2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 23

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page22 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE WARNING When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure there is no red indication: A rear seatback not fully returned and locked in the upright position is dangerous. Sudden stops or maneuvering could cause a seatback to flip forward suddenly resulting in injury. If the red indicator is visible on the back of the rear seatback knob, the seatback is not locked in the upright position. Locked position The seatback locks are part of the trunk security system (page 3-16). qHead Restraint WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stopcatch release, then push the head restraint down. Unlocked position Red indicator qRear Seatback Lock (4 Door) To lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. 2-8 Form No.8V66-EA-06F