2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 15

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Always sit in the front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor: Your front passenger seat has weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could result in serious injury. Always sit upright against the seatback with your feet on the floor. 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 adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from 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. í Some models. 2-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E