Mazda CX-8, Quick Manual

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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 on page 2-22.
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
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 on page 2-21.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
▼ Armrest
Using the armrest
The armrest on the side of the second-row
seatback can be used or placed upright.
Adjusting the angle
The angle of the armrest can be adjusted
according to the angle of the seatback.
To adjust the angle, lower the armrest to
the lowest position, pull it up to the
desired position, and then lock it. To
adjust the angle again, store the armrest
once and then lower the armrest to the
lowest position again.
After adjustment, make sure that the
armrest is securely locked by lightly
pressing it down.
WARNING
Never position the shoulder portion of a
seat belt over the armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest is
dangerous as it cannot provide adequate
protection in a collision and could result in
serious injuries.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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