1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 61

3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to "Child restraints for infants and small children" later in this section for more information. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check their operation as follows: ¼ Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer. PD1321-A Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage".) To adjust, squeeze the release buttons, and then move it to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. 2-28