Nissan Murano 2011 Owner's 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 INFORMA-

TION 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 lim-

its 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 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 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 vehi cle should n ot 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.

SIC0697

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

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

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

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

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

Instrument panel ................................................ 0-6

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

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

VQ35DE engine ............................................ 0-9

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

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Rear center seat belt (Page 1-21)

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.1-43)

7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-43)

8. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-39)

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.1-43)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-55)

13. Front seats (P.1-3)

14. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) — Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-49)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

5. Moonroof* (P.2-53)

6. Power windows (P.2-50)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

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

9. Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-36) — 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.3-30)

12. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-7) — Security system (P.2-26)

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

14. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-24) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

*: if so equipped

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1. Hood (P.3-19)

2. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-33) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-28) — Rain-sensing auto wiper system* (P.2-30) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

4. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-49)

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EXTERIOR REAR

*: if so equipped

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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.2-31) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

3. Rear window defroster (P.2-32)

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4. High-mounted stop light — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

5. Antenna (P.4-81) — Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-34)

6. Rear view camera* (P.4-21)

7. Rear combination light — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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9. Mood light (P.2-56)

10. Sunglasses holder (P.2-44)

11. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-28) — HomeLink

universal transceiver* (P.2-57)

— Compass* (P.2-7)

12. Cargo area — Storages (P.2-47) — Luggage hooks (P.2-48) — Cargo light (P.2-57) — Spare tire (P.6-4)

13. Rear cup holders (P.2-43)

14. Heated seat switch (rear)* (P.2-38)

15. Console box (P.2-45) — Power outlet* (P.2-41) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-77)

—iPod

connector* (P.4-67)

— USB connector* (P.4-58)

16. Front cup holders (P.2-43)

17. Storage box* (P.2-46) or Cigarette lighter/Ashtray* (P.2-42)

*: if so equipped

1. Cargo cover* (P.2-47)

2. Rear personal light (P.2-55)

3. Coat hooks (P.2-50)

4. Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-31)

5. Door armrest — Power window switch (P.2-50) — Power door lock switch (P.3-6) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-30)

6. Sun visors (P.3-27)

7. Moonroof* (P.2-53)

8. Front map lights (P.2-55)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Heated steering wheel switch* (P.2-38)

2. Side ventilator (P.4-27)

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

4. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch (P.2-33)

5. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-24)

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6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)* — Audio control* (P.4-79) — Bluetooth (models with navigation system)* (P.4-82) — Bluetooth

Hands-Free Phone System control

(models without navigation system)* (P.4-93)

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

8. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-37) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-43) — Power steering system (P.5-25)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-18)

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

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

12. Center ventilator (P.4-27)

13. Center display — Center color display* (P.4-2) — Navigation system**

14. Heater/air conditioner control or Center multi-function control panel* (P.4-2) — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* (P.4-7)

15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-37)

16. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-43)

17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-41, 5-27)

18. Hood release handle (P.3-19)

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

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

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

22. Parking brake (P.5-18)

23. Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch (P.3-26)

24. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)

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25. Audio system (P.4-33) — Clock* (P.2-40)

26. Heated seat switch* (P.2-38)

27. Selector lever (P.5-14)

28. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-50)

29. Power outlet (P.2-41)

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

31. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch (P.2-32)

32. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-28) or Audio system (P.4-33)

33. Glove box (P.2-45)

*: if so equipped **: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s

Manual (if so equipped) .

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)

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)

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7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-17) — Trip computer (P.2-36)

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

9. 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)

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)

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)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light 2-11

Charge warning light 2-12

Engine oil pressure warning 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 light

2-10

2-11

2-12

2-14

Indicator

light

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)*

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light

Cruise indicator light 2-15

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light 2-15

Low beam indicator light 2-15

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light 2-16

Slip indicator light 2-16

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-15

2-16

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental 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

Pregnant women.......................................... 1-17

Injured persons............................................ 1-17

Three-point type seat belt .............................. 1-17

Seat belt extenders....................................... 1-24

Seat belt maintenance ................................... 1-24

Child safety .................................................... 1-25

Infants ....................................................... 1-25

Small children ............................................. 1-25

Larger children ............................................ 1-25

Child restraints ................................................ 1-26

Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-26

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

(LATCH) system........................................... 1-28

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH ...................................................... 1-30

Rear-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts ................................................... 1-32

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH ...................................................... 1-34

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .............................................. 1-36

Installing top tether strap ............................... 1-39

Booster seats.............................................. 1-40

Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-43

Precautions on supplemental restraint system . .... 1-43

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................ 1-49

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

and rollover supplemental air bag systems ......... 1-53

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......... 1-55

Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-56

Supplemental air bag warning light................... 1-56

Repair and replacement procedure................... 1-57

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 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 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 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.

up and hold it while you slide

up and

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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Lumbar support (if so equipped):

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

Move the lever seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

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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SSS1026

SSS1027

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

forward or backward will

backward until the

forward.

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

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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.

To fold down the seatbacks:

Pull the strap on the rear seat

beside the cargo area and fold the seat-

back.

. Pull the lever

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Lumbar support (if so equipped):

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

Push the front to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

or back

end of the switch

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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SSS0821

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 the right or left side in the cargo area

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.

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. 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 seat-

backs 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

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.

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Reclining

Pull the reclining strap seatback at the desired angle. Release the reclining 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 SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) 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 in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

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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 pro perly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiven ess of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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

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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.

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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 stalled in the hole with the lock knob

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.

must be in-

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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.

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 specifiedinthissection.Checkthe 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 pro perly 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

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests. The headrests are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with an adjustable headrest.

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Components

1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS0997

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears.

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

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SSS0993

SSS0994

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

SSS0995

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

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

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

Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches stalled in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

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

1-14 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

must be in-

SSS0996

SSS0229A

ARMREST Rear armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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