2010 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 54

CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:4 AM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qThird-Row Seats Child-Restraint System Installation The third-row seats cannot accommodate LATCH-type child-restraint systems or tethers, therefore these systems must be installed on the other seat positions such as the second-row seat. If this not possible, LATCH-type child-restraint systems should be installed to a third-row seat using the seat belt depending on whether the child-restraint manufacturer allows their use without LATCH attachments and tether anchors. Follow these manufacturer's instructions when using a child-restraint system. NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode. 3. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. 1. Raise the head restraint to the top locked position. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-15. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 2-42 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G