2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 26

Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Folding the Second-Row Seats CAUTION Lowering the seatback without stowing the seat belt buckle could damage the seatback. 3. Raise the reclining lever and lower the seatback forward. Make sure the seatback is locked. WARNING Using Folded Seatback as a Table While the Vehicle is Moving: Using the folded seatback as a table while driving is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects placed on the folded seatback could become projectiles that could hit and injure someone. Never use the folded seat as a table while the vehicle is moving. The second-row seatbacks can be folded down and used as tables when the vehicle is not moving. To fold the seatback 1. If your vehicle is equipped with an armrest, return the armrest to the upright position. 2. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat bottom. To return the seatback to the upright position Raise the reclining lever and lift the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked. 2-17