Nissan Pathfinder 2016 Owner's Manual

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2016 PATHFINDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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 sothat you may enjoy many miles (kilome­ters) 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, and clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
When you require any service or have any ques­tions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve­hicle may also be equipped with additional ac­cessories installed prior to delivery. It is recom­mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper use of suchaccessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the par­ticular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this 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 safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive models, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start­ing and driving” section of this manual.
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.
For additional information, refer to “On­pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precau­tions” in the “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 modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
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 ques-
tions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. Re­fer to NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa­tion.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder­ate personal injury or damage to your ve­hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro­cedures must be followed carefully.
APD1005
If yousee this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra­tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.
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/”.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.
BLUETOOTH® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon and Clarion.
SiriusXM® services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca.
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s 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 North America, Inc.
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 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
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Contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, 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
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5
Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-2)
2. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-2)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)
4. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-12)
5. Seat belts with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-17, 1-49)
6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-49)
7. Seats (P. 1-2)
8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-49)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-27)
11. Second row seat top tether strap an­chor (located on bottom of seatback) (P. 1-27)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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LII2355
EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-30)
2. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34)
4. Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-15)
5. Power windows (P. 2-57)
6. Door locks (P. 3-5) NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7) Keys (P. 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-33) Side view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-30)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-29)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-29)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-36)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Antenna (P.4-108)
2. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34)
3. Liftgate release (P. 3-22)
4 . Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-22)
5. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped) (P. 5-52)
6. Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-28) Fuel recommendation (P. 9-2)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-28)
8. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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LII2340
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Glove box (P. 2-50)
2. Map lights (P. 2-61)
3. Console box (P. 2-50)
4. Power moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-59)
5. Luggage hooks (P. 2-50)
6. Cup holders (P. 2-50)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. Sun visors (P. 3-32)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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LII2409
1. Vents (P. 4-42)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-36)
3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-39)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-49) Horn (P. 2-40)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-10) Vehicle information display (P. 2-18)
6. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34) Rear window wiper and washer switch (P. 2-35)
8. Control panel (P. 4-10) Navigation system* controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
9. Center display (P. 4-10) Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
10. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-49)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)
12. Glove box (P. 2-51)
13. Automatic heater and air conditioning controls (P. 4-43)
14. Audio system controls (P. 4-55)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
17. Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-37)
18. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)
19. Control panel and vehicle information display switches (P. 2-18) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-121)
20. Hood release (P. 3-21)
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-47) Liftgate release switch (P. 3-22) Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-45) Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-20) Power inverter switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
10. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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LDI2498
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
or
Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn­ing light
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering warning light
2-11
2-12
2-12
2-13
Warning
light
Indicator
light
Name Page
Seat belt warning light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light
Name Page
Front fog light indi­cator light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air bag status light
High beam indicator light (blue)
Hill descent control system ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Malfunction Indica­tor Light (MIL)
2-14
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-15
2-15
2-15
Indicator
light
Name Page
Overdrive OFF indi­cator light
Security indicator light
Side light and head­light indicator light (green)
Slip indicator light 2-16
TOW mode ON in­dicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
2-16
2-16
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-17
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-5
2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-7
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-9
Armrests .....................................1-10
Flexible seating................................1-10
Head restraints/headrests .........................1-12
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ..................................1-13
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ..................................1-13
Remove ......................................1-14
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only) .....................1-14
Install ........................................1-15
Adjust........................................1-15
Folding head restraint/headrest .................1-16
Seat belts .......................................1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-17
Seat belt warning light .........................1-20
Pregnant women ..............................1-20
Injured persons................................1-20
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-20
Seat belt extenders ............................1-24
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-25
Child safety ......................................1-25
Infants........................................1-26
Small children .................................1-26
Larger children ................................1-26
Child restraints ...................................1-27
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ..............................1-29
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH.......................................1-33
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts .................................1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH..................................1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................1-40
Booster seats .................................1-46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-49
Precautions Supplemental
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-67
on SRS ...........................1-49
air bag warning labels .............1-66
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.
