2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 25

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page25 Monday, June 28 2004 3:59 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Slide To move the seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. WARNING Unlocked Seatback: The 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. Passenger on the Folded Seatback: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. During sudden braking or even a minor collision, a child not restrained in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the car resulting in serious injuries or death. The child or other objects in the cargo area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving. NOTE Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. qSide-Sliding Seat (right side) The second-row seats can be put together and used as a bench seat. Raise the side seat-slide lever and slide the seat sideways. When returning a second-row seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls and retracts. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it from side to side. 2-13 Form No.8T50-EA-04G