2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 24

J16L_EA.book Page 16 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seats 3. Supporting the seat with your hands, slowly lower the seat rearwards to lock it in place. Third-Row Seat WARNING Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don't stack things higher than the seatback. 4. Raise the reclining lever and lift the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked. 5. Buckle the seat belts once just to confirm the seat belt buckles are inboard which means each seat is on the correct side of the vehicle. Securing Seats: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to rock the seatback. Unlocked Seatback: A seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. WARNING Unsecured Seat: Driving with the seat unsecured is dangerous. The seat may become detached while the vehicle is moving causing serious injury. After installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is securely locked. CAUTION Do not move the side seat-slide lever with the seat removed. The lever could be damaged resulting in loss of functionality. 2-16 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K