1998 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 28

ger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. SSS0061 SSS0021 The front seat passenger side seat belt and rear three-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint 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 When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see "Child Restraint Systems for Infants and Small Children" later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods: ¼ When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ¼ When the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check the operation as follows: ¼ Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-21