2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 23

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page23 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats When using the remote handle levers: When using the rear seatback knobs: CAUTION Be careful of the following when using the remote handle levers: Ø On a downward slope, the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat surface. Ø On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forward from inside the vehicle. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-24). CAUTION When operating the rear seatback knob, make sure you support the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with your hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-24). 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. Support the seatback with your hand. 3. Push the rear seatback knob down. CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2. After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the liftgate compartment and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right sides of the liftgate compartment. To return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2-11 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E