Child Restraint
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various seating position. For installation suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system, carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany the child-restraint system.
When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:
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Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints (Search).
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When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom to the highest position so that the seat belt can securely fasten the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat (Search).
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When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, or the seat belt cannot be secured to the child-restraint system, perform the following operations to adjust the seat holding the child-restraint system so that the seat belt can be secured completely to it.
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Move the seat forward or back.
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Move the seatback forward or back.
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Move the seat upward or downward.
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When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat (Search).
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat (Search).
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When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints (Search).
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An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired i-Size category certification for the UN-R 129 regulation.
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Anchor (Search).
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Seating position |
Passenger |
Rear (Left) |
Rear (Centre) |
Rear (Right) |
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Airbag activated |
Airbag de-activated |
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Seating position suitable for universal belted (Yes/No) |
No |
No |
Yes (U) |
No |
Yes (U) |
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i-Size seating position (Yes/No) |
No |
No |
Yes (i-U) |
No |
Yes (i-U) |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R1) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2X) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2X) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
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Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L1) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L2) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable booster fixture (B2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
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Largest suitable booster fixture (B3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
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Non i-size compatible with a support leg (Yes/No) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Lower ISOFIX anchorages but without Top Tether (Yes/No) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.
L = Suitable for particular child restraints given on attached list. These restraints may be of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
i-U = Suitable for i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward facing.
i-UF = Suitable for forward-facing i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems only.
Yes = Child-restraint system can be secured on the seat.
No = Child-restraint system cannot be secured on the seat, or there is no fixture.
X = Child-restraint system cannot be installed.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
Anchor Bracket
Anchor brackets for securing child-restraint systems are equipped in the vehicle. Locate each anchor position using the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system, remove the head restraint. Always follow the instruction manual accompanying the child-restraint system.
Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated anchor bracket locations when installing a child-restraint system equipped with a tether.
WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position:
Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-restraint system. If the child-restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child.
Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system:
Installing a child-restraint system without removing the head restraint is dangerous. The child-restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision.
Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system:
Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant's head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.
Refer to Head Restraints (Search).
Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using the automatic locking mode for a child-restraint system.
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If the rear seat is reclined, return it to the upright position.
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Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.
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Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints (Search).
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Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions.
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To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor.
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Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step.
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Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts.
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If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the manufacturer's instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap.
WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system (except when installing a backless booster seat):
Installing a child-restraint system without removing the head restraint is dangerous. The child-restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision.
Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position:
Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-restraint system. If the child-restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child.
Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system:
Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant's head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.
Refer to Head Restraints (Search).
