Nissan Murano 2010 User Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

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. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing 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.

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 FOR SAFETY!

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 safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual 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 offroad 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 may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to 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 or design at any time without notice.

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.

SIC0697

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.”

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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 (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

OR

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

For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

Table of

Contents

Illustrated table of 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

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ................................................... 0-2 Exterior front ..................................................... 0-3 Exterior rear ...................................................... 0-5 Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-6 Instrument panel ................................................ 0-7

Meters and gauges............................................. 0-9 Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10 VQ35DE engine .......................................... 0-10 Warning and indicator lights ............................... 0-11

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Rear center seat belt (Page 1-22)

2. Adjustable headrest (P.1-12)

3. Seat belts (P.1-15)

4. Armrest (P.1-14)

5. Head restraints (P.1-9)

— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-11)

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-45)

7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-45)

8. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-29)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-28)

10. Rear seats (P.1-6)

— Child restraints (P.1-26)

11. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-45)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-57)

13. Front seats (P.1-3)

14. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-51)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-18)

2. Headlight and turn signal lights

— Switch operation (P.2-32)

— Bulb replacement (P.8-25)

3. Windshield wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-28)

— Rain-sensing auto wiper system* (P.2-29)

— Blade replacement (P.8-17)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-12) 4. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-47)

5. Moonroof* (P.2-51)

6. Power windows (P.2-48)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

8. License plate installation (P.9-11)

9. Fog lights*

— Switch operation (P.2-35)

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

10. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-7)

— Flat tire (6-2)

— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-12, P.5-3)

11. Outside mirrors (P.3-29)

12. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2)

— Door locks (P.3-4)

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)

— Security system (P.2-25)

13. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-7)

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14.Fuel-filler door

—Operation (P.3-23)

—Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

*: if so equipped

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Lift gate (P.3-19)

— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15)

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)

2. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-30)

— Window washer fluid (P.8-12) 3. Rear window defroster (P.2-31)

4. High-mounted stop light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

5. Antenna (P.4-62)

— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-32)

6. Back-up light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

7. Rear combination light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27) *: if so equipped

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

8. Front map lights (P.2-53)

9. Mood light (P.2-54)

10. Sunglasses holder (P.2-42)

11. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-27)

— Anti-glare adjustment* (P.3-28)

— HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-55)

— Compass* (P.2-7)

12. Cargo area

— Storages (P.2-45)

— Luggage hooks (P.2-46)

— Cargo light (P.2-55)

— Spare tire (P.6-3)

13. Rear cup holders (P.2-41)

14. Heated seat switch (rear)* (P.2-37)

15. Console box - rear (P.2-43)

16. Auxiliary input jack* (P.4-48)

17. Console box (P.2-43)

— Power outlet* (P.2-39) 18. Front cup holders (P.2-41)

19. Storage box (P.2-44) or Cigarette lighter/Ashtray

(P.2-40)

*: if so equipped

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1.	Cargo cover* (P.2-45)		— Headphones (P.4-66)
2.	Rear personal light (P.2-53)	5.	Door armrest
3.	Coat hooks (P.2-48)		— Power window switch (P.2-48)
4.	Mobile Entertainment System (MES)*		— Power door lock switch (P.3-6)
			— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-29)
	— Flip-down screen (P.4-64)
		6.	Sun visors (P.3-26)
	— Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player (P.4-63)
	— DVD remote controller (P.4-67)	7.	Moonroof* (P.2-51)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1.Side ventilator (P.4-25)

2.Power lift gate switch* (P.3-19)

3.Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch (P.2-32)

4.Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23)

5.Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

—Audio control* (P.4-61)

—Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control* (P.4-75)

6.Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

7.Steering wheel

—Horn (P.2-36)

—Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-45)

—Power steering system (P.5-25)

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

—Cruise control switches (P.5-18)

9.Wiper and washer switch (P.2-28)

10.Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)

11.Center ventilator (P.4-25)

12.Center display (P.4-2)/Center color display* (P.4-2)/Navigation system**

13.Heater/air conditioner or

Center multi-function control panel*

—Navigation system**

—Vehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-8)

—Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P.4-75)

—Audio system (P.4-31)

14.Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36)

15.Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-45)

16.Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-39, 5-27)

17.Hood release handle (P.3-18)

18.Power lift gate main switch (P.3-19)

19.Power seatback switch* (P.1-6)

20.Fuse box cover (P.8-21)

21.Parking brake (P.5-17)

22.Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch (P.3-25)

23.Intelligent Key port (P.5-11)

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24.Audio system (P.4-31)

— Clock (P.2-38)

25.Heated seat switch* (P.2-37)

26.Selector lever (P.5-13)

27.Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-52)

28.Power outlet (P.2-39)

29.All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-21)

30.Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch (P.2-31)

31.Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-26) or Audio system (P.4-31)

32.Glove box (P.2-43)

*: if so equipped

**: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-35)

2. Tachometer (P.2-6)

3. Speedometer (P.2-5)

4. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)

5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10)

6. Trip computer switch (P.2-21)

7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-17)

8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)

9. Vehicle information display

— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator (P.2-15)

10. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SDI2172

VQ35DE ENGINE

1.Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11)

2.Drive belt location (P.8-15)

3.Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8)

4.Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12)

5.Air cleaner (P.8-16)

