Nissan Armada 2017 Owner's Manual

2017 ARMADA

OWNER’S MANUAL

and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

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

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.

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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.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

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1-800-387-0122

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. Your name, address, and telephone number . Vehicle identification number (attached 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

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

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, 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

Exterior front ............................................................................... 0-3

Exterior rear ................................................................................ 0-4

Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-5

Cockpit ........................................................................................ 0-6

Instrument panel ....................................................................... 0-8

Meters and gauges .................................................................. 0-9

Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-10

VK56VD engine .............................................................. 0-10

Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-11

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt (P.1-24)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-52)

3. Head Restraints (P.1-13) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-17)

4. Seat belts (P.1-18)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-33)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-10)

11. 2nd row seats (P.1-4) — Child restraints (P.1-31)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-67)

13. Front armrest (P.1-10)

14. Front seats (P.1-3) — Occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors) (P.1-58)

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-60)

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5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-52)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-52)

7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-44, P.1-48)

8. 3rd row seats (P.1-6) — Child restraints (P.1-31)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-21)

2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-32) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10) — Windshield wiper deicer (if so equipped)

(P.2-36)

3. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P.2-62)

4. Power windows (P.2-59)

5. Roof rack (P.2-57)

6. Sensors — Around View

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Monitor (if so equipped)

(P.4-29) — Sonar system (if so equipped) (P.5-133)

7. Towing hook (P.6-19)

8. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-29)

9. Fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-42)

10. Headlights and turn signal lights (P.2-37)

11. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.10-9) — Flat tire (P.6-3) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(P.2-15, P.5-5)

12. Outside mirrors (P.3-31) — Side view camera (P.4-29) — Welcome light (if so equipped) (P.2-64)

13. Side turn signal lights (P.8-24)

14. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-7) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15) — Remote engine start (if so equipped)

(P.3-19)

15. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26) — Fuel information (P.10-4)

2. Antenna (P.4-92)

3. Rear combination light (P.8-24)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)

5. Satellite antenna (P.4-59)

6. Rear view camera (P.4-29)

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7. High-mounted stop light (P.8-24)

8. Liftgate (P.3-22) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)

9. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-35) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10)

10. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-3)

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11. Sensors — Around View

(P.4-29) — Sonar system (if so equipped) (P.5-133)

12. Towing hook (P.6-19)

13. Trailer hitch (P.10-21)

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Monitor (if so equipped)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Cargo light (P.2-67)

2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P.2-52)

3. Rear ventilators (P.4-51)

4. Coat hooks (P.2-55)

5. Rear personal lights (P.2-65)

6. Tray (P.2-55)

— USB connection port (if so equipped) (P.4-77)

7. Door armrest — Power window controls (P.2-59) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5) — Outside rearview mirror remote control

switch (P.3-31)

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8. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P.3-33)

9. Sun visors (P.3-29)

10. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P.2-62)

11. Map lights (P.2-65)

12. Sunglasses holder (P.2-52)

13. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-30) — HomeLink

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universal transceiver (if so

equipped) (P.2-67)

14. Cargo area — Power outlet (P.2-48) — Cargo floor box (P.2-56) — Luggage hooks (P.2-56) — Jacking tools (P.6-5)

15. Rear console box (if so equipped) (P.2-54) — Cup holders (2nd row seat) (P.2-50) — Pocket (P.2-54)

16. Cup holders (2nd row seat) (if so equipped) (P.2-50)

17. DVD Entertainment System (if so equipped) (P.4-92)

18. Console box (P.2-54) — Power outlet (P.2-48) — Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped) (P.4-88,

P.4-94) — Rear automatic air conditioning system (if so

equipped) (P.4-56)

19. Power outlet (P.2-48)/Front cup holders (P.2-50)

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COCKPIT

1. Power liftgate switch (if so equipped) (P.3-22)

2. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-135)

3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-40)

4. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

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5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P.2-37) — Turn signal (P.2-41) — Fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-42)

6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch (P.4-91) — Hands-Free Phone System switch (P.4-106)

7. Trip computer switch (P.2-27)

8. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control system (if so equipped)

(P.5-67) — Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so

equipped) (P.5-69)

10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)

— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if so equipped) (P.5-23)

— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so equipped) (P.5-91)

— Blind Spot Intervention equipped) (P.5-43)

11. Shift lever (P.5-17)

12. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch (if so equipped) (P.5-123)/SNOW mode switch (P.2-47)/TOW MODE switch (P.2-47)/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-138)

13. Headlight aiming control (P.2-39)

14. Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped) (P.3-22)

15. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-

46) — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so

equipped) (P.5-23) — Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)

(P.5-33)

16. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-56) or Power liftgate switch (if so equipped) (P.3-22)

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(BSI) system (if so

17. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-29)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Side ventilator (P.4-51)

2. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)

3. Center ventilator (P.4-51)

4. Center multi-function control panel (P.4-4) — Vehicle information and setting buttons

(P.4-8) — Clock (P.4-13)

5. Center display — Around View

(P.4-29) — RearView Monitor (if so equipped) (P.4-21) — Navigation system* — DVD player operation (P.4-74)

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

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Monitor (if so equipped)

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7. Defroster switch (P.2-36)/Deicer switch (if so equipped) (P.2-36)

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-52)

9. Fuse box (P.8-20)

10. Parking brake (P.5-22)

11. Hood release handle (P.3-21)

12. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-43) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-52) — Power steering (P.5-135)

13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-12)

14. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-45)/Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43)

15. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.2-42)

16. Power outlet (P.2-48)

17. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-60)

18. Cup holder (P.2-50)

19. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-52)

20. Audio system (P.4-59)

21. Glove box (P.2-53)

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

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-7)

