Child-Restraint System Installation - Mazda 3 Owner's Manual

Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint

Child-Restraint System Installation

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems
NOTE
When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of child-
restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.
(Europe)
Child-restraint systems are classifi ed into the following 5 groups according to European
regulations (ECE R44).
Group
0
0
1
2
3
(Other countries)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.
Child-Restraint System Types
(Europe)
In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems secured with seat
belts is provided for the following three
types of popular child-restraint systems:
baby seat, child seat, junior seat.
NOTE
Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer's
instructions and this owner's manual
carefully.
2–26
Age
Up to 9 months old
Up to 2 years old
8 months to 4 years old
3 to 7 years old
6 to 12 years old
Weight
Less than 10 kg (less than 22 lb)
Less than 13 kg (less than 29 lb)
9 kg — 18 kg (20 lb — 40 lb)
15 kg — 25 kg (33 lb — 55 lb)
22 kg — 36 kg (48 lb — 79 lb)
NOTE
Due to variations in the design of
child-restraint systems, vehicle seats
and seat belts, all child-restraint
systems may not fi t all seating
positions. Before purchasing a child-
restraint system, it should be tested in
the specifi c vehicle seating position
(or positions) where it is intended to
be used. If a previously purchased
child-restraint system does not fi t,
you may need to purchase a different
one that will.