Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual page 20

RX-8_8BQ7-EA-10H_Edition1 Page20
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
NOTE
The seat can be slid rearward by continuously
pressing the switch. In addition, the seatback
also lowers rearward.
Refer to Folding the Seat on page 2-10.
2-8
Form No.8BQ7-EA-10H
Black plate (20,1)
qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Always sit in the front passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor:
Your front passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the front passenger
seat improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous as it can take off weight
from the seat bottom and affect the
weight determination of the front
passenger sensing system. As a result
the front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor.