2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER child seat

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P.1-49)
2. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor)
3. Seat belts (P. 1-21)
4. Head Restraints (P.1-9)
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)
6. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-8)
7. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap
anchor (located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-45 )
8. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-44)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-32)
10. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-6)
11. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)
12. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-63)
13. Seats (1st row) (P. 1-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-4
2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-6
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-8
Head restraints (1st row only) ....................1-9
Head restraints (2nd row) ......................1-12
Adjustable headrest ........................... 1-15
Head restraints (3rd row) .......................1-17
Flexible seating ................................ 1-19
Seat belts ....................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-21
Pregnant women .............................. 1-24
Injured persons ................................ 1-24
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-24
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-28
Child safety ...................................... 1-28
Infants ........................................ 1-29
Small children ................................. 1-29Larger children
................................ 1-29
Child restraints ................................... 1-30
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ............................. 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-35
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . ............................... 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . ............................... 1-39
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-41
Installing top tether strap
(2nd row bench seat) .......................... 1-44
Installing top tether strap
(3rd row bench seat) ........................... 1-45
Booster seats ................................. 1-46
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-49
Supplemental

air bag warning labels .............1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-64

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 receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. ●
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. ●
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)ARS1152
SEATS
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One touch walk-in function
The 3rd row can be accessed from outside the
vehicle by using the seatback release lever lo-
cated on the 2nd row seatback. If a child safety
seat is installed on the passenger’s side of the
2nd row seat, the 3rd row can be accessed
without removing the child safety seat.
Multi-mode
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift
up on the seatback lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat. This will release the back of the seat
and fold up the seat cushion. This will also re-lease the seat tracks so you will be able to slide
the seat forward or backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
tracks are locked. Push the seat cushion down.
CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when operating
the walk-in seat.
● Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
● Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat
to pinch, hit any part of your body or
other people when operating the 2nd
row seat. Make sure the seat path is
clear of all objects before moving the
seat. Child seat access mode
WARNING
Do not leave a child in the child safety seat
when operating the Child seat access
mode.
The passenger’s side of the 2nd row seat can be
slid forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row
bench seat without a child safety seat being
removed.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift
up on the seatback lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat. This will release the seatback, tilt the
seat, and then release the tracks so you will be
able to slide the seat forward or backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position, push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
track are locked.
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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 re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
WARNING
● 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 an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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WARNING
●Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put 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 securely
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 seat belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
● If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious per-
sonal injury. ●
Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.
● Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
done by a NISSAN dealer.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision be replaced un-
less the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
● All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any col-
lision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
The child restraints should be replaced
if they are damaged.
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