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FOREWORD READ FIRST � THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Own - drive models correctly may result in loss of Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN er � s Manual carefully . This will ensure familiarity control or an accident . Be sure to read owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with with controls and maintenance requirements , as - confidence . It was produced using the latest � Driving safety precautions � in the � Start - sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . techniques and strict quality control . ing and driving � section of this manual . This manual was prepared to help you under - WARNING ON - PAVEMENT AND OFF - ROAD DRIVING stand the operation and maintenance of your This vehicle will handle and maneuver IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this differently from an ordinary passenger manual before operating your vehicle . car because it has a higher center of Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip gravity for off - road use . As with other A separate Warranty Information Booklet for you and your passengers ! vehicles with features of this type , fail - explains details about the warranties cov - ure to operate this vehicle correctly may c NEVER drive under the influence of al - ering your vehicle . The � NISSAN Service cohol or drugs . and Maintenance Guide � explains details result in loss of control or an accident . about maintaining and servicing your ve - c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits Be sure to read � On - pavement and off - hicle . Additionally , a separate Customer and never drive too fast for conditions . road driving precautions � , and � Avoid - Care / Lemon Law Booklet ( U.S . only ) will c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro - ing collision and rollover � , and � Driving explain how to resolve any concerns you priate child restraint systems . Pre - teen safety precautions � , in the � Starting and may have with your vehicle , as well as children should be seated in the rear seat . driving � section of this manual . clarify your rights under your state � s lemon c ALWAYS provide information about the law . proper use of vehicle safety features to Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE all occupants of the vehicle . best . When you require any service or have any c ALWAYS review this owner � s manual for This vehicle should not be modified . questions , they will be glad to assist you with the important safety information . Modification could affect its performance , extensive resources available to them . safety or durability , and may even violate For descriptions specified for four - wheel drive governmental regulations . In addition , models , a mark is placed at the begin - damage or performance problems result - ning of the applicable sections / items . ing from modifications may not be cov - As with other vehicles with features for ered under NISSAN warranties . off - road use , failure to operate four - wheel Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 available on this model . Therefore , you may find WARNING some information that does not apply to your vehicle . WARNING All information , specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components contain printing . NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State of specifications or design without notice and with - California to cause cancer and birth de - out obligation . fects or other reproductive harm . In addi - tion , certain fluids contained in vehicles IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT and certain products of component wear THIS MANUAL contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and You will see various symbols in this manual . They birth defects or other reproductive harm . are used in the following ways : APD1005 If you see this symbol , it means � Do not do this � WARNING or � Do not let this happen . � This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury . To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra - risk , the procedures must be followed tion , it means the arrow points to the front of the precisely . ' 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . vehicle . GARDENA , CALIFORNIA CAUTION All rights reserved . No part of this Owner � s Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these This is used to indicate the presence of a Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval indicate movement or action . hazard that could cause minor or moder - system , or transmitted in any form , or by any ate personal injury or damage to your ve - means , electronic , mechanical , photocopying , hicle . To avoid or reduce the risk , the pro - recording or otherwise , without the prior written Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these cedures must be followed carefully . permission of Nissan North America , Inc . , Gar - dena , California . call attention to an item in the illustration . Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs . Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs . However , if there is something that your NISSAN You can write to NISSAN with the information at : The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information : dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to For U.S . customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or � Your name , address , and telephone number Nissan North America , Inc . questions , please contact the NISSAN Con - Consumer Affairs Department � Vehicle identification number ( attached to the sumer Affairs Department using our toll - free P.O . Box 191 top of the instrument panel on the driver � s number : Gardena , California 90248 - 0191 side ) For U.S . customers For Canadian customers � Date of purchase 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 Nissan Canada Inc . ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) � Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive For Canadian customers Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 � Your NISSAN dealer � s name 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 � Your comments or questions OR We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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Illustrated table of contents Table of 0 Contents Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Display screen , heater , air conditioner and audio systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do - it - yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10
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0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags , seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 2 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 6 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 9 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . 2nd row seat belts ( P . 1 - 12 ) 2 . Supplemental curtain side - impact and rollover air bags ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 43 ) 3 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 12 ) 4 . Supplemental front impact air bags ( P . 1 - 43 ) 5 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 6 . Occupant classification sensor ( pressure sensor ) ( P . 1 - 50 ) 7 . Seat belt pre - tensioners ( P . 1 - 56 ) 8 . Supplemental side - impact air bag ( if so equipped ) ( P . 1 - 43 ) 9 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 32 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0047 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Engine hood ( P . 3 - 8 ) 2 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 24 ) 3 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 18 ) 4 . Power windows ( P . 2 - 47 ) 5 . Door locks , keyfob , keys ( P . 3 - 3 , 3 - 5 , 3 - 2 ) 6 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 14 ) 7 . Tire pressure ( P . 9 - 11 ) 8 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 9 . Tire chains ( P . 8 - 37 ) 10 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 28 ) 11 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) 12 . Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 30 ) 13 . Tow hooks ( if so equipped ) ( P . 6 - 13 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0048 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Roof rack ( P . 2 - 46 ) 2 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 12 ) 3 . Glass hatch ( P . 3 - 9 ) 4 . Rear window washer ( P . 2 - 25 ) 5 . Glass hatch release ( P . 3 - 9 ) 6 . Lift gate release ( P . 3 - 9 ) 7 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 28 ) 8 . Fuel filler cap , fuel recommendation ( P . 3 - 10 , P . 9 - 3 ) 9 . Fuel - filler door ( P . 3 - 10 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0049 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . DVD entertainment system ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 47 ) 2 . Sunroof ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 49 ) 3 . Map lights ( P . 