ARS1152
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 properly. For additional information, refer to “Pre­cautions on seat belt usage” 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.
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.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of con­trol of the vehicle.
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.
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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section.
LRS2160 LRS2161
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bringthe seatbackforward, pullthe 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. For additional information, refer to “Pre­cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
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LRS2202 LRS2132
Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
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.
For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre­cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in P (Park).
LRS2662
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de­sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
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LRS2636
Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down (manual) or push the front or back end of the switch (power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.
Manual (if so equipped)
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LRS2132
LRS2270
Power (if so equipped)
LRS2143
Outboard seats
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position.
1
up and hold it while
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. To bringthe seatbackforward, pull the lever Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
2
up and lean your body forward.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat­back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort andto helpobtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat­back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in P (Park).
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. For additional informa-
2
tion, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section.
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LRS2142
One touch walk-in function
The 3rd row can be accessed from outside the vehicle by using the seatback release lever lo­cated onthe upper outboard side of the seatback on the2nd rowbench seat. If a child safety seat is installed on the passenger’s side of the 2nd row seat, the 3rd row can be accessed without re­moving the child safety seat.
Multi-mode
WARNING
When returning the seat to its original position, confirm that the seat and seat­back are locked properly.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk-in seat.
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.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift up on the seatback lever located on the upper outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat. This will release the back of the seat and fold up the seat cushion. This will also re­lease the seat tracks so you will be able to slide the seat forward or backward.
Slide theentire seat forward for access to the 3rd row.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the upper seatback rearward until the seatback and tracks are locked. Push the seat cushion down.
Child seat access mode
The passenger’s side of the 2nd row seat can be slid forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat without a child safety seat being removed.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift up on the seatback lever located on the upper outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat. This will release the seatback. Then tilt the seat and release the tracks so you will be able to slide the seat forward or backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the rear seats.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the upper seatback rearward until the seatback and track are locked.
WARNING
Do not leave a child in the child safety seat when operating the child seat ac­cess mode.
When returning the seat to its original position, confirm that the seat and seat­back are locked properly.
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CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk-in seat.
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.
Exiting the 3rd row
Toexit the3rd rowfrom eitherseating position,lift the upper seatback release lever to the upper­most position. This will release the back of the seat, then fold the seat cushion up and release the tracks.
Slide the entire seat forward.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the upper seatback rearward until the seatback and track are locked.
WARNING
When returning the seat to its original position, confirm that the seat and seat­back are locked properly.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operating the walk-in seat.
LRS2147
3RD ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the latch located on the outside corner of each seatback. Lean back until the desired angle is obtained.
To bring the seatback forward again, pull up on the latch and pull the seatback upright until the desired angle is obtained.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat­back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort andto helpobtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat­back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in P (Park).
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. For additional informa­tion, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section.
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WRS0167
ARMRESTS
The 2nd row benchseat comesequipped with an armrest. Pull the armrest down until in resting position.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.
– 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.
Head restraints/headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re­moved for any reason.
If the head restraints/headrests are re­moved for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.
When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi­tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci­dent or sudden stop.
Properly secure all cargo to help pre­vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
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LRS2144 LRS2737
Folding the 2nd row bench seat
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling:
1. Make sure that the head restraints are low­ered or removed. To remove the head restraint/headrest, push and hold the lock knob while moving the head restraint/headrest in an upward direction. Store the head restraint/headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.
2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belt hooks found on the sides of the vehicle.
3. Lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the seatbacks flat.
4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, push up on the seatback until it latches in place.
Folding the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity:
A
1. Pull the strap restraint/headrest forward.
2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
3. Pull up on the latch
D
hooks area.
corner of each seatback and lower the seat­back forward over the seat base.
found on the sides of the cargo
to release the head
B
located in the upper
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
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