2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 16

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page16 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qFolding the Passenger's Seat CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. WARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: 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. To fold the seatback, pull the lever and lower the seatback forward. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted. Up Down To return it to the upright position, lift the seatback and push it into place. Rock the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J