Mazda MPV (2006 year). Manual — part 2

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qArmrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the
Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest is
dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest.

Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatback is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision,
objects can fly around and become
projectiles that could hit and injure
passengers. Don't stack cargo higher
than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.

Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched are dangerous. In a sudden
stop or collision, the seat or seatback
could move, causing injury. Make sure
the adjustable components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
slide the seat forward and backward
and rocking the seatback.

Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.

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WARNING

Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays an important role
in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers
to be ejected or thrown around and
baggage to strike occupants in a
sudden stop or collision, resulting in
severe injury. After adjusting the
seatback at any time, even when there
are no other passengers, rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.

Passenger on the Folded Seatback:
Driving with a passenger on the folded
seatback is dangerous. Allowing a
child to sit on the folded seatback
while the vehicle is moving is
particularly dangerous. During
sudden braking or even a minor
collision, a child not restrained in a
proper seat or child-restraint system
and seat belt could be thrown forward,
back or even out of the car resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child in
the cargo area could be thrown into
other occupants and cause serious
injury. Never allow a passenger to sit
or stand on the folded seatback while
the vehicle is moving.

NOTE

When returning a second-row seat to its
original position, also replace the seat
belt to its normal position. Verify that
the seat belt pulls out and retracts.

qSeat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward,
raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.

qSide-Sliding Seat (right side)

The second-row seats can be put together
and used as a bench seat. Raise the side
seat-slide lever and slide the seat
sideways.

Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it from side to side.

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qSeat Recline

WARNING

Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don't get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back and
upright.

Reclining the Second-Row Seatback:
Reclining the second-row seatback
when the third-row seat is occupied is
dangerous.Because the clearance in
the third-row seat is limited, the
occupants in the third-row seat can
hurt themselves seriously on the
reclined second-row seatback. Don't
recline the second-row seatback when
the third-row seat is occupied.

To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.

CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined seatback
to its upright position, make sure you
hold onto the seatback with your other
hand while operating the lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and could cause
injury.

qHead Restraint

WARNING

Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision. Always
drive with the head restraints inserted
when seats are being used and make
sure they are properly adjusted.

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Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint
down.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
even with the top of the passenger's ears,
never the passenger's neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.

qArmrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

Type A

Type B

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the
Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest
is dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest.

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qThird-Row Seat Access

Access to the third-row seat via the
sliding door

When the second-row seats are together,
move along the path between the sliding
door and the side sliding seat.

When the second-row seats are separated,
pass between them and move to the rear
of the vehicle.

qFolding the Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Using Folded Seatback as a Table
While the Vehicle is Moving:
Using the folded seatback as a table
while driving is dangerous. During
sudden braking or a collision, objects
placed on the folded seatback could
become projectiles that could hit and
injure someone. Never use the folded
seat as a table while the vehicle is
moving.

The second-row seatbacks can be folded
down and used as tables when the vehicle
is not moving.

To fold the seatback

1. If your vehicle is equipped with an

armrest, return the armrest to the
upright position.

2. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat

bottom.

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CAUTION

Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.

3. Raise the reclining lever and lower the

seatback forward. Make sure the
seatback is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright
position

Raise the reclining lever and lift the
seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to make
sure it is locked.

qRemoval of Second-Row Seats

The second-row seats can be removed to
create a more comfortable space between
the third-row and front seats. Additional
cargo space is available with the removal
of the second-row seats and stowing of
the third-row seat.

WARNING

Seat Removal or Installation While
Vehicle is Moving or on a Slope:
Removing or installing the second-row
seats while the vehicle is moving or on
a slope is dangerous. The seats are
heavier than they appear and could
suddenly detach causing serious
injury. Remove or install the seats with
the vehicle parked on a level surface.

Riding on the Floor Space:
Riding on the floor space created by
the removal of the second-row seat is
dangerous. Sudden braking or a
collision could cause serious injury.
Do not sit or lie in the floor space for
the second-row seat while the vehicle
is moving. Never ride in a vehicle
where you can't sit in the seat and
wear the seat belt.

Pinching Fingers or Hands:
Placing your hands around the seat
anchors when removing or installing
the second-row seats is dangerous.
You could pinch your hands or fingers
between the seat anchor and the seat.
Hold the edge of the seat when
lowering it into place. Never place
your hands between the seat anchor
and the seat.

