2007 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

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. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)1. Pull up or push down the switch
1to adjust
the seat height.
2. Tilt up or down the switch
1
to adjust the
seat angle.
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Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Push each side of the
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
section.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section.
5. Remove any cups from the rear cup holder
and make sure the rear cup holder is empty.
6. Close the tonneau subcover (if so equipped)
from each rear seatback.
7. Pull the strap on the rear seat
A
or pull the
lever
B
beside the cargo area and fold the
seatback.
8. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to
install the head restraints and attach the rear
center seat belt connector.
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 sudden
stop.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
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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 vehicle 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 seats.

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
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 notplace 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.

When returning the seatbacks, be
sure to attach the rear center seat
belt connector.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter seat belt connector is completely
secured.
If 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
sudden stop.
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RecliningPull the reclining strap
1
and position the seat
back at the desired angle
2. Release the
reclining strap
1
after positioning the seat at
the desired angle.
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 “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
tion.

After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
1
and push the
head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint
2, push it in the
direction required (if so equipped).
To remove the head restraint when folding down
the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
push the lock knob
1
and pull the head
restraint out.
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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 as illustrated so the
center is level with the center of your ears.
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (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.
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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.
ARMRESTPull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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 with both feet on the floor, 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 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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WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly
restrained in the rear seat and, if
appropriate, in a child restraint.

The 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 anaccident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.

Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

Do not allow more than one person
to use the same belt.

Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ONwith all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
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retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt as-
semblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damageand continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.

All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam-
aged.
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