Child-Restraint Precautions
Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them.
Mazda recommends use of a Mazda genuine child-restraint system or one that complies with the UNECE *1/44 regulation.
If you would like to purchase a Mazda genuine child-restraint system, please contact an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appropriate one for the age and size of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individual child-restraint system.
A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts. The child-restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up to 12 years of age - the more so with a supplementary restraint system (air bags).
A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used in the front passenger seat with the air bag system activated.
The front passenger's seat is also the least preferred seat for other child-restraint systems.
For some models, we have provided a deactivation switch that will disable front passenger air bag inflation.
Do not switch off the front passenger air bag without reading the “Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch” (page 2-46)
