Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
To return the seatbacks to the upright
position
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, also replace the seat
belt to its normal position. Verify that
the seat belt pulls and retracts.
1. Position the outboard seat belts to the
side.
2.
3.
Lift the seatbacks upright.
Make sure the seat belts are fully
pulled out from under the seatbacks.
w Split-Folding Rear Seatback
To fold the seatbacks
4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from
inside the vehicle to make sure they are
locked.
1.
Unfasten the lap portion of the rear
center seat belt (page 2-16).
5.
Fasten the rear-center lap/shoulder belt
and check that all seat belts are routed
properly for passenger use (page 2-16).
CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the
belt before folding the rear-left
seatback. Leaving the lap portion of
the belt fastened could cause damage
to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.
WARNING
Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks:
A seat belt caught under a seatback
after the seatback is returned to its
upright position is dangerous. In a
collision or sudden stop, the seat belt
cannot provide adequate protection.
Always make sure the seat belts are
fully pulled out from under the
seatbacks.
2.
Position the outboard seat belts to the
side when folding the seatbacks down.
3.
4.
Support the seatback with your hand.
Push the rear seatback knob down.
Rear seatback knob
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| Categories | Mazda 3 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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