2. Warning and indicator lights (P.2-10)

3. Speedometer (P.2-6)

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

5. Voltmeter (P.2-9)

6. Vehicle information display (P.2-20)/Odometer/ twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

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7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-8)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VK56VD ENGINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Battery (P.8-11)

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

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

11. Drive belts (P.8-13)

12. Air cleaner (P.8-15)

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/ Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD models)

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system warning light (if so equipped)

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2-11

2-12

2-13

2-14

Warning

light

Name

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

Intelligent Key warning light

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator light (orange; if so equipped)

Low tire pressure warning light

Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Page

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

Indicator

light

Name

Automatic Transmission (AT) position indicator light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator light (green; if so equipped)

Check suspension indicator light

Cruise indicator light (if so equipped)

Exterior light indicator

Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green; if so equipped)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Security indicator light

SNOW mode indicator light

TOW mode indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Page

2-18

2-17

2-18

2-19

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Indicator

light

Name

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Page

2-20

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

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

2nd row seats ...................................................................... 1-4

3rd row seats ....................................................................... 1-6

Armrest ................................................................................ 1-10

Flexible seating ................................................................. 1-11

Head restraints/headrests .................................................... 1-13

Adjustable head restraint/headrest components ..... 1-14

Non-adjustable head

restraint/headrest components ..................................... 1-15

Remove ............................................................................... 1-15

Install ................................................................................... 1-16

Adjust .................................................................................. 1-16

Front-seat Active Head Restraint ................................. 1-17

Seat belts ................................................................................. 1-18

Precautions on seat belt usage .................................... 1-18

Pregnant women .............................................................. 1-21

Injured persons ................................................................. 1-21

Three-point type seat belt .............................................. 1-21

Seat belt extenders .......................................................... 1-27

Seat belt maintenance .................................................... 1-27

Child safety .............................................................................. 1-28

Infants .................................................................................. 1-29

Small children .................................................................... 1-29

Larger children .................................................................. 1-29

Child restraints ....................................................................... 1-31

Precautions on child restraints ................................... 1-31

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

System (LATCH) ............................................................ 1-33

Top tether strap child restraint ................................... 1-36

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ................................................................... 1-36

Rear-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts .......................................................................... 1-38

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ................................................................... 1-41

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts .......................................................................... 1-44

Booster seats .................................................................. 1-48

Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-52

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....... 1-52

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ..................................................................... 1-58

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag systems ..................... 1-65

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ............. 1-67

Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-68

Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-68

Repair and replacement procedure .......................... 1-69

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.1-18).

. 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 reclined

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.

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.

See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-33) for the seat position memory function.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damages.

Forward and backward:

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

Reclining:

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

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.1-18).) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is

forward or backward will

backward until the

forward.

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stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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Seat lifter:

1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved (for driver’s seat).

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Lumbar support:

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

Push the front or back end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

2ND ROW SEATS

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

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Captain’s seat

Bench seat

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever seatback at the desired angle. Release the reclining lever after positioning the seat at the desired angle.

To return the seatback, pull the lever. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

and position the

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

. For the most effective protection

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

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with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-18).

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

Entry to 3rd row seat

CAUTION

. Do not drive with the 2nd row seat

tipped up.

. Be careful not to allow the 2nd row

seat to pinch, hit any part of your body or other people when operating the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path is clear of all objects before moving the seat.

The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat.

and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

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To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

located on the 2nd row seat and fold the

seatback forward base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd row seat forward of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

at an angle over the seat

. This will release the back

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3RD ROW SEATS Manual seat adjustment (if so equipped)

Reclining:

Pull the strap the desired angle. Release the strap after positioning the seat at the desired angle.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on child restraints” (P.1-31).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

and position the seatback at

WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

. For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on child restraints” (P.1-31).

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

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Folding:

Pull the strap Return the seatback until it securely locks in

position.

and fold the seatback.

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the third row seat when it is in the folddown position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes

or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt

and tongues into the retractor base. See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-24).

— Always reconnect the center seat belt

when the seat is returned to the upright position

. Make sure that there are no objects on the

seatback cushion.

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Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (both the driver’s and front passenger’s side) on the 3rd row cup holder console controls located on the rear quarter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passenger’s side)

Before operating the 3rd row seats: . Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not

reclined.

. Lower the 3rd row head restraint to the full

down position.

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. There are also

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Reclining:

Push and hold the rear side of the switch beside the 3rd row cup holders until the desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is obtained. To move the seatback forward again, push and hold the front side of the switch desired angle is obtained.

until the

WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

. 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

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Folding:

Push and hold the front side of the switch located on the passenger side of the cargo room. The corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left side) will be folded down automatically.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

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The seatback will be returned automatically. The seatback will rise up while holding the switch.

NOTE: Operating the power folding seats can

discharge the vehicle battery if the engine is not running.

CAUTION

When operating the rear power seatback return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in

serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely

secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

ARMREST Front seats

The console box lid can be used as an armrest. Slide the box lid forward or backward to the

desired position (if so equipped).

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2nd row seat (if so equipped)

Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

. Do not fold down the rear seats

when occupants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is on the rear seats.

. Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

. If the head restraints are removed

for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

. When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

. When folding the bench seat seat-

back down for maximum storage, make sure the seat base is in the latched position by rocking the seat base. If the seat base is not properly secured, cargo stored on top of a folded seatback may become a projectile causing personal injury or vehicle damage.

CAUTION

. When folding the 2nd row seat for

maximum cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not contact the center console of the captain’s seat (if so equipped) to avoid possible damage to the console.

. When folding or returning the seat

(s) to the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others:

— Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

— Be careful not to allow hands or

feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats

To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum cargo capacity:

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