1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

hood securely closed.
The glove box may be opened by turning the
key as shown.
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or during
a sudden stop.
Opener lever
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
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GLOVE BOX LOCK FUEL FILLER LID LOCK
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The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. Always stop engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn and wait for anyªhissingº sound to stop, to prevent
fuel from spraying out and possible
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
IUse only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper opera-
tion of the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
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FUEL FILLER CAP
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move suddenly
and could cause loss of control of the
vehicle.
IAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
IThe 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 seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is in-
creased.
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
Pull the lever up and lean back until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seat
back forward again, pull the lever and move
your body forward. The seat back will move
forward.
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FRONT SEATS
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Seat lifter (Driver's seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height
of the seat cushion to the desired position.
POWER SUPPORT SEAT
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving.
IThe 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 seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is
increased.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
Operating tips
IThe motor has an auto-reset overload pro-
tection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
IDo not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or rearward will
slide the seat forward or rearward to the de-
sired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch rearward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seat
back forward again, move the switch forward
and move your body forward. The seat back
will move forward.
Seat lifter (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)
Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust
the seat lumbar area.
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HEAD RESTRAINT
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against whiplash injury. Do
not remove them.
Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat.
Adjust the top of the head restraints level with
the top of your ears.To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
Before folding down the seat, hook the buckle
sideways on to the button and hook on the
tongue from the top.
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REAR SEATS
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Folding
1. Remove the head restraints.
2. Pull the strap forward and fold the seat
cushion up.
3. Pull the lever and pull the seat back forward
to fold it down.
4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install
the head restraints.INever allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat when
it is in the fold-down position.
IIt 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.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seat belts.
IBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
IHead restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against whiplash in-
jury. Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed
for any reason.
IIf the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
damage to passengers or the vehicle
in case of sudden braking or
collision.
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Pull the reclining lever and position the seat
back at the desired angle. Release the reclin-
ing lever after positioning the seat at the
desired angle.
IThe 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 seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under thelap belt and being injured is in-
creased.
IAfter adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
Center armrest
Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.
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