2003 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 31

J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 22 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Third-Row Seat and Open Liftgate Position NOTE WARNING Rear Facing Third-Row Seat and a Moving Vehicle: Driving with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous because the liftgate cannot be securely closed. During sudden braking or a collision, passengers could be thrown out of the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death. Place the third-row seat in the forward-facing position with the seatback upright before driving the vehicle. Support Bar: Sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position without installing the support bar is dangerous. Without the support of the bar, the seatback could collapse resulting in injury. Always install the support bar before sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position. Third-Row Seat and the Flat-Folding Strap: Pulling the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous. The seatback will collapse into the seat bottom and could result in injury. Do not pull the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward. • Adjust the seatback to the upright position when the third-row seat is facing rearward. • Remove cargo from the seat well area before placing the third-row seat in the rear-facing position. To put the third-row seat in the rear facing position: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Clear away all cargo from the seat well. 3. Remove the head restraints. 4. Pull strap B while supporting the seatback with the other hand and carefully ease the seatback rearward and into the seat well. Strap B 5. Go inside the vehicle and to the rear. 2-22 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G