NISSAN Quest Owner's Manual 2011

Owner’s Manual Supplement

The information contained within this supplement revises the

TIRE CHAINS information in the ⬙Maintenance and do-it-yourself⬙ section of the

2011 - 2013 Nissan Quest Owner’s Manual.

Read carefully and keep in the vehicle.

Printing: January 2014 (02)

Publication number: SU14E 0E52U1

TIRE CHAINS

CAUTION

● NISSAN recommends using the following tire cables made by Peerless Chain Company on P235/55R18 size tire due to limited tire clearance. Call 800-5338056 to order tire chains for your vehicle. — P235/55R18 - Peerless Chain part

number SC1040 Failure to use the correct traction device will cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. Or, you should install P225/65R16 size tire on your vehicle.

● Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong Class “S” chains on this vehicle will cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use tire chains/cables, you should use a tire chain that meets the minimum clearances for your vehicle.

Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.

For 18-inch size tire, the tire chain part number and Peerless Chain Company phone number are correct at the time of printing that is shown on the back cover of this Owner’s Manual. Always confirm the correct part numbers with Peerless Chain Company before ordering. Only use other types of traction devices if the traction device manufacturer recommends it for use on your specific vehicle and the tire and wheel installed on your vehicle.

JVM0304X

16-inch size tire

For 16-inch size tire, use a tire chain that is de-

signed to provide the specified space the installed tire chain

the rim

as shown on the chart.

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and where the tire meets

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between

Wheel size Minimum space required

16 in 1.8 in (44 mm)

A tire chain that provides the specified amount of space will provide the necessary clearance between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body component. The minimum clearances are determined using the factory equipped tires. Other types may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely affected.

Tire chains must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear wheels.

Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with tire chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress.

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.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicl e 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.

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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 reprodu ctive 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.

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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XM Radio®requires a subscription, sold separately. It is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.

2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

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 Motor Co., Ltd.

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

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

Instrument panel ................................................ 0-7

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)

9. 3rd row seats (P.1-7) — Child restraints (P.1-27)

10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-13)

11. 2nd row seats (P.1-6) — Child restraints (P.1-27)

12. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-46)

13. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-58)

14. Front seats (P.1-3) — Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) (P.1-52)

SSI0820

1. Adjustable headrest (Page 1-11)

2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-31)

3. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt (P.1-19)

4. Seat belts (P.1-16)

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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-46)

6. Head Restraints (P.1-8) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-10)

7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-46)

8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-29)

EXTERIOR FRONT

10. Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

11. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-31) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25)

12. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-29, P.9-7) — Flat tire (6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-12, P.5-3)

13. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-12) — Security system (P.2-25)

14. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-8)

15. Sliding doors (P.3-6)

*: if so equipped

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1. Hood (P.3-24)

2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-28) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13)

3. Moonroof* (P.2-51)

4. Outside mirrors (P.3-34)

5. Power windows (P.2-48)

6. Side turn signal light — Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

7. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-47)

8. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

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

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EXTERIOR REAR

8. Lift gate (P.3-25) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-20) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-12)

*: if so equipped

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1. Antenna (P.4-98) — Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-44)

2. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-29) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13)

3. High-mounted stop light — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

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4. Rear window defroster (P.2-30)

5. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-29) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

6. Rear combination light — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

7. Rear view camera* (P.4-22)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-43) or communication mirror (P.3-36)

10. Sun visors (P.3-32)

11. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-32) — HomeLink

universal transceiver* (P.2-56)

— Compass* (P.2-7)

12. Cargo area — Cargo floor box (P.2-45) — Luggage hooks (P.2-46) — Cargo light (P.2-56) — Spare tire (P.6-3) — Power outlet (P.2-39)

13. Hooks (P.2-46)

14. Console box (P.2-44) — Power outlet* (P.2-39) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-93)

—iPod

connector* (P.4-84) — USB connector* (P.4-75) — Cup holders (P.2-41)

15. Rear moonroof switch* (P.2-51) *: if so equipped

1. Rear personal light (P.2-53)

2. Coat hooks (P.2-48)

3. Heater/Air conditioner rear controller* (P.4-36)

4. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)* (P.4-98)

5. Door armrest — Power window switch (P.2-48) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-34)

6. Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-36)

7. Moonroof switch* (P.2-51)

8. Front map lights (P.2-53) — Mood light (P.2-55)

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COCKPIT

9. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)