2 - 52 ) 4 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 13 ) 5 . HomeLinkT universal transceiver ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 53 ) 6 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 38 ) 7 . Front seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 8 . 2nd row seats ( P . 1 - 10 ) 9 . 3rd row seats ( P . 1 - 12 ) 10 . Luggage storage ( P . 2 - 42 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0050 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 . Ventilators ( P . 4 - 12 ) 2 . Headlight / fog light ( if so equipped ) / turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 26 ) 3 . Steering wheel switch for audio control ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 46 ) 4 . Driver supplemental air bag / horn ( P . 1 - 43 , P . 2 - 31 ) 5 . Meters , gauges and warning / indicator lights ( P . 2 - 3 , 2 - 13 ) 6 . Cruise control main / set switches ( P . 5 - 15 ) 7 . Windshield wiper / washer switch and rear window wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 24 , P . 2 - 25 ) 8 . Storage ( P . 2 - 35 ) 9 . Audio system controls ( P . 4 - 25 ) 10 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 43 ) 11 . Upper and lower glove box ( P . 2 - 38 ) 12 . Power outlet ( P . 2 - 34 ) 13 . Heated seat switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 32 ) 14 . Hill descent control switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 33 ) 15 . Shift selector lever ( P . 5 - 10 ) 16 . Vehicle dynamic control ( VDC ) OFF switch ( P . 2 - 33 ) WIC0877 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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17 . 4WD shift switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 5 - 17 ) 18 . Climate controls ( P . 4 - 13 , 4 - 21 ) 19 . Passenger air bag status light ( P . 1 - 52 ) 20 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 31 ) 21 . Ignition switch ( P . 5 - 7 ) 22 . Tilt steering wheel control ( P . 3 - 12 ) 23 . Pedal position adjustment switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 3 - 12 ) 24 . Outside mirror controls ( P . 3 - 16 ) 25 . Navigation system and controls * ( if so equipped ) ( P . 4 - 2 ) * : Refer to the separate Navigation System Own - er � s Manual ( if so equipped ) . See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS VQ40DE 1 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 12 ) 2 . Battery ( P . 8 - 13 ) 3 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 22 ) 4 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 5 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 8 ) 6 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 12 ) 7 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 17 ) 8 . Drive belt location ( P . 8 - 15 ) 9 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 7 ) 10 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 11 ) 11 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 7 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WDI0507 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page light light light Charge warning 2 - 15 Low windshield 2 - 17 Anti - lock brake 2 - 14 light washer fluid warning light or warning light Door open 2 - 15 2 - 17 Seat belt warn - warning light ing light and 2 - 14 Automatic 2 - 15 Engine oil pres - chime transmission oil sure warning temperature 2 - 17 Supplemental light warning light air bag warning 2 - 16 4WD warning light 2 - 14 Automatic light ( transmission model ) park warning Low fuel warn - 2 - 16 light ( ing light model ) 2 - 16 Low tire pres - Brake warning 2 - 14 sure warning light or light Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light 2 - 20 2 - 18 Automatic High beam in - 2 - 18 Transfer 4LO transmission dicator light position indica - position indica - ( Blue ) tor light tor light ( 2 - 33 Hill Descent model ) Control ( HDC ) 2 - 18 Cruise main 2 - 21 Turn indicator light switch indicator signal / hazard ( if so equipped ) light indicator lights 2 - 18 2 - 19 Cruise set Malfunction 2 - 21 Vehicle dy - switch indicator indicator lamp namic control light ( MIL ) off indicator 4WD shift indi - Overdrive off 2 - 20 2 - 18 light cator light indicator light ( Security indica - 2 - 20 model ) tor light 2 - 18 Front passenger Slip indicator 2 - 20 air bag status light light 0 - 10 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Child restraint installation on 3rd row bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 27 Front manual seat adjustment ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for Front power seat adjustment CHildren ) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 32 ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 33 2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Child restraint installation on front passenger Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 34 Active head restraint ( front seats ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 38 Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 38 Flexible seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Booster seat installation on 2nd row bench Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12 seat positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 40 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12 Booster seat installation on 3rd row bench Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 seat positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 41 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Booster seat installation on front passenger Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 42 Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 43 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 Precautions on supplemental restraint Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 43 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 57 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 58 Child restraint installation on 2nd row bench seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 22 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT ( if so equipped ) WARNING c 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 . c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . ARS1152 c For the most effective protection when WARNING the vehicle is in motion , the seat should c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright . Always sit well back in the the seatback is reclined . This can be seat and adjust the seat properly . See dangerous . The shoulder belt will not � Precautions on Seat Belt Usage � later be against your body . In an accident , in this section . 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 . 1 - 2 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . WRS0175 WRS0176 Forward and backward Reclining Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback , pull the lever up and lean seat forward or backward to the desired position . back . To bring the seatback forward , pull the lever Release the lever to lock the seat in position . 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 . See � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section . Also , the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WRS0131 WRS0163 Seat lifter ( if so equipped for driver � s Operating tips FRONT POWER SEAT seat ) ADJUSTMENT ( if so equipped ) c The power seat motor has an auto - reset overload protection circuit . If the motor Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of WARNING stops during operation , wait 30 seconds , the seat cushion to the desired position . then reactivate the switch . c Do not adjust the driver � s seat while driving so full attention may be given to c Do not operate the power seat switch for a vehicle operation . The seat may move long period of time when the engine is off . suddenly and could cause loss of con - This will discharge the battery . trol of the vehicle . See � Automatic drive positioner ( if so equipped ) � c Do not leave children unattended inside in � Pre - driving checks and adjustments � for auto - the vehicle . They could unknowingly ac - matic drive positioner operation . tivate switches or controls . Unattended children could become involved in seri - ous accidents . 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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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 . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for WRS0164 WRS0389 added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later Seat lifter ( driver � s seat ) Lumbar support ( driver � s seat ) in this section ) . Also , the seatback can be re - Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve - down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver . Move the lever up or down hicle is stopped . cushion . to adjust the seat lumbar area . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . c 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 . c For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion , the seat should WRS0468 WRS0469 be upright . Always sit well back in the Outboard seats Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row seat and adjust the seat belt properly . 