Mazda CX-8 Quick Manual page 88

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.
After getting in or out of the vehicle
Move the seatback forward, slide the seat
forward, and lock the seat.
CAUTION
After entering/exiting the third-row seat
area, return the second-row seatback to its
upright position and lock it after sliding it
rearward.
Make sure it is locked by attempting to
lightly move it back and forth.
Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and
cause injury.
▼ Split folding the Second-row Seats
To create a flat luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a
second-row seat are locked after folding
down the seatback:
A second-row seat that is not securely
locked is dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the second-row seat could move,
causing injury.
2-22
After folding down the seatback of a
second-row seat, make sure the adjustable
components of the seat are locked in place
by attempting to slide the seat forward and
backward.
CAUTION
Check the position of a front seat before
folding a second-row seatback.
Depending on the position of a front seat, it
may not be possible to fold a second-row
seatback all the way down because it may
hit the seatback of the front seat which
could scratch or damage the front seat or
its pocket. Remove the head restraint on
the second-row outboard seat if necessary.
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
2-25.
2. (Armrest type with angle adjustment
function)
If the armrests are down, fold them
back up.