Nissan Quest 2001 Owner's Manual

Foreword

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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.

In the U.S., a separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet and in Canada, a Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance schedules. 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 dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle read this own-

er’s manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint 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.

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ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for important safety information.

systems.

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.

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 without notice and without obligation.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates worldwide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital investments in facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling

design at Nissan Design International in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. NissanCanadaInc.,its suppliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with materials and services ranging from the operation of port facilities and transportation services, to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.

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NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and hasled the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN toyourdealerformaintenance,theservice technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by the factory.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seatbelts every time you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own.

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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 our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Hawaii customers

(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)

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 (on dashboard) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions

you may write to NISSAN with the information

on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers

Nissan North America Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customers

Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

Table of

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

Contents

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance

Technical and consumer information

Index

1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

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

Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-3

Front power seat adjustment

(if so equipped)..................................................1-4

Three-passenger seat adjustment ....................1-7

Head restraint adjustment...............................1-10

Armrests ..........................................................1-11

Underseat storage tray....................................1-11

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

Tabletop seats.................................................1-18

Seats/floor mats ...................................................1-19

Seating arrangements.....................................1-19

Seat positions..................................................1-20

Floor mat positions..........................................1-27

Supplemental restraint system.............................1-31

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .............................................................1-31

Supplemental air bag warning labels..............1-37

Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-37

Seat belts .............................................................1-39

Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-39

Child safety......................................................1-40

Pregnant women .............................................1-41

Injured persons................................................1-42

Three-point type seat belt with retractor.........1-42

Three-point type seat belt with retractor

for second row bucket seats...........................1-45

Three-passenger bench seat in the

second row position.........................................1-49

Three-passenger bench seat ..........................1-50

Two-point type seat belt without

retractor (center of rear seat)..........................1-51

Seat belt extenders .........................................1-53

Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-54

Child restraints .....................................................1-54

Precautions on child restraints........................1-54

Installation on three-passenger bench

seat center position.........................................1-56

Installation on second and third row

outboard positions...........................................1-59

Installation on front passenger seat................1-64

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for

Children) system ..................................................1-67

Child restraint with top tether strap......................1-68

Installation on second row bench or

bucket seat......................................................1-69

Installation on three-passenger bench

seat in second row..........................................1-72

Installation on three-passenger bench

seat in third row...............................................1-72

Integrated child safety seats

(if so equipped)................................................1-73

SEATS

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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 most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly. See ‘‘Precautions on Seat Belt Usage’’ later in this section.

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FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

● 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.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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Forward and backward

Rotate the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

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Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever up and move your body forward. The seatback moves forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

For memory seat and mirror information

see ‘‘Memory driver seat and mirrors’’ in the ‘‘Pre-driving checks and adjustments’’ section.

Operating tips

● The 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 support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This discharges the battery.

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Forward and backward

To move the seat forward, push the power slide switch forward. To move the seat backward, push the power slide switch backward. Release the switch to stop the movement of the seat.

Reclining

To recline the seat back, push the power recliner switch backward. To return to a more upright position, push the power recliner switch forward. Release the switch to stop the movement of the seatback.

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Seat lifter (driver’s seat only)

To raise the height of the seat, lift the power seat height switch and release it when the desired position is reached. To lower the height of the seat, push the power seat height switch down and release it when the desired position is reached.

Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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THREE-PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Reclining

To recline the three-passenger seat, lift up on the lever and lean back until the desired position is reached. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward.

WARNING

● Do not recline the seatback while the vehicle is moving.

For most effective protection when

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the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat 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.

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Sliding

Before sliding the seat, fasten the center belt tongue to the center buckle and remove the appropriate floor mats.

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1. Lift the seat cushion release lever.

2. Lift the seat cushion up into the locked position.

3. Lift the slide release lever and grasp the bar under the seat in the center.

4. Slide the seat until locked at a passenger seating position or a storage position. After the seat starts moving, release the slide lever. The seat latches at the next latching position. Continue to lift and release the slide lever until the desired position is obtained.

To lower the cushion, the seat must be locked at a passenger seating position. Lift the seat cushion release lever and lower the cushion until locked.

The seat cushion cannot be lowered in a storage position. This prevents a passenger from using a seat or seat belt that is out of a seating position.

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The seating system allows great flexibility. Proper usage is important to your safety.

WARNING

● Do not slide the seat while the vehicle is moving.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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After sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are locked securely by attempting to move each side of the seat forward and backward. This must be done before the vehicle is

put into motion in order to prevent unintended movement of the seat and passenger injuries.

● Do not allow passengers to use seats placed in storage positions for the seat belts will not protect the occupants. Be sure to use the proper seat belts for each seat location. Improper seat belt usage will increase the risk of severe injury in an accident.

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When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, 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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Be careful not to damage the seat belt. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on a seat that is in a storage position. It is not designed for passengers. They could be injured in sudden braking or a collision.

● To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking,

do not stack anything in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.

● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. 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.

● Be sure to replace and reposition floor mats as discussed in ‘‘Floor mat positioning’’ in this section.

● The three-passenger sliding bench seat is not intended to be removed from the vehicle by consumers. However, if it must be removed, have a qualified person remove it. That person should refer to the instructions in the service manual. When seat is reinstalled, the attaching bolts must be tightened to the appropriate torque specifications. Failure

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to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

Cleaning the seat tracks

The seat tracks for the three-passenger sliding bench seat should be cleaned periodically with a high-powered vacuum cleaner. Dirty seat tracks may reduce the sliding ability of the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be used if necessary, but the seat tracks must be thoroughly dried.

