Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Third-Row Seat

Split folding the Third-Row Seats

To create a luggage compartment space, fold the third-row seats forward.

CAUTION

Do not apply load to the head restraint with it in the upright position and the seatback folded down. Otherwise, it could cause damage to the head restraint.

NOTE When folding the seatbacks forward, fold them in two steps.

Folding the seatbacks (With strap)

1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders.

2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

3. Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

4. Pull the strap further to fold the third-row seat forward.

Folding the seatbacks (With lever)

1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders.

2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

3. Lower the lever to fold down the head restraint.

4. Lower the lever further to fold the third-row seat forward.

NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats.

To return third-row seat to its original position

1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling the strap/lever on the back of the seatback.

Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

2. Lift the head restraint upward to its upright position.