2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 14

collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ¼ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. ¼ Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason. ¼ If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. ¼ Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, IC0371 Folding 1. Remove the head restraints. 2. Pull the strap forward and fold the seat cushion up. 3. Pull the lever and pull the seatback forward to fold it down. 4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install the head restraints. WARNING ¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop. ¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-7