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

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

12. Fuel-filler door opener handle (P.3-29)

13. Hood release handle (P.3-24)

14. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-33)

15. Power door main switch* (P.3-25, P.3-9)

16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch (P.4-96) — Hands-Free Phone System switch* (P.4-110)

17. Horn (P.2-36)

18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control system (P.5-24)

*: if so equipped

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-31)

2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch* (P.2-38) — Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-17)

3. Sliding door switch* (driver’s side) (P.3-9)

4. Sliding door switch* (passenger’s side) (P.3-9)

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5. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34)

6. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-25)

7. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P.2-31) — Turn signal (P.2-35) — Fog light* (P.2-35)

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL

9. Center ventilator (P.4-28)

10. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-29) or audio system (P.4-43)

11. Parking brake (P.5-16)

12. Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch (P.3-31)

13. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-53)

14. Heated seat switch* (P.2-36)

15. Cup holders (P.2-41)

16. Power outlet (P.2-39)

17. Instrument lower box (P.2-44) or CD/DVD slot (P.4-99)

18. Power outlet main switch* (P.2-39)

19. Audio system (P.4-43)

20. Glove box (P.2-44)

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

Manual (if so equipped) .

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-28)

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

3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)

4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-35)

5. Selector lever (P.5-12)

6. Center display — Center color display* (P.4-2)

— Navigation system**

7. Center multi-function control panel* (P.4-2) — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* (P.4-7)

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

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METERS AND GAUGES

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

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1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34)

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.2-35)

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)

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.8-17)

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

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

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

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning light (orange)*

Brake warning light 2-11

Charge warning light 2-11

Engine oil pressure warning light

Hydraulic pump electric power steering warning light

Intelligent Key system warning light

Low tire pressure warning light 2-12

Master warning light 2-14

Seat belt warning light 2-14

2-10

2-11

2-12

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

Name Page

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

Security indicator light 2-16

2-14

2-15

Indicator

light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-16

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

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

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

2nd row seats ............................................... 1-6

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

Head restraints .............................................. 1-8

Adjustable headrests..................................... 1-11

Armrests .................................................... 1-13

Flexible seating ............................................ 1-14

Seat belts ...................................................... 1-16

Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-16

Pregnant women .......................................... 1-19

Injured persons ............................................ 1-19

Three-point type seat belt .............................. 1-19

Seat belt extenders....................................... 1-25

Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-25

Child safety .................................................... 1-26

Infants ....................................................... 1-26

Small children ............................................. 1-26

Larger children ............................................ 1-27

Child restraints ................................................ 1-27

Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-28

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System

(LATCH) .................................................... 1-29

Top tether strap child restraint......................... 1-31

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH ...................................................... 1-32

Rear-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts ................................................... 1-34

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

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

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

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

Installing top tether strap (2nd row seats) .......... 1-42

Installing top tether strap (3rd row seat) ............ 1-42

Booster seats.............................................. 1-43

Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-46

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-46

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front

seats)........................................................ 1-52

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

supplemental air bag systems ......................... 1-56

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......... 1-58

Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-59

Supplemental air bag warning light................... 1-59

Repair and replacement procedure................... 1-60

SEATS

. 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.

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 belt 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 in volved in serious accidents.

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SSS0793

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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

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

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 (if so equipped).

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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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.

SSS1051

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

Lumbar support (if so equipped)

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

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

SSS1052

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

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

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

If so equipped for driver’s seat

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

SSS1053

SSS1176

SSS1158

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.

2ND ROW SEATS Seat adjustment

WARNING

. The 2nd row seats are heavy. Be

careful when folding and unfolding.

. To avoid injury to y ourself and

others, keep hands and body clear when folding.

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.

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

1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

up and hold it while you slide

up and

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Entry to the 3rd row seat

The 2nd row seats can tilt and slide forward for easy entry/exit to/from the 3rd row seats.

To enter or exit the 3rd row seat, pull up the lever

the seat forward.

Return and lock the 2nd row seats by sliding the seats to the rearmost position and tilting up the seatback after use.

to tilt down the seatback and slide

SSS1149

3RD ROW SEATS Reclining

Pull the strap on the seatback back. Release the strap 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 lean

WARNING

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

. 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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

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 restrain t 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.

SSS1160

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

1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SSS0997

Adjustment

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

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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SSS0994

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

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

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.

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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.

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