Mazda CX-5 2021 Owner's Manual page 32

Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
To return the seatbacks to the upright
position
WARNING
Always make sure the seat belts are fully
pulled out from under the seatbacks:
A seat belt caught under a seatback after
the seatback is returned to its upright
position is dangerous. In a collision or
sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide
adequate protection.
When returning the seatback to its upright
position, make sure that it is firmly locked
and the red indication is not visible:
If the red indication is visible, the seatback
is not locked. If the vehicle is driven without
the seatback locked, it could fold down
suddenly and cause an accident.
Red indicator
2-18
Locked
position
Unlocked
position
1. Make sure that the seat belt passes
through the seat belt guide.
2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it
in place. After returning the seatback
to its upright position, make sure it is
securely locked.
Seat belt guide