Mazda 3 2020 Owner's Manual page 59

Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat
▼ Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
(Europe and countries conforming to the UN-R 16 regulation)
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for
various seating position. For installation suitability of other manufacturer
child-restraint system, carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which
accompany the child-restraint system.
When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:
Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system.
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However, when installing a booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to
the seat where the booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap
and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.
When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat
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slide position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom (height adjustable
seat bottom) to the highest position so that the seat belt can securely fasten the
child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, or
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the seat belt cannot be secured to the child-restraint system, perform the
following operations to adjust the seat holding the child-restraint system so that
the seat belt can be secured completely to it.
Move the seat forward or back.
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Move the seatback forward or back.
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Move the seat upward or downward. (Vehicles with height adjustment function)
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When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat
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position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
A child-restraint system with a support leg cannot be installed on the rear centre
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seat position.
When installing a child-restraint system equipped with a tether, remove the head
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restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.
An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has
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acquired i-Size category certification for the UN-R 129 regulation.
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Anchor on page 2-45.
Positions Table
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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