2001 NISSAN ALTIMA seats

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
Seats ......................................................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped)..................................................1-4
Folding rear seat ...............................................1-6
Head restraint adjustment .................................1-8
Supplemental restraint system ...............................1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...............................................................1-8
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-18
Supplemental air bag warning light .................1-19
Seat belts .............................................................1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-20Child safety ......................................................1-22
Pregnant women .............................................1-23
Injured persons ................................................1-23
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-23
Seat belt extenders .........................................1-27
Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-27
Child restraints .....................................................1-28
Precautions on child restraints ........................1-28
Installation on rear seat center or
outboard positions ...........................................1-29
Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-34
Installation on front passenger seat ................1-35
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WARNING
cDo 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.cFor 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.
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo 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.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
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 posi-
tion.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the seatback for-
ward again, pull the lever and move your-
body forward.
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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.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
cDo 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.cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
Operating Tips
cThe motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops dur-
ing operation, wait 30 seconds, then re-
activate the switch.
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cDo 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 forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
forward and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for 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 (if so equipped for
driver's seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Move the lever
up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the rear
seat for loading and unloading, as shown.
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat
when it is in the fold-down position.
Use of these areas by passengers
without proper restraints could re-
sult in serious injury in an acciden-
tor sudden stop.cProperly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
cWhen returning seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely-
secured in the latched position, pas-
sengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.cClosely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked
in the trunk where they could be
seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the rear seat back se-
curely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car
keys.
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To fold down the seat back, pull approxi-
mately 10 inches of seat belt webbing out of
the retractor and hold, then unlatch and fold
down the seat back.When using the fold down rear seat back,
the rear center seat belt retractor may lock
up and prevent folding down the seat back.
If the rear center seat belt retractor has
inadvertently locked up, push the seat belt
webbing towards the retractor as shown in
the above illustration. This will unlock the
seat belt retractor and allow the rear seat
back to fold down.Center armrest (if so equipped)
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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