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Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assist- ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! . NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man- ual for important safety information.
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems result- ing from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed care- fully.
If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
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If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.
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Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGWARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI- SORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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BLUETOOTH® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
XM Radio® requires subscrip- tion, sold separately after first 90 days. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more in- formation, visit www.xmradio. com.
*C 2009 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
recording or otherwise, without
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
if
However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:
— Your name, address, and telephone number
— Vehicle identification number (attached to the instrument panel on the
the top of driver’s side)
— Date of purchase
— Current odometer reading
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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Table of Contents
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Exterior (Kro¯ m models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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10. Seat belt with pretensioner (P.1-52) 11. Rear seats* (P.1-4)
— Child restraints (P.1-19)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system* (P.1-20) except for Cargo Van models
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1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-40) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air 2. bags (P.1-40)
3. Seat belts (P.1-8) 4. Head restraints (P.1-6)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-7)
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-40)
6. Rear headrest* (P.1-7) 7. Rear center seat belt* (P.1-16) 8. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)
— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-46) Front seats (P.1-3)
9.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
6.
Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-27) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27) License plate installation (P.9-11)
7. 8. Recovery hook (P.6-15) 9.
Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-28, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)
1. Hood (P.3-21) 2. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P.2-23) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)
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3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-20) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)
4. Outside mirrors (P.3-27) 5. Power windows (P.2-36)
10. Side turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P.2-26) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-7) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10) — Security system (P.2-17)
12. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-6) *:
if so equipped
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EXTERIOR REAR
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8. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-4) 9.
Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-24) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) if so equipped
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1. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-22) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)
2. High-mounted stop light
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
3. Antenna (P.4-29)
— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-10)
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4. Rear window defroster (P.2-23) 5. Back door (P.3-22)
— Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10)
6. Rear combination light
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
7. Sonar sensors*
— Sonar system* (P.5-24)
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EXTERIOR (Kro¯ m models)
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For Kro¯ m models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to additional information in each section.
1. Side sill extensions (P.3-23) 2. Aluminum alloy wheels (P.7-4) 3. Front bumper (P.3-23, P.6-14) 4. Rear spoiler (P.7-3) 5. Rear bumper (P.3-23, P.6-14)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Inside rearview mirror (P.3-26)
9. Map lights* (P.2-39) 10. 11. Cargo cover* (P.2-34) 12. Cargo area
— Luggage hooks (P.2-35) — Cargo light* (P.2-41)
13. Rear cup holders* (P.2-31) 14. Front cup holders (P.2-31) *:
if so equipped
1. Rear pillar pocket (P.2-33) 2. Soft bottle holders (P.2-32) 3. Ceiling light (P.2-40) 4. Utility hooks* (P.2-36) Jack and tools (P.6-3) 5.
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6. Door armrest
— Power window switch (P.2-36) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)
7. Microphone*
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System* (P.4-31)
8. Sun visors (P.3-26)
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COCKPIT
Front cup holders (P.2-31)
1. 2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-23) — Turn signal (P.2-26) — Fog light* (P.2-27)
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3. Steering wheel
— Electric power steering system (P.5-26) — Horn (P.2-28) — Driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag (P.1-40)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-20) 5.
Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
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6. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27) 7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.5-29) Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
8. 9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-28) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control* (P.4-31)
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)*
— Cruise control switches* (P.5-21)
11. Selector lever or Shift lever
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (P.5-14) — Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-18)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20) *:
if so equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side ventilator (P.4-2) 2. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 3. Center ventilator (P.4-2) 4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27) 5. Audio system* (P.4-9)
— Clock* (P.2-28)
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11. Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelli-
gent Key system) (P.5-9)
12. Heater/air conditioner* control (P.4-2)
— Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch (P.2-23)
iPod® connector* (P.4-25)
13. Utility hooks* (P.2-36) 14. 15. Power outlet (P.2-30) 16. Glove box (P.2-33) *:
if so equipped
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Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-47) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-40) Fuel-filler door release handle (P.3-24)
6. 7. 8. 9. Hood release handle (P.3-21) 10.
