Nissan Armada 2020 Owner's Manual

2020 ARMADA

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. It is recommended that you 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. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

. ALWAYS provide information

about the proper use of vehicle

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Foreword

safety features to all occupants

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

of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-

ual for important safety information.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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

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.

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

those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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 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

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 ......................................................................... 0-7

Meters and gauges .................................................................... 0-8

Engine compartment ............................................................... 0-9

VK56VD engine ..................................................................... 0-9

Warning and indicator lights ........................................... 0-10

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat (P.1-26)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

3. Head Restraints (P.1-14) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints

(P.1-19)

4. Seat belts (P.1-20)

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5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-54)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-54)

7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-46, P.1-50)

8. 3rd row seats (P.1-7) — Child restraints (P.1-32)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-35)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-11)

11. 2nd row seats (P.1-5) — Child restraints (P.1-32)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-69)

13. Front armrest (P.1-11)

14. Front seats (P.1-4) — Occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) (P.1-60)

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-21)

2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-33) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10) — Windshield wiper deicer (if so equipped)

(P.2-36)

3. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P.2-65)

4. Power windows (P.2-63)

5. Roof rack (P.2-60)

6. Sensors — Camera aiding sonar function (models

with Intelligent Around View Monitor) (P.4-25)

— Sonar system (if so equipped) (P.5-127)

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7. Towing hook (P.6-19)

8. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-10)

9. Fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-41)

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

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

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

12. Outside mirrors (P.3-38) — Side view camera (P.4-10) — Welcome light (if so equipped) (P.2-67)

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.10-3)

2. Antenna (P.4-43)

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

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

5. Satellite antenna (P.4-44)

6. Rear view camera (P.4-3, P.4-10)

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7. Intelligent Rear View Mirror camera (if so equipped) (P.3-32)

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

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

10. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-36)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-10)

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

12. Sensors — Camera aiding sonar function (models

with Intelligent Around View Monitor) (P.4-25)

— Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) (if so equipped) (P.5-53)

— Sonar system (if so equipped) (P.5-127)

13. Towing hook (P.6-19)

14. Trailer hitch (P.10-22)

1. Cargo light (P.2-70)

2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P.2-54)

3. Rear ventilators (P.4-34)

4. Coat hooks (P.2-59)

5. Rear personal lights (P.2-68)

6. Tray (P.2-58)

7. Door armrest

— Power window controls (P.2-63) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(driver’s side) (P.3-38)

8. Automatic drive positioner switch (if so equipped) (P.3-40)

9. Sun visors (P.3-30)

10. Map lights (P.2-68)

11. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P.2-65)

12. SOS call switch (if so equipped) (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

13. Sunglasses holder (P.2-55)

14. Inside mirror (P.3-31) — Intelligent Rear View Mirror (if so

equipped) (P.3-32) — HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so

equipped) (P.2-70, P.2-74)

15. Cargo area — Power outlet (P.2-50) — Cargo floor box (P.2-60) — Luggage hooks (P.2-59) — Jacking tools (P.6-5)

16. Rear console box (if so equipped) (P.2-57) — Cup holders (2nd row seat) (P.2-53) — Pocket (P.2-57)

17. Cup holders (2nd row seat) (if so equipped) (P.2-53)

18. Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if so equipped) (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

19. Console box (P.2-56) — Power outlet (P.2-50) — USB charging connector (P.2-52) — Rear Media Interface (See NissanCon-

nect® Owner’s Manual) — Rear automatic air conditioning sys-

tem (if so equipped) (P.4-39)

20. Front cup holders (P.2-53)/Tray (P.2-58)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

— Audio control steering switch (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

— Hands-Free Phone System switch (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

7. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)

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

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

— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (P.5-63)

10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)

— Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system (if so equipped) (P.5-23)

— Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system (if so equipped) (P.5-85)

— Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (IBSI) system (if so equipped) (P.5-40)

11. Shift lever (P.5-17)

12. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch (if so equipped) (P.5-116)/SNOW mode switch (P.2-46)/TOW MODE switch (P.2-47)/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-133)

