2010 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 25

CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:4 AM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Returning seatbacks to their original positions 1. Lift the seatback to its original position. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back. 2. Route the center-rear seat belt through the seat belt guide and fasten it. Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-28). Third-Row Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place by attempting to rock the seatback: Adjustable seats that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: All of the seatbacks play 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 returning the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. 2-13 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G