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2. Anchor point

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position.

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Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using LATCH: 1. Recline the seatback if the seatback is ad- justable to assist in attaching the child re- straint to the lower anchors.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions.

The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap. For the 3rd row bench seat, install the top tether strap as follows: 1. Position the top tether strap over the top of

the center seating position seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point on floor behind the child restraint.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions to remove any slack.

For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

WARNING

c Attach LATCH compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor locations, see (cid:147)Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren System (LATCH)(cid:148) in this section. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.

c The LATCH anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

c Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cush- ion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH an- chors are obstructed.

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Front facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 3

Front facing (cid:150) step 5

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LRS0664

LRS0671

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

4. Return the seatback to its normal upright

and locked position.

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjust- ment(cid:148) in this section. If the head restraint is re- moved, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering 1-34 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

5. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in this section.

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Front facing (cid:150) step 7

7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

is loose,

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 4
through 7. Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using LATCH: 1. Recline the seatback if the seatback is ad- justable to assist in attaching the child re- straint to the lower anchors.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions.

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Rear facing web-mounted (cid:150) step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

4. Return the seatback to its normal upright

and locked position.

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Rear facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 3

Rear facing (cid:150) step 5

Rear facing (cid:150) step 6

LRS0666

LRS0673

LRS0674

5. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 3
through 6.

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The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat.

c NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this sec- tion for details.

c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause in- jury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the opera- tion of the front passenger air bag. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status(cid:148) later in this section.

c A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passen- ger seat.

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental front air bags in- flate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjust- ment(cid:148) in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head re- straint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a dif- ferent child restraint.

WRS0680

Front facing (cid:150) step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for belt routing.

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Front-facing (front passenger seat) (cid:150) step 1
Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.

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Front facing (cid:150) step 5

Front facing (cid:150) step 6

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LRS0668

WRS0681

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emer- gency locking retractor mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

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8. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a differ- ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.

is not

WRS0698

Front facing (cid:150) step 7

7.

If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

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11.

WRS0475

Front facing (cid:150) step 11

If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag should illuminate. If this status light light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger air bag and status light9 in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

the

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the Automatic Locking Re- tractor mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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WRS0761

LRS0669

Rear-facing (cid:150) step 1

Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions.

Rear facing (cid:150) step 2

Rear facing (cid:150) step 3

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emer- gency locking retractor mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear facing (cid:150) step 5

Rear facing (cid:150) step 6

LRS0670

WRS0762

WRS0763

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child re- straints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check that the retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the Automatic Locking Re- tractor mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

ARS1098

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

c Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death.

c Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.

c NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac- cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see (cid:147)Booster seat installa- tion(cid:148) in this section.

seating

position

c A booster seat must only be installed in lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious in- jury in sudden stop or collision.

that

has

c Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

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c Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de- signed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a child(cid:146)s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision.

c Follow all of the booster seat manufac- turer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle.

c If the booster seat and seat belt is not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- tioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.

c After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child(cid:146)s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen.

c Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child(cid:146)s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see (cid:147)Booster seat installation(cid:148) later in this section.

c When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to pre- vent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: c Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

c Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat and seat belt system.

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WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger(cid:146)s seat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto- matic locking retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

LRS0464
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.

LRS0453
c Make sure the child(cid:146)s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child(cid:146)s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat s1 is chosen, the vehicle seat back must be at or above the center of the child(cid:146)s ears. If the seat back is lower than the center of the child(cid:146)s ears, a high back booster seat s2 should be used. c If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended pro- cedures.

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions.

Rear center position

Rear outboard position

WRS0534

WRS0533

3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjustment(cid:148) earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.

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4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child(cid:146)s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child(cid:146)s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.

LRS0454

Front passenger position

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the (cid:147)Three-point seat belt with retractor(cid:148) earlier in this section.

7.

WRS0475
If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection pro- vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis- tance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. See (cid:147)Seat belts(cid:148) earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System), front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag and pretensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover 1-48 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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the seatback and as far away as practi- cal from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts. c The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The advanced air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

c The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an acci- dent. See (cid:147)Front Passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section.

c Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates.

WARNING

c The supplemental front air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

c The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section.

WRS0031

c The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre- strained, leaning forward, sitting side- ways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against

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ARS1041

WARNING

c Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

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ARS1043

ARS1044

WARNING

c Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental roof- mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental airbags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre- teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

airbags

and

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WRS0256

WRS0431

WARNING

c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See (cid:147)Child restraints(cid:148) earlier in this section for details.

Do not lean against the door.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped) and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags:

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c The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

WRS0365
Do not lean against doors or windows.

