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The seatback folds forward and the seat slide lock is released.
3. Slide the seat forward.
CAUTION
Do not operate the lever on the side of a second-row seat while the seatback is
folded down and the seat is slid forward. If the lever is forcefully operated, it
could damage the lever.
4. After getting in or out, raise the seatback until it locks.
5. Slide the seat rearward and lock the seat.
CAUTION
After entering/exiting the third-row seat area, return the second-row seatback to
its upright position and lock it after sliding it rearward.
Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it back and forth.
Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.
Operating the Switch
1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.
2. Press the switch when all of the following conditions are met.
The selector lever is in the P position.The door is open on the side where the switch is to be operated.
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CAUTION
When folding the seatback forward, always support the seatback with your hand.
If it is not supported by a hand, fingers or the hand raising the lever could be
injured.
Check the position of a front seat before folding a second-row seatback.
Depending on the position of a front se at, it may not be possible to fold a
second-row seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front
seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Remove the head
restraint on the second-row outboard seat if necessary.
NOTE
The seats cannot be flattened down while the second-row seats are unlocked even if
the lever on the side of the head restraint is operated and the reclining lever is
operated. Before folding down the second-r ow seats, move the seatback forward
once, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.
1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.
2. Pull up the lever on the side of the second-row seat and fold the seatback.
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How to Use the Second-row Seat (Captain Seat Type)
Seat Operation
Seat Slide (Forward-back adjustment)
Seat Recline
Third-row Seat Access (Lever)
Third-row Seat Access
Occupants can get into and out of the third-row seats easily by sliding the
second-row seats forward.
1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.
2. Pull up the lever next to the head restraint.
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Tightly secure cargo in the luggage compartment when it is transported with the
seatbacks folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could move and
become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a collision resulting
in an unexpected accident.
CAUTION
When folding the seatback forward, always support the seatback with your hand.
If it is not supported by a hand, fingers or the hand raising the lever could be
injured.
Check the position of a front seat before folding a second-row seatback.
Depending on the position of a front se at, it may not be possible to fold a
second-row seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front
seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Remove the head
restraint on the second-row outboard seat if necessary.
NOTE
The seats cannot be flattened down while the second-row seats are unlocked even if
the lever on the side of the head restraint is operated and the reclining lever is
operated. Before folding down the second-r ow seats, move the seatback forward
once, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.
1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position.
2. If the armrests are down, fold them back up.
3. Pull up the lever on the side of the second-row seat and fold the seatback.
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Raising the Second-row Seatbacks
1. Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place.
Armrest
CAUTION
Be careful not to apply excessive force to the armrest such as by sitting on it.
Otherwise, it could be deformed or damaged.
Adjusting the angle
The angle of the armrest can be adjusted according to the angle of the seatback.
To adjust the angle, lower the armrest to the lowest position, pull it up to the
desired position, and then lock it. To adjust the angle again, store the armrest once
and then lower the armrest to the lowest position again.
After adjustment, make sure that the armrest is securely locked by lightly pressing it
down.
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Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the
second-row/third-row center seat
*.
The head restraints are intended to
help protect you and the passengers
from neck injury.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Head Restraints
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
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.
After installing a head restraint, try
lifting it to make sure that it does not
pull out.
Driving with an unsecured head
restraint is dangerous as the
effectiveness of the head restraint will
be compromised which could cause it
to unexpectedly detach from the seat.
(Third-row seat)
Always drive with the head restraints
in their upright positions when the
third-row seats are occupied, and
make sure they are securely locked in
place.
Driving with the head restraints folded
down is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
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CAUTION
When installing a head restraint,
make sure that it is installed correctly
with the front of the head restraint
facing forward. If the head restraint is
installed incorrectly, it could detach
from the seat during a collision and
result in injury.
The head restraints on each of the
front and second-row/third-row
seats are specialized to each seat. Do
not switch around the head restraint
positions. If a head restraint is not
installed to its correct seat position,
the
effectiveness of the head restraint
during a collision will be
compromised which could cause
injury.
How to Use the Head
Restraints
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that the
center is even with the top of the
passenger's ears.
To Raise a Head Restraint
Pull up a head restraint.
To Lower a Head Restraint
Lower a head restraint while pressing
the lock knob.
Front seats
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Child-restraint Systems
Mazda strongly urges the use of
child-restraint systems for children
small enough to use them.
You are required by law to use a
child-restraint system for children in
the U.S. and Canada.
Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding the safety of
children riding in your vehicle.
Whatever child-restraint system you
consider, please pick the appropriate
one for the age and size of the child,
obey the law and follow the
instructions that come with the
individual child-restraint system.
A child who has outgrown
child-restraint systems should sit in the
rear and use seat belts, both lap and
shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses
the neck or face, move the child closer
to the center of the vehicle in the
outboard seats, and towards the
buckle on the right if the child is seated
on the center seat.
Statistics confirm that the rear seat is
the best place for all children up to 12
years of age, and more so with a
supplemental restraint system (air
bags).
A rear-facing child-restraint system
should NEVER be used on the front
seat with the air bag system activated.
The front passenger's seat is also the
least preferred seat for other
child-restraint systems.
To reduce the chance of injuries
caused by deployment of the front
passenger air bag , the front passenger
seat weight sensors occupant
classification sensor works as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. This
system deactivates the front passenger
front and side air bags and knee air
bags, and also the front passenger seat
belt pretensioner system when the
front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates.
When an infant or small child sits on
the front passenger seat, the system
shuts off the front passenger front and
side air bags and knee air bags, and
seat belt pretensioner system, so make
sure the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates.
Even if the front passenger air bag is
shut off, Mazda strongly recommends
that children be properly restrained
and child-restraint systems of all kinds
are properly secured on the rear seats
which are the best place for children.
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