Nissan 370Z 2020 Owner's Manual

2020 370Z

OWNER’S MANUAL

and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

WARNING

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca. gov/passenger-vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

. NEVER drive under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed

limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and

appropriate child restraint systems.

. ALWAYS provide information

about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Foreword

of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-

ual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification will not be covered under the NISSAN warranties.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically

approved by NISSAN. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate and up-todate information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in

the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must

be followed carefully.

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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CANADA’S PRODUCTS CONTAINING MERCURY REGULATIONS

The xenon headlights (if so equipped) on your vehicle contain mercury. If these parts require disposal, the repair facility vehicle dismantler or recycler should make sure they are recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with applicable laws. For information on safe handling procedures, disposal and recycling options in accordance with Canada’s Products Containing Mercury Regulations, go to http://www.ec.gc. ca/mercure-mercury/.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca. gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon Corporation and Clarion Co., Ltd.

SiriusXM® services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada: see www.siriusxm.ca.

Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your

NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

. Your name, address, and telephone

number

. Vehicle identification number (at-

tached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)

. Date of purchase . Current odometer reading . Your NISSAN dealer’s name . Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa. com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com(for U.S. customers)

or www.nissan.ca(for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in NISSAN

and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ..................................................................................... 0-2

Coupe models .......................................................................... 0-2

Roadster models .................................................................... 0-3

Exterior front .................................................................................... 0-4

Exterior rear ...................................................................................... 0-5

Coupe models .......................................................................... 0-5

Roadster models .................................................................... 0-6

Exterior (NISMO models) ......................................................... 0-7

Passenger compartment....................................................... 0-8

Coupe models ........................................................................ 0-8

Roadster models .................................................................. 0-9

Cockpit .............................................................................................. 0-10

Instrument panel ...................................................................... 0-11

Meters and gauges ................................................................. 0-12

Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-13

VQ37VHR engine model ............................................. 0-13

Warning and indicator lights ........................................... 0-14

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

COUPE MODELS

1. Seat belts (Page 1-10) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-44)

2. Head restraints (P.1-6)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-31)

4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

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rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-31)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-31)

6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-21)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-37)

8. Front seats (P.1-3)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Seat belts (P.1-10) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-44)

2. Head restraints (P.1-6)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-31)

4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact sup-

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plemental air bags (P.1-31)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-31)

6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-37)

7. Front seats (P.1-3)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P.2-33) — Maintenance (P.8-16)

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4. Power windows (P.2-48)

5. Outside mirrors (P.3-39)

6. License plate installation (P.10-15)

7. Daytime running light — Operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

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8. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-26, P.10-10) — Flat tire (P.6-3) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)

9. Side turn signal light (if so equipped) — Operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

10. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)

EXTERIOR REAR

COUPE MODELS

1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-22)

2. Rear window defroster (P.2-34)

3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-37)

4. Rear view camera (P.4-17, P.4-24)

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5. Rear hatch (P.3-17) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-17)

6. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-39)

7. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-22)

8. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-34) — Fuel information (P.10-4)

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Trunk lid (P.3-19) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Trunk lid opener switch (P.3-19)

2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-23)

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3. Antenna (P.4-37)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-34)

5. Soft top (P.3-22)

6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-20)

7. Rear view camera (P.4-17, P.4-24)

8. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-39)

9. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-23)

10. Fuel — Fuel-filler door (P.3-34) — Fuel information (P.10-4)

EXTERIOR (NISMO models)

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For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to the additional information in each section.

1. Performance dampers (P.5-32)

2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P.3-33, P.6-22)

3. Daytime running light (P.2-35, P.8-22)

4. Side sill extensions (P.3-33)

5. Rear spoiler (P.3-18, P.7-3)

6. Exhaust pipes (P.3-33, P.6-22)

7. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser (P.3-33, P.6-22)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

COUPE MODELS

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-47)

2. Secondary rear hatch release (under the cargo room carpet) (P.3-19)

3. Power windows (P.2-48) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-39)

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4. Sun visors (P.3-37)

5. Map light (P.2-51)

6. Inside mirror — Operation (P.3-38) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-54) — RearView Monitor (P.4-17)

7. Rear parcel box (P.2-46)

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8. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-43) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-53, P.4-65) — iPod® player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-55, P.4-74)

9. Front cup holders (P.2-44)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Power windows (P.2-48) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-39)

2. Sun visors (P.3-37)

3. Map light (P.2-51)

4. Inside mirror — Operation (P.3-38) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-54) — RearView Monitor (P.4-17)

5. Rear parcel box (P.2-46) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-21)

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6. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-43) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-53, P.4-65) — iPod® player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-55, P.4-74)

7. Front cup holders (P.2-44)

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COCKPIT

1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-30)

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-35)

