2008 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 26

Essential Safety Equipment Seats qArmrest The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. After entering/exiting the third-row seat area 1. Return the second-row seatback to its upright position and lock it after sliding it backward. Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it forward and backward. 2. Make sure that the center-rear seat belt is routed properly (not under the head restraint) and the seat belt guide is snapped to the head restraint. CAUTION qThird-Row Seat Access After folding the second-row seat seatback and sliding the seat forward, you can access the third-row seat easily. Entering/exiting the third-row seat area Raise the lever on the side of the secondrow seat to fold the seatback forward and slide the seat forward. Ø When folding a seatback, always 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. Ø After entering/exiting the thirdrow seat area, return the seatback to its upright position. Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury. qFolding the Second-Row Seats To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward. Folding the seatbacks 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-29) and stow it into the ceiling recess (page 2-29). CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2-14