2011 Nissan Armada Owners Manual

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2. 3. 4. 5. Vents (P. 4-35) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth姞 phone (if so equipped) (P. 4-74) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-53, P. 2-35) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator 7. lights (P. 2-4, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-19) 8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-28, P. 2-29) Ignition switch (P. 5-9) 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. 4-40) 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-53) 14. Glove box (P. 2-42) 15. Hazard lights (P. 2-34) WIC1378 *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. 16. Climate controls (P. 4-36) 17. Power outlet (P. 2-39) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) 19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-36) 20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P. 5-14) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) (P. 2-36) 23. Center stack storage (P. 2-40) 24. Power outlet (P. 2-39) 25. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-62) 26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-54) 27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-22) 28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30) 29. Rear or front and rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37) 30. Pedal position adjustment switch (P. 3-31) 31. Power vent window (if so equipped) (P. 2-54) 32. Lift gate open/close switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-23) Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS Battery (P. 8-14) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23) Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) Air cleaner (P. 8-17) Drive belt location (P. 8-16) Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 7. 8. 9. 10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. 0-8 Illustrated table of contents WDI0630 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name or or Page 2-14 2-14 2-14 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Automatic transmission check warning light Automatic transmission park warning light model) Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warning light 2-15 Check suspension warning light (if so equipped) 2-15 Warning light Name Engine oil pressure low/ engine coolant tem- perature high warning light 4WD warning light model) Page 2-16 2-16 Low fuel warning light 2-16 Low tire pressure warn- ing light 2-16 Master warning light 2-18 Seat belt warning light and chime Supplemental air bag warning light 2-18 2-18 Indicator light Name Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light (Blue) Malfunction indica- tor light (MIL) Security indicator light Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 Slip indicator light 2-20 Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light 2-20 2-20 Illustrated table of contents 0-9 MEMO 0-10 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped for passenger’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2nd row captain’s chair adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 2nd row bench seat adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Adjustable headrest (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 3rd row power folding seats (if so equipped) . . . . . 1-20 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40 Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 Installing top tether strap (2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row bench seat [if so equipped] ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Installing top tether strap (3rd row bench seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53 Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-67 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-68 SEATS WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ARS1152 ● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” later in this section. ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents. 1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas- senger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for passenger’s seat) LRS0244 LRS0245 Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park). FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset the motor overload protection circuit. stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. If ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. LRS0633 See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po- sitioner operation. Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de- sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. 1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0634 LRS0635 WRS0369 Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. 2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Reclining To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park). Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 WRS0415 Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for- ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 䊊1 , raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward. LRS0372 Then 䊊2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. 1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0369 Outboard seats 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Reclining To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park). WARNING ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. WRS0414 Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 䊊1 , lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward. LRS0331 Then 䊊2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. WARNING When returning the seatbacks to the up- right position, be certain they are com- pletely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passen- gers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been re- moved. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occupant uses the seat- ing position. Failure to follow these in- structions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. WRS0368 ARMRESTS To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest- ing position. 䊊A Stowed position 䊊B Resting position 1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. LRS0886 LRS0887 Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 WRS0134 Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. LRS0888 LRS0889 To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0890 LRS0891 SPA1025 Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occupant uses the seating position. Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches 䊊1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 䊊2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries. Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (if so equipped) WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable head- rests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable headrests. This may in- crease the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the headrests are adjustable. 䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest. + Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or adjustable headrest. LRS0892 1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the headrest, pull it up. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 LRS0889 To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. LRS0890 LRS0891 Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion. Install 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the ad- justment notches 䊊1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 䊊2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. 3. Properly adjust the headrest before an oc- cupant uses the seating position. 1-14 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● 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. ● Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats. ● Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them prop- erly if they have been removed for any reason. ● 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. ● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop. ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. LRS0341 Folding the front passenger’s seatback To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting long items: 䊊1 Move the seat to the rearmost position by pushing the switch backward until the seat comes to a stop. Then recline the seatback as far forward as possible using the recline switch. Lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 WARNING ● If you fold the front passenger’s seat- back flat forward to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- cured 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. Se- cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See “Precautions on supplemental restraint system” later in this section. ● 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 re- sult in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop. LRS0342 䊊2 Once the seatback is released it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 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. Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. 1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0332 Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maxi- mum cargo hauling: 䊊1 Raise the armrest to the stowed position. Remove the 2nd row center console, see “2nd row center console” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this Owner’s Manual. 