2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 40

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page40 Monday, June 28 2004 3:59 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats 3. From inside the vehicle, carefully lower the seat towards the front until it locks in place. Attempt to move the seat forward and backward to make sure it's securely locked in place. Flat Folding All seats can be folded down for use as beds when the vehicle is safely parked. 4. Reinsert the head restraints. 5. Place the seat belt buckles face up. 6. Fasten the shoulder belts and check that they are routed properly for passenger use. WARNING Folded-Flat Seats: Sitting or lying on seats folded flat is a dangerous way to ride. During sudden braking or a collision you could be thrown around inside the vehicle and seriously injured. Don't ride on seatbacks folded flat. qTo Fold the Seats Flat 1. Slide the second-row seat all the way back (page 2-13). 2. Fold down the second-row seatbacks rearward until they lock (page 2-14). 3. Remove the head restraints from the front seats. Refer to Head Restraint (Manually Operated Seats)(page 2-5). Refer to Head Restraint (Electrically Operated Seats)(page 2-10). 2-28 Form No.8T50-EA-04G