1996 NISSAN QUEST Owners Manual

3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
Two buckle seat belt system for the
second row bench seat
There is a two buckle seat belt system for
the seating position of the second row
bench seat next to the sliding door.
WARNING
It is very important that you follow the
instructions in this section before any-
one rides in this seating position of the
two-passenger bench seat.
Failure to do so may result in improper
positioning of seat belt which could
lead to increased likelihood or severity
of injury in a sudden stop or collision.
The two-passenger bench seat in the sec-
ond row has a seat belt system made up of
two buckles and two tongues. There are two
body attaching points (one upper and one
lower) that attach each end of the seat belt
webbing.
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One of the seat belt tongues has two ``win-
dows'' (or holes) and the other has only one
``window''. The seat belt tongue with one
window attaches to the buckle mounted to
the side of the seat. The seat belt tongue
with two windows should be positionedproperly and fastened to the buckle
mounted in the location in the middle of the
seat.
When the two buckle seat belt system is not
in use, the webbing can be secured with the
seat belt clip. The seat belt clip should not
be used with a child seat or during seat belt
usage. The seat belt clip opening should
face the front of the vehicle.
A twisted belt may prevent the retractor
from working properly. If the two buckle seat
belt system is twisted, disengage the single
window tongue from the buckle on the side
of the seat, remove the twist and reinstall
the tongue into the buckle until you hear a
snap and feel the latch engage.
Both tongues must be attached to their
appropriate buckles whenever someone
is riding in that seating position. If the
tongue is released to allow a third row
passenger to enter or exit, the tongue
must be reattached.
When the two-passenger bench seat is re-
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moved from the vehicle, you must detach
the single window tongue from the auxiliary
buckle.
If the three-passenger bench seat is
moved up to the second row position,
the outside passenger (near the sliding
door) only needs to use the double win-
dow tongue and the standard buckle.
Because the third row seat is so much
wider and is closer to the sliding door,
the single window tongue and the auxil-
iary buckle are not necessary.
WARNING
Third row passengers must be very
careful when exiting, because of the
auxiliary seat belt. It is important to
step over the seat belt guide and belt
webbing to avoid tripping.
Unfastening the belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
(3-point type with retractor)
The second and third row seat belt retrac-
tors are designed to lock belt movement:
1) when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor, and
2) when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the belts,
check their operation. Grasp the shoulder
belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor
should lock and restrict further belt move-
ment.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any questions about
belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.
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THREE-PASSENGER BENCH
SEAT
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
WARNING
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort
when the vehicle is moving. 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.
Third row passengers should be aware that
their shoulder belt is located slightly behind
the third row seating position. Never try to
use the seat belts for the second row pas-
sengers which are in front of the three-
passenger bench seat.
WARNING
cUse of the second row 3-point seat
belts by third row passengers could
increase injury in a sudden stop or
an accident.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until it snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the belt to move,
and allows you some freedom of move-
ment in the seat.
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3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT
RETRACTOR (Center of three-
passenger bench seat)
Fastening the belts
1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps.2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right
angle to the belt and pull on the belt. To
shorten, pull the free end of the belt away
from the tongue.
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3. Position the lap beltlow on the hipsas
illustrated.
Unfastening the belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle.
Selecting correct set of belts
The seat belt tongues must be fastened into
the seat belt buckles as illustrated above.
WARNING
cAny rear seat belt tongue will con-
nect to any seat belt buckle, there-
fore it is important to follow the illus-
tration above. Failure to do so could
increase the chance and/or severity
of injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the front seat
lap belts and fasten them, an extender is
available which is compatible with the in-
stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap-
proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length
and may be used for either lap belt for the
driver or front passenger seating position.
See your NISSAN dealer for assistance if
the extender is required.
WARNING
cOnly NISSAN belt extenders, made
by the same company which made
the original equipment belts, should
be used with NISSAN belts.
cPersons who can use the standard
seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
cTo clean the belt webbings,apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or car-
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pets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it
with a cloth and allow it to dry in the
shade. Do not allow the belts to retract
until they are completely dry.
cPeriodically check to see that the belt
and the metal componentssuch as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors work properly. If loose
parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam-
age on the webbing is found, the entire
belt assembly should be replaced.
CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR
INFANTS AND SMALL
CHILDREN
Infants and small children shouldalwaysbe
placed in an appropriate child restraint sys-
tem while riding in the vehicle.
WARNING
cChildren and infants should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist
the forces of a severe accident. The
child could be crushed between the
adult and parts of the vehicle. Also,
do not put the same seat belt around
both your child and yourself.cIn general, child restraint systems
are designed to be installed with a
lap belt or the lap portion of a three-
point type seat belt.
cNissan recommends that the child
restraint be installed in a rear seat.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly re-
strained in a rear seat than in a front
seat.
cAn improperly installed child re-
straint could lead to serious injury in
an accident.
Child restraints specially designed for in-
fants and small children are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
child restraint, keep the following points in
mind:
1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-
tifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle
to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-
cle's seat belt system.3) If the child restraint is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the child
restraint and check the various adjust-
ments to be sure the child restraint is
compatible with your child. Always follow
all recommended procedures.
WARNING
cNever install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. A rear-facing
child restraint must only be used in
the rear seat. See ``Installation on
front passenger seat'' for details.
cFollow all of the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for in-
stallation and use. When purchasing
a child restraint, be sure to select
one which will fit your child and
vehicle. It may not be possible to
properly install some types of child
restraints in your vehicle.
cImproper use of a child restraint can
result in increased injuries for both
the infant or child and other occu-
pants in the vehicle.
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cWhen your child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown for-
ward in case of a sudden stop or
accident.
cRemember that a child restraint left
in a closed vehicle can become very
hot. Check the seating surface and
buckles before placing your child in
the child restraint.
cAll U.S. states and some provinces
or territories of Canada require that
infants and small children be re-
strained in approved child restraints
at all times while the vehicle is being
operated.
cAfter attaching the child restraint,
test it before you place the child in it.
Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it
again.cIf the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden
stop greatly increases.
cAdjustable seatbacks should be po-
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
as upright as possible.
cFor a front facing child restraint, if
the seat position where it is installed
has a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt,
check to make sure the shoulder belt
does not go in front of the child's
face or neck. If it does, put the shoul-
der belt behind the child restraint.
INSTALLATION AT THREE-
PASSENGER BENCH SEAT
CENTER POSITION
Secure the child seat with the lap belt as
illustrated. Remove all slack in the lap belt
for a very tight fit by pulling the free end of
the belt away from the tongue.
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