Nissan Quest 2004 Owner's Manual

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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 youmay enjoymany miles(kilome­ters) ofdriving 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 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.
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 FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete 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 systems. Preteen 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.
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
The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
© 2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced orstored ina 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., Gar­dena, California.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
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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 17countries 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 becomethe 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 over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can­ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle
styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech­nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than 21,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli­ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and thestaffs 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.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com­puters in automobiles, and has led 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 waysto build qualityinto its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that
are the central element in quality control.
people
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made toensure that only the bestjob was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes greatcare toensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by NISSAN.
Safety has also been builtinto 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 seat belts every time you drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re­flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with avehicle thatis builtwith quality and craftsman­ship — a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own.
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 NISSANConsumer 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
1-808-836-0888 (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 (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. 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
Illustrated table of contents
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Contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Airbags, 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 locations ......................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9
AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. 3rd row bench center seat belt (P. 1-31)
2. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-31)
3. Top tether strap anchor points (P. 1-53)
4. 2nd row captain’s chair seat belts (P. 1-31)
5. Front seat belts (P. 1-31)
6. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (P. 1-15)
7. Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-15)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P.1-22)
10. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-28)
11. Top tether strap anchor for vehicles without 2nd or 3rd row seats (P. 1-53)
12. Supplemental side impact air bag (if so equipped) (P. 1-15)
13. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-51)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-14)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-15)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-13)
5. Windshield (P. 8-19)
6. Power windows (P. 2-36)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-9, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-23)
9. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-36)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-15)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Back door (P. 3-15)
4. Back door release (P. 3-18)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
6. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-20, P. 9-3)
7. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-20)
8. Sliding doors (P. 3-5, P. 3-7)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P. 4-44)
2. Personal lights (P. 2-42)
3. Skyview roof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
5. Map lights (P. 2-43)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-22)
7. HomeLinkT (P. 2-43)
8. Storage (P. 2-25)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Seats (P. 1-2)
11. Cup holders (P. 2-32)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Driver side, center and passenger side
ventilators (P. 4-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-15)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-41)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-15, P. 2-20)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-12)
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-13, 2-14)
7. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
8. Display screen/Navigation system*
(P. 4-2, P. 4-8)
9. Warning/indicator lights (P. 2-6)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-15)
11. Glove box (P. 2-28)
12. Climate controls (P. 4-17, 4-27)
13. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 2-20)
14. Audio system controls (P. 4-30)
15. Display screen/Navigation system*
controls (P. 4-2, 4-8)
16. Shift selector lever (P. 5-7)
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17. Tilt steering wheel controls (P. 3-21)
18. Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-22)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) or Traction con­trol system (TCS) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-22, P. 2-22)
20. Lights on demand switch (P.2-41 )
21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-18)
22. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-24)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
5. Battery (P. 8-15)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
7. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11, P. 8-12)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
12. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
or
Name Page
Anti-lock brake warning light
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Door open warning light
Engine oil pres­sure warning light
Low fuel warn­ing light
2-6
2-7
2-7
2-7
2-7
2-8
Warning
light
Name Page
Low tire pres­sure warning light
Low windshield washer fluid warning light
Seat belt warn­ing light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light
2-8
2-9
2-9
2-9
Indicator
light
or
Name Page
Automatic transmission position indica­tor light
Front passenger air bag status light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Cruise set switch indicator light
High beam in­dicator light (blue)
2-9
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-10
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Indicator
light
Name Page
Indicator
light
Name Page
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Overdrive off indicator light
Security indica­tor light (NVIS)
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indi­cator light (if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
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2-10
2-10
2-8
2-10
2-10
2-11
Vehicle dy­namic control off indicator light (if so equipped)
2-11
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-5
2nd row captain’s chair adjustment ...............1-6
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-8
Head restraint adjustment ......................1-10
Armrests .....................................1-11
Flexible seating................................1-11
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................1-15
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-29
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-30
Seat belts .......................................1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-31
Child safety...................................1-33
Pregnant women ..............................1-34
Injured persons................................1-34
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-35
Seat belt extenders ............................1-40
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-40
Child restraints...................................1-40
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-40
Installation on 2nd row captain’s chairs ..........1-42
Installation on 3rd row bench seat ...............1-46
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-51
Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-53
Installation on front passenger seat ..............1-55
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.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
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 rockin theseat to make sure it is securely locked.
