1997 Nissan Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 49

When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extracted again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and the seat belt is 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. 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 seat belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer. Replacing front seat belt (3-point type only) The front passenger seat belt is an energy absorber type. Replace the belt when the loop has been pulled out and ''REPLACE BELT'' is visible. This indicator means the seat belt has been loaded and must be replaced. PD1024M The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows 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 passenger side seat belt has a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. Unfastening the belt To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods: 1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check the operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly 2-22