2006 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 25

3. Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove it from the seat base. Be sure to store it in a secure place. To return the rear seat back to a seating position: 1. Push the anchor bars on the bottom of the seat cushions down into the seat base. 2. Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear of the vehicle and push down until they are folded flat to secure each seat cushion to the seat base. Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion and properly push the seat cushion down into place. LRS0580 4 LRS0585 To return the bench seats to a seating position reverse this process. Raise the seatbacks to an upright position. Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion, then push the seat cushion down into place. Removing the 2nd row bench seat cushions The rear seat cushion can be removed to provide additional space when folding the 2nd row seatbacks flat. To remove the 2nd row bench seat cushions: 1. Pull the straps forward, located in the center of each seat cushion to fold the seat cushions forward. 2. Lift up and fold each of the red release handles on the seat base toward the front of the vehicle. The will release the seat cushion from the seat base. WARNING ● 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. ● 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. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place and latched. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9