Use the tether and tether anchor only; for a child-restraint system:; Always remove the head restraint and- Page 66

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Owners Manual

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3. Remove the cover of the

child-restraint system's ISOFIX/

LATCH

*1

 lower anchors to verify the

locations of the ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors.

1. Lower anchor

 

NOTE

The ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

 lower

anchors marking on the cover

indicates the position of the

ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

 lower anchors

for the attachment of a

child-restraint system.

Store the removed cover so that it

does not get lost.

4. Remove the head restraint.

However, when installing a backless

booster seat, always install the

vehicle head restraint to the seat

where the backless booster seat is

installed.

Refer to Head Restraints on page

2-17.

5. Secure the child-restraint system

using BOTH ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

 lower

anchors, following the

child-restraint system

manufacturer's instruction. Pull on

the child-restraint to be sure both

anchors are engaged.

6. If your child-restraint system came

equipped with a tether, that 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.

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only

for a child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to

secure anything but a child-restraint

system is dangerous. This could

weaken or damage the tether or tether

anchor and result in injury.

Always remove the head restraint and

install child-restraint system (except

when installing a backless booster

seat):

Installing a child-restraint system

without removing the head restraint is

dangerous. The child-restraint system

cannot be installed correctly which

may result in death or injury to the

child in a collision.

(4–Door)

1. Tether strap

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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  • 3. Remove the cover of the child-restraint system's ISOFIX/ LATCH *1 lower anchors to verify the locations of the ISOFIX/LATCH *1 lower anchors.
  • 1. Lower anchor NOTE  The ISOFIX/LATCH *1 lower anchors marking on the cover indicates the position of the ISOFIX/LATCH *1 lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system.
  • 4. Remove the head restraint.
  • 17. 5.
  • 6. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety.