2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 32

Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Pull the third-row seat's flat-folding strap and push the seatback down until it locks. WARNING Riding in the Seat Well: Riding in the seat well for the thirdrow seat is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Do not sit or lie in the seat well while the vehicle is moving. Never ride in a vehicle where you can't sit in the seat and wear the seat belt. Pinching Fingers or Hands: Placing your hands around the seat stowage well when stowing the thirdrow seat is dangerous. You could pinch your hands or fingers between the seat and the well. Hold the handle when lowering the seat into place. Never place your hands between the seat and the seat well. Unlocked Seatback: An unlocked seatback is dangerous. While stowing the seat, the seatback could suddenly move causing serious injury. Push the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked in place. NOTE Flat-folding strap M Stowing the Third-Row Seat More storage space can be created by folding away the third-row seat into the rear seat well. With the second-row seats removed and the third-row seat stowed, even more space is available. Remove any items from the seat well for the third-row seat before stowing the seat. Anything in the baggage area when the seat is set into the well can damage the seatback material and prevent a flat cargo area. 2-23