Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction - part 3

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Head restraints/Headrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Installing top tether strap
(3rd row bench seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47

Precautions on SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-65

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. For additional
information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” 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.

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while

driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.

● 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 for
passenger’s seat)

ARS1152

SEATS

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you
slide the seat forward or backward 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 forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback 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 information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.

LRS2160

LRS2161

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)

Operating tips

● The power 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 seat switch for a

long period of time when the Hybrid System
is not in the READY mode. This will dis-
charge the vehicle battery.

For additional information, refer to “Automatic
drive positioner” in “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” for automatic drive positioner opera-
tion.

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.

LRS2130

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
lower back support to the driver. Move the lever
up or down (manual) or push the front or back
end of the switch (power) to adjust the seat
lumbar area.

WRS0752

Manual (if so equipped)

WRS0843

Power (if so equipped)

WRS0743

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2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar

䊊

up and hold it while

you slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat
in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever

䊊

and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever

䊊

up and lean your body forward.

Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For
additional information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat-
back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
in P (Park).

WARNING

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat

to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

● 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.
For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this
section.

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 upper outboard side of the seatback
on the 2nd row bench seat. If a child safety seat is
installed on the passenger’s side of the 2nd row
seat, the 3rd row can be accessed without re-
moving the child safety seat.

Outboard seats

LRS2143

LRS2142

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Multi-mode

WARNING

When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.

CAUTION

● 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.

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 3rd
row.

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.

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. Then
tilt the seat and 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 seats.

To return the seat to a locked position, push the
upper seatback rearward until the seatback and
track are locked.

WARNING

● Do not leave a child in the child safety

seat when operating the child seat ac-
cess mode.

● When returning the seat to its original

position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.

CAUTION

● 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.

Exiting the 3rd row

To exit the 3rd row from either seating position, lift
the upper seatback release lever to the upper-
most position. This will release the back of the
seat, then fold the seat cushion up and release
the tracks.

Slide the entire seat forward.

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

When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.

CAUTION

Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot
or bump your head when operating the
walk-in seat.

3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the latch
located on the outside corner of each seatback.
Lean back until the desired angle is obtained.

To bring the seatback forward again, pull up on
the latch and pull the seatback upright until the
desired angle is obtained.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For

additional information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat-
back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
in P (Park).

WARNING

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat

to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

● For the most effective protection when

Outboard seats

LRS2147

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

ARMRESTS

The 2nd row bench seat comes equipped with an
armrest. Pull the armrest down until it rests on the
seat cushion.

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 fold down the rear seats when

occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.

● 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 the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent 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.

WRS0167

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

1-9

Folding the 2nd row bench seat

To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:

1. Make

sure

that

the

head

restraints/headrests are lowered. For maxi-
mum cargo hauling, remove the center head
restraints/headrests. To remove the head
restraints/headrests, push and hold the lock
knob

while

moving

the

head

restraints/headrests in an upward direction.
Store the head restraints/headrests properly
so it is not loose in the vehicle.

2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belt

hooks found on the sides of the vehicle.

3. Lift up on the recline lever on the side of the

outboard seats to fold the seatbacks flat.

4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a

seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.

Folding the 3rd row bench seat

To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:

1. Pull the strap

䊊

to release the head

restraint/headrest forward.

2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt

hooks

䊊

found on the sides of the cargo

area.

3. Pull up on the latch

䊊

located in the upper

corner of each seatback and lower the seat-
back forward over the seat base.

LRS2144

LRS2145

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position:

1. Use the pull straps

䊊

to raise each seat-

back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position. Make sure to properly raise
each seatback to an upright and se-
cured 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 upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.

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

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

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.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.

䡲 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.

LRS2308

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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● Adjustable head restraints/headrests have

multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position.

● The

non-adjustable

head

restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch to
secure them to the seat frame.

● 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.

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

LRS2300

LRS2299

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant uses
the seating position.

REMOVABLE (without Dual head
restraint/headrest DVD system only)

CAUTION

Do not remove head restraint/headrest
from vehicles equipped with Dual head
restraint/headrest DVD system. Removal
may damage the system wiring.

LRS2302

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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)

䊊

must be installed in the hole with the lock

knob

䊊

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.

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

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.

LRS2303

WRS0134

LRS2351

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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.

FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST

To fold the head restraint/headrest, pull the strap
located

the

rear

the

head

restraint/headrest.

If the head restraint/headrest has been folded,
make sure that it is returned to the upright posi-
tion.

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.

LRS2305

LRS2306

LRS2307

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