2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 18

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Pull the lever upward to fold the seatback forward. Driver's Seat (Electrically Operated Seat) The power operated seat is available only on the driver's seat. The front passenger seat is manually operated. Refer to Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) (page 2-2) for adjustment instructions. WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. To return the seatback to its on-road position To return the seatback to its on-road position, press the seatback rearward until is locks in place. After returning the seatback to its on-road position, make sure it is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back. 2-6 í Some models. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E