Ignition switch (models without system) (P.5-7)
Intelligent Key
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METERS AND GAUGES
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9. RESET switch for
trip odometer
(P.2-5)/Trip
computer mode switch (P.2-8) if so equipped
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Tachometer (P.2-6)
1. 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 3. Vehicle information display (P.2-7)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5) — Trip computer (P.2-8) — Outside air temperature* (P.2-7) Fuel gauge (P.2-7)
4.
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5. Speedometer (P.2-5) 6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10) 7. 8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-26)
tion indicator* (P.2-8)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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for Manual Transmission (MT) models
MR18DE ENGINE 1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8) 2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P.8-11) 3. Air cleaner (P.8-16) 4. Battery (P.8-13)
— Jump starting (P.6-8)
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5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15) 7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8) 8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)
— Vehicle overheat (P.6-11)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Rear seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Armrest (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Three-point type seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Seat belt maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Top tether strap child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Child restraint installation using LATCH (except for Cargo Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Child restraint installation using the seat belts. . . . . 1-29
Booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Precautions on booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Booster seat installation on front passenger seat and rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . 1-40
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
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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.
. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit
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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “PRECAUTIONS 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 un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.
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The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seat- back 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 da- mages.
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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 or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat):
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment
Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 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 *2 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.
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REAR SEATS (if so equipped) Forward and backward Pull the lever *1 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 strap *2
and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the strap up and lean your body forward. Release the strap to lock the seatback in position.The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
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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.)
Folding
Before folding the rear seats: . Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.)
. Release the connector tongue of the rear center seat belt from the buckle, and secure the connector and seat belt tongues on the seat belt hook. (See “Rear center seat belt
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avoid injury to yourself and others: . Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
The seatback is spring assisted and may move at a rapid rate. Be careful not to allow the seatback to pinch or hit any part of your body when you fold it.
To return the seatback to the seating position, lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched. Unstow the seat belt buckles by pulling the buckles out of the pockets.
WARNING
. Do not use the rear seat belts when the buckles are stowed in the seat pockets. Failure to do so may re- duce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any objects are on the rear seats.
. Never allow anyone to ride in the
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. Stow seat belt buckles by pushing the seatbelt buckles into seat pockets.
The seat belt buckles should only be stowed when the rear seat is folded. The rear seat belt buckles should be in the unstowed position at all other times.
To fold down the seatback of each rear seat, pull the strap *1 or *2 .
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CAUTION
W h e n f o l d i n g o r r e t u r n i n g t h e seatback(s) to the upright position, to
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Adjustment (front seats) To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob *1 and push the head restraint down.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.
Adjustment (rear seats) Rear headrests cannot be adjusted.
cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper re- straints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unse- cured cargo could cause personal injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat.
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. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint func- tion.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’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 colli- sions 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 positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in this section.
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Removal and attachment To remove the head restraint or headrest, push and hold the lock knob *1
and pull the head restraint/headrest up.To attach the head restraint/headrest, push and hold the lock knob *1
and insert the head restraint/headrest stalks into the holes.If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Reinstall the head restraint/ headrest when the head restraint/headrest does not need to be removed.
FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE- STRAINTS
WARNING
. Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint.
. Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any acci- dent.
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, 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 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 supplemental air bag.
the severity of
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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ARMREST (if so equipped) Front Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
Rear Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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WARNING
. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be prop- erly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and in- crease the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
. 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 acci- dent.
. 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 continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may in- dicate a malfunction 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 mate- rial, 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 personal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
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activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of
the pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. . All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no da- mage and continue to operate prop- erly. 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 hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement re- commendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.
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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 . Booster seat
Front-facing child restraint
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear- facing child restraints. Front-facing child re- straints 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 front-facing child restraint.WARNING
Infants and children need special pro- tection. 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 fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional pro- tection.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, 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
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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.
Small children Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a front-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 instal- lation and use.
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 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
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your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.
properly.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this
section.)
2. Make sure rear seat belt buckles are removed from the stowed position. See “Rear seat belt buckles (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.
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
close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt 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 certifying 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.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.
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 put the lap/shoulder belt over
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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 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. For additional information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.
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 tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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3. 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 during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the 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 retractor.
4. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
5. 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)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to
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tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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 restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Rear seat belt buckles (except for Cargo Van models) The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed by pushing the buckles into the pockets of the seat cushion when the rear seatback is folded. The buckles should only be stowed when the seat- back is folded. At all other times the seat belt buckles must be pulled out of the pockets in the unstowed position.
WARNING
Do not use the rear seat belts when the buckles are stowed in the seat pockets. Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
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WARNING
. After adjustment, release the ad- justment button and try to move the shoulder 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 effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
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Seat belt hooks (except for Cargo Van models) When the rear seat belts are not in use and when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.
The hook for the rear center seat belt is located on the left wall behind the rear seat. (See “Rear center seat belt (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section for details.)
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the adjustment button *1 , and to the then move the shoulder belt anchor desired position *2 , so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
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The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.
Rear center seat belt (except for Cargo Van models) The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue tongue *2 . Both the *1
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion.and a seat belt
WARNING
. Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. . Always make sure both the connec- tor 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.
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Stowing rear center seat belt:
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue *1
so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue *1
by inserting a suitable tool such as key *2
into the connector buckle.2. Retract the seat belt and secure the seat belt tongue and connector tongue on the seat belt hook *3 .
WARNING
. Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.
. When returning the seatback, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.
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Attaching rear center seat belt:
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat.
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To connect the buckle:
1. Remove the seat belt tongue and connector
tongue from the seat belt hook *1 .
2. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
buckle until it clicks *2 .
The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section.
WARNING
. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.
If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
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 is available that is compatible with the installed seat belts. 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 if an extender is required.
WARNING
. 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 sudden stop.
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SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. 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.
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 assembly should be replaced.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child re- straint can result in serious injury or death.
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.
. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
. NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear
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seat. According to accident statis- tics, children are safer when prop- erly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a front-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.
Improper use or improper installa- tion of a child restraint 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.
. Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.
If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
. Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those
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loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible.
. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment or by 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 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.
. When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. (See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.) In general, child restraints are also designed to be installed with a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting 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.
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 front-facing child restraints be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van models) Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compa- tible 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.
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The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.
LATCH system anchor location
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LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH 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 anchors.
WARNING
. Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors. The child re- straint will not be secured properly. . Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE- STRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to an anchor point.
WARNING
. Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
If the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, remove 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 da- mage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be ser- iously 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
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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
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Installing child restraint LATCH 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 system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint is compatible with LATCH system. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
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LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section for installation instructions.)
When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. (See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.)
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secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a colli- sion if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.
Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following locations. . On the seat cushion behind the outboard for
and center seating positions (except Cargo Van models)
. On the floor behind the front passenger seat
(Cargo Van models)
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WARNING
Do not attach upper tether anchors to the luggage hooks. The child restraint will not be properly installed. Your child could be injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
Installing top tether strap First secure the child restraint with the LATCH system (except rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt as applicable.
for Cargo Van models:
Rear seats (except for Cargo Van models):
1. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback and under the headrest.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor on the seat directly behind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
For the best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
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If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de- tails.
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For the best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the front passenger’s seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.
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Front passenger seat (Cargo Van models):
the front passenger seat
in Cargo Van For models, install the top tether strap according to the following procedure.
1. Adjust
the head restraint
to its highest
position.
2. Route the top tether strap between the head
restraint and the top of the seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the floor behind the seat.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
. Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor locations, see “Lower Anchors and Tet h e r s fo r C H i l d r en Sy s t e m (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van mod- els)” earlier in this section. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.
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
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harnesses.
Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing 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 cushion mate- rial. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH an- chors are obstructed.
Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using LATCH system:
1. Adjust
the rear seat
to the upright and
rearmost position.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.
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3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
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4. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the seatback. If necessary, remove the headrest to obtain the correct child restraint (See “HEAD RE- STRAINTS” earlier in this section.)
fit.
the headrest
If is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the headrest when the child restraint is re- moved. If the seating position does not have a removal headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint try another seating position or a different child restraint.
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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.
6.
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 “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.)
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7. After attaching the child restraint,
test
it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment 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 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.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
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8. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the repeat steps 3
properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 7.
is loose,
Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LATCH system:
1. Adjust
the rear seat
to the upright and
rearmost position.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.
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Rear-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3
3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
Rear-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3
