2002 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
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-2
Rear seat adjustment (type a)...........................1-3
Rear seat adjustment (type b)...........................1-5
Head restraint adjustment .................................1-7
Supplemental restraint system ...............................1-7
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...............................................................1-7
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-14
Supplemental air bag warning light .................1-14
Seat belts .............................................................1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-16
Child safety ......................................................1-17
Pregnant women .............................................1-18
Injured persons ................................................1-18Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-19
Two-point type seat belt without
retractor (center of rear seat) ..........................1-21
Seat belt extenders .........................................1-23
Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-24
Child restraints .....................................................1-24
Precautions on child restraints ........................1-24
Installation on rear seat center position ..........1-26
Installation on rear seat outboard
positions ..........................................................1-29
Latch (lower anchors and tether for children)
system ..................................................................1-33
Top tether strap child restraint.........................1-35
Installation on front passenger seat ................1-36
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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.FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUST-
MENT
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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SEATS
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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.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(TYPE A)
Folding
1. Pull outward on the two straps at the
bottom of the seat cushions.
2. Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.
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OIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
ODo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt prop-
erly. Never ride in the rear seat un-
less the seat bottom cushions are in
place and latched.
OProperly 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.
OWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright 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.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(TYPE B)
Folding
1. Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.2. Pull the ring on top of the seat back up.
3. Fold down the seat back.
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
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.Adjust the center of the head restraint even
with the center of your ears.
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This supplemental restraint system section
contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental 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 protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passen-
ger seat belts and arenot a substitutefor
them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger
seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel and instrument panel. See
``Seat belts'' for instructions and precautions
on seat belt usage later in this section.
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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
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Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for front seats)
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 the adjust-
ment 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.
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 SEAT BELT
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (center
of rear seat)
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.
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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.Rear facing
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.
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