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6.Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)

7.Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12)

8.Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)

9.Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)

10.Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8)

11.Battery (P.8-13)

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning			Name	Page
	light
			All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning	2-10
			light (AWD models)*
			Anti-lock Braking System	2-11
			(ABS) warning light
			Brake warning light	2-11
			Charge warning light	2-12
			Engine oil pressure warning	2-12
			light
			Intelligent Key warning light	2-12
			Low tire pressure warning light	2-12
			Master warning light	2-14
			Seat belt warning light	2-14
			Supplemental air bag warning	2-14
			light

Indicator			Name	Page
	light
			All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK	2-14
			indicator light (AWD models)*
			Continuously Variable Trans-
			mission (CVT) position indicator	2-15
			light
			Cruise indicator light	2-15
			Front passenger air bag status	2-15
			light
			High beam indicator light	2-15
			Malfunction Indicator Light	2-15
			(MIL)
			Overdrive off indicator light	2-16
			Slip indicator light	2-16
			Small light indicator lights	2-16
			Turn signal/hazard indicator	2-16
			lights
			Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)	2-16
			off indicator light
*: if so equipped

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MEMO

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats .............................................................. 1-2 Front seats ................................................... 1-3 Rear seats.................................................... 1-6 Head restraints .............................................. 1-9 Adjustable headrest ...................................... 1-12 Armrest...................................................... 1-14

Seat belts ...................................................... 1-15 Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-15 Child safety ................................................ 1-17 Pregnant women.......................................... 1-18 Injured persons............................................ 1-18 Three-point type seat belt .............................. 1-18 Seat belt extenders....................................... 1-25 Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-25

Child restraints ................................................ 1-26 Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-26 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) .................................................... 1-28

Top tether strap child restraint......................... 1-29 Child restraint installation using LATCH ............. 1-31 Child restraint installation using the seat belts..... 1-35 Booster seats.................................................. 1-41 Precautions on booster seats.......................... 1-41 Booster seat installation................................. 1-43 Supplemental restraint system............................. 1-45 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-45

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................ 1-51 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact

and rollover supplemental air bag systems ......... 1-55 Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......... 1-57 Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-58 Supplemental air bag warning light................... 1-58 Repair and replacement procedure................... 1-59

SEATS

SSS0133

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

well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

. 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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. 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.

CAUTION

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

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FRONT SEATS

Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining:

To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

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” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped):

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

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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” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section

for the seat position memory function.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped):

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

Move the lever *1 up or down to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

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SSS1026

SSS1027

Forward and backward:

Moving the switch *1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move the recline switch *2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch *2 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” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when

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

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle of the front portion or height of the seat.

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To fold down the seatbacks:

Pull the strap on the rear seat *A . Pull the lever *B beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped):

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

Push the front *1 or back *2 end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

REAR SEATS

Folding

Before folding the rear seats:

. Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)

. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt and tongue into the retractor base. (See “Rear center seat belt” later in this section.)

. Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position.

. Remove drink containers from the rear cup holder.

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To return the seatbacks:

Manual operation:

Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched.

Power operation (if so equipped):

Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the lower side of the instrument panel *B or the right or left side in the cargo area *A .

A beep sounds once and the seatback will be returned automatically.

A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully returned to the seating position.

If the control unit detects any obstacle or malfunctions while in the power operation, a beep sounds for 4 seconds and the seatback will return to the folded position automatically. Check if there are any obstacles caught that prevent seats from returning to the folded position. See a NISSAN dealer if the beep still sounds.

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 seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas 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 luggage is on the rear seats.

. When folding or returning the seatbacks 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.

. 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 returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

. Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear

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center seat belt connector is completely secured.

. If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

					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
			SSS0227A		when the vehicle is in motion, the
					seat should be upright. Always sit
	Reclining
		*			well back in the seat with both feet
	Pull the reclining strap		and position the		on the floor and adjust the seat belt
		A
	seatback at the desired angle. Release the				properly. See “PRECAUTIONS	ON
	reclining strap after positioning the seat at the				SEAT BELT USAGE” later in	this
	desired angle.				section.
	The reclining feature allows adjustment of the				. After adjustment, check to be sure
	seatback for occupants of different sizes to help				the seat is securely locked.
	obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAU-
	TIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this
	section.) The seatback may also be reclined to
	allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
	parked.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

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

	SSS1013			SSS0992
	The illustration shows the seating positions		Components
	equipped with head restraints. The head re-	1.		Head restraint
	straints are adjustable.
	Indicates the seating position is equipped	2.		Adjustment notches
	with a head restraint.	3.		Lock knob
		4.		Stalks

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SSS0993

SSS0994

Adjustment	To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.

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

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SSS0995

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

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

2.Push and hold the lock knob.

3.Remove the head restraint from the seat.

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

5.Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

SSS0996

Install

1.Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint

is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches *1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob *2 .

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

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

SSS0508

Front-seat Active Head Restraint

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section.

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST

WARNING

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

	SSS1014			SSS0992
	The illustration shows the seating positions		Components
	equipped with adjustable headrests. The head-		1.	Adjustable headrest
	rests are adjustable.
	Indicates the seating position is equipped		2.	Adjustment notches
	with an adjustable headrest.		3.	Lock knob
			4.	Stalks

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