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

14. 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.5-32)

15. Rear door alert switch (P.2-48)

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

COCKPIT

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)

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

3. Center ventilator (P.4-34)

4. Center multi-function control panel (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

5. Center display (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

— Intelligent Around View Monitor (if so equipped) (P.4-10)

— RearView Monitor (if so equipped) (P.4-3)

— Navigation system (if so equipped) (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

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

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

8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-54)

9. Fuse box (P.8-20)

10. Parking brake (P.5-22)

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

12. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-42) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-54) — Power steering (P.5-130)

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

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

15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62)

16. Power outlet (P.2-50)

17. USB connection port (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

18. Cup holder (P.2-53)/Tray (P.2-58)

19. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-35)

20. Audio system (See NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)

21. Glove box (P.2-56)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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)

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Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system 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)/ Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

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2-11

2-12

2-13

Warning

light

Name

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

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system warning light (orange)

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

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2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

Indica-

tor light

Name

Automatic Transmission (AT) position indicator light

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

Check suspension indicator light

Exterior light indicator

Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) 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

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-

Seats ....................................................................................................... 1-3

Front seats .................................................................................. 1-4

2nd row seats .......................................................................... 1-5

3rd row seats ........................................................................... 1-7

Armrest ....................................................................................... 1-11

Flexible seating ..................................................................... 1-12

Head restraints/headrests ................................................. 1-14

Adjustable head

restraint/headrest components ............................. 1-16

Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

components ............................................................................ 1-16

Remove ....................................................................................... 1-16

Install............................................................................................. 1-17

Adjust............................................................................................ 1-17

Front-seat Active Head Restraint .......................... 1-19

Seat belts ......................................................................................... 1-20

Precautions on seat belt usage .............................. 1-20

Pregnant women ................................................................ 1-22

Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-22

Three-point type seat belt .......................................... 1-22

Seat belt extenders ........................................................... 1-29

Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-29

Child safety ..................................................................................... 1-30

Infants .......................................................................................... 1-31

Small children ........................................................................ 1-31

Larger children ................................................................... 1-31

Child restraints ........................................................................... 1-32

Precautions on child restraints ............................. 1-33

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

(LATCH) system ................................................................ 1-35

Top tether strap child restraint ............................ 1-37

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ......................................................................... 1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ........................................................ 1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ......................................................................... 1-43

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ........................................................ 1-46

Booster seats....................................................................... 1-51

Supplemental restraint system ..................................... 1-54

Precautions on supplemental

restraint system ................................................................ 1-54

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ........................................................................... 1-60

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

supplemental air bag systems .............................. 1-68

Seat belts with pretensioners

(front seats) ........................................................................... 1-69

mental restraint system

Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-70

Supplemental air bag warning light .................... 1-71

Repair and replacement procedure .................. 1-72

. 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

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.1-20).

. 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.

. 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.

SEATS

WARNING

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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.3-40) 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 ward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining:

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.1-20).) Also, the seatback can 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.

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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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Reclining

. 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 seat belt usage” (P.1-20).

. After adjustment, check to be

sure the seat is securely locked.

Pull the reclining lever and position the 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-

20).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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Captain’s seat

Bench seat

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WARNING

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.

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To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever or located on the 2nd row seat and fold the seatback forward the seat base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the 2nd row seat forward will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever

at an angle over

. This

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

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3RD ROW SEATS

Manual seat adjustment (if so equipped)

Reclining:

Pull the strap at 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-

33).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

and position the seatback

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 seat belt usage” (P.1-20).

. 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.

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. 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.

. Disconnect and secure the center seat

belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “3rd row center seat belt” (P.1-26).

— 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 are also 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.

. There

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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 obtained.

until the desired angle is

WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be

sure the seat is securely locked.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

when the seatback is reclined.

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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

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, passen-

gers 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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ARMREST

Front seats

The console box lid can be used as an armrest.

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2nd row seat (if so equipped)

Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

. 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 ad-

justed 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 re-

moved for any reason, they should be securely stored to pre-

vent 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

seatback 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.

WARNING

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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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