1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 71

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. For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps. SPA0492A PD1024M 3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. 3. Position the lap belt portion low on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. The front seat passenger side seat belt and rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat. 2-30