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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 properly. See “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this section.
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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forwardor backward to the desiredposition. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seatto make sure it is securely locked.
Reclining
Torecline the seatback, pull the lever up andlean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull thelever 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 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.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-3
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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides 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)
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.
WRS0276
Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle.They could unknowingly ac­tivate switches or controls and become trapped in a window. Unattended chil­dren could become involved in serious accidents.
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 drivepositioner (if soequipped)” in “Pre-drivingchecks and adjustments” forauto­matic drive positioner operation.
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 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.
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Seat lifter (if so equipped for 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 lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
1
and hold it while you slide
s
s
2
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Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back for occupants of different sizes 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.
WARNING
After adjustment,gently rockin theseat 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.
Folding
To fold the seatback forward, for cargo hauling, lift up on the recline lever and fold the seatback over the seat base.
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci­dent or sudden stop.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-7
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside 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.
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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for­ward foreasy entryor exitfrom the3rd rowbench seat. To enter the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the lever located on the lower base of the 2nd row captain’s chair to tip the seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat pull back on the lever on the lowerbase of the 2nd row captain’s chair and push the seat forward.
3RD ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Reclining
Lift up on the latchin thecenter of the seatback to adjust the back of the seat. Release the latch to lock the seatback into position.
WARNING
After adjustment,gently rockin theseat to make sure it is securely locked.
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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.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside 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.
LRS0284
Folding
To fold the seatback forward, for cargo hauling, lift up on the latch in the center of theseatback to fold the seatback over the seat base.
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci­dent or sudden stop.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-9
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
The 2nd row captain’s chairs and the 3rd row bench seat head restraints are removable for stowage. The front seat head restraints are not removable.
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.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.
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ARMRESTS
To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.
FLEXIBLE SEATING Folding the 2nd row captain’s chair
1
To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs to the
s
floor for maximum cargo hauling, remove the head restraints. Remove the head restraints by lifting up, then push and hold the release knob and place them in the storage bag. Make sure to secure the storage bag, see “Head restraint storage” in the “Instrument and controls” section of this Owner’s Manual.
2
Lift up on the recline lever to fold the seat-
s
back forward on the seat base.
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3
Push down on the small knob on the back of
s
the seat to release the base of the seat.
4
Then fold the entire seat forward into the
s
stowed position in the floor.
LRS0290
5
Reverse this process to return the 2nd row
s
captain’s chairs to a seating position. Make sure to properly install the head re­straints and to push the seats down into thefloor until they latch into place.
WARNING
Head restraints 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 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 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.
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.
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Folding the 3rd row bench seat
WARNING
The 3rd row bench seat is heavy. Be careful when folding and unfolding.
To avoid injury to yourself or others, keep hands and body clear of floor opening when folding.
1
To fold the 3rd row bench seat flat into the
s
floor, for maximum cargo hauling, remove all three head restraints. Remove the head re­straint by lifting up, then push and hold the release button and continue lifting. Then place them in the storage bag. Make sure to secure the storage bag. See “Head restraint storage” in the “Instrument and controls” section of this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
If the head restraints 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.
2
Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
s
and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center seat belt” later in this section. Then push the button in the center of theseatback whilepulling back on the pull strap to release the back of the seat. Rotate the seatback toward the back of the vehicle.
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3
Pull up on the lever located on the back of
s
the seat base. This will fold the seat base toward the back of the vehicle.
4
The entire seat will rotate toward you and
s
stow flat in the floor.
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5
The rear seat anchors are spring loaded and
s
can be folded into the side panels to maxi­mize cargo space. The anchors are held in the folded position by the items in the cargo area. When the load is removed from the cargo area, the rear seat anchors automati­cally return to the unfolded position.
6. Reverse this process to return the bench seat to a seating position. Make sure to
properly install the head restraints, push the bench seat down into the floor, and pull back on the seatback until they latch into place.
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