Seats

Front Seat

Adjusting the Driver's Seat

Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazda allows you to maintain a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick operations naturally.

Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward direction to help you drive more safely and comfortably.

The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using the following procedures.

  1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.

  2. Adjusting the seatback angle.

  3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.

  4. Adjusting the seat height.

  5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.

  6. Adjusting the head restraint position.

Seat Slide

(Manual Seat)

To move a 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.

(Power Seat)

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment

(Manual Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.

(Power Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the slide lifter switch up or down.

Height Adjustment for Front Edge of Seat Bottom (Power Seat) (Some Models)

To adjust the front height of the seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch.

Seat Recline

(Manual Seat)

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.

(Power Seat)

To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Power Seat)

To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it.

Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.

Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda

Before making adjustments, move the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.

How to move the steering wheel to its default position

 


Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving:

Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.

After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is securely locked by trying to move it up and down:

Driving with the steering wheel not securely locked in position is dangerous. If the steering wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you could lose control of the steering resulting in an accident.

Lower the lever, move the steering wheel to the lowest position, and then push it down and all the way back.

How to move a driver’s seat to its default position

  1. Slide the seat all the way back.

  2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.

  3. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.

Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda

Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining)

Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture.

  1. With your posture slightly slouched, move the seatback forward to the angle where your waist feels slightly cramped.

  2. Move the seatback backward to a comfortable seated posture without any feeling of cramping in your waist.

Adjusting the seat position forward and back (sliding)

Adjust the seat to the position best for operating the accelerator and brake pedals.

  1. Place your left foot on the footrest, your right foot between the accelerator and brake pedals, and position your heel to the position allowing easy switching between the pedals.

  2. With your heel set on the floor, set your right foot on the brake pedal and move the seat forward as far as possible until you feel a slight cramping in your ankle.

  3. With your right foot set on the brake pedal, move the seat back until you no longer feel cramping in your ankle.

  4. With your heel set on the floor, make sure you can move your foot between the brake pedal and accelerator pedal smoothly.

  5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on the floor and make sure that your ankle does not feel over-stretched.

Adjusting the seat height

Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you can drive the vehicle easily.

  1. With your back resting against the seatback, raise the seat to the height where you can see the rear edge area of the bonnet surface from the windscreen.

    With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the seat forward or back again.

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be operated easily and the gauges can be viewed easily.

  1. With your back resting against the seatback, extend both arms, place them on the top of the steering wheel, and pull the steering wheel towards you to the position of your wrists.

  2. Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be viewed easily.

  3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.

Adjusting the head restraint position

To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restraints to their correct positions.

Refer to Height Adjustment (Search).

Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Slide

(Manual Seat)

To move a 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.

(Power Seat)

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment

(Manual Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.

(Power Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the slide lifter switch up or down.

Seat Recline

(Manual Seat)

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.

(Power Seat)

To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Second-row Seat

Seat Operation

Seat Slide (Forward-back adjustment)

To move a 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.

Seat Recline

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

The lever can also be used when flattening down the seats.

Refer to How to Split Folding the Second-row Seats (Search).

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

Third-row Seat Access

(Lever)

To access to the third-row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward.

Refer to How to Third-row Seat Access (Search).

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

(Switch) (Some Models)

To access to the third-row seats, press the switch to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward.

Refer to How to Third-row Seat Access (Search).

Make sure the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

Armrest

The armrest in the centre of the second-row seatback can be used (no occupant in the centre seat) or placed upright.

 

 


Never put your hands and fingers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest:

Putting your hands and fingers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest is dangerous as they could get injured.

 


  • When storing the armrest, make sure that any leads connected to the USB power outlets in the armrest box are stored away in the armrest box.

    If the leads are not stored away in the armrest box, the leads and connection devices may become damaged when storing the armrest.

  • Be careful not to apply excessive force to the armrest such as by sitting on it. Otherwise, it could be deformed or damaged.

Third-row Seat Access

Occupants can get into and out of the third-row seats easily by sliding the second-row seats forward.

 


Make sure there is nobody in the second-row seat area before operating a lever or pressing a switch:

Not checking the second-row seat area for persons before folding a seatback with a lever or switch is dangerous. The second-row seat area is difficult to see from the rear of the vehicle. Operating a lever or pressing a switch without checking could cause injury to a person when a seatback suddenly flips forward.

Do not operate the lever on the side of the head restraint or press the switch on the side of the seat under the following conditions:

Operating the lever on the side of the head restraint or pressing the switch on the side of the seat under the following conditions is dangerous as the seat may move unexpectedly and cause an injury such as a foot getting pinched between the seat and floor.

  • Occupant is seated in second-row seat

     

     

  • Second-row seatback is folded forward

     

     

  • Child is seated on child restraint in second-row seat

     

     

 


  • When operating the seat, be careful not to get your hand or foot caught, or hit your head.

  • Before moving the second-row seat, make sure that the head restraint is at the lowest position. If the second-row seat is folded forward while the head restraint is pulled up, there will not be enough space for getting in or out of the vehicle which could cause an occupant to trip and fall resulting in injury.

  • Check the position of a front seat before folding a second-row seatback.

    Depending on the position of a front seat, it may not be possible to fold a second-row seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Remove the head restraint on the second-row outboard seat if necessary.

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area

  1. Lower the head restraint all the way down.

    Refer to Head Restraints (Search).

  2. (Lever)

    Pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to unlock the seat, fold the seatback forward, and slide the seat forward.

