2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL Owners Manual

LUMBAR SUPPORT (for driver’s
seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the
seat lumbar area.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
WARNING

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tips
The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.

Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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Forward and backwardMoving the switch
1
forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the de-
sired position.
RecliningMove the recline switch
2
backward until the
desired 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. The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Seat lifterPush the front or rear end of the switch
1up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding1. Store the rear cup holder in the center con-
sole.
2. Secure the seat belt on the clip.
3. Remove the head restraints. (The removed
head restraints can be stored on the reclining
lock plate.)
4. Pull the strap forward and bring up the seat
cushion
1.
5. After removing the tonneau cover (if so
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull up
the knoband fold the seatback down
2.6. When resetting the seat, be sure to hold the
seat belt buckles so that they do not fall
between the seatback and the seat cushion
and install the head restraints.
WARNING

Never 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 seri-
ous injury in an accident or suddenstop.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously in-
jured or killed.

Do 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 ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seat.

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.

If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
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injury to passengers or damage to
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent 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.

When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
RecliningPull the knob
1
to remove it from the lock plate
and lean back until the desired angle is obtained.
To bring the seatback forward, pull the knob and
move your body 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.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING

Do 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.

For 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 “PRECAU-
TIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later
in this section.

After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
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Removing cushion:
The seat cushion can be removed.
1. Pull the strap to bring up the seat cushion.
2. Push down the pin
1
on the hinge.3. Pull the pin to the direction indicated by the
arrow
2.
4. Remove the seat cushion
3.
Perform the above steps in reverse order to
install the cushion.
WARNING

Do not remove the cushion while
driving.

Never allow anyone to ride in the rear
seat when the cushion is removed.
Use of the seat by passengers with-
out proper restraints could result in
serious injury in an accident or sud-
den stop.
CAUTION

Store the removed cushion in the
luggage area or a secure place.

Be sure to install the pin and firmly
set it to the original position when
resetting the cushion.
Be careful not to pinch hands or feet
when resetting the cushion.
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
(for front seats)To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob
1and push the head
restraint down.
When removing the rear head restraint for seat
folding etc., push the lock knoband pull up the
head restraint. The removed head restraint
should be securely stored.
WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat.

Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.
Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed
for any reason.

If 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.Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (for front
seats)
WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.
Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
Always wear seat belts. No system
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent.

Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could im-
pair 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 whiplash 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
described in the previous section.
ARMRESTFold down
1
until the seatback becomes hori-
zontal.
Pull down the pocket
2
to access the luggage
area.
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Removing the armrestThe armrest can be removed.
1. Pull down the seatback and the pocket.
2. Remove the clip
1
from the hinge.3. Slide the armrest and pocket toward the clip
side.
4. Shift the armrest and pocket
2, sliding them
to the right side
3
to remove from the pin.
CAUTION
Do not sit in the rear center seat posi-
tion when the armrest is removed.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGEIf 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 en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
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