2004 NISSAN ARMADA seat adjustment

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, 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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17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
18. Power outlet (P. 2-32)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-30)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-31)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-9)
22. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-24)
23. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
24. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P.5-17)
25. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
26. Rear sonar system off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-31)
27. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-17)
28. Back door open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-10)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger
side...........................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s
seat and if so equipped for passenger’s
seat)..........................................1-4
2nd row captain’s chair adjustment
(if so equipped)................................1-5
2nd row bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped)................................1-7
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-8
Armrests......................................1-9
Flexible seating.................................1-9
Supplemental restraint system.....................1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................1-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-30
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-30
Seat belts.......................................1-32Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-32
Child safety...................................1-34
Pregnant women..............................1-35
Injured persons................................1-35
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-36
Seat belt extenders............................1-41
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-41
Child restraints...................................1-41
Precautions on child restraints..................1-41
Installation on 2nd row captain’s chairs
(if so equipped)...............................1-43
Installation on 2nd row bench seats
(if so equipped)...............................1-47
Installation on 3rd row bench seat...............1-52
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-57
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-59
Installation on front passenger seat..............1-62
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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 — PASSENGER SIDE
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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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if
so equipped for passenger’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. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous 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.See “Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)”
in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for auto-
matic drive positioner operation.
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.
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Seat lifter (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 (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.
2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat
back 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.
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WARNING
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
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 belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for-
ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
seat. To enter the 3rd row
s1lift up on the latch
located on the upper corner of the seatback on
the 2nd row captain’s chair and fold the seatback
forward at an angle over the seat base. This will
release the back of the seat so it may be tipped
forward.Then
s2lift up on the lower corner of the seat
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same
latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
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