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WARNING

Lifting the Seat-Anchor Bar:
Lifting the seat-anchor bar without
firmly supporting the seat with your
hand is dangerous. Lifting the seat
unlocks the front clamps
automatically and could cause the seat
to fall. Support the seat firmly while
lifting the seat-anchor bar.

To remove the seat

1. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat

bottom.

CAUTION

Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.

2. Remove the head restraint.

3. Slide the seat all the way back.

4. Raise the reclining lever and lower the

seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.

5. Work only on one seat at a time to

avoid one seat falling while working on
another.

6. Lift and hold the seat-anchor bar and

raise the entire seat up and forward.

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7. The seat is heavier than it looks,

carefully pull up and detach the seat.
Get assistance to lift it out of the
vehicle.

Loops

Clamp

To install the seat

1. First identify which seat fits which

position by verifying that the seat belt
buckles are located nearest the center
of the vehicle.

2. Align the clamps on the front underside

of the seat with the forward loop
anchors on the floor and support the
seat so that it doesn't fall (the rear
portion of the seat cannot be mounted
first). The clamps on the front of the
seat automatically lock into the floor
loop anchors after lowering the seat.

Loops

Clamp

Forward

3. Supporting the seat with your hands,

slowly lower the seat rearwards to lock
it in place.

Forward

4. Raise the reclining lever and lift the

seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to
make sure it is locked.

5. Insert the head restraint.

6. Buckle the seat belts once just to

confirm the seat belt buckles are
inboard which means each seat is on
the correct side of the vehicle.

WARNING

Unsecured Seat:
Driving with the seat unsecured is
dangerous. The seat may become
detached while the vehicle is moving
causing serious injury. After installing
the seat, push it forward and
backward to make sure it is securely
locked.

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CAUTION

Do not move the side seat-slide lever
with the seat removed. The lever could
be damaged resulting in loss of
functionality.

Third-Row Seat

WARNING

Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatback is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision,
objects can fly around and become
projectiles that could hit and injure
passengers. Don't stack cargo higher
than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.

Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched are dangerous. In a sudden
stop or collision, the seat or seatback
could move, causing injury. Make sure
the adjustable components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
rock the seatback.

Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.

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WARNING

Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays an important role
in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers
to be ejected or thrown around and
baggage to strike occupants in a
sudden stop or collision, resulting in
severe injury. After adjusting the
seatback at any time, even when there
are no other passengers, rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.

Passenger on the Folded Seatback:
Driving with a passenger on the folded
seatback is dangerous. Allowing a
child to sit up on the folded seatback
while the vehicle is moving is
particularly dangerous. In a sudden
stop or even a minor collision, a child
not in a proper seat or child-restraint
system and seat belt could be thrown
forward, back or even out of the
vehicle resulting in serious injuries or
death. The child in the baggage area
could be thrown into other occupants
and cause serious injury. Never allow
a passenger to sit or stand on the
folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving.

NOTE

l

The third-row seat cannot be
removed.

l

When returning a second-row seat to
its original position, also replace the
seat belt to its normal position.
Verify that the seat belt pulls out and
retracts.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don't get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back and
upright.

To change seatback angle, lean forward
slightly while pulling the flat-folding
strap. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the strap. Make sure
the seat is securely latched.

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qHead Restraint

WARNING

Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision. Always
drive with the head restraints inserted
when seats are being used and make
sure they are properly adjusted.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint
down.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
even with the top of the passenger's ears,
never the passenger's neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.

qFolding the Third-Row Seat

WARNING

Riding on Folded Flat Third-Row
Seat:
Riding on the third-row seat when it's
folded is dangerous. During sudden
braking or a collision, passenger's
could be thrown around inside the
vehicle and seriously injured. Always
ride with the third-row seat in the
forward-facing, upright position and
seat belt securely fastened.

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1. Remove the head restraints from the

third-row seat (page 2-22).

2. Pull the third-row seat's flat-folding

strap and push the seatback down until
it locks.

qStowing the Third-Row Seat

More storage space can be created by
folding away the third-row seat into the
rear seat well. With the second-row seats
removed and the third-row seat stowed,
even more space is available.