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT See � Precautions on seat belt usage � The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row later in this section . ADJUSTMENT bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat . To enter the Reclining 1 3rd row lift up on the latch located on the s upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row To recline the seatback , pull up on the lever and bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an lean back . angle over the seat base . This will release the The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back of the seat so it may be tipped forward . back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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LRS0331 WRS0470 WRS0134 2 Then lift up on the lower corner of the seat Adjust the head restraint so the center is level HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT s base and tip the outboard seating position of the with the center of your ears . To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , 2nd row bench seat forward . To exit the 3rd row push and hold the lock knob and push the head bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the restraint down . seatback forward onto the seat base . Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward . The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats are removable . WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop - erly as they may provide significant pro - tection against injury in an accident . Do not remove them . Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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c Do not attach anything to the head re - straint stalks . Doing so could impair active head restraint function . The head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occu - pant in a rear - end collision . The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant � s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip - lash type injuries . Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most . SPA1025 LRS0514 Active head restraints operate only in certain ARMREST ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ( front rear - end collisions . After the collision , the head seats ) restraints return to their original positions . To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench seat , pull on the tab in the center of the seat and Properly adjust the active head restraints as de - WARNING fold it down to the resting position . scribed earlier in this section . c Always adjust the head restraints prop - erly as specified in the previous section . Failure to do so can reduce the effec - tiveness of the active head restraint . c Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems . Al - ways wear seat belts . No system can prevent all injuries in any accident . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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Folding the front passenger � s seatback c Do not fold down the rear seats when ( if so equipped ) occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats . To fold the front passenger � s seatback flat for c Head restraints should be adjusted extra storage length when transporting long properly as they may provide significant items : protection against injury in an accident . 1 Slide the seat to the rear - most position . Lift s Always replace and adjust them prop - up on the recline lever , located on the out - erly if they have been removed for any side edge of the seat , and fold the seatback reason . forward as far as it will go . Then lift up on the c If the head restraints are removed for latch located on the upper corner of the any reason , they should be securely seatback to release the back of the seat . stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the LRS0608 vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident . FLEXIBLE SEATING c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position , be certain they are WARNING completely secured in the latched posi - c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo tion . If they are not completely secured , area or on the rear seats when they are passengers may be injured in an acci - in the fold - down position . In a collision , dent or sudden stop . people riding in these areas without c Properly secure all cargo to help pre - proper restraints are more likely to be vent it from sliding or shifting . Do not seriously injured or killed . place cargo higher than the seatbacks . c Do not allow people to ride in any area In a sudden stop or collision , unsecured of your vehicle that is not equipped with cargo could cause personal injury . seats and seat belts . Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING c If you fold the front passenger � s seat - back flat forward to carry longer ob - jects , be sure this cargo is properly se - cured and not near an air bag . In a crash , an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person . This could cause severe injury or even death . Se - cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate . See � Precautions on supplemental restraint system � later in this section . c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo LRS0609 WRS0472 area or on the front passenger � s seat when it is in the fold - down position . Use 2 Once the seatback is released it will enable Folding the 2nd row bench seat s of these areas by passengers could re - you to fold the front passenger seatback flat To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum sult in serious injury in an accident or over the seat cushion . cargo hauling : sudden stop . 3 . To return the front passenger � s seat to a 1 Lower the head restraints to the full � down � s seating position lift up on the seatback and position . Pull the strap forward , located in push it up to an upright position . Then pull up the center of each seat cushion , and fold on the recline lever and lean the seatback to each seat cushion toward the front of the a proper seating position . Release the lever vehicle . to lock the seatback in position . 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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LRS0494 LRS0658 WRS0471 2 3 4 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of There is a carpet panel flap on the back of The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo s s s the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat - each seat that can be folded toward the floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded backs flat . To fold the center seatback flat , back of the vehicle flat . pull up on the strap on the edge of the center 5 . To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats seat cushion and fold the seatback toward to a seating position reverse the process for the front of the vehicle . the outboard seats . 6 . To return the center seat to a seating posi - tion , lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the seatback . Then push the seat cushion back into place . Make sure to properly raise the seat - back to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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SEAT BELTS LRS0653 SSS0136 Folding the 3rd row seats PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo USAGE capacity : If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad - 1 . Make sure that the head restraints are lowered . justed and you are sitting upright and well back in 2 . Stow the third row seat belts in the seat belt your seat , your chances of being injured or killed hooks found on the sides of the cargo area . in an accident and / or the severity of injury may be See � Seat belt hook � later in this section . greatly reduced . NISSAN strongly encourages 3 . Pull up on the latch located in the upper you and all of your passengers to buckle up every corner of each seatback and lower the seat - time you drive , even if your seating position in - back forward over the seat base . cludes a supplemental air bag . To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position Most U.S . states and Canadian provinces use the pull straps to raise each seatback . Pull or territories specify that seat belts be worn back until the seatbacks latch into position . at all times when a vehicle is being driven . Make sure to properly raise each seatback to an upright and secured position . 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING WARNING c Every person who drives or rides in this c The seat belt should be properly ad - vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit . Failure to do so may times . Children should be properly re - reduce the effectiveness of the entire strained in the rear seat and , if appro - restraint system and increase the priate , in a child restraint . chance or severity of injury in an acci - dent . Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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c All seat belt assemblies , including re - c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely tractors and attaching hardware , fastened to the proper buckle . should be inspected after any collision c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or by a NISSAN dealer . NISSAN recom - twisted . Doing so may reduce its mends that all seat belt assemblies in effectiveness . use during a collision be replaced un - c Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the use the same seat belt . belts show no damage and continue to operate properly . Seat belt assemblies c Never carry more people in the vehicle not in use during a collision should also than there are seat belts . be inspected and replaced if either c If the seat belt warning light glows con - damage or improper operation is noted . tinuously while the ignition is turned c All child restraints and attaching hard - ON with all doors closed and all seat ware should be inspected after any col - SSS0014 belts fastened , it may indicate a mal - lision . Always follow the restraint function in the system . Have the system manufacturer � s inspection instructions WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer . and replacement recommendations . c Always route the shoulder belt over c Once the pre - tensioner seat belt has The child restraints should be replaced your shoulder and across your chest . activated , it cannot be reused and must if they are damaged . Never run the belt behind your back , be replaced together with the retractor . under your arm or across your neck . The CHILD SAFETY See your NISSAN dealer . belt should be away from your face and c Removal and installation of the pre - Children need adults to help protect them . neck , but not falling off your shoulder . tensioner seat belt system components They need to be properly restrained . c Position the lap belt as low and snug as should be done by a NISSAN dealer . possible AROUND THE HIPS , NOT THE In addition to the general information in this WAIST . A lap belt worn too high could manual , child safety information is available from increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources , including doctors , teachers , an accident . government traffic safety offices , and community organizations . Every child is different , so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child . 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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There are three basic types of child restraint All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or terri - Small Children systems : tories require the use of approved child restraints Children that are over one year old and weigh for infants and small children . See � Child Re - c Rear facing child restraint between 20 lbs ( 9 kg ) and 40 lbs ( 18 kgs ) can be straints � later in this section . placed in a forward facing child restraint . Refer to c Front facing child restraint Also , there are other types of child restraints the manufacturer � s instructions for minimum and c Booster seat available for larger children for additional protec - maximum weight and height recommendations . tion . NISSAN recommends that small children be The proper restraint depends on the child � s size . Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less placed in child restraints that comply with Federal NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens than 20 pounds ( 9 kg ) should be placed in rear Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo - and children be restrained in the rear seat . facing child restraints . Front facing child re - tor Vehicle Safety Standards . You should choose According to accident statistics , children straints are available for children who outgrow a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always are safer when properly restrained in the rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year follow the manufacturer � s instructions for instal - rear seat than in the front seat . old . Booster seats are used to help position a lation and use . vehicle lap / shoulder belt on a child who can no This is especially important because your Larger children longer use a front facing child restraint . vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys - tem ( Air bag system ) for the front passen - Children who are too large for child restraints WARNING ger . See � Supplemental restraint system � should be seated and restrained by the seat belts later in this section . Infants and children need special protec - which are provided . The seat belt may not fit tion . The vehicle � s seat belts may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches Infants them properly . The shoulder belt may ( 142.5 cm ) tall and weighs between 40 lbs ( 18 come too close to the face or neck . The Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed kg ) and 80 lbs ( 36 kg ) . A booster seat should be lap belt may not fit over their small hip in a rear facing child restraint . NISSAN recom - used to obtain proper seat belt fit . bones . In an accident , an improperly fit - mends that infants be placed in child restraints NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety commercially available booster seat if the shoul - injury . Always use appropriate child Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety der belt in the child � s seating position fits close to restraints . Standards . You should choose a child restraint the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu - belt goes across the abdomen . The booster seat facturer � s instructions for installation and use . should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top , middle por - Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the INJURED PERSONS hips . A booster seat can only be used in seating NISSAN recommends that injured persons use positions that have a three - point type seat belt . seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and recommendations . have a label certifying that it complies with Fed - eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the child WITH RETRACTOR has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck , use the shoulder belt WARNING without the booster seat . c Every person who drives or rides in this WARNING vehicle should use a seat belt at all times . Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when WRS0174 areas while the vehicle is moving . The the seatback is reclined . This can be Manual front seat shown child could be seriously injured or killed in dangerous . The shoulder belt will not an accident or sudden stop . Fastening the seat belts be against your body . In an accident , you could be thrown into it and receive 1 Adjust the seat . See � Seats � earlier in this PREGNANT WOMEN s neck or other serious injuries . You section . could also slide under the lap belt and NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use receive serious internal injuries . seat belts . The seat belt should be worn snug , and always position the lap belt as low as pos - c For the most effective protection when sible around the hips , not the waist . Place the the vehicle is in motion , the seat should shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your be upright . Always sit well back in the chest . Never run the lap / shoulder belt over your seat and adjust the seat belt properly . abdominal area . Contact your doctor for specific recommendations . 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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When automatic locking mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once retracted , the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode . See � Child re - straints � later in this section for more information . 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 . It can also change the operation of the front passen - ger air bag . See � Front passenger air bag WRS0137 WRS0138 and status light � later in this section . 2 3 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor Position the lap belt portion low and snug s s and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown . WARNING you hear and feel the latch engage . 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the When fastening the seat belts , be certain s c The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the that the seatbacks are completely se - a sudden stop or on impact . A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder cured in the latched position . If they are pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest . not completely secured , passengers may move , and allows you some freedom of be injured in an accident or sudden stop . The front passenger seat and the rear seating movement in the seat . positions three - point seat belts have a locking c If the seat belt cannot be pulled from mechanism for child restraint installation . It is its fully retracted position , firmly pull referred to as the automatic locking mode or child the belt and release it . Then smoothly restraint mode . pull the belt out of the retractor . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . c 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 or if you have any questions about seat belt opera - tion , see a NISSAN dealer . LRS0242 WRS0139 Front and 2nd row outboard seats Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment ( front 1 To unfasten the seat belt , press the button on s and 2nd row outboard seats ) the buckle . The seat belt automatically re - tracts . The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad - justed to the position best for you . ( See � Precau - Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage � earlier in this section . ) Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt 1 To adjust , pull out the adjustment button and s movement by two separate methods : 2 move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired s position , so the belt passes over the center of the c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the shoulder . The belt should be away from your face retractor . and neck , but not falling off your shoulder . Re - c When the vehicle slows down rapidly . lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position . 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING WARNING c After adjustment , release the adjust - c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders , made ment button and try to move the shoul - by the same company which made the der belt anchor up and down to make original equipment seat belts , should sure it is securely fixed in position . be used with NISSAN seat belts . c The shoulder belt anchor height should c Adults and children who can use the be adjusted to the position best for you . standard seat belt should not use an Failure to do so may reduce the effec - extender . Such unnecessary use could tiveness of the entire restraint system result in serious personal injury in the and increase the chance or severity of event of an accident . injury in an accident . c Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints . If the child restraint is not secured properly , the child could be LRS0515 seriously injured in a collision or a sud - Seat belt hook den stop . When the seat belt is not in use and when folding SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE down the rear seats , hook the rear seat belts on c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a the seat belt hooks . mild soap solution or any solution recom - SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat If , because of body size or driving position , it is belts to dry in the shade . Do not allow the not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt seat belts to retract until they are completely and fasten it , an extender is available which is dry . compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - tender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt length and may be used for either the driver or guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat front passenger seating position . See a NISSAN belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoulder dealer for assistance if an extender is required . belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS c Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components , such 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 seat belt as - sembly should be replaced . ARS1098 WRS0256 PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING RESTRAINTS c Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap . It is not possible WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident . The child c Infants and small children should al - could be crushed between the adult and ways be placed in an appropriate child parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the restraint while riding in the vehicle . same seat belt around both your child Failure to use a child restraint can re - and yourself . sult in serious injury or death . 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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ers . When selecting any child restraint , keep the c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air c Follow all of the child restraint manu - following points in mind : Bag System , never install a rear - facing facturer � s instructions for installation child restraint in the front seat . An in - and use . When purchasing a child re - c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying flating supplemental front air bag could straint , be sure to select one which will that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle seriously injure or kill your child . A rear - fit your child and vehicle . It may not be Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor facing child restraint must only be used possible to properly install some types Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . in the rear seat . of child restraints in your vehicle . c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be c NISSAN recommends that the child re - c If the child restraint is not anchored sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - properly , the risk of a child being in - and seat belt system . cording to accident statistics , children jured in a collision or a sudden stop are safer when properly restrained in greatly increases . c If the child restraint is compatible with your the rear seat than in the front seat . vehicle , place your child in the child restraint c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - and check the various adjustments to be c An improperly installed child restraint tioned to fit the child restraint , but as sure the child restraint is compatible with could lead to serious injury or death in upright as possible . your child . Choose a child restraint that is an accident . c After attaching the child restraint , test it designed for your child � s height and weight . before you place the child in it . Push it In general , child restraints are designed to be Always follow all recommended procedures . from side to side . Try to tug it forward installed with the lap portion of a lap / shoulder and check to see if the belt holds the All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or seat belt . In addition , this vehicle is equipped with restraint in place . The child restraint territories require that infants and small a universal child restraint lower anchor system , should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 children be restrained in an approved child referred to as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and mm ) . If the restraint is not secure , restraint at all times while the vehicle is Tethers for CHildren ) system . Some child re - tighten the belt as necessary , or put the being operated . straints include two rigid or webbing - mounted restraint in another seat and test it attachments that can be connected to these again . You may need to try a different WARNING lower anchors . For details , see the � LATCH child restraint . Not all child restraints fit ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) sys - c Improper use of a child restraint can in all types of vehicles . tem � later in this section . increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of Child restraints for infants and small children of the vehicle . various sizes are offered by several manufactur - Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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c If you must install a front facing child c Failure to use the retractor � s locking restraint in the front seat , see � Child mode will result in the child restraint restraint installation on front passenger not being properly secured . The re - seat � later in this section . straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child c When your child restraint is not in use , in a sudden stop or collision . keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - vent it from being thrown around in c When installing a child restraint system case of a sudden stop or accident . in the 2nd row center position both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured . See CAUTION � Attaching the center seat belt � earlier Remember that a child restraint left in a in this section . closed vehicle can become very hot . Check the seating surface and buckles WRS0478 before placing your child in the child Front facing ( center ) � step 1 restraint . Front facing CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row ON 2ND ROW BENCH SEATS bench seat , follow these steps : WARNING c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WRS0477 WRS0250 LRS0458 Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 Front facing ( outboard ) � step 1 2 3 1 Route the seat belt tongue through the child Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is Position the child restraint on the seat . Always s s s restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended . At this time , the seat belt follow the restraint manufacturer � s instruc - hear and feel the latch engage . retractor is in the automatic locking mode tions . The back of the child restraint should be ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts back to secured against the vehicle seat back . If nec - Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - emergency locking mode when the seat belt essary , adjust or remove the head restraint to facturer � s instructions for belt routing . is fully retracted . obtain the correct child restraint fit . See � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head re - straint when the child restraint is removed . If the seating position does not have an adjust - able head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit , try another seating position or a different child restraint . