Child-Restraint Precautions
Child-Restraint System Installation
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
Installing Child-Restraint Systems

Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table

(Europe and countries conforming to the UNECE 16 regulation)

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:

  • If the child-restraint system does not fit into the seatback because of the head restraint, adjust the head restraint or remove the head restraint so that the child-restraint system fits into the seatback. However, when installing a booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the booster seat is installed.

    Refer to Head Restraints (Search).

  • 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 Seat Operation (Search).

  • When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head restraint.

    Refer to Head Restraints (Search).

ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint systems

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).

Mass group

Size Class

Fixture

Seat Positions

Vehicle ISOFIX positions

Rear seat (centre)

Front passenger seat (outboard)

Rear seat (outboard)

Carrycot

F

ISO/L1

X

X

X

G

ISO/L2

X

X

X

(1)

X

X

X

GROUP 0

Up to 10 kg (less than 22 lb)

E

ISO/R1

IL

X

X

(1)

X

X

X

GROUP 0

Up to 13 kg (less than 29 lb)

E

ISO/R1

IL

X

X

D

ISO/R2

IL

X

X

C

ISO/R3

IL

X

X

(1)

X

X

X

GROUP 1

9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)

D

ISO/R2

IL

X

X

C

ISO/R3

IL

X

X

B

ISO/F2

IUF

X

X

B1

ISO/F2X

IUF

X

X

A

ISO/F3

IUF

X

X

(1)

X

X

X

GROUP 2

15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb)

(1)

X

X

X

GROUP 3

22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb)

(1)

X

X

X

(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child-restraint system(s) recommended for each position.

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

IUF = suitable for ISOFIX forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.

IL = suitable for particular ISOFIX child-restraint systems (CRS).

These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.

A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.

(Except Europe)

Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.

i-Size child-restraint systems

Vehicles with the mark indicated on the front surface of a rear seatback are i-Size child-restraint certified.

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).

Marking location

An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specified seat as follows:

Front passenger seat

Rear seat (outboard)

Rear seat (centre)

i-Size child-restraint systems

X

i-U

X

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

i-U = Suitable for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems forward and rearward facing.

X = Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems.

 


  • An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired i-Size category certification for the UNECE 129 regulation.

  • Vehicles with the mark indicated on the front surface of a rear seatback are not i-Size child-restraint certified.

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Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems

System group

Age group

Weight group

Child-restraint system type

Front passenger seat

Rear seat

(outboard)

Rear seat

(centre)

Without air bag deactivation switch

With air bag deactivation switch

ON

(Air bag enabled)

OFF

(Air bag disabled)

GROUP 0

Up to approximately 9 months old

Less than 10 kg (less than 22 lb)

Baby seat

X

X

U

U

X

GROUP 0

Up to approximately 2 years old

Less than 13 kg (less than 29 lb)

Baby seat

X

X

U

U

X

GROUP 1

Approximately 8 months to 4 years old

9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)

Child seat

UF

UF

U

U

X

GROUP 2

Approximately 3 to 7 years old

15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb)

Junior seat

UF

UF

U

U

X

GROUP 3

Approximately 6 to 12 years old

22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb)

Junior seat

UF

UF

U

U

X

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

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.

X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

(Other countries)

Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in your country.