2000 NISSAN XTERRA seat adjustment

Table of
ContentsSeats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance
Technical and consumer information
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Front bucket seats..................................................1-2
Seat adjustment .....................................................1-2
Head restraints .......................................................1-3
Rear seat ................................................................1-4
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).......................................................1-6
Supplemental air bag system.................................1-9
Warning labels...................................................... 1-11
Supplemental air bag warning light...................... 1-11
Seat belts .............................................................1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-13
Child safety...........................................................1-15
Pregnant women ..................................................1-16
Injured persons ....................................................1-16
Three-point type with retractor .............................1-16Two-point type without retractor (rear center
lap belt).................................................................1-19
Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-21
Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-21
Child restraints .....................................................1-22
Front facing installation at rear seat center
position .................................................................1-24
Rear facing installation at rear seat center
position .................................................................1-25
Front facing installation at rear seat outboard
positions ...............................................................1-26
Rear facing installation at rear seat outboard
positions ...............................................................1-29
Top strap child restraint ........................................1-31
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WARNING
ODo 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 acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.OFor 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.SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
O
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.
OAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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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 bring the seatback forward,
pull the lever up and lean your body forward.
Release the lever to lock the seatback in
position.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob, then push the
head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an ac-
cident. Do not remove them. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.
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Unfastening the seat belt
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate meth-
ods:
1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows.
OGrasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
forward. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, or if you have any questions about
seat belt operation, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats only)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
``Precautions on seat belt usage'' earlier in
this section.) To adjust, pull out on the
adjustment button and move the shoulder
belt anchor to the desired position, so the
belt passes over the center of the shoulder.
The belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the
shoulder belt anchor into position.
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WARNING
OAfter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
OThe shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the en-
tire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
TWO-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RE-
TRACTOR (rear center lap belt)
Selecting the correct set of seat belts
The center seat belt buckle and tongue are
identified by the word CENTER. The center
seat belt tongue canonlybe fastened into
the center seat belt buckle.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Both the
tongue assembly and the buckle are
marked CENTER.
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FRONT FACING INSTALLATION
AT REAR SEAT CENTER POSI-
TION
When you install a child restraint in the rear
center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions.2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.
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3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.
5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt
again, or put the restraint in another seat.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
FRONT FACING INSTALLATION
AT REAR SEAT OUTBOARD PO-
SITIONS
WARNING
OThe three-point belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic lock-
ing mode retractor which must be
used when installing a child re-
straint.
OFailure to use the retractor's locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The seat
could tip over or otherwise be unse-
cured and cause injury to the child in
a sudden stop or collision.
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