Sliding the seats together forms a 2-place bench with a side aisle for easier 3rd row loading. This also lets you position a child seat in the center of the van, which is the safest place for a kid to be.
Second row seats can be configured like this... 2006 Mazda MPV ES
By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide
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