2016 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

REAR BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Reclining
Pull the reclining strapAand position the seat-
back at the desired angle. Release the reclining
strap 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. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Precautions on the seat belt usage”
in this section. The seatback may also be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
parked.
WARNING
●After adjustment, check to be sure the
seat is securely locked.
●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 and
upright in the seat with both feet on the
floor and adjust the seat belt properly.
For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this
section.
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ARMRESTS
The rear bench center armrest is locked in the up
position. To lower the armrest, pull the armrest
down.
To return the armrest to the up position, push up
on the armrest until it is in the full up position.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
●Never 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.
●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 allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
●Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
– Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet
to get caught or pinched in the seat.●Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant 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/headrests are re-
moved 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.
●When returning rear row seatbacks to
the upright position, either by manual
operation or power operation (if so
equipped) , the operator should always
verify that the back is locked in the
upright position by gently rocking the
seatback before allowing passengers
to occupy the rear seats. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.
●Properly 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.
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Folding the rear bench seat
Before folding the rear seats:
●Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongue into the retractor base. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Stowing the
rear center seat belt” in this section.
●Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks
on the side wall. For additional information,
refer to “Seat belt hooks” in this section.
●Remove drink containers from the rear cup
holder.To fold down the seatbacks:
1. Pull the strap on the rear seat.
or
2. Pull the lever beside the cargo area and fold
the seatback.To return the seatbacks:
Manual operation:
1. Lift up each seatback and push it to the
upright position until it is latched.
2. Always reconnect the center seat belt when
the seat is returned to the upright position.
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AInstrument panel switch
BCargo area switch
Power operation (if so equipped):
1. Push and hold the corresponding switch
located on the lower side of the instrument
panel or the right or left side in the cargo
area.
A beep sounds once and the seatback will be
returned automatically.
A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully
returned to the seating position.If the control unit detects any obstacle or mal-
functions while in the power operation, a beep
sounds for 4 seconds and the seatback will re-
turn to the folded position automatically. Check if
there are any obstacles caught that prevent seats
from returning to the folded position. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
CAUTION
When operating the rear power seatback
return, make sure that the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
WARNING
●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.
●When 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.●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 sud-
den stop.
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WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-
able head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint/headrest stalks or
remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If
the head restraint/headrest was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol-
low these instructions can reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable) .
●Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be integrated,
adjustable or non-adjustable.●Adjustable head restraints/headrests have
multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position.
●Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the head
restraint/headrest so the center of your
ear is approximately level with the center
of the head restraint/headrest.
– If your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.
●If the head restraint/headrest has been re-
moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that desig-
nated seating position.
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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
REMOVE
Use the following procedure to remove the head
restraint/headrest:
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the
highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from
the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in
a secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.
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5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant uses
the seating position.
INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with
the holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint/headrest is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)
1must be installed in the hole with the lock
knob
2.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrest
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
ADJUST
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center
is level with the center of your ears. If your ear
position is still higher than the recommended
alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at
the highest position.
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Raise
To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-
tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch
before riding in that designated seating position.
Lower
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint/headrest down.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-
tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch
before riding in that designated seating position.
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