䊊2 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cush- ion toward the front of the vehicle. LRS0333 䊊3 Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the seatback flat forward. LRS0334 䊊4 There is a carpet panel flap that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle. LRS0641 䊊5 The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captain’s chairs to a seating position. Make sure to properly raise the seat- back to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17 LRS0336 Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling: 䊊1 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle. LRS0337 䊊2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. LRS0338 䊊3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle. 1-18 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system To return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating position, unfold the seatback and push it back until it latches into position. WARNING ● When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector. ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. ● When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured. ● If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop. 䊊4 LRS0636 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. 5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process for the outboard seats. 6. To return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the seatback. Then push the seat cushion back into place. Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion and properly raise the seatback to an upright position. Then push the seat cushion down into place. LRS0637 Folding the 3rd row split bench seat (if so equipped) To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later in this section. 2. Lower the head restraints to the full down position. 3. Then pull up on the latch located on the outside corner of each seatback and fold the seatback forward over the seat base. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 ● Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later in this section. – Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position. ● Make sure that there are no objects on the seatback cushion. CAUTION Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the full upright position before a passenger sits in the seat(s). When folding or returning the seat(s) to the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others: ● Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat. ● Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat. LRS0793 To fold down the 3rd row seats, push and hold the bottom portion of the switch. To raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top portion of the switch. A chime will sound three times to indicate the start of the operation. A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isn’t in the full upright or folded position when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the warning beep is still present after one complete cycle and if the seats are in the full upright or folded position, bring your vehicle in for service. LRS0792 3RD ROW POWER FOLDING SEATS (if so equipped) The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (passenger’s side) on the 3rd row cup holder console 䊊1 . There are also controls located on the rear quar- ter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen- ger’s side) 䊊2 . Before operating the 3rd row seats: ● Make sure the 2nd row seatback isn’t re- clined. ● Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down position. 1-20 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SEAT BELTS If the ignition switch is off, the power folding seats are always operational. If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seats are only operational when the shift selector is in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the engine is started during operation, the seat(s) will temporarily pause. NOTE: Operating the power folding seats can dis- charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is not running. SSS0136 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supple- mental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an acci- dent. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly. 1-22 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle. ● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. ● Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. ● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. ● If the seat belt warning light glows con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. ● No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious per- sonal injury. SSS0014 WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident. ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti- vated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer. ● Removal and installation of preten- sioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. and attaching ● All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom- mends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced un- less the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. ● All child restraints and attaching hard- ware should be inspected after any col- lision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. WRS0174 Manual seat shown Fastening the seat belts 䊊1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. 1-24 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re- straints” later in this section for more information. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- sion. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. WRS0137 䊊2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the re- tractor. WRS0138 䊊3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 䊊4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation: ● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and re- strict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer. WRS0139 Unfastening the seat belts 䊊1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. 1-26 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0240 SSS0241 Center of the 3rd row bench seat The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue 䊊1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. ● Always make sure both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 LRS0432 Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 䊊1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as a key into the connector buckle 䊊A . 䊊2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base. 䊊3 Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base. WARNING ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. ● When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured. ● If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop. 1-28 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0433 Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are at- tached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 䊊1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base. 䊊2 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric sleeve. 䊊3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver buckle until it clicks. The center seat belt connector tongue and re- ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < marks. The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt con- nector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section. WARNING ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. ● When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured. ● If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop. LRS0242 Front and 2nd row outboard seats Shoulder belt height adjustment (front and 2nd row outboard seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out 䊊1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor 䊊2 to the desired position, so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re- lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. ● Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- sembly should be replaced. WARNING WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur- chasing an extender if an extender is required. ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. ● Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sud- den stop. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry. 1-30 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child. There are three basic types of child restraint systems: ● Rear-facing child restraint ● Forward-facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear- facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward-facing child restraint. WARNING Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child re- straints” later in this section. A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child restraints” section for more infor- mation. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. SMALL CHILDREN Children that are over one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward- facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- mends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS ARS1098 LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. the shoulder belt NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo- men. The booster seat should raise the child so that is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi- fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. 