Nissan Frontier (2023 year). Manual in english — page 2

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, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-14). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is parked.

Seat lifter (driver's seat)

Move the switch as shown to adjust the
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 forward or backward to ad-
just the seat lumbar area.

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REAR BENCH SEAT (if so equipped)

The rear bench seat is non-adjustable.
However, the seats can be folded up and
folded to lay flat. For additional information,
see “Flexible seating” (P. 1-7).

JUMP SEAT (if so equipped)

WARNING

•

Do not use a child restraint in the
driver's side jump seat. This seating
position is not suitable for child re-
straint installation. A child restraint
can be installed in the passenger's
side jump seat when the seat exten-
sion is unfolded from the seat base.

•

When folding the jump seat, be care-
ful not to squeeze your finger be-
tween the seat cushion and the body
side.

ARMREST (if so equipped)

The rear bench seat comes equipped
with an armrest. Pull the armrest down as
shown.

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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 ar-
eas 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 everyone 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
injury 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.

•

When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, 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 rear bench seat up
(if so equipped)

To fold the rear bench seat up:

1. Lift up on the lever, located on the side of

the seat, while lifting the front of the seat
cushion up.

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2. Fold the bottom of the seat cushion to-

ward the back of the vehicle until it locks
in place.

3. Repeat this process to raise and secure

the seat cushion on the other side of the
vehicle for maximum storage capacity.

To return the rear bench seat to a seating
position, reverse the process.

Make sure to

properly push the seat cushion down
into place.

WARNING

•

When the vehicle is being used to
carry cargo, properly secure all cargo
to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

•

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Never ride in the rear seat unless the
seat bottom cushions are in place
and latched.

•

When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.

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1.

Pull strap

2.

Child restraint anchor points

Folding the rear bench seat down
(if so equipped)

The rear bench seatback can be tilted for-
ward to access the child restraint anchor
point locations or the jacking equipment.

To tilt the seatback forward, pull the pull
strap up and tilt the seatback. The child
restraint anchor points can be accessed
behind the rear bench seatback. The jack-
ing equipment can be accessed from be-
hind the passenger’s side seatback..

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by

passengers

without

proper

re-

straints could result in serious injury or
death in an accident or sudden stop.

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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The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.

䉱

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

쮿

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 center 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 des-
ignated seating position.

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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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 prop-

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

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5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.

INSTALL

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks

with the holes in the seat. Make sure that
the head restraint/headrest is facing the
correct direction. The stalk with the
notch (notches)

O

1

must be installed in

the hole with the lock knob

O

2

.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/

headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position.

ADJUST

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the
center is level with the center of your ears.
If your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.

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For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it
up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or killed
in a collision and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers
to buckle up every time you drive, even if
your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.

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WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.

WARNING

•

The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.

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WARNING

•

Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.

•

Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal in-
juries in an accident.

•

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.

•

Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

•

Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.

•

Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.

•

If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
placed in the ON position with all
doors closed and all seat belts fas-
tened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

•

No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do not
modify the seat belt, add material, or
install devices that may change the
seat belt routing or tension. Doing so
may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modifying or tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.

•

Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have
activated, they cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

•

All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors

and

attaching

hardware,

should be inspected after any colli-
sion. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be re-
placed unless the collision was minor
and the belts show no damage and
continue to operate properly. Seat belt
assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be inspected and re-
placed if either damage or improper
operation is noted.

•

All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any
collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's

inspection

instruc-

tions and replacement recommenda-
tions. The child restraints should be re-
placed if they are damaged.

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND
CHIME

The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
senger seat belts. A visual and audible alert
will operate in the following conditions:
• If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-

tened and the seat is occupied by a pas-
senger for 7 seconds after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-

tened and objects or external force on
the passenger seat change the seat belt
reminder classification to “occupied”.

• Any rear passenger seat belt is operated

from fastened to unfastened.

For additional information, see:
• “Seat belt warning light and chime” (P. 2-15).
• “Rear seat belt warning” (P. 2-35).

The below situations could result in the
seat belt warning function operating, even
with no occupant present in the front pas-
senger seat:
• Heavy objects placed on the seat.
• Someone pushing or pulling on the front

passenger seat.

• An object placed under the front passen-

ger seat.

• An object placed between the seat cush-

ion and center console or between the
seat cushion and the door.

• An object hanging on the seat or placed

in the seatback pocket.

• A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

The rear seat belt reminder may operate
if the rear seat belts are used without
occupants.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN

recommends

that

pregnant

women use seat belts. The seat belt should
be worn snug and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.

•

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 belt properly.

•

Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If
the seat belt becomes wrapped
around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be se-
riously injured or killed if the seat belt
retracts and becomes tight. This can
occur even if the vehicle is parked.
Unbuckle the seat belt to release the
child. If the seat belt cannot be un-
buckled or is already unbuckled, re-
lease the child by cutting the seat
belt with a suitable tool (such as a
knife or scissors) to release the seat
belt.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. For additional informa-

tion, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle

O

A

until you hear and feel the latch

engage.

•

The retractor is designed to lock dur-
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A
slow pulling motion permits the seat
belt to move, and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.

•

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion

low and

snug on the hips

O

B

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack

O

C

. Be

sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear
seating positions’ three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation:
• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to ex-
tend and retract to allow the driver and
passengers some freedom of movement
in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks
the seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt re-
turns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information,
see “Child restraints” (P. 1-26).

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During nor-
mal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is
activated it may cause uncomfortable
seat belt tension. It can also change the
operation of the front passenger air bag.
For additional information, see “Front
passenger air bag and status light”
(P. 1-80).

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that the seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or
sudden stop.

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Fastening the seat belts ( jump
seats for King Cab® models)

1. Open the jump seat. For additional infor-

mation, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckle

O

A

until you hear and feel the latch

engage.

•

The retractor is designed to lock dur-
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A
slow pulling motion permits the seat
belt to move, and allows you some
freedom of movement in the seat.

•

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.

3. Position the lap belt portion

low and

snug on the hips

O

B

as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack

O

C

. Be

sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.

The jump seat position's three-point seat
belts have two modes of operation:
• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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