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . LRS0457 WRS0252 Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 4 5 Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the Before placing the child in the child restraint , s s shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to push the child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) . If it does move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If unable to properly secure the restraint move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WRS0479 WRS0476 WRS0480 Rear facing ( outboard ) � step 1 Rear facing ( center ) � step 1 Rear Facing � step 2 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child Rear facing s restraint and insert it into the buckle until you When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row hear and feel the latch engage . bench seat , follow these steps : Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - 1 Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - s facturer � s instructions for belt routing . ways follow the restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WRS0481 WRS0482 WRS0483 Rear Facing � step 3 Rear Facing � step 4 Rear Facing � step 5 3 4 5 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the Before placing the child in the child restraint , s s s fully extended . At this time , the seat belt shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to push the child restraint from retractor is in the automatic locking mode side to side , and tug it forward to make sure ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - that it is securely held in place . It should not gency locking mode when the seat belt is move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) . If it does fully retracted . move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If unable to properly secure the restraint move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic c A child restraint with a top tether strap locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt should not be used on the 3rd row out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any bench seat . more seat belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0484 CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON 3RD ROW BENCH SEAT Front facing WARNING WARNING c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . when installing a child restraint . c Failure to use the retractor � s locking c Failure to use the retractor � s locking mode will result in the child restraint mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision . in a sudden stop or collision . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row bench seat , follow these steps : 1 Position the child restraint on the seat . Ad - s just the head restraint to its highest position . Always follow the restraint manufacturer � s instructions . The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back . If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit . See � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed . If the seating position does not WRS0250 LRS0458 have an adjustable head restraint and it is Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 interfering with the proper child restraint fit , 2 3 Route the seat belt tongue through the child Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is try another seating position or a different s s fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you child restraint . retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts back to Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - emergency locking mode when the seat belt facturer � s instructions for belt routing . is fully retracted . 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . LRS0457 WRS0252 Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 4 5 Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the Before placing the child in the child restraint , s s shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to push the child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . If it does move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If unable to properly secure the restraint move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WRS0486 WRS0480 WRS0481 Rear Facing � step 1 Rear Facing � step 3 Rear Facing � step 2 3 2 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is Route the seat belt tongue through the child Rear facing s s fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . bench seat , follow these steps : ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - gency locking mode when the seat belt is 1 Position the child restraint on the seat . Al - s facturer � s instructions for belt routing . fully retracted . ways follow the restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0482 WRS0483 Rear Facing � step 4 Rear Facing � step 5 4 5 Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the Before placing the child in the child restraint , s s shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to push the child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . If it does move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If unable to properly secure the restraint move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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WARNING c Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown . If a child restraint is not secured properly , your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident . c The LATCH system anchors are de - signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re - straints . Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses . WRS0416 WRS0467 Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can be con - LATCH system anchor point locations 2nd LATCH anchor point labels 2nd row bench nected to two anchors located at certain seating row bench seat seat positions in your vehicle . This system is known as The LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers the LATCH system . This system may also be CHildren ) anchor points are located in the seat for CHildren ) SYSTEM referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible cushions of the 2nd row bench seat outboard system . With this system , you do not have to use seating positions only . Do not attempt to install a a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint . child restraint in the center position using the Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor LATCH anchors . points that are used with LATCH system compat - ible child restraints . Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH system . This information may also be in the child restraint owner � s manual . If you have such a child restraint , refer to the illustration for 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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the seating positions equipped with LATCH sys - 1 . To install the LATCH system compatible TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD child restraint , insert the child restraint tem anchors which can be used to secure the RESTRAINT LATCH system anchor attachments into the child restraint . anchor points on the seat . To assist in at - If your child restraint has a top tether strap , it must The LATCH system anchors are located at the taching the child restraint to the lower an - be secured to the anchor point provided behind rear of the seat cushion near the seatback . A chors in vehicles with adjustable seatbacks , its position . label is attached to the seatback to help you recline the seatback , latch the anchor at - locate the LATCH system anchors . tachments to the anchors , and then return WARNING the seatback to its normal upright and LATCH child restraints generally require the use Child restraint anchor points are designed locked position . If the child restraint is of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child to withstand only those loads imposed by equipped with a top tether , see � Top tether restraint � later in this section for installation in - correctly fitted child restraints . Under no strap child restraint � later in this section for structions . circumstances are they to be used for installation instructions . adult seat belts or harnesses . When installing a child restraint , carefully read 2 . After attaching the child restraint and before and follow the instructions in this manual and First , secure the child restraint with the seat belt placing the child in it , use force to push the those supplied with the child restraint . or the LATCH system ( 2nd row outboard seat child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint positions only ) , as applicable . When you install a LATCH system compatible is