No No No No
Largest suita‐
ble rearward
facing fixture
(R1) No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble rearward
facing fixture
(R2) No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble rearward
facing fixture
(R2X) No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble rearward
facing fixture
(R3) No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL) No
No
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Seating posi‐tion Passenger Second-row
seat (Left) Second-row
seat (Center) Second-row
seat (Right) Third-row
seat (Left) Third-row
seat (Right)
Largest suita‐
ble forward
facing fixture
(F2) No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble forward
facing fixture
(F2X) No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble forward
facing fixture
(F3) No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble lateral fac‐
ing fixture
(L1) No
NoNoNoNo No
Largest suita‐
ble lateral fac‐
ing fixture
(L2) No
NoNoNoNo No
Largest suita‐
ble booster
fixture
(B2) No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No
No
Largest suita‐
ble booster
fixture
(B3) No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No
No
Non i-size
compatible
with a support
leg (Yes/No) Ye s
*1Ye s
N oYe s Ye sYe s
Lower ISO‐
FIX anchorag‐
es but without
To p Te t h e r
(Yes/No) No
NoNoNoNo No
U = Suitable for “universal” cate gory restraints approved for use 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.
L = Suitable for partic ular child restraints given on attached list. These restraints may be of the “specific vehicle”,
“restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
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IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CR S) 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 “univers al” Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward facing.
i-UF = Suitable for forward-facing i-Size “universal” Child Res traint Systems only.
Yes = Child-restraint system can be secured on the seat.
No = Child-restraint system can not be secured on the seat, or there is no fixture.
X = Child-restraint system cannot be installed.
*1 Child restraint system can only be installed in the forward-facing position.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint s ystem can be installed. Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed,
refer to the accessories catalog.
(Except Mexico)
Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to you r Mazda, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.A child-restraint system with a support leg cannot be installed on the rear center seat position.For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the ap plicable mass group, the
child seat manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific LAT CH child-restraint systems recommended for each
position.
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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 2-84), 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 four positions on the
rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed ISOFIX/LATCH
*1
attachments; refer to " (Mexico) Using
ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Second-Row
Seats)/(Except Mexico) Using LATCH
Lower Anchor (Second-Row Seats)" (page
2-64).
*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 (except third-row seat).
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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 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
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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 2-28.
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
(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 2-64).
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instru ctions 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.
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