2004 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

Indicator
lightName Page
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-12
Slip indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-12
Traction control
system off indi-
cator light (if
so equipped)2-13
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-13
Illustrated table of contents0-11
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0-12Illustrated table of contents
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................1-2
Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped
for driver’s seat)................................1-4
Folding rear seat...............................1-6
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-7
Supplemental restraint system......................1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system........................................1-8
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-20
Seat belts.......................................1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-22
Child safety...................................1-24Pregnant women..............................1-25
Injured persons................................1-25
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-26
Seat belt extenders............................1-29
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-29
Child restraints...................................1-30
Precautions on child restraints..................1-30
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions.....................................1-32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-37
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-38
Installation on front passenger seat..............1-39
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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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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.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section) . Also, the
seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
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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.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
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.cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.Operating tips
cThe power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
cDo not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
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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 de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section) . Also, the
seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped.
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 forward or
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the passenger
side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.
s1Push down on the button on the rear parcel
shelf.
s2Fold down the passenger side seatback.
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.
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers 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 in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
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