2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 24

Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from the seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. Do not recline a second-row seatback when the third row seat is occupied: Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous.Because the clearance in the third-row seat is limited, occupants in the third-row seat could be hurt seriously on a reclined second-row seatback. To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while pulling the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. 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. qArmrest The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. 2-12