1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 33

ger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. SSS0102 SSS0061 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps. 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 and snug 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 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 When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted.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 Restraints 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- 1-26 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems