Child Restraint

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems

When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of child-restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.

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(Europe and countries conforming to the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation)

Child-restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation.

Group	Age	Weight	Size Classification/Fixture (CRF)
0	Up to about 9 months old	Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)	ISO/L1
			ISO/L2
			ISO/R1
0	Up to about 2 years old	Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)	ISO/R1
			ISO/R2
			ISO/R3
1	About 8 months to 4 years old	9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)	ISO/R2
			ISO/R3
			ISO/F2
			ISO/F2X
			ISO/F3
2	About 3 to 7 years old	15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb)	―
3	About 6 to 12 years old	22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb)	―

(Other countries)

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

Child-Restraint System Types

(Europe and countries conforming to the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation)

In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems secured with seat belts is provided for the following 3 types of popular child-restraint systems: baby seat, child seat, junior seat.

Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system. Always read the manufacturer's instructions and this owner's manual carefully.
Due to variations in the design of child-restraint systems, vehicle seats and seat belts, all child-restraint systems may not fit all seating positions. Before purchasing a child-restraint system, it should be tested in the specific vehicle seating position (or positions) where it is intended to be used. If a previously purchased child-restraint system does not fit, you may need to purchase a different one that will.

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Baby seat

Equal to Group 0 and 0 of the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation.

Child seat

Equal to Group 1 of the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation.

Junior seat

Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UN-R 44 and UN-R 129 regulation.

(Other countries)

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

Baby Seat Installation Position

A baby seat is used in the rear-facing position only.

Refer to the table, "Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions" for baby seat installation position (Search).

Always install a baby seat in the correct seat position:

Installing a baby seat without first consulting the table “Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A baby seat installed on the wrong seat position cannot be properly secured. In a collision, the child could hit something or someone in the vehicle and be seriously injured or even killed.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat protected by an air bag:

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it!

The child-restraint system can be hit by the deploying air bag and knocked out of position. A child in the child-restraint system could be seriously injured or killed. If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant, always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated, if installing a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat is unavoidable.

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table

(Europe and countries conforming to the UN-R 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:

When installing a child-restraint system to the passenger seat, adjust the seat slide position as far back as possible.

Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat (Search).
When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the 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.
- Move the seat forward or back.
- Move the seatback forward or back.
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 passenger seat, refer to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Anchor (Search).

Except Taiwan

Seating position	Passenger
Seating position	Airbag activated	Airbag de-activated
Seating position suitable for universal belted (Yes/No)	Yes (UF)	Yes (U)
i-Size seating position (Yes/No)	No	No
Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R1)	No	No
Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2)	No	No
Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2X)	No	No
Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R3)	No	No
Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2)	No	Yes (IUF)
Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2X)	No	Yes (IUF)
Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F3)	No	No
Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L1)	No	No
Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L2)	No	No
Largest suitable booster fixture (B2)	No	No
Largest suitable booster fixture (B3)	No	No
Non i-size compatible with a support leg (Yes/No)	No	Yes
Lower ISOFIX anchorages but without Top Tether (Yes/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.

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

Taiwan

ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint systems

Mass group	Size Class	Fixture	Seat Positions
			Vehicle ISOFIX positions
			Passenger seat
Carrycot	F	ISO/L1	X
	G	ISO/L2	X
		(1)	X
GROUP 0 Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)	E	ISO/R1	X
GROUP 0 Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)		(1)	X
GROUP 0 Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)	E	ISO/R1	X
	D	ISO/R2	X
	C	ISO/R3	X
		(1)	X
GROUP 1 9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)	D	ISO/R2	X
	C	ISO/R3	X
	B	ISO/F2	X
	B1	ISO/F2X	X
	A	ISO/F3	X
		(1)	X
GROUP 2 15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb)		(1)	X
GROUP 3 22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb)		(1)	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) given in the attached list.

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

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

i-Size child-restraint systems

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

	Passenger seat
i-Size child-restraint systems	X

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

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

Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems

System group	Age group	Weight group	Child-restraint system type	Passenger seat
GROUP 0	Up to about 9 months old	Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)	Baby seat	X
GROUP 0	Up to about 2 years old	Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)	Baby seat	X
GROUP 1	About 8 months to 4 years old	9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)	Child seat	L
GROUP 2	About 3 to 7 years old	15 kg― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb)	Junior seat	L
GROUP 3	About 6 to 12 years old	22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb)	Junior seat	L

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.

L = For the child restraint systems categorized in this weight group, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

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

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

(Refer to the “Accessories Catalog” for installing a Mazda genuine child-restraint system.)

(Other countries)

Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in your country.
For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the child seat manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child-restraint systems recommended for each position.

Installing Child-Restraint Systems

Using the Seat Belt

When moving the seats forward and rearward, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.

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When installing a child-restraint system, follow the installation instructions included with the product.

Also, open the convertible top and slide the seat as far back as possible, fold down the seatback as far as possible.

Using ISOFIX Anchor (Some Models)

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the use of the child-restraint system:

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:

A child-restraint system that is not secured is dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, it can become a projectile and hit someone, causing serious injury. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle, put it in the boot or at least make sure it is securely fastened to the ISOFIX anchors.

Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint system:

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing the child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child-restraint system from being securely attached to the ISOFIX anchors and the child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could move in a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX anchors. Always follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.

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When moving the seats forward and rearward, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.

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Open the convertible top.
Make sure the ignition is switched off.
Slide the passenger seat as far back as possible (Search).^*1
1. You may need to move the seat forward slightly and recline the back of the seat, in order to assist in the fitment of some child-restraint systems.
Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.
Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the ISOFIX anchor.

The markings above the ISOFIX anchors indicate the locations of the ISOFIX anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system.

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Secure the child-restraint system using the ISOFIX anchor, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instruction.
Switch the ignition ON and make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the passenger seat.

If the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light does not illuminate, remove the child-restraint system, switch the ignition to OFF, and then re-install the child-restraint system (Search).
If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that probably means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety. Please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers (Search).

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 route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback:

Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the child-restraint system. The child-restraint system could move which may result in death or injury to the child.

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