2007 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 51

CX-9_8V83-EA-06I_Edition3 Page51 Monday, February 26 2007 7:17 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts. 6. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the manufacturer's instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap after raising the head restraint. Anchor bracket location 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. Tether strap position Tether strap Forward 2-39 Form No.8V83-EA-06I