2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 20

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. 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. 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. qHeight Adjustment To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down. 2-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E