2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 16

Essential Safety Equipment Seats 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. 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 To return it to the upright position, lift the seatback and push it into place. Rock the seatback to make sure it is locked. Down qFolding the Passenger's Seat 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. 2-4