3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)

4. Triple meter (P.2-8)

5. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-33)

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6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)

7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)

8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

— Menu control switch or tuning switch (P.4-79)

— BACK switch (P.4-79) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-82,

P.4-92) — Volume control switches (P.4-79) — Source select switch (P.4-79)

10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-37)

11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-39) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-31)

12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-22)

13. Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-12) — Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-17)

14. Parking brake (P.5-21)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilator (P.4-30)

2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if so equipped) (P.4-4) or Instrument pocket (if so equipped) (P.2-44)

— Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting but-

tons (if so equipped) (P.4-8)

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— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P.4-82, P.4-92)

— RearView Monitor (if so equipped) (P.4-24)

3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-37)

4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-31)

5. Fuse box cover (P.8-18)

6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)

7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40) or Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-41)

9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-22) or Rear hatch release switch (for Coupe models) (P.3-18)

10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-18)

11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-31) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-34)

12. Audio system (P.4-37)

13. Power outlet (P.2-43)

14. Glove box (P.2-45)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-25)

2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)

4. Tachometer (P.2-7)

5. Speedometer (P.2-6)

6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38)

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7. Vehicle information display (P.2-19)

8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)

9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped) (P.2-18)

— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped) (P.5-18)

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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-6)

11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)

13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)

14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-28)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)

2. Battery (P.8-11)

3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)

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7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P.8-9)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8)

9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-15)

11. Drive belt location (P.8-14)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)

13. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light (if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Key system warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

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2-11

2-12

2-13

2-14

2-15

Indica-

tor light

Name

Cruise indicator light

Exterior light indicator

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Rear fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

Security indicator light

Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)

SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped)

Transmission position indicator light (if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

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2-15

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2-17

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

Seats ....................................................................................................... 1-2

Front seats .................................................................................. 1-3

Head restraints/headrests .................................................... 1-6

Adjustable head

restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-7

Remove (if so equipped) .................................................. 1-7

Install (if so equipped) ........................................................ 1-7

Adjust (if so equipped) ....................................................... 1-8

Front-seat Active Head Restraints (if

so equipped) .............................................................................. 1-9

Seat belts ......................................................................................... 1-10

Precautions on seat belt usage .............................. 1-10

Seat belt warning light and chime ....................... 1-12

Pregnant women ................................................................ 1-13

Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-13

Three-point type seat belt .......................................... 1-13

Seat belt extenders ........................................................... 1-16

Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-16

Child safety ..................................................................................... 1-17

Infants .......................................................................................... 1-17

Small children (for Coupe models) ....................... 1-17

Larger children ...................................................................... 1-18

For Roadster models ....................................................... 1-19

Child restraints ........................................................................... 1-20

Precautions on child restraints ............................. 1-20

Top tether strap child restraint (for

Coupe models) ................................................................... 1-21

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts (for Coupe models) ....... 1-23

Installing top tether strap (for

Coupe models) ................................................................... 1-27

Booster seats....................................................................... 1-27

Supplemental restraint system ..................................... 1-31

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system ................................................................ 1-31

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ........................................................................... 1-37

Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/ door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover (if so equipped) supplemental air

bag systems ......................................................................... 1-42

Seat belts with pretensioners

(front seats) ........................................................................... 1-44

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............. 1-45

Supplemental air bag warning light ................. 1-45

Repair and replacement procedure .................. 1-46

SEATS

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit

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well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10).

. After adjustment, gently rock in

the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

. Do not leave children unattended

inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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. To help avoid risk of injury or

death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

. The seatback should not be re-

clined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

. When adjusting the seat posi-

tions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

. The power seat motor has an auto-

reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

. Do not operate the power seat switch

for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

Forward and backward (if so equipped):

Moving the switch ward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining (if so equipped):

Move the recline switch the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch

forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow

forward or back-

backward until

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occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

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Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever up forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining:

Type A (if so equipped): To recline the seatback, pull the lever up back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

Type B (if so equipped): To recline the seatback, turn the adjusting dial ward the rear of the vehicle and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, turn the adjusting dial toward the front of the vehicle and lean your body forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10). The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

while you slide the seat

and lean

to-

Type B (if so equipped)

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NOTE: When reclining the seat, do not allow

the seatback to contact the roof. Doing so may leave temporary indentations on the seat.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver.

Move the lever seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraints/headrests must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat if the head restraint/ headrest has been removed. If the head restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraint/headrest. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints/ headrests.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint. . Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

. Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalk to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

. The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

. Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.

— If your ear position is still higher

than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

. If the head restraint/headrest has

been removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/ HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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REMOVE (if so equipped)

Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest.

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

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INSTALL (if so equipped)

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notch must be installed in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/ headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

SSS0997

ADJUST (if so equipped)

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SSS1035

SSS1036

Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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