2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 44

Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 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 the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. Anchor bracket location (4 Door) Anchor bracket Tether strap position (4 Door) Tether strap NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts. Anchor bracket Anchor bracket location (5 Door outboard position) 5. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the manufacturer's instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap after raising the head restraint (except center position). 2-30