WARNING

Riding in the Seat Well:
Riding in the seat well for the third-
row seat is dangerous. Sudden
braking or a collision could cause
serious injury. Do not sit or lie in the
seat well while the vehicle is moving.
Never ride in a vehicle where you
can't sit in the seat and wear the seat
belt.

WARNING

Pinching Fingers or Hands:
Placing your hands around the seat
stowage well when stowing the third-
row seat is dangerous. You could
pinch your hands or fingers between
the seat and the well. Hold the handle
when lowering the seat into place.
Never place your hands between the
seat and the seat well.

Unlocked Seatback:
An unlocked seatback is dangerous.
While stowing the seat, the seatback
could suddenly move causing serious
injury. Push the seatback forward and
backward to make sure it is locked in
place.

NOTE

Remove any items from the seat well
for the third-row seat before stowing the
seat. Anything in the baggage area
when the seat is set into the well can
damage the seatback material and
prevent a flat cargo area.

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Stowing the third-row seat

1. Insert the seat belts in the retainers.

2. Remove the head restraint and set them

aside temporarily (page 2-22).

3. Pull strap A and ease the seatback

toward the front of the vehicle with
your other hand and be sure it locks
with a click.

Strap A

4. Pull strap B and lift the combined

seatback and seat bottom up to vertical
with your other hand. Gently lower the
seat into the seat well.

Strap B

5. Insert the head restraints between the

floor and seat at the positions indicated
on the labels.

Labels

Raising the third-row seat upright for
road use

1. Clear the entire cargo floor.

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2. Remove the head restraints.

3. Carefully reverse the procedures used

to lower the seat into the seat well. Use
the handle and ease the combined
seatback and seat bottom up to vertical.

4. Carefully lower the seat forward and

make sure it's latched to the floor.

5. Pull strap A and raise the seatback

upright. Attempt to move the seatback
forward and backward to make sure it
is locked.

Strap A

6. Insert the head restraints.

7. Place the seat belt buckles face up.

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qThird-Row Seat and Open

Liftgate Position

WARNING

Rear Facing Third-Row Seat and a
Moving Vehicle:
Driving with the third-row seat facing
rearward is dangerous because the
liftgate cannot be securely closed.
During sudden braking or a collision,
passengers could be thrown out of the
vehicle resulting in serious injury or
death. Passengers seated facing
rearward may suffer leg and foot
injury even down a driveway or with a
minor dip in the road. Place the third-
row seat in the forward-facing position
with the seatback upright before
driving the vehicle.

Support Bar:
Sitting in the rear-facing, third-row
seat position without installing the
support bar is dangerous. Without the
support of the bar, the seatback could
collapse resulting in injury.
Always install the support bar before
sitting in the rear-facing, third-row
seat position.

Third-Row Seat and the Flat-Folding
Strap:
Pulling the flat-folding strap with the
third-row seat facing rearward is
dangerous. The seatback will collapse
into the seat bottom and could result
in injury. Do not pull the flat-folding
strap with the third-row seat facing
rearward.

NOTE

l

Remove cargo from the seat well
area before placing the third-row seat
in the rear-facing position to avoid
damaging the back of the seatback
when it is folded down.

l

Adjust the seatback to the upright
position when the third-row seat is
facing rearward.

To put the third-row seat in the rear
facing position:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Clean the rear bumper so that dirt does

not soil the seat.

3. Clear away all cargo from the seat well.

4. Remove the head restraints.

5. Pull strap B while supporting the

seatback with the other hand and
carefully ease the seatback rearward
onto the rear bumper.

Strap B

6. Go inside the vehicle and to the rear.

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7. Remove the support bar from the

pocket.

8. Set the hook on the support bar in the

rear of the seatback.

9. Pull the seatback towards the front of

the vehicle until the opposite end of the
support bar hooks onto the anchor loop
in the side trim. Attempt to push the
seatback towards the rear (liftgate) to
make sure the support bar is securely
latched.

To return the third-row seat to the road
position (forward facing)

1. Make sure to stow the shoulder belts

away from the seat bottom as it is
lowered.

2. Detach the support bar by following

the reverse procedure for installation.

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