seats NISSAN PATHFINDER 1999 R50 / 2.G Owner's Manual

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental air bag
system and supplemental side air bag system
are placed in the vehicle.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing AIR BAG in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and supplemental side air bag systems.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental air
bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor
unit, satellite sensors, supplemental air bag
modules, supplemental side air bag modules
and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the air bag warning light illuminates. The
supplemental air bag warning light will turn off
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after about 7 seconds if the systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occurs, the
supplemental air bag and supplemental side
air bag systems need servicing:
IThe supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on and remain on for 7
seconds and then go off as described
above.
IThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently or remains on (after 7
seconds).
IThe supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental air
bags or supplemental side air bags may not
operate properly. It must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized NISSAN dealer.If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal air bag system or supplemental side
air bag system will not operate in an
accident.
Repair and replacement procedureThe supplemental air bags and supplemental
side air bags are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless
they are damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
the supplemental systems should be done
only by authorized NISSAN dealers.
To ensure long-term functioning, the sys-
tems must be inspected 10 years after the
date of manufacture noted on the certifica-
tion label located on the driver side center
pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental systems and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition key
should always be in the LOCK position when
working under the hood or inside the vehicle.IOnce the supplemental air bags or
supplemental side air bags have in-
flated, these supplemental modules
will not function again and must be
replaced. The supplemental air bagmodules or supplemental side air bag
modules should be replaced by an
authorized NISSAN dealer. These
supplemental modules cannot be re-
paired.
IThe supplemental air bag and supple-
mental side air bag systems should
be inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
to the front end portion of the vehicle.
IIf you need to dispose of these
supplemental systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer. Correct disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appropri-
ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGEYour chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN
strongly encourages you and all of your pas-
sengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require
that seat belts be worn at all times when a
vehicle is being driven.IEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly
restrained and, if appropriate, in a
child restraint.
IThe belt should be properly adjusted
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint systems and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death canoccur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
IAlways route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
IPosition the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.
IBe sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
IDo not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
IDo not allow more than one person to
use the same belt.
INever carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
IIf the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition isturned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indicate
a malfunction in the system. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN
dealer.
IOnce the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
IRemoval and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
nents should be done by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
IAll seat belt assemblies including re-
tractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage
and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
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CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the child's
size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and
less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear
facing child restraints. Front facing child re-
straints are available for children who outgrow
rear facing child restraints.Infants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle's seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraints.All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. See ªChild restraintsº later
in this section.
In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all preteens and
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (Air Bag System) for the front passen-
ger. See ªSupplemental Restraint Systemº
earlier in this section for precaution.
Infants and small childrenNISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that com-
ply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards. You should choose a child restraint that
fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer's instructions for installation and use.Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided.
If the child's seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available) mayhelp overcome this. The booster seat should
raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the
vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed
in an accident.PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn
snug, and always position the lap belt as low
as possible around the hips, not the waist.
Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
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doctor for specific recommendations.INJURED PERSONSNISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check
with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTORIEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
IDo 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.
IFor 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.
Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat.
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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion will permit the belt to move, and
allow you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.The front seat passenger side seat belt and
rear three-point seat belts have a cinching
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. For additional information,
see ªChild Restraints for Infants and Small
Childrenº later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
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Unfastening the seat beltsTo unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.Checking seat belt operationYour seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement by two separate methods:
IWhen the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
IWhen the vehicle slows down rapidly.
You can check the operation as follows:
IGrasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check
or if you have any question about belt opera-
tion, see your NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For
front seats)The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best suited for you
(see ªPrecautions on Seat Belt Usageº earlier
in this section). To adjust, push the release
buttons, then move the shoulder belt anchor to
the desired position so that the belt passes
over the shoulder. Release the adjustment
buttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.
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IAfter adjustment, release the button
and try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down to make sure it
securely fixed in position.
IThe shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity
of injury in an accident.
Seat belt hookWhen the rear seat belt is not in use, hook it at
the belt hook.
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of
rear seat)
Selecting correct set of seat beltsThe center seat belt buckle and tongue are
identified by the CENTER mark. The center
seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the
center seat belt buckle.
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Fastening the seat belts1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked
CENTER until it snaps.2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right
angle to the belt and pull on the belt.
To shorten, pull the free end of the belt
away from the tongue, then pull the belt clip
to take up the slack.
3. Position the lap beltlow and snug on the
hipsas shown.
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