Mazda CX-9 2019 Owner's Manual page 32

Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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 2-31.
2. Slide the second-row seat all the way
forward.
3. Pull the strap to fold down the head
restraint.
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4. Pull the strap further to fold the
third-row seat forward.
Folding the seatbacks (With lever)
1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into
their holders.
Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt on
page 2-31.
2. Slide the second-row seat all the way
forward.
3. Lower the lever to fold down the head
restraint.