Mazda CX-9 2021 Manual page 36

Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
NOTE
The seats cannot be flattened down while
the second-row seats are unlocked even if
the lever on the side of the head restraint
is operated and the reclining lever is
operated. Before folding down the
second-row seats, move the seatback
forward once, slide the seat rearward, and
lock the seat.
Folding the seatbacks
1. Lower the head restraint all the way
down.
Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-28.
2. (Armrest type with angle adjustment
function)
If the armrests are down, fold them
back up.
3. Raise the lever on the side of the
second-row seat to fold down the
seatback.
To return the seatback to its upright
position
Press the seatback rearward and lock it in
place. After returning the seatback to its
upright position, make sure it is securely
locked.
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Third-row Seat
▼ Split folding the Third-row Seats
To create a luggage compartment space,
fold the third-row seats forward.
CAUTION
Do not apply load to the head restraint
with it in the upright position and the
seatback folded down. Otherwise, it could
cause damage to the head restraint.
NOTE
When folding the seatbacks forward, fold
them in two steps.
Folding the seatbacks (With strap)
1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into
their holders.
Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt on
page 2-38.
2. Slide the second-row seat all the way
forward.
3. Pull the strap to fold down the head
restraint.