SSS0162
Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

c The seat belts, the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front seat- mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side- impact and rollover supplemental air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bags on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations

WRS0363

SSS0159

WARNING

c When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental airbag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be espe- cially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some ex- amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

c Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with front side-impact supplemental airbag inflation.

seat-mounted

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1.

2.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag modules Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags Air bag Control Unit (ACU) Supplemental front air bag modules

3. 4. 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control

unit

7. Occupant classification sensor (pres-

sure sensor) Seat belt buckle switches Pretensioner

8. 9. 10. Satellite sensors 11. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules (if so equipped)

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed.

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passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occu- pants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during inflation. The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The supplemen- tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental front air bag system operation.

is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner(cid:146)s Manual. When a supplemental front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok- ing. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas- sification sensor (pressure sensor) and passen- ger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally monitors the weight of an occupant or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag 1-56 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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Front passenger air bag and status light

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WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light

is The front passenger air bag status light located under the climate controls. The light op- erates as follows: c Unoccupied passenger(cid:146)s seat: The

is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

c Passenger(cid:146)s seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this illuminates to indicate section: The that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

c Occupied passenger seat and the passen- ger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is opera- tional.

Front passenger air bag The front passenger air bag is designed to auto- matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto- matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. It works together with seat belt sensors described later. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the advanced air bag sys- tem is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regula- tions is on the seat, its weight and the child(cid:146)s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera- tion can vary depending on the front passenger seat belt sensors. The front passenger seat belt sensors are de- signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode (child restraint mode). Based on the weight on the seat detected by the occupant classification sensor and the belt tension detected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations.

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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. if the occupant improperly uses the seat belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode (child restraint mode), this could cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

In addition,

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor and seat belt sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front pas- senger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen- ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being 1-58 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

OFF. See (cid:147)Child restraints(cid:148) earlier in this section for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object(cid:146)s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is au- tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front pas- senger seat is unoccupied. If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen- ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or not using the seat belt properly. If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be

that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu- minate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag status light will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area in the center of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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Other supplemental front air bag precau- tions

WARNING

c Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the supplemen- tal front air bag inflates.

c Immediately after

inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se- verely burn yourself.

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

c Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle(cid:146)s electrical system, sus- pension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system.

c Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing trim material around the air bag system.

additional

c Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate- rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi- cally designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classifica- tion sensor (pressure sensor).

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

c Work on and around the supplemental front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri- cal equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re- straint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unautho- rized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

c A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental air bag system.

c The SRS wiring harness connectors are easy

orange

for

yellow and identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri- ate sections in this Owner(cid:146)s Manual.

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The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bags and roof-mounted curtain side- impact and rollover supplemental air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side colli- sions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions.

The roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe off roading) may cause the airbags to inflate.

WRS0381

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag op- eration.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (if so equipped) and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. 1-60 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

When the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing con- dition should get fresh air promptly.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags help to cush- ion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions in all rows. They can help save lives and reduce seri- ous injuries. However, a front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental airbag or inflating roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bag. Rear seat passen- gers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the

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occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The front seat- mounted side-impact supplemental air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over.

The roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag will remain inflated for a short time. The side-impact front supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supple- mental air bags operate only when the ig- nition switch is in the ON or START posi- tions.

seat-mounted

After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

c Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front seat-mounted side-impact air bag inflates.

supplemental

c Right after

inflation, several

roof- mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag system com- ponents will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the front seat-mounted side-impact roof-mounted supplemental airbags, curtain and rollover supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag system

side-impact

c Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle(cid:146)s electrical system, sus- pension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system

c Tampering with the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal in- jury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bag.

and

side-impact

c Work around and on the roof-mounted curtain rollover supplemental air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir- ing harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the roof- mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag system.

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* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supple- mental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner(cid:146)s Manual. Seat belts with pretensioners (Front seats)

WARNING

c The seat belts with pretensioners can- not be reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

c If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre- tensioner system checked and, if nec- essary, your NISSAN dealer.

replaced by

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belts with pretensioners. This is to prevent accidental activation of the seat belts with pretensioners or damage to the seat belts with preten- sioners operation. Tampering with the seat belts with pretensioners may result in serious personal injury.

c Work around and on the seat belts with pretensioners should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the seat belts with pretensioners.

c If you need to dispose of the preten- sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The front seat belts with pretensioners activates in conjunction with the front supplemental air bag systems. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-

comes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt(cid:146)s retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. When the pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. After the pretensioners have activated, load lim- iters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest. If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioners, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position. In this case, function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the seat belts with preten- sioners and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner(cid:146)s Manual.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front air bags, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side- impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustra- tion.

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1. SRS Air bag warning labels

The warning labels are located on the sur- face of the sun visor.

