fold seats NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)1. Pull up or push down the switch
1to adjust
the seat height.
2. Tilt up or down the switch
1
to adjust the
seat angle.
Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Push each side of the
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
section.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.
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4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section.
5. After closing the tonneau subcover (if so
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the
strap on the rear seat
Aor pull the lever
B
beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.
6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to
install the head restraints and attach the rear
center seat belt connector.
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 restraints could result in seri-
ous injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously in-
jured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is notequipped 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 should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant 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 are removed 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.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

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.

Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter 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
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RecliningPull the reclining strap
1
and position the seat
back at the desired angle
2. Release the
reclining strap
1
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. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.

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. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
tion.

After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
1
and push the
head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint
2, push it in the
direction required (if so equipped).
To remove the head restraint when folding down
the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
push the lock knob
1
and pull the head
restraint out.
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WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat.

Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.
Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed
for any reason.

If the head restraints are removed 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.Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the
center is level with the center of your ears.
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.

Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
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Seat belt hookWhen folding down the rear seat, hook the rear
seat belt at the belt hook.
REAR CENTER SEAT BELTThe rear center seat belt has a connector tongue1
and a seat belt tongue
2. Both the con-
nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be
securely latched for proper seat belt operation.
The connector tongue
1
should always be
connected except when folding down the rear
seat.
WARNING

Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.

Always make sure both the connec-
tor tongue and the seat belt tongue
are secured when using the seat belt.
Do not use it with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result in
serious personal injury in case of an
accident or a sudden stop.
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Stowing rear center seat beltWhen folding down the rear seat, the rear center
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows:
1. Hold the connector tongue
1
so that the
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle.
2. Inserting a suitable tool such as key
A
into
the connector buckle and release the con-
nector tongue
1.
3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor
base first
2.
4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base3.
WARNING

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
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rearcenter seat belt connector is com-
pletely 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
sudden stop.
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Attaching rear center seat beltAlways be sure the rear center seat belt connec-
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached.
Disconnect only when folding down the rear
seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re-
tractor base
1.
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac-
tor base
2.
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
buckle until it clicks
3.
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are indicated by the “” and “” mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belt” earlier in this section.
WARNING

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
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter 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
sudden stop.
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Storing rear seat belt bucklesBefore folding down the seat, put the buckles in
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop-
ping it under the seat cushion.SEAT BELT EXTENDERSIf, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if the extender is required.
WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.

Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal in-
jury in the event of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop.SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
To clean the seat belt webbings,apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal componentssuch as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire belt assembly
should be replaced.
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