Use a cloth wrapped around a screwdriver (or similar object) to clean the seat tracks. Do not use your fingers to clean debris from the tracks.

Do not apply any type of lubricant to the seat tracks.

CAUTION

Never insert fingers into the seat track rails. The rails may be sharp and could cause injury.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the release button and push the head restraint down.

The head restraints on the two-passenger bench seat equipped with the integrated child safety seats are not adjustable or removable.

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

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

Some seat arrangements may require removal of the head restraints when the seat is ina storage position and not to be used by passengers.

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ARMRESTS

To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.

UNDERSEAT STORAGE TRAY

Some front passenger seats have an underseat storage tray. Pull the tray out to access.

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FLEXIBLE SEATING Removing the second row bench

seat

WARNING

● Do not remove or install seats while the vehicle is moving.

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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.

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For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See ‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’ later in this section.

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● When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at an authorized NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

CAUTION

● The seats are heavy. Two people should remove or install them.

● Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.

1. Detach the single window seat belt tongue fromthe auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat and store the tongue out of the way. For detailed information, see ‘‘Two buckle seat belt system for the second row bench seat’’ later in this section.

2. Lift up the recliner lever.

3. Fold the seatback fully forward.

4. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.

5. Lift the back of the seat.

6. Slide the seat rearward off the front anchor positions.

Installing the second row bench seat

Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing the seat.

1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and catch the seat leg hooks into each floor anchor.

2. Push down on the back of the seat to secure the two rear floor latches.

3. Lift up the recliner lever and raise the seatback.

4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure

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all four seat legs are securely latched.

5. Insert the single window seat belt tongue into the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat.

Removing second row bucket seats

WARNING

● Do not remove or install seats while the vehicle is moving.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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● When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at your NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

CAUTION

● The seats are heavy. Two people should remove or install them.

● Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.

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1. Lift the recliner lever.

2. Fold the seatback fully forward.

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3. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.

4. Lift the back of the seat and slide it rearward off the front anchor positions.

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Installing the second row bucket seats

Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing the seat.

1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and slide seat leg hooks so they catch into each floor anchor.

2. Push down on the rear of the seat to secure the two rear floor latches.

3. Lift the recliner lever and raise the seatback.

4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure it is securely latched.

The second row bucket seats are not interchangeable. If you are having difficulty installing the seats, you may have them in the wrong location.

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Second row passenger side bucket seat

The bucket seat near the passenger side sliding door can be moved forward to allow easier entry and exit for third seat passengers.

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TABLETOP SEATS

The second and third row seats convert into tabletops with built-in cupholders. To use the tabletop seats, lift up on the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward.

WARNING

● Never place hard items such as coffee mugs or drinking glasses on the tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving. Any item can become a projectile inside a vehicle involved in a collision. To help prevent personal injury, never leave loose items on the folded-down tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving.

● Do not use the tabletop and cup holder feature while the vehicle is in motion unless you are properly seated with your seat belt on.

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There is also a lever behind the passenger bucket seat that allows third seat passengers to move the bucket seat forward without help from another passenger.

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SEATS/FLOOR MATS

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS

Many different arrangements for passenger seating or cargo hauling are available as you will see in the following illustrations. The second row seats may be removed and the third row seat may be moved forward to the second row seating position. The second and third row seats have a folddown tabletop feature. This offers a variety of uses for the vehicle when moving or stopped.

The illustrations shown reflect the different seating positions available.

Before you begin to arrange the seats in your vehicle, read all of the cautions and warnings in this section, including the information on the removable floor mats. Also observe any labels that are in the vehicle.

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WARNING

● While the vehicle is in motion, passengers should always be seated in a forward facing direction in a seat which is properly secured and adjusted. Seat belts should always be used. Sitting without a seat belt in a seat that is not properly secured in one of the locations shown in this chapter, or in a place without a seat and seat belt can result in personal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

● 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 and adjust the seat belt properly.

● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

● Do not place hard items such as coffee mugs or drinking glasses on the tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving. Any item can become a projectile inside a vehicle involved in a collision. To help prevent personal injury, never leave loose items on the fold-down tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving.

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SEAT POSITIONS With second row bench seat

The most common seating arrangement for seven passengers is with the threepassenger bench seat in seating position #1. This provides more leg room for the passengers sitting in the third row.

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When more cargo area room is necessary, the three-passenger sliding bench seat can be moved to seating position #2 or #3. These seating arrangements provide less leg room for third row passengers, but more cargo room.

The fold-down tabletop seats in the second and third rows provide a surface for eating or playing games on long trips.

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If a considerable amount of cargo area is needed, the seat cushion of the threepassenger sliding bench seat can be flipped up and the seat can be moved up to storage position #2, just behind the second row seat.

When maximum cargo area is needed and there are no rear seat passengers, the second row seat can be removed and the three-passenger sliding bench seat can be moved up to storage position #1,just behind the front seats.

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The second row bench seat can be folded down to serve as a tabletop for passengers sitting in the three-passenger bench seat.

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The second and third row bench seats can be folded down to tabletops.

To increase cargo area space, the second row bench seat can be removed and the three-passenger sliding seat can be moved up to the second row position.

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The third seat can be folded down into a tabletop.

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