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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(Front passenger seat/Second-row seat)
Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However, when installing a booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the 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 seat, adjust the seat slide position as far back as possible. Adjust the front passenger 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).
Refer to Seat Operation (Second-row Seat) (Search).
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When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat/second-row 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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(Second-row seat)
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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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When installing a child-restraint system using the ISOFIX anchors, if the connectors of the child-restraint system do not reach the lower anchorage and the child-restraint system cannot be installed, slightly tilt the seatback of the seat holding the child-restraint system rearward. If the seatback of a second-row seat cannot be reclined due to interference with luggage on the rear seat or passengers, slide the seat forward once and then recline the seatback.
(Second-row seat/Third-row seat)
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If the tether strap does not reach the anchor bracket, use an extension strap.
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When installing a child-restraint system to the second-row seat or third-row seat, adjust the seat position of the front seat so that the child-restraint system does not contact the front seat.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat (Search).
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat (Search).
Refer to Seat Operation (Second-row Seat) (Search).
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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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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.
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Seating position |
Passenger |
Second-row seat (Left) |
Second-row seat (Centre) |
Second-row seat (Right) |
Third-row seat (Left) |
Third-row seat (Right) |
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Airbag activated |
Airbag de-activated |
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Seating position suitable for universal belted (Yes/No) |
Yes (UF) |
Yes (U) |
Yes (U) |
Yes (U) |
Yes (U) |
Yes (U) |
Yes (U) |
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i-Size seating position (Yes/No) |
No |
No |
Yes (i-U) |
No |
Yes (i-U) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R1) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2X) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
Yes (IL) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2X) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L1) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L2) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable booster fixture (B2) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
No |
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Largest suitable booster fixture (B3) |
No |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
Yes (IUF) |
No |
No |
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Non i-size compatible with a support leg (Yes/No) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Lower ISOFIX anchorages but without Top Tether (Yes/No) |
No |
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. Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
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.
