2001 NISSAN QUEST light

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
Three-passenger seat adjustment ....................1-7
Head restraint adjustment ...............................1-10
Armrests ..........................................................1-11
Underseat storage tray ....................................1-11
Flexible seating................................................1-12
Tabletop seats .................................................1-18
Seats/floor mats ...................................................1-19
Seating arrangements .....................................1-19
Seat positions ..................................................1-20
Floor mat positions ..........................................1-27
Supplemental restraint system .............................1-31
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .............................................................1-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-37
Supplemental air bag warning light .................1-37
Seat belts .............................................................1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-39
Child safety ......................................................1-40Pregnant women .............................................1-41
Injured persons ................................................1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor
for second row bucket seats ...........................1-45
Three-passenger bench seat in the
second row position.........................................1-49
Three-passenger bench seat ..........................1-50
Two-point type seat belt without
retractor (center of rear seat) ..........................1-51
Seat belt extenders .........................................1-53
Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-54
Child restraints .....................................................1-54
Precautions on child restraints ........................1-54
Installation on three-passenger bench
seat center position .........................................1-56
Installation on second and third row
outboard positions ...........................................1-59
Installation on front passenger seat ................1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children) system ..................................................1-67
Child restraint with top tether strap ......................1-68
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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This supplemental restraint system descrip-
tion contains important information concern-
ing the driver and passenger supplemental
front air bags. The supplemental restraint
system air bags can help reduce impact
force to the driver and front passenger in
certain frontal collisions. The supplemental
air bags are designed tosupplementthe
crash protection provided by the seat belts
and arenot a substitutefor the seat belts.
The seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger
seated a suitable distance from the steering
wheel and instrument panel. See ``Seat
belts'' and ªPrecautions on seat belt usageº
later in this section for details.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional.
WARNING
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The supplemental front air bag ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or
lower severity frontal collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various
kinds of accidents.
cThe seat belts and the supplemental
front air bag are most effective when
you are sitting back and upright in the
seat. Front air bags inflate with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning-
forward, sitting sideways, you are atgreater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the supplemental
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Always use the seat
belts.cKeep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
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ing light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional.WARNING
cDo not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the supplemental front air bag
inflates.
cRight after inflation, several air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental front air bag
system. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the air bag or damage to
the air bag system.
cDo not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle's electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the supplemental front
air bag system.cTampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in
serious personal injury. For ex-
ample, do not change the front seat
assembly by placing material over
the steering wheel pad and above
the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the
air bag system.
cWork around and on the supplemen-
tal front air bag system should be
done by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. The
yellow Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unautho-
rized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the air bag system.
cThe SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
ered with yellow insulation either
just before the harness connectors
or over the complete harness for
easy identification.
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When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the supplemental
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this owner's manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
front seats)
WARNING
cThe pre-tensioner seat belt cannot
be reused after activation. It must be
replaced together with the retractor
as a unit.
cIf the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-
tensioner is not activated, be sure to
have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced
by your NISSAN dealer.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental
activation of the pre-tensioner seat
belt or damage to the pre-tensioner
seat belt operation. Tampering with
the pre-tensioner seat belt systemmay result in serious personal in-
jury.
cWork around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
cIf you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-
tact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appropri-
ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem activates in conjunction with the supple-
mental front air bag. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
the instant the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions, thereby restrain-
ing seat occupants.The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt's retractor. These seat belts are used
the same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not intentionally inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
tensioner system, the air bag warning light
will flash intermittently after the igni-
tion key is turned to the ON or START
position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat
belt will not function properly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pre-
tensioner seat belt system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
owner's manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and pretensioner systems. The circuits
monitored by the air bag warning light in-
clude the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemen-
tal air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belt
system and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
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then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner
seat belt systems need servicing and
should be taken to your nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental
air bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belts may
not operate properly. It must be checked
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the near-
est authorized NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag system will
not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bag modules are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag light remains illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of the air bag system
should be done only by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
supplemental air bag system must be
inspected 10 years after the date of
manufacture as noted on the certifica-
tion label located on the driver side front
pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem and related parts should be pointed out
to the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce the supplemental front air bag
inflates, the air bag module will not
function again and should be re-
placed by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. The air bag module cannot be
repaired.
cThe supplemental front air bag sys-
tem should be inspected by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer if there is
any damage to the front end portion
of the vehicle or replaced if the
supplemental air bag has inflated.
c
If you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct supplemental air bag dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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cBe sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
cDo not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
cDo not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
cNever carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.cIf the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer.
c
All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN recommends that all seatbelt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the
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4. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hips as shown.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.THREE-PASSENGER BENCH
SEAT
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
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
belt properly.
Third row passenger shoulder belts are
located slightly behind the third row
seating position. Never try to use the
seat belts for the second row passen-
gers which are in front of the three-
passenger bench seat.
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