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cDo not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-
scribed earlier in this section.
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.
The 2nd row captain’s chairs and the 3rd row
bench seat head restraints are removable for
storage. See “Head restraint storage” in the “In-
strument and controls” section. The front seat
head restraints are not removable.
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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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-
ing position.
sAResting position
sBStowed position
Adjustable driver’s seat armrest (if so
equipped)
To use the adjustable driver seat armrest, pull it
down to the resting position. Adjust the armrest
to the desired position by raising the armrest to
the desired height and releasing the armrest. To
readjust the armrest to a lower position, raise thearmrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the
resting position and adjust to the desired height.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints 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.
cDo not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
cHead restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop-
erly if they have been removed for any
reason.
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cIf the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
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.
cProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
Folding
To fold the seatback forward, for cargo hauling,
lift up on the recline lever and fold the seatback
over the seat base.
Folding the 2nd row captain’s chair
s1To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs to the
floor for maximum cargo hauling, remove the
head restraints. Remove the head restraints
by lifting up, then push and hold the release
knob and place them in the storage bag.
Make sure to secure the storage bag, see
“Head restraint storage” in the “Instrument
and controls” section of this Owner’s
Manual.
s2Lift up on the recline lever to fold the seat-
back forward on the seat base.
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s3Push down on the small knob on the back of
the seat to release the base of the seat.s4Then fold the entire seat forward into the
stowed position in the floor.
s5Reverse this process to return the 2nd row
captain’s chairs to a seating position.Make
sure to properly install the head re-
straints and to push the seats down
into the floor until they latch into place.
Folding
To fold the seatback forward, for cargo hauling,
lift up on the latch in the center of the seatback to
fold the seatback over the seat base.
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Folding the 3rd row bench seat
WARNING
cThe 3rd row bench seat is heavy. Be
careful when folding and unfolding.
cTo avoid injury to yourself or others,
keep hands and body clear of floor
opening when folding.
s1To fold the 3rd row bench seat flat into the
floor, for maximum cargo hauling, remove all
three head restraints. Remove the head re-
straint by lifting up, then push and hold the
release button and continue lifting. Then
place them in the storage bag. Make sure to
secure the storage bag. See “Head restraint
storage” in the “Instrument and controls”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
s2Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section. Then push the button in the
center of the seatback while pulling back on
the pull strap to release the back of the seat.
Rotate the seatback toward the back of the
vehicle.
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s3Pull up on the lever located on the back of
the seat base. This will fold the seat base
toward the back of the vehicle.s4The entire seat will rotate toward you and
stow flat in the floor.s5The rear seat anchors are spring loaded and
can be folded into the side panels to maxi-
mize cargo space. The anchors are held in
the folded position by the items in the cargo
area. When the load is removed from the
cargo area, the rear seat anchors automati-
cally return to the unfolded position.
6. Reverse this process to return the bench
seat to a seating position.Make sure to
properly install the head restraints,
push the bench seat down into the
floor, and pull back on the seatback
until they latch into place.
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WARNING
cDo not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
cWhen attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
cIf the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
cWhen returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat, your chances of being injured or killed
in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
WARNING
cThe seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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