2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 25

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 16 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing a ChildRestraint System The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily be converted into the automatic locking mode, which must be done to hold the child-restraint system. Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH attachments; refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-18). Follow these instructions when installing a child-restraint system on the passenger's seat, unless you are attaching a LATCHequipped child-restraint system to the LATCH lower anchors. Refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-18). NOTE 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the instructions on the childrestraint system for belt routing instructions. 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. 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 automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are not sure whether you have a LATCH system, check in the childrestraint system manufacturer's instructions and follow them accordingly. Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode. Before installing a rear-facing childrestraint system, the passenger-side air bag must be deactivated (page 2-23). NOTE Before installing a child-restraint system, refer to "Passenger-Side Air Bag Deactivation Switch" (page 2-23). 2-16 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G