    (Switch)

    To unlock the seat, press the switch continuously until a sound is activated, release it, fold the seatback forward, and slide the seat forward.

     


    When any of the following conditions is met, a beep sound is activated continuously and the switch operation is cancelled.

    • The door on the side where the switch was operated is closed.

    • The switch is pressed continuously for 5 s or more.

    • The vehicle is being driven.

    • The selector lever is in a position other than P, and the parking brake is off.

    • The battery has deteriorated.

    • There is a system problem.

 


  • Do not operate the lever on the side of a second-row seat while the seatback is folded down and the seat is slid forward. If the lever is forcefully operated, it could damage the lever.

  • After entering/exiting the third-row seat area, return the second-row seatback to its upright position and lock it after sliding it rearward.

    Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it back and forth.

    Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.

After getting in or out of the vehicle

Move the seatback rearward, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area with child-restraint system installed (Left-side seat only)

Access to the third-row seats is possible even when a child-restraint system is installed to the second-row seat.

(Lever)

Pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to lower the front side of the seat and slide the seat forward.

(Switch)

To unlock the seat, press the switch continuously until a sound is activated, release it, fold the seatback forward, and slide the seat forward.

 


When any of the following conditions is met, a beep sound is activated continuously and the switch operation is cancelled.

  • The door on the side where the switch was operated is closed.

  • The switch is pressed continuously for 5 s or more.

  • The vehicle is being driven.

  • The selector lever is in a position other than P, and the parking brake is off.

  • The battery has deteriorated.

  • There is a system problem.

 


After entering/exiting the third-row seat area, lock the seat after sliding it rearward.

Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it back and forth.

Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.

 


The second-row seat cannot be moved forward while the seat belt is securing the child-restraint system.

After getting in or out of the vehicle

Move the seatback rearward, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.

Split folding the Second-row Seats

To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward.

Folding the seatbacks

 


Make sure the adjustable components of a second-row seat are locked after folding down the seatback:

A second-row seat that is not securely locked is dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the second-row seat could move, causing injury.

After folding down the seatback of a second-row seat, make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward.

 


  • When folding the seatback forward, always support the seatback with your hand. If it is not supported by a hand, fingers or the hand raising the lever could be injured.

  • Check the position of a front seat before folding a second-row seatback.

    Depending on the position of a front seat, it may not be possible to fold a second-row seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Remove the head restraint on the second-row outboard seat if necessary.

 


The seats cannot be flattened down while the second-row seats are unlocked even if the lever on the side of the head restraint is operated and the reclining lever is operated. Before folding down the second-row seats, move the seatback forward once, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.

  1. Lower the head restraint all the way down.

    Refer to Head Restraints (Search).

  2. Raise the lever on the side of the second-row seat to fold down the seatback.

 


To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (Search).

To return the seatback to its upright position:

 


When returning a seatback to its upright position, make sure the 3-point seat belt is not caught in the seatback and the 3-point seat belt is not twisted:

If the seat belt is used while it is twisted and caught in the seatback, the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity, which could cause serious injury or death.

  1. Make sure that the seat belt is not stuck in the second-row seat and it is not twisted, then raise the seatback while preventing the seat belt from being caught in the seatback.

  2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.

Split folding the Third-row Seats

To create a luggage compartment space, fold the third-row seats forward.

 


Do not apply load to the head restraint with it in the upright position and the seatback folded down. Otherwise, it could cause damage to the head restraint.

 


When folding the seatbacks forward, fold them in two steps.

Folding the seatbacks (With strap)

  1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders.

    Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt (Search).

  2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

  3. Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

     

  4. Pull the strap further to fold the third-row seat forward.

     

Folding the seatbacks (With lever)

  1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders.

    Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt (Search).

  2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

  3. Lower the lever to fold down the head restraint.

     

  4. Lower the lever further to fold the third-row seat forward.

     

 


To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (Search).

To return third-row seat to its original position

  1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling the strap/lever on the back of the seatback.

    Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

  2. Lift the head restraint upward to its upright position.

Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the second-row centre seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.

 


Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted. In addition, always raise the head restraints on Second-row centre seat when they are being used:

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.

 


(Third-row seat)

The head restraints are non-adjustable.

Height Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so that the centre is even with the top of the passenger's ears.

 

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.

Front outboard seat

 

Second-row outboard seat

Second-row centre seat

 

Removal/Installation (Front outboard seat/Second-row seat)

To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch.

To install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while pressing the stop-catch.

 


Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly installed:

Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

After installing a head restraint, try lifting it to make sure that it does not pull out:

Driving with an unsecured head restraint is dangerous as the effectiveness of the head restraint will be compromised which could cause it to unexpectedly detach from the seat.

 


  • When installing a head restraint, make sure that it is installed correctly with the front of the head restraint facing forward. If the head restraint is installed incorrectly, it could detach from the seat during a collision and result in injury.

  • The head restraints on each of the front and second-row seats are specialized to each seat. Do not switch around the head restraint positions. If a head restraint is not installed to its correct seat position, the effectiveness of the head restraint during a collision will be compromised which could cause injury.

Foldable Head Restraints (Third-row seat)

The third-row seats are equipped with foldable head restraints.

 


The foldable head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

(With strap)

To fold the head restraint, pull the strap and fold the head restraint downward.

(With lever)

To fold the head restraint, lower the lever down.

 

To return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.

 


Always drive with the head restraints in their upright positions when the third-row seats are occupied, and make sure they are securely locked in place:

Driving with the head restraints folded down is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

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