2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 29

J16L_EA.book Page 21 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seats 5. Pull strap A and raise the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked. M Third-Row Seat and Open Liftgate Position WARNING Support Bar: Sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position without installing the support bar is dangerous. Without the support of the bar, the seatback could collapse resulting in injury. Always install the support bar before sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position. Rear Facing Third-Row Seat and a Moving Vehicle: Driving with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous because the liftgate cannot be securely closed. During sudden braking or a collision, passengers could be thrown out of the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death. Place the third-row seat in the forward-facing position with the seatback upright before driving the vehicle. Third-Row Seat and the Flat-Folding Strap: Pulling the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous. The seatback will collapse into the seat bottom and could result in injury. Do not pull the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward. Strap A 6. Insert the head restraints. 7. Place the seat belt buckles face up. 2-21 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K