2012 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 37
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Manual
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WARNING ● If you fold the front passenger's seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See "Precautions on supplemental restraint system" later in this section. LRS0609 2 ᭺ Once the seatback is released, it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passenger's seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop. LRS2090 Folding the 2nd row bench seat To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling: 1 ᭺ 3. To return the front passenger's seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle. 1-16 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system