2003 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)...................1-4
Rear seat adjustment (Type B)...................1-6
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-7
Supplemental restraint system......................1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system........................................1-8
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-19
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-19
Seat belts.......................................1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-21
Child safety...................................1-23
Pregnant women..............................1-24Injured persons................................1-24
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-25
Two-point type seat belt without retractor
(center of rear seat)............................1-28
Seat belt extenders............................1-29
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-30
Child restraints...................................1-30
Precautions on child restraints..................1-30
Installation on rear seat center position...........1-32
Installation on rear seat outboard positions.......1-35
LATCH (lower anchors and tether for children)
system.......................................1-39
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-41
Installation on front passenger seat..............1-43
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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 accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.cFor the 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
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 con-
trol of the vehicle.
cAfter 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.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
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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.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type A)
Folding
s1Pull outward on the 2 straps at the bottom of
the seat cushions.
s2Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.
s3Pull the ring on top of the seatback up.
s4Fold down the seatback.
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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type B)
Folding
s1Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.
s2Pull the ring on top of the seatback up.
s3Fold down the seatback.
s4To return the rear seat to the normal position,
push the seatback up until latches.
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s5Hold the seat belts above the seat cushion.
s6Slide the seat cushion back.
s7Push down the seat cushion until it latches.
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.cIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
cDo 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 properly. Never ride in the rear
seat unless the seat bottom cushions
are in place and latched.
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
cWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured. If they are not com-
pletely secured in the latched position,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
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cGrasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For
front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button
s1and
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position
s2, so the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
der belt anchor into position.
WARNING
cAfter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
cThe shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
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