seat adjustment NISSAN FRONTIER 2002 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

Table of
ContentsSeats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2
Seat adjustment ................................................1-2
Tilting rear bench seat
(Crew Cab models only)....................................1-4
Jump seats (if so equipped)...................................1-5
Head restraint adjustment ......................................1-5
Supplemental restraint system ...............................1-6
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...............................................................1-6
Passenger supplemental air bag on/off
switch and light (except Crew Cab
models) ............................................................1-13
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-16
Supplemental air bag warning light .................1-16
Seat belts .............................................................1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-18
Child safety ......................................................1-19Pregnant women .............................................1-21
Injured persons ................................................1-21
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-21
Two-point type seat belt without
retractor (Jump seat in King Cab
models and center of rear seat in Crew
Cab models) ...........................................................
Seat belt extenders .........................................1-26
Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-26
Child restraints .....................................................1-27
Precautions on child restraints ........................1-27
Installation on rear bench seat center
position (Crew Cab models only) ....................1-29
Installation on rear bench seat outboard
positions (Crew Cab models only) ..................1-31
Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-36
Installation on front passenger seat ................1-37
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WARNING
cDo 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 acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.cFor 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
properly. See ``Precautions on Seat
Belt Usage'' later in this section.SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo 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 control of the vehicle.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
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SEATS
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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
TILTING REAR BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab models only)
The rear bench seat can be tilted to remove
the jacking tools from the storage area.
To tilt the seat back, pull the strap up and
push the seat back forward.
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 re-
straints could result in serious injury in
an accident or sudden stop.
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WARNING
cDo not use a child restraint in the
jump seats (King Cab model). These
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation.
c
When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between
the seat cushion and the body side.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push and hold the lock knob, then
push the head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an ac-
cident. Do not remove them. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.
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JUMP SEATS (if so equipped) HEAD RESTRAINT
ADJUSTMENT
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems1-5
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Unfastening the seat belt
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate meth-
ods:
1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seatbelts, check the operation as follows.
cGrasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
forward. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, or if you have any questions about
seat belt operation, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(For front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
``Precautions on seat belt usage'' earlier in
this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjust-
ment button and move the shoulder belt
anchor to the desired position, so the belt
passes over the center of the shoulder. The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the
shoulder belt anchor into position.
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WARNING
cAfter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
cThe shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the en-
tire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Jump
seat in King Cab models and cen-
ter of rear seat in Crew Cab mod-
els)
WARNING
cDo not install a child restraint in the
jump seats (King Cab model). These
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation.
cSerious or fatal injury could occur.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
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INSTALLATION ON REAR
BENCH SEAT CENTER POSI-
TION (Crew Cab models only)
Front facing
When you install a child restraint in the rear
center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions.2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.
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3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.
5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt
again, or put the restraint in another seat.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
INSTALLATION ON REAR
BENCH SEAT OUTBOARD POSI-
TIONS (Crew Cab models only)
Front facing
WARNING
cThe three-point belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic lock-
ing mode retractor which must be
used when installing a child re-
straint.
cFailure to use the retractor's locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
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A key number is supplied with your key.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), NOT IN THE
VEHICLE. If you lose your keys, see an
authorized NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not
record key numbers so it is very important to
keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by an authorized
NISSAN dealer or locksmith.
WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual
To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it to-
wards the rear.
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KEY DOORS
3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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