2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER Forward

1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-4
2nd row seat adjustment .................... 1-6
3rd row bench seat adjustment .............. 1-9
Armrests ..................................... 1-9
Flexible seating ............................... 1-10
Head restraints/headrests ......................1-12
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-14
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components .......................1-14
Remove...................................... 1-15
Install ........................................ 1-16
Adjust ........................................ 1-16
Folding head restraint/headrest ..............1-19
Seatbelts ...................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ..............1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ...........1-23
Pregnant women ........................... 1-23
Injured persons ............................. 1-23
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor .................................... 1-23
Seat belt extenders .......................... 1-31Seat belt maintenance
.......................1-31
Child safety .................................... 1-32
Infants ...................................... 1-33
Small children ............................... 1-33
Larger children .............................. 1-33
Child restraints ................................. 1-34
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-36
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-42
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-44
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH ..................... 1-47
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts ..............1-51
Booster seats ............................... 1-57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...........1-61
Precautions on SRS .......................... 1-61
Front, 2nd row outboard, and front
central (if so equipped) seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bag and
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems ......1-76

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)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manu-
ally. For additional information about ad-
justing the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the seatback for-
ward, pull the lever up and lean your body
forward. Release the lever to lock the seat-
back in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-20). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever is in the P
(Park) position.
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Seat lif ter (driver's seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired po-
sition is achieved.
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)
Operating tips
• The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
• Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
For additional information, see “Memory
seat” (P. 3-36).
Forward and backward
Moving the switch as shown will slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch as shown until the
desired angle is obtained.
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2ND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the barO1up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever
O2and lean back. To bring the seatback
forward, pull the lever
O2up and lean your
body forward. Release the lever to lock the
seatback in position.
The recline feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-20). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever is in P (Park).
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Power (Type B) (if so equipped)
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2nd row captain’s seats (if so equipped)
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2nd row bench seats (if so equipped)
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To enter the 3rd row from outside the ve-
hicle, push the seat release button located
at the base of the 2nd row seat. To exit the
3rd row from inside the vehicle, push the
seat release button located on the back of
the 2nd row seat. Activating this seat re-
lease switch will pitch the 2nd row seat
forward so you will be able to slide the seat
forward and backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the 3rd row.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat is locked.
Child seat access mode
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 ve-
hicle, push the seat release button located
at the base of the 2nd row seat. To exit the
3rd row from inside the vehicle, push the
seat release button located on the back of
the 2nd row seat. Activating this seat re-
lease button allows you to pitch and slide
the seat forward and backward.Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the 3rd row seats.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat is locked.
WARNING
• Do not leave a child in the child safety
seat when operating the child seat
access mode.
• When returning the seat to its origi-
nal position, confirm that the seat is
locked properly.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when oper-
ating 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.
Exiting the 3rd row
To exit the 3rd row from either seating po-
sition, push the seatback release button.
This will release the seat, then slide the en-
tire seat forward. .
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat and track are locked.
WARNING
When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat is locked
properly.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when operat-
ing the walk-in seat.
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3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the latch
located on the outside corner of each seat-
back. Lean back until the desired angle is
obtained.
To bring the seatback forward again, pull
up on the latch and pull the seatback up-
right until the desired angle is obtained.The recline feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-20). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever is in P (Park).
WARNING
• Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it 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 re-
ceive 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 and
adjust the seat belt properly. For ad-
ditional information, see “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-20).
ARMRESTS
The 2nd row bench seat or the 2nd row
captain’s chairs come equipped with arm-
rest(s). Pull the armrest down as shown.
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Folding the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum
cargo capacity:
1. Pull the strap
OAto release the head
restraint/headrest forward.
2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt hooks
ODfound on the sides of the
cargo area.
3. Pull up on the latch
OBlocated in the
upper corner of each seatback and
lower the seatback forward over the
seat base. To return the 3rd row seats to a seating
position:
1. Use the pull straps
OCto raise each seat-
back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position. Make sure to properly
raise each seatback to an upright and
secured position.
2. Do not use the pull strap to return the head restraint/headrest to the upright
position. Pull back on the head restraint/
headrest until it latches in the upright
position.
WARNING
When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head restraints/
headrests must be returned to the up-
right position to properly protect ve-
hicle occupants.
CAUTION
• When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo holding, be sure
that the console does not contact the
center console of the captain’s seat
(if so equipped) to avoid possible
damage to the console.
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end colli-
sions. Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment af ter someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
head restraint/headrest stalk, except
for Genuine NISSAN accessories spe-
cifically tested for use with the vehicle’s
head restraint/headrest stalk. Do not
remove the head restraint/headrest.
Do not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed.
If the head restraint/headrest was re-
moved, reinstall and properly adjust
the head restraint/headrest before an
occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions can
reduce the effectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may in-
crease the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle
O1. The seat belt automati-
cally retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate
methods:
• When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor
• When the vehicle slows down rapidly To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:
• Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service, or to learn more about seat
belt operation.
3rd row center seat belt
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connec-
tor tongue
O1and a seat belt tongueO2.
Both the connector tongue and the seat
belt tongue must be securely latched for
proper seat belt operation.
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