Nissan Z ROADSTER 2014 Owner Manual

2014 370Z

OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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.

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 prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular

accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

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 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 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.

. 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 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 modification will not be covered under the 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:

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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.

If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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.

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.

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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.”

Bluetooth®is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon Corporation and Clarion Co., Ltd.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio requires subscription, sold separately. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.

2013 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

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 on the left at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.nissanusa.com(for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca(for Canadian customers)

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

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Center display, 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

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ............................................................................ 0-2

Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-2

Roadster models ................................................................. 0-3

Exterior front ............................................................................... 0-4

Exterior rear ................................................................................ 0-5

Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-5

Roadster models ................................................................. 0-6

Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................ 0-7

Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-8

Coupe models ................................................................... 0-8

Roadster models ............................................................... 0-9

Cockpit ..................................................................................... 0-10

Instrument panel .................................................................... 0-11

Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-12

Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-13

VQ37VHR engine model ............................................. 0-13

Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-14

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

COUPE MODELS

1. Seat belts (Page 1-9) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39)

2. Head restraints (P.1-5)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-28)

4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

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air bags (P.1-28)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)

6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-19)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-33)

8. Front seats (P.1-2)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Seat belts (P.1-9) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39)

2. Head restraints (P.1-5)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-28)

4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

air bags (P.1-28)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)

6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-33)

7. Front seats (P.1-2)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P.2-33) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P.2-31) — Maintenance (P.8-20)

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— Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

9. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-3) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(P.2-13, P.5-3)

10. Side turn signal light — Operation (P.2-33) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

11. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)

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4. Power windows (P.2-45)

5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)

6. Recovery hook (P.6-21)

7. License plate installation (P.9-14)

8. Daytime running light (except for NISMO models)

— Operation (P.2-33)

EXTERIOR REAR

COUPE MODELS

1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-26)

2. Rear window defroster (P.2-32)

3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-31)

4. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-17)

8. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

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5. Rear hatch — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-17)

6. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-36)

7. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-26)

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Trunk lid (P.3-19) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch release switch (P.3-17) — Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)

8. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-36)

9. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

10. Fuel — Fuel-filler door (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

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2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

3. Antenna (P.4-31)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-32)

5. Soft top (P.3-21)

6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-20)

7. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-17)

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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)

For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to the additional information in each section.

1. Performance dampers (P.5-31)

2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P.332, P.6-20)

3. Side sill extensions (P.3-32)

4. Rear spoiler (P.3-17, P.7-3)

5. Exhaust pipes (P.3-32, P.6-20)

6. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser (P.332, P.6-20)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

COUPE MODELS

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-44)

2. Secondary rear hatch release (under the cargo room carpet) (P.3-18)

3. Power windows (P.2-45) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-38)

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4. Sun visors (P.3-36)

5. Map light (P.2-47)

6. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P.3-37) — HomeLink

7. Rear parcel box (P.2-43)

(if so equipped) (P.2-50)

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8. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-40) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-59)

—iPod

player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-68)

9. Front cup holders (P.2-41)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Power windows (P.2-45) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-38)

2. Sun visors (P.3-36)

3. Map light (P.2-47)

4. Inside rearview mirror

— Operation (P.3-37) — HomeLink

5. Rear parcel box (P.2-43) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-20)

6. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-40) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-59)

(if so equipped) (P.2-50)

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—iPod

player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-68)

7. Front cup holders (P.2-41)

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COCKPIT

1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-29)

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-33)

3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)

4. Triple meter (P.2-8)

5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-31)

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— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-76, P.4-86)

— Volume control switches (P.4-73) — Source select switch (P.4-73)

10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)

11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-37) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)

12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-21)

13. Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-12) — Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-16)

14. Parking brake (P.5-20)

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6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)

7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)

8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Menu control switch or tuning switch

(P.4-73) — BACK switch (P.4-73)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilator (P.4-23)

2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if so equipped) (P.2-41)

— Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so

equipped) (P.4-7)

8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-38)

9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)

10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-17)

11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-32)

12. Audio system (P.4-31)

13. Power outlet (P.2-40)

14. Glove box (P.2-42)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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— Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P.4-76, P.4-86)

3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)

4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)

5. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)

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

7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)

2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)

4. Tachometer (P.2-7)

5. Speedometer (P.2-6)

6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)

7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)

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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-6)

11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)

13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)

14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)

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8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)

9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped) (P.2-17)

— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped) (P.5-17)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)

2. Battery (P.8-15)

3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

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7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P.8-13)

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

9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

11. Drive belt location (P.8-18)

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

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Brake warning light 2-11

Charge warning light 2-12

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Key system warning light

Low tire pressure warning light 2-13

Master warning light 2-14

Seat belt warning light 2-14

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

2-11

2-12

2-14

2-15

Indicator

light

Cruise indicator light 2-15

Exterior light indicator 2-15

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light 2-15

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Rear fog light indicator light* 2-16

Security indicator light 2-16

Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)

SynchroRev Match mode (SMODE) indicator*

Transmission position indicator light*

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

2-15

2-16

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

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

Front seats ............................................................................ 1-2

Head restraints .................................................................... 1-5

Seat belts .................................................................................... 1-9

Precautions on seat belt usage ....................................... 1-9

Pregnant women .............................................................. 1-11

Injured persons ................................................................. 1-11

Three-point type seat belt .............................................. 1-11

Seat belt extenders .......................................................... 1-14

Seat belt maintenance .................................................... 1-14

Child safety .............................................................................. 1-15

Infants .................................................................................. 1-15

Small children (for Coupe models) ............................. 1-15

Larger children .................................................................. 1-16

For Roadster models ....................................................... 1-17

Child restraints ........................................................................ 1-18

Precautions on child restraints ..................................... 1-18

Top tether strap child restraint (for

Coupe models) ............................................................... 1-19

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts (for Coupe models) ................................... 1-20

Installing top tether strap (for Coupe models) ....... 1-24

Booster seats .................................................................. 1-24

Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-28

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....... 1-28

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ..................................................................... 1-33

Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/ door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air

bag systems .................................................................... 1-38

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ............. 1-39

Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-40

Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-40

Repair and replacement procedure .......................... 1-41

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.

CAUTION

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” (P.1-9).

. 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.

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. When adjusting the seat positions,

be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/ or damages.

FRONT SEATS

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.

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

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” (P.1-9).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is

forward or backward will

backward until the

forward.

stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever up 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 lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”

while you slide the seat

(P.1-9). The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

and

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Seat lifter (if so equipped)

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)

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

Move the lever seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

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, install 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.

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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

Adjustment

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

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

CAUTION

Models with climate controlled seats are designed so that the head restraint cannot be removed. The head restraint may be damaged if the head restraint is forcibly pulled out.

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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 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.

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