Mazda 2010 Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 22

Mazda5_8AU7-EA-09H_Edition1 Page22
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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.
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When returning a third-row seat to its
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original position, also replace the seat belt
to its normal position. Verify that the seat
belt pulls out and retracts.
qSplit-Folding the Third-Row
Seatback
To create a flat luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
To fold third-row seat
1. Slide the second-row seat all the way
forward.
2-10
Form No.8AU7-EA-09H
Black plate (22,1)
2. Insert the third-row outboard seat belts
in the retainers.
3. Lower the head restraints all the way
down (page 2-11).
4. Pull the strap and fold the seatback
forward.
5. Lock the seatback in place by pushing
it down. Make sure the seatback is
secured by attempting to lightly move
it up and down.