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- (if so

mental air bags warning label equipped) The warning label is located on the side of the passenger(cid:146)s side center pillar.

LRS0100

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT air bag warning light, The supplemental displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belts with pretensioners systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, sat- ellite sensors, rollover sensor, front air bag mod- ules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag mod- ules, pretensioner and all related wiring.

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When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

supplemental

the following conditions occur,

If any of the supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact roof- mounted curtain side-impact, rollover supple- mental air bag and pretensioner seat belt sys- tems need servicing: c The supplemental air bag warning light re-

air bags,

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

c The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

c The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side- impact and rollover supplemental air bag or pre- tensioner systems may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bags, roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and/or seat belt with pretensioners will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

front air bags,

Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front seat- mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and pretensioners are de- signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the ve- hicle, the supplemental front air bags, front seat- mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person per-

forming the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

c Once a supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bags, roof-mounted curtain side- impact and rollover supplemental air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be re- placed. Additionally, the supplemental front air bags inflate, the activated seat belts with pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag mod- ule and seat belts with pretensioners should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and seat belts with pretensioners cannot be repaired.

if any of

c The supplemental front air bag, roof- mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag systems, and the seat belts with pretensioners should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.

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c If you need to dispose of the supple- mental air bag, seat belts with preten- sioners or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and seat belts with pretension- ers disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Compass and outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-13
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
How to use the Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . 2-21
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-34
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36
Heated seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) . . . . . . . 2-39
Tow mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Instrument panel storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

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Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2nd row center console (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Cargo area storage bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Power vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Manual vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Sunroof (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Automatic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
HomeLinkT universal transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Programming HomeLinkT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Operating the HomeLinkT universal transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button . . . . . . 2-63
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-2 Instruments and controls

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

Vents (P. 4-37) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-32) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-35) Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free bluetoothT phone (P. 4-75) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-48, P. 2-36)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

7.

lights (P. 2-4, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-17)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-30, P. 2-31) Ignition switch (P. 5-8)

9. 10. Display screen/Display screen with navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2, P. 4-17)

11. Navigation system* controls

(if so equipped) (P. 4-17)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-41) 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-48)

14. Glove box (P. 2-44) 15. Hazard lights (P. 2-36)

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*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner(cid:146)s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

16. Climate controls (P. 4-38) 17. Power outlet/cigarette lighter (accessory) (P. 2-40/P. 2-41)

18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-37)

19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off

switch (P. 2-38)

20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-40) 21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)

(P. 2-37)

23. Center stack storage (P. 2-42) 24. Power outlet (P. 2-40) 25. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-57)

26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-55) 27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-20)

28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-27) 29. Rear or front and rear sonar system off

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-38) 30. Pedal position adjustment switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-27)

31. Power vent window (if so equipped)

(P. 2-55)

32. Lift gate open/close switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-20)

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/indicator lights 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2-4 Instruments and controls

Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Voltmeter Fuel gauge Speedometer

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7.

Automatic transmission fluid tempera- ture gauge (if so equipped)

8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle

Information Display Engine oil pressure gauge

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WIC1244
The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Speedometer

1. 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

WIC1245

! Trip

! Odometer only

Changing the display: Pushing the change button changes the display as follows: Trip Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec- ond resets the trip odometer to zero. Elapsed time, driving distance and average speed information is also available for vehicles with navigation system (if so equipped). Refer to (cid:147)Control panel buttons(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems(cid:148) sec- tion later in this manual.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See (cid:147)If your vehicle overheats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section for immediate action required.

WIC1246

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine into the red zone s1 .

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.

LIC1135
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range s1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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The located on the driver(cid:146)s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

c If

the vehicle runs out of

fuel, malfunction indicator light the (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off. If the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

c For additional information, see (cid:147)Mal- function indicator light (MIL)(cid:148) later in this section.

LIC1199

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition key is turned to OFF.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters E (Empty).

LIC1198

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running.

CAUTION

c This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See (cid:147)Engine oil(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section.)

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c If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a condition could cause serious damage to the engine.

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LIC1136

VOLTMETER When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi- tion, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates the gen- erator voltage. While cranking the engine, the volts drop below the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal range (11 (cid:150) 15 volts) s1 while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WIC1247
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE (if so equipped) This gauge indicates the temperature of the au- tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans- mission fluid temperature is in the normal range s1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

c This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the fluid level. (See (cid:147)5-speed automatic transmission fluid(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it- yourself(cid:148) section.)

c If the gauge indicates automatic trans- mission fluid temperature over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin- ued operation of the vehicle may seri- ously damage the transmission.

COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

This unit has the following functions: c Measures terrestrial magnetism and indi-

cates heading direction of vehicle c Indicates outside air temperature With the ignition switch in the ON position, press