Nissan Pathfinder (2018 year). Manual

WARNING

∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

∙ For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor and adjust the seat

properly. For additional information,
refer to “Precautions on seat belt us-
age” in this section.

∙ After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

∙ Do not leave children unattended in-

side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in se-
rious accidents.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

∙ 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 control of the vehicle.

∙ The seatback should not be reclined

any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
up in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

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SEATS

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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manu-
ally. For additional information about ad-
justing the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever up and lean your body forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in position.

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

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)

Operating tips

∙ The power seat motor has an auto-

reset overload protection circuit. If the
motor stops during operation, wait
30 seconds then reactivate the switch.

∙ Do not operate the power seat switch

for a long period of time when the en-
gine is off. This will discharge the bat-
tery.

For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.

Forward and backward

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

Reclining

Move the recline switch as shown until the
desired angle is obtained.

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

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Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Move the switch as shown to adjust the
angle and height of the seat cushion.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides ad-
justable lower back support to the driver.
Move the lever as shown (manual) or push
the switch as shown (power) to adjust the
seat lumbar area.

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Manual (if so equipped)

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Power (if so equipped)

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2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar

䊊

up and hold it

while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever

䊊

and lean back. To bring the seatback

forward, pull the lever

䊊

up and lean your

body forward. Release the lever to lock the
seatback in position.

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

WARNING

∙ After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

∙ For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back and upright in the seat and ad-
just the seat belt properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” in this
section.

Outboard seats

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One touch walk-in function

The 3rd row can be accessed from outside
the vehicle by using the seatback release
lever located on the upper outboard side of
the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat. If
a child safety seat is installed on the pas-
senger’s side of the 2nd row seat, the 3rd
row can be accessed without removing the
child safety seat.

Multi-mode

WARNING

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

CAUTION

∙ Be careful not to pinch your hand or

foot or bump your head when operat-
ing the walk-in seat.

∙ Do not drive with the 2nd row seat

tipped up.

∙ Be careful not to allow the 2nd row

seat to pinch, hit any part of your body
or other people when operating the
2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path
is clear of all objects before moving
the seat.

To enter the 3rd row from outside the ve-
hicle, lift up on the seatback lever located
on the upper outboard side of the seat-
back on the 2nd row bench seat. This will
release the back of the seat and fold up the
seat cushion. This will also release the seat
tracks so you will be able to slide the seat
forward or backward.

Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the 3rd row.

To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seatback and tracks are locked. Push
the seat cushion down.

Child seat access mode

The passenger’s side of the 2nd row seat
can be slid forward for easy entry or exit
from the 3rd row bench seat without a child
safety seat being removed.

To enter the 3rd row from outside the ve-
hicle, lift up on the seatback lever located
on the upper outboard side of the seat-
back on the 2nd row bench seat. This will
release the seatback. Then tilt the seat and
release the tracks so you will be able to
slide the seat forward or backward.

Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the rear seats.

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

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WARNING

∙ Do not leave a child in the child safety

seat when operating the child seat ac-
cess mode.

∙ When returning the seat to its original

position, confirm that the seat and
seatback are locked properly.

CAUTION

∙ Be careful not to pinch your hand or

foot or bump your head when operat-
ing the walk-in seat.

∙ Do not drive with the 2nd row seat

tipped up.

∙ Be careful not to allow the 2nd row

seat to pinch, hit any part of your body
or other people when operating the
2nd row seat. Make sure the seat path
is clear of all objects before moving
the seat.

Exiting the 3rd row

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

Slide the entire seat forward.

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

Reclining

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

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

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WARNING

∙ After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

∙ For the most effective protection

ARMRESTS

The 2nd row bench seat comes equipped
with an armrest. Pull the armrest down as
shown.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seats when
they are in the fold-down position. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
without proper restraints are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.

∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area

of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts. Be sure ev-
eryone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

∙ Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

∙ Do not fold down the rear seats when

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

– Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

– Be careful not to allow hands or

feet to get caught or pinched in the
seat.

∙ Head restraints/headrests should be

adjusted properly as they may pro-
vide significant protection against in-
jury in an accident. Always replace
and adjust them properly if they have
been removed for any reason.

∙ If the head restraints/headrests are

removed for any reason, they should
be securely stored to prevent them
from causing injury to passengers or
damage to the vehicle in case of sud-
den braking or an accident.

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∙ When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

∙ Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

Folding the 2nd row bench seat

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

1. Make sure that the head restraints/

headrests are lowered or removed. To
remove the head restraint/headrest,
push and hold the lock knob while
moving the head restraint/headrest in
an upward direction. Store the head
restraint/headrest properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.

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

belt hooks found on the sides of the
vehicle.

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

the outboard seats to fold the seat-
backs flat.

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

seating position, push up on the seat-
back until it latches in place.

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Folding the 3rd row seats

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

1. Pull the strap

䊊

to release the head

restraint/headrest forward.

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

belt hooks

䊊

found on the sides of the

cargo area.

3. Pull up on the latch

䊊

located in the

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

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

1. Use the pull straps

䊊

to raise each

seatback. Pull back until the seatback
latches into position. Make sure to
properly raise each seatback to an
upright and secured position.

2. Do not use the pull strap to return the

head restraint/headrest to the upright
position.

Pull

back

the

head

restraint/headrest until it latches in the
upright position.

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head restraints/
headrests must be returned to the
upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may

provide

additional

protection

against injury in certain rear end colli-
sions.

Adjustable

head

restraints/

headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
head restraint/headrest stalks or re-
move the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint/
headrest has been removed. If the head
restraint/headrest was removed, rein-
stall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol-
low these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraints/
headrests. This may increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a collision.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions

equipped

with

head

restraints/

headrests.

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

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped
with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or headrest
(if applicable).

∙ Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

∙ Adjustable head restraints/headrests

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

∙ The non-adjustable head restraints/

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

∙ Proper Adjustment:

– For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the cen-
ter of your ear is approximately level
with the center of the head restraint/
headrest.

– If your ear position is still higher than

the recommended alignment, place
the head restraint/headrest at the
highest position.

∙ If the head restraint/headrest has been

removed, ensure that it is reinstalled
and locked in place before riding in that
designated seating position.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest:

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to

the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest

from the seat.

4. Store

the

head

restraint/headrest

properly in a secure place so it is not
loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.

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