2010 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 26

CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:4 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. NOTE The third-row seat cannot be removed. 3. Fasten the strap to its original position. NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (page 2-12). qSplit-Folding the Third-Row Seat To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward. To fold third-row seat 1. Lower the head restraints all the way down (page 2-15). 2. Pull the strap and fold the seatback forward. To return third-row seat to its original position 1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling its strap. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back. 2. Fasten the strap to its original position between the seatback and folding board. Strap Board 2-14 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G