Mazda Mazda3 2019 Owner's Manual page 51

▼ Baby Seat Installation Position
A baby seat is used in the rear-facing
position only.
WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat
protected by an air bag:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
The child-restraint system can be hit by the
deploying air bag and knocked out of
position. A child in the child-restraint
system could be seriously injured or killed. If
your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger air bag deactivation switch,
always set the switch to the OFF position if
installing a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat is
unavoidable.
▼ Child Seat Installation Position
A child seat is used in front-facing and
rear-facing positions depending on the age
and size of the child. When installing,
follow the manufacturer's instructions in
accordance with the appropriate age and
size of the child as well as the directions
for installing the child-restraint system.
Rear-facing type
WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat
protected by an air bag:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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