1-32 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system – Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision. – Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger. – NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Forward-facing child restraint in- stallation using the seat belts” later in this section. – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seri- ously injure or kill a child. A rear- facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. – Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle. – Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted. – Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts or harnesses. – A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. – Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- sible after fitting the child restraint. – Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child re- straint while in the vehicle. ● When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- sion, loose objects can injure occu- pants or damage the vehicle. CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur- face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33 WRS0256 WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. ● If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. 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. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child restraints be secured to the designated an- chor point on the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem” later in this section. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and children of various sizes. When se- lecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. 1-34 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0364 LATCH system lower anchor locations - captain’s chairs LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. LATCH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious in- jury or death of a child or other passen- gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration. – Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly. – Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the lower an- chors are obstructed. WRS0416 LATCH system lower anchor locations - bench seat The LATCH lower anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the following positions only: ● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) ● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only (if so equipped) LATCH lower anchor location LRS0748 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35 LRS0344 LATCH label locations 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) LRS0382 LATCH label locations 2nd row bench (if so equipped) LATCH lower anchor location The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH lower anchors. LRS0661 LATCH webbing-mounted attachment Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in- structions provided by the child restraint manu- facturer. 1-36 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Top tether anchor WARNING ● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con- tacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, re- move the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location. If the cargo cover is not removed, it may damage the top tether strap during a collision. A child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged. ● Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage it during a collision. A child could be seriously in- jured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged. LRS0662 LATCH rigid-mounted attachment When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. LRS0340 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) 3rd row bench seat LRS0361 LRS0640 1. Top tether strap 2. Anchor point Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions: ● 2nd row bench (if so equipped) on the floor behind the outboard seating positions as shown. ● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) on the floor behind the seats as shown. ● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo area behind the center seat position as shown. 1-38 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear-facing web-mounted – step 2 Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2 Rear-facing – step 3 WRS0801 WRS0802 LRS0673 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. 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. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39 5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 2 through 4. is loose, WRS0256 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS LRS0674 Rear-facing – step 4 4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of ve- hicles. 1-40 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front pas- senger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. ● When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt” in this section. WRS0256 WRS0761 Rear-facing – step 2 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’s in- structions for belt routing. Rear-facing – step 1 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts 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’s instructions. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41 Rear-facing – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4 Rear-facing – step 5 LRS0669 LRS0670 WRS0762 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 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 seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 1-42 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. is not After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraints” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. WRS0763 Rear-facing – step 6 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. WRS0799 Forward-facing web-mounted – step 2 2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 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 “Installing top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seat- ing positions that do not have a top tether anchor. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. WRS0800 Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2 3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraints” in this section for head restraint adjustment infor- mation. 1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0671 Forward-facing – step 4 4. 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. 5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. 7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 3 through 6. is loose, FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the opera- tion of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt” in this section. WRS0699 Forward-facing (front passenger seat) – step 1 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-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 forward-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and, there- fore, must not be used in the front seat. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45 WRS0697 Forward-facing – step 6 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child re- straints fit in all types of vehicles. 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint or headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint or headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or headrest when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraints” or “Adjust- able headrest” in this section for head re- straint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation information. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint or headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. Forward-facing – step 3 Forward-facing – step 4 WRS0680 LRS0667 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’s in- structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0668 WRS0681 WRS0698 Forward-facing – step 5 Forward-facing – step 6 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 7. 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. 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 (rear seat installation only). See “In- stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor. Forward-facing – step 8 8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47 9. 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 Forward-facing – step 10 WRS0475 LRS0340 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag should illuminate. If this status light light is not illuminated see, ⬙Front passenger air bag and status light⬙ 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 ALR mode (child re- straint mode) is canceled. 1-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1. If necessary, raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap 䊊1 over the top of the seatback. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information. 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊2 on the floor behind the child re- straint. 3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. LRS0361 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row bench seat [if so equipped] ) First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’s or bench out- board seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. LRS0640 3rd row bench seat INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (3rd row bench seat) WARNING In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in

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