securely held in place . It should not move child restraint to the lower anchor attachments , For the 2nd row bench seats , position the tether more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) . follow these steps : over the top of the head restraint , with the head 3 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is restraint in the full � down � position . Secure the WARNING properly secured prior to each use . tether strap to the tether anchor point located on the back of the seatback of the same seat that the Inspect the lower anchors by inserting child restraint is in . your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no The 3rd row bench seat is not equipped with top obstructions over the LATCH system an - tether anchor points . chors , such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material . The child restraint will For best child restraint fit , see the child restraint not be secured properly if the LATCH sys - installation instructions in this section and the tem anchors are obstructed . child restraint manufacturer � s instructions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the back of each seatback for all three seating positions of the 2nd row bench seat as shown . If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat , consult your NISSAN dealer for details . LRS0659 WRS0256 2nd row bench seat CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION 1 . Top tether strap ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT 2 . Anchor point WARNING c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System , never install a rear - facing child restraint in the front passenger seat . Supplemental front air bags in - flate with great force . A rear - facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . c Failure 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 . Also , it can change the operation of the front pas - senger air bag . See � Front passenger air bag and status light � later in this section . WRS0379 WRS0378 Front Facing � step 1 c NISSAN recommends that child re - If you must install a child restraint in the front seat , straints be installed in the rear seat . follow these steps : However , if you must install a forward 1 facing child restraint in the front pas - Position the child restraint on the front pas - s senger seat , move the passenger seat senger seat . It should be placed in a to the rearmost position . Also , be sure front - facing direction only . Move the the front passenger air bag status light seat to the rearmost position . Adjust the is illuminated to indicate the passenger head restraint to its highest position . Always air bag is OFF . See � Front passenger air follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - bag and status light � later in this sec - structions . Child restraints for infants tion for details . must be used in the rear - facing direc - tion and therefore must not be used in c A child restraint with a top tether strap the front seat . should not be used in the front passen - ger seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back . If necessary , adjust or remove the head re - straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit . See � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed . If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit , try another seating position or a different child restraint . WRS0159 WRS0160 Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 2 3 Route the seat belt tongue through the child Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is s s fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - gency locking mode when the seat belt is facturer � s instructions for belt routing . fully retracted . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the seat belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . 8 . Turn the ignition to the ON position . The should passenger air bag status light illuminate . If this light is not illuminated see � Front passenger air bag and status light � in this section . Move the child restraint to LRS0457 WRS0380 another seating position . Have the sys - Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 tem checked by a NISSAN dealer . 4 5 Allow the seat belt to retract slightly . Pull up Before placing the child in the child restraint , s s on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in use force to push the child restraint from After the child restraint is removed and the seat the belt . belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode side to side , and tug it forward to make sure ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) . If it does move more than 1 inch ( 25 mm ) , pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint . If unable to properly secure the restraint move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint . Not all child re - straints fit in all types of vehicles . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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BOOSTER SEATS PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER c A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a SEATS lap / shoulder belt . Failure to use a three - point type seat belt with a WARNING booster seat can result in a serious in - c Infants and small children should al - jury in sudden stop or collision . ways be placed in an appropriate child c An improperly installed booster seat restraint while riding in the vehicle . could lead to serious injury or death in Failure to use a child restraint or an accident . booster seat can result in serious injury or death . c Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap . It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the LRS0455 forces of a severe accident . The child could be crushed between the adult and WARNING parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the c Do not use towels , books , pillows or same seat belt around both your child other items in place of a booster seat . and yourself . Items such as these may move during c NISSAN recommends that the booster normal driving or a collision and result seat be installed in the rear seat . Ac - in serious injury or death . Booster seats cording to accident statistics , children are designed to be used with a are safer when properly restrained in lap / shoulder belt . Booster seats are de - the rear seat than in the front seat . signed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a child � s body to provide the maximum protection dur - ing a collision . 1 - 38 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated . WARNING c Improper use of a booster seat can in - crease the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle . c Follow all of the booster seat manufac - turer � s instructions for installation and LRS0501 LRS0502 use . When purchasing a booster seat , be sure to select one which will fit your 1 low back booster seat Booster seats of various sizes are offered by is chosen , the s child and vehicle . It may not be possible vehicle seat back must be at or above the several manufacturers . When selecting any to properly install some types of center of the child � s ears . If the seat back is booster seat , keep the following points in mind : booster seats in your vehicle . lower than the center of the child � s ears , a c Choose only a booster seat with a label 2 high back booster seat should be used . s c If the booster seat and seat belt is not certifying that it complies with Federal Motor used properly , the risk of a child being c If the booster seat is compatible with your Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian injured in a collision or a sudden stop vehicle , place your child in the booster seat Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . greatly increases . and check the various adjustments to be c Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat child . Always follow all recommended pro - tioned to fit the booster seat , but as and seat belt system . cedures . upright as possible . c Make sure the child � s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat . The seat back must be at or above the center of the child � s ears . For example , if a Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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c After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt , make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child � s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen . c Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child � s arm . If you must install a booster seat in the front seat , see � Booster seat installation on front passenger seat � later in this section . c When your booster seat is not in use , LRS0502 LRS0504 keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - ( Outboard position ) ( Center position ) vent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident . 1 . Position the booster seat on the seat . Only BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON place it in a front facing direction . Always 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT CAUTION follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - POSITIONS structions . Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot . CAUTION Check the seating surface and buckles Do not use a lap / shoulder belt automatic before placing your child in the booster locking mode when using a booster seat seat . with the seat belts . When you install a booster seat in the rear seat follow these steps : 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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2 . The booster seat should be positioned on 2 . The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable . If neces - the vehicle seat so that it is stable . If neces - sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit . See obtain the correct booster seat fit . See � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this section . If the head restraint is removed , section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is the head restraint when the booster seat is removed . If the seating position does not removed . If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit , interfering with the proper booster seat fit , try another seating position or a different try another seating position or a different booster seat . booster seat . 3 . Position the lap portion of the seat belt low 3 . Position the lap portion of the seat belt low LRS0507 and snug on the child � s hips . Be sure to and snug on the child � s hips . Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON structions for adjusting the belt routing . structions for adjusting the belt routing . 3RD ROW BENCH SEAT 4 . Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt 4 . Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt POSITIONS toward the retractor to take up extra slack . toward the retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned CAUTION across the top , middle portion of the child � s across the top , middle portion of the child � s Do not use a lap / shoulder belt automatic shoulder . Be sure to follow the booster seat shoulder . Be sure to follow the booster seat locking mode when using a booster seat manufacturer � s instructions for adjusting the manufacturer � s instructions for adjusting the with the seat belts . When you install a belt routing . belt routing . booster seat in the rear seat follow these 5 . Follow the warnings , cautions and instruc - 5 . Follow the warnings , cautions and instruc - steps : tions for properly fastening a seat belt tions for properly fastening a seat belt 1 . Position the booster seat on the seat . Only shown in the � Three - point seat belt with shown in the � Three - point seat belt with place it in a front facing direction . Always retractor � earlier in this section . retractor � earlier in this section . follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - structions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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2 . Position the booster seat on the seat . Only 6 . Follow the warnings , cautions and instruc - tions for properly fastening a seat belt place it in a front facing direction . Always shown in the � Three - point seat belt with follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - retractor � earlier in this section . structions . 7 . When the ignition is turned to the ON posi - 3 . The booster seat should be positioned on tion , the passenger air bag status light may the vehicle seat so that it is stable . If neces - or may not be illuminated , depending on the sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to size of the child and the type of booster seat obtain the correct booster seat fit . See being used . See � NISSAN advanced air bag � Head restraint adjustment � earlier in this system � later in this section . section . If the head restraint is removed , store it in a secure place . Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed . If the seating position does not LRS0454 have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit , BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON try another seating position or a different FRONT PASSENGER SEAT booster seat . 4 . Position the lap portion of the seat belt low WARNING and snug on the child � s hips . Be sure to NISSAN recommends that child restraints follow the booster seat manufacturer � s in - be installed in the rear seat . However , if structions for adjusting the belt routing . you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat , move the passenger � s 5 . Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt seat to the rearmost position . toward the retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned If you must install a booster seat in the front seat , across the top , middle portion of the child � s follow these steps : shoulder . Be sure to follow the booster seat 1 . Move the seat to the rear - most position . manufacturer � s instructions for adjusting the belt routing . 1 - 42 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM vehicle is impacted . In a rollover both curtain air PRECAUTIONS ON bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT for a short time . SYSTEM These supplemental restraint systems are de - This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) sec - signed to supplement the crash protection pro - tion contains important information concerning vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute the driver and passenger supplemental front air for them . Seat belts should always be correctly bags ( NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ) , worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis - tance away from the steering wheel , instrument supplemental side air bags , curtain side - impact panel and door finishers . See � Seat belts � earlier and rollover air bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . in this section for instructions and precautions on Supplemental front impact air bag system : seat belt usage . The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help The supplemental air bags operate only cushion the impact force to the head and chest of when the ignition switch is in the ON or the driver and front passenger in certain frontal START position . collisions . After turning the ignition key to the ON Supplemental side - impact air bag system position , the supplemental air bag warning ( if so equipped ) : This system can help cushion light illuminates . The supplemental air bag the impact force to the chest area of the driver warning light will turn off after about 7 and front passenger in certain side impact colli - seconds if the system is operational . sions . The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is im - pacted . Supplemental curtain side - impact and roll - over air bag system ( if so equipped ) : This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions . In a side impact , the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 - 43 Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X
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the seatback and as far away as practi - cal from the steering wheel or instru - ment panel . Always use the seat belts . c The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened . The advanced air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us - age then inflates the air bags . Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident . c The front passenger seat is equipped WRS0031 with an occupant classification sensor ( pressure sensor ) that turns the front c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING passenger air bag OFF under some front air bags are most effective when conditions . This sensor is only used in c The supplemental front air bags ordi - you are sitting well back and upright in this seat . Failure to be properly seated narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat . The front air bags inflate with and wearing the seat belt can increase side impact , rear impact , rollover , or great force . Even with the NISSAN Ad - the risk or severity of injury in an acci - lower severity frontal collision . Also , vanced Air Bag System , if you are unre - dent . See � Front Passenger air bag and the front passenger air bag will not in - strained , leaning forward , sitting side - status light � later in this section . flate if the passenger air bag status ways or out of position in any way , you light is lit or if the front passenger � s seat c Keep hands on the outside of the steer - are at greater risk of injury or death in a is unoccupied . See � Front passenger air ing wheel . Placing them inside the crash . You may also receive serious or bag and status light � later in this sec - steering wheel rim could increase the fatal injuries from the supplemental tion . Always wear your seat belts to risk that they are injured when the front air bag if you are up against it help reduce the risk or severity of injury supplemental front air bag inflates . when it inflates . Always sit back against in various kinds of accidents . 1 - 44 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY — 2006 Pathfinder ( pat ) Owners Manual — USA_English ( nna ) 07 / 29 / 05 — cathy X