Nissan Xterra 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 XTERRA

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, 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.

In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories priorto operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See 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 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 give your full attention to driving

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and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

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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 four-wheel drive models, a ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-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.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving safety precautions”, in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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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 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 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.

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.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

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

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

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

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

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

or via e-mail at:

For U.S. customers

nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

information.centre@nissancanada.com

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone 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

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/indicator lights ............................0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)

4. Head restraints (P.1-4 )

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-44)

6. Seats (P. 1-2)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-51)

8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-57)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P.1-56)

10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-28)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-25)

3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-46)

5. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)

7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 5-38)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-27)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)

13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P.6-14)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-43)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)

3. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-27)

4. Rear window washer (P.2-26)

5. Lift gate (P. 3-9)

6. Spare tire (P.6-2)

7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)

8. Fuel-filler door (P.3-10)

9. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-48)

2. Sun visors (P. 3-12)

3. Inside mirror (P.3-13)

4. Glove box (P. 2-37)

5. Console box (P. 2-37)

6. Front seats (P. 1-2)

7. Rear seats (P.1-10)

8. Storage (P. 2-36)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-2)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn

signal switch (P. 2-27)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control

(if so equipped)/Bluetooth姞 HandsFree Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-36, P. 4-38)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)

6. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 5-20)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-25, P. 2-26)

8. Storage (P. 2-36)

9. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)

10. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-44)

11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)

12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53)

13. Auxiliary audio input jack

(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)

14. Power outlet (P. 2-35)

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15. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-32) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-32)

16. Shift selector (P. 5-13)

17. 4WD shift switch (P. 5-27)

18. Climate controls (P.4-3, 4-10)

19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)

20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)

21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)

22. Off road lamps switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)

23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)

24. Power outside mirror controls (if so equipped) (P. 3-15)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

VQ40DE engine

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)

3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)

4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)

6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-12)

7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)

9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

11. Battery (P. 8-14)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so equipped)

Automatic transmission park warning light ( model)

Brake warning light 2-15

Charge warning light

2-14

2-15

Warning

light

Name Page

Door open warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

4WD warning light (

Low fuel warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

Low windshieldwasher fluid warning light (if so equipped)

Seat belt warning light and chime

Supplemental air bag warning light

model)

2-15

2-16

2-18

Indicator

light

Name Page

Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models only)

Cruise main switch indicator light

Cruise set switch indicator light

Electronic locking rear differential (ELock) system on indicator light (if so equipped)

4WD shift indicator light ( model)

Front passenger air bag status light

2-19

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light (A/T models only)

Security indicator light

Slip indicator light 2-21

Transfer 4LO position indicator light (

model)

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2-20

2-32

2-20

2-21

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

2-21

2-22

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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

Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2

Head restraints (1st row only) ....................1-4

Head restraints

(2nd row – outboard positions only) . .............1-7

Flexible seating.................................1-9

Seat belts .......................................1-13

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-13

Pregnant women ..............................1-16

Injured persons................................1-16

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-16

Seat belt extenders ............................1-23

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-23

Child safety ......................................1-24

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

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

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

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

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

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-28

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

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

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

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

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH. . . ...............................1-35

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-37

Installing top tether strap .......................1-40

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

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-44

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-44

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-58

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

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.

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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 with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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

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

● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT

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Forward and backward

Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide 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 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.See “Precautionson 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 is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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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.

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

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only)

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 restraint 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.

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

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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

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 so it is not loose in the vehicle.

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

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Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustmentnotches in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

must beinstalled

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Front-seat Active Head Restraints

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section.

HEAD RESTRAINTS (2nd row – outboard positions only)

WARNING

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The second row head restraints are removable but not adjustable.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Lock knob

3. Stalks

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints.

1. Adjust the seat or seatback as necessary.

2. Push and hold the lock knob(s).

3. Pull the head restraint up until it is removed from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall the head restraint and properly adjust the seat or seatback before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction.

2. Push the head restraint down until it locks in place.

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 fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

● 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 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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Folding the front passenger’s seatback flat (if so equipped)

To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting long items:

Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift

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up on the recline lever, located on the outside edge of the seat, and fold the seatback forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat.

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Once the seatback is released, it will enable

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you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

WARNING

● If you fold the front passenger’s seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See “Precautions on supplemental restraint system” later in this section.

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passenger’s seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row bench seat

To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling:

Disconnect and secure the center seat belt

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and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing the center seat belt” later in this section. Then properly stow the outboard seat belts in the seat belt hooks before folding down the rear seats. See “Seat belt hook” in this section for more information.

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The headrestsmust beremoved before folding down the seatbacks. To remove the headrests, push and hold the lock knob while moving the headrest in an upward direction. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

Then pull the straps located on the outside

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edge of each seatback to fold the seatbacks forward.

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This provides a level cargo floor.

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To return the bench seats to a seating posi-

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tion, reverse this process. Raise the seatbacks to an upright position. Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion, then push the seat cushion down into place.

5. To return the headrest to the normal position, align theheadrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

Removing the 2nd row bench seat cushions

The rear seat cushion can be removed to provide additional space when folding the 2nd row seatbacks flat. To remove the 2nd row bench seat cushions:

1. Pull the straps forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, to fold the seat cushions forward.

2. Lift up and fold each of the red release handles on the seat base toward the front of the vehicle. This willrelease theseat cushion from the seat base.

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3. Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove it from the seat base. Be sure to store it in a secure place.

To return the rear seatback to a seating position:

1. Push the anchor bars on the bottom of the seat cushions down into the seat base.

2. Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear of the vehicle and push down until they are folded flat to secure each seat cushion to the seat base. Make sure to hold the seat

belts above the seat cushion and properly push the seat cushion down into place.

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.

● 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. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place and latched.

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

● If the seat cushions 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.

SEAT BELTS

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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