Mazda 8T12-EA-03K - Manual (Page 49)

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WARNING
Incorrect Attachment of the
TetherStrap for the Rear Center Seat
Position (Hatchback):
Attaching the tether strap for the rear
center seat position to one of the other
of the tether anchor positions on the
outboard seatbacks is dangerous. In a
collision, the tether strap could slide
and loosen the child-restraint system.
If the child-restraint system moves it
could injure the child or someone else.
Always attach the tether strap for the
rear center seat position to the correct
tether anchor position as shown in the
illustrations above.
qIf You Must Use the Front Seat
for Children
If you cannot put all children in the rear
seat, at least put the smallest children in
the rear and be sure the largest child up
front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
Do not put rear-facing child-restraint
systems on the front passenger's seat.
This seat is also not set up for tethered
child-restraint systems, put them in one of
the rear seat positions set up with tether
anchors.
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint
system cannot be secured in the front
passenger's seat and should be used in the
rear seat.
Don't allow anyone to sleep against the
right front or rear doors if you have an
optional side and curtain air bag, it could
cause serious injuries to an out of position
occupant. As children more often sleep in
cars, it is better to put them in the rear
seat. If installing the child-restraint system
on the front seat is unavoidable, follow
these instructions when using a front-
facing child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat.
NOTE
l To check if your front seats have side
air bags:
Every Mazda side air bag will have a
“SRS-Air Bag” label on the outboard
shoulder of the front seats.
l To check if your vehicle has curtain
air bags:
Every Mazda curtain air bag will
have an
“SRS-Air Bag” marking on
the front and rear window pillars
along the roof edge.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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