Mazda CX-9 2019 Owner's Manual page 29

Second-row seatback is folded forward
Child is seated on child restraint in
second-row seat
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
1. Lower the head restraint all the way
down.
Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-21.
2. Pull up the lever on the side of the
head restraint to unlock the seat, fold
the seatback forward, and slide the seat
forward.
CAUTION
Do not operate the lever on the side of a
second-row seat while the seatback is
folded down and the seat is slid forward.
If the lever is forcefully operated, it could
damage the lever.
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.
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
with child-restraint system installed
(Right-side seat only)
Access to the third-row seats is possible
even when a child-restraint system is
installed to the second-row seat.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2-17