2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 22

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page21 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback To fold the seatbacks To return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboard seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatbacks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. 4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 5. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-18). CAUTION When operating the rear seatback knob, make sure you support the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with your hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-18). CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2. Position the outboard seat belts to the side when folding the seatbacks down. 3. Support the seatback with your hand. 4. Push the rear seatback knob down. WARNING Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection. 2-7 Form No.8V66-EA-06F