Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features ; Manual seat controls; 1. Fore-aft adjustment- Page 6

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Manual seat controls

1. Fore-aft adjustment

Lift lever, slide seat

2. Head restraint

To raise/lower: 
Pull up/push stop-catch (

5

)

and push down

3. Seat back angle

To adjust:
Lift and hold lever, lean 
forward or backward, 
release lever

4. Seat tilt 

(Driver’s only)*

Rotate front/rear 
dial to change angle 
of seat front/rear

WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Do not place rear-facing child
safety seat in front seat
Safety belts must always 
be worn when vehicle is 
in motion
Air bag is supplemental 
and does not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children 
12 and under in the rear seat
See Owner’s Manual for all
important child safety seat
information

Shoulder belt height 
adjustment

To raise/lower belt: Push 
button (

1

) and move belt to

desired position

WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in position

For special rear seat operations,
see Owner’s Manual

Dual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(Front passenger and rear 
retractable safety belts only)

Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/ 
cornering or impacts of about 
5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode: Must 
be used when installing child 
safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out 
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten 
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully

Child safety seat

To install: Use dual locking mode
retractor safety belt; see Owner’s
Manual for seating positions,
proper installation and child seat
tether instructions

WARNINGS: Read all informa-
tion and warnings in Owner’s
Manual and attached to seat
before using child safety seat
or built-in child seat
Children less than 4 years old
and under 40 pounds should
always use a safety seat

Seats

Seats

Quick Tips

2001 Mazda

MPV

page 10
page 11

Revised January 9, 2001

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*Denotes optional equipment