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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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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 your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.


INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


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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.


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


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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.


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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.


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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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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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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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.)


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


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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.


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.


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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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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 rear 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.


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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.


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.


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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.


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. for assistance with See a NISSAN dealer purchasing an extender is required.


if an extender


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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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


Forward-facing child restraint


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 pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may


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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.


A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section for more information.


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 manufacturer’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 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 lbs (18 kg) and


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80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.


if


the shoulder belt


NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat the shoulder belt fits 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 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 area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS


PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS


WARNING


. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and in- stallation 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.


— Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.


— Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another pas- senger.


— 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


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install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE- STRAINT INSTALLATION 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 seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child re- straint must only be used in the rear seat.


— Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child re- straints may not fit properly in your vehicle.


— Child restraint anchor points are designed 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


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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 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.


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.


possible after fitting the child restraint.


— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri- ate child restraint 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 collision, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.


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 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.


CAUTION


A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.


This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these anchors. For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van mod- els)” later in this section.


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 anchor point on the vehicle.


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LATCH lower anchor location


LATCH lower anchor location 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.


LATCH lower anchor


WARNING


Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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: — 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 prop- erly.


— 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 prop- erly if the lower anchors are ob- structed.


LATCH system anchor location


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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 damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your 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 the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.


Top tether anchor point locations:


Anchor points are located on the back side of the seatbacks.


Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following locations.


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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment


LATCH rigid-mounted attachment


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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 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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The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Top tether anchor” 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.


Top tether anchor


WARNING


If the cargo cover (if so equipped) contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor,


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. 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.


REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN- STALLATION 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 rear-facing child restraint using the LATCH system:


1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.


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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.


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Rear-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 properly attached to the lower anchors.


Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2


Rear-facing — step 3


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.


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properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 4.


If the repeat steps 1


is loose,


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4. After attaching the child restraint,


test


it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint 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 or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.


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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 re- straint 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


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passenger air bag. See “Front pas- senger 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 “Rear center seat belt (except for Cargo Van models)” ear- lier in this section.


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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 instructions for belt routing.


Rear-facing — step 1


Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “CHILD SAFETY” earlier in this section and “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section before installing 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.


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Rear-facing — step 3


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.


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


Rear-facing — step 5


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.


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through 6.


After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.


FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE- STRAINT 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 using the LATCH system:


1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.


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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 properly 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 seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.


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Rear-facing — step 6


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6. After attaching the child restraint,


test


it before 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.


7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is If the repeat steps 1


properly secured prior to each use. seat belt


locked,


is not


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Forward-facing — step 6


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6. After attaching the child restraint,


test


it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint 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 restraints fit in all types of vehicles.


7. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the repeat steps 1


properly secured prior to each use. child restraint


is loose,


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Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 3


3. The back of the child restraint should be


secured against the vehicle seatback.


If necessary, adjust or remove the headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the headrest when the child restraint is removed. See “Adjustable headrest” in this section for headrest adjustment information.


If the seating position does not have an adjustable headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint try another seating position or a different child restraint.


fit,


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.


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turer’s instructions.


The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.


If


fit.


If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint or headrest to obtain the correct child restraint 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 RE- STRAINTS” earlier in this section or “AD- JUSTABLE HEADRESTS” earlier in this section for head restraint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation informa- tion.


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.


through 6.


FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE- STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS


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 re- straint 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 passenger air bag. See “Front pas- senger 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 “Rear center seat belt (except for Cargo Van models)” ear- lier in this section.


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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1


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 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, therefore, must not be used in the front seat.


2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac-


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Forward-facing — step 4


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.


Forward-facing — step 5


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


Forward-facing — step 3


3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.


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” later 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.


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through 8.


Forward-facing — step 8


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8. After attaching the child restraint,


test


it before 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.


9. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the repeat steps 2


properly secured prior to each use. seat belt


locked,


is not


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Forward-facing — step 6


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.


7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.


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manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.


If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.


BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats


WARNING


If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: — Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach.


— Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind the child or under the child’s arm.


— A booster seat must only be in- stalled in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.


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Forward-facing — step 10


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 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 the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


should illuminate.


After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.


is fully retracted,


INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP First secure the child restraint with the LATCH system (rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt as applicable.


1. Remove the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat.


2. Position the top tether strap over the top of


the seatback.


3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest instal- lation.


4. Tighten the tether strap according to the


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


. Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.


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. Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat *1
is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat *2 should be used. If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures.


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All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.


The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.


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Booster seat installation


CAUTION


Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.


Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats” sections earlier in this section before installing a child restraint.


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


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1.


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


2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a forward-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.


Front passenger position


3. The booster seat should be positioned on


the vehicle seat so that it is stable.


If


fit.


If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint or headrest to obtain the correct booster seat the head restraint or headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or headrest when the booster seat is removed. See “HEAD RE- STRAINTS” earlier in this section or “AD- JUSTABLE HEADRESTS” earlier in this section for head restraint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation informa- tion.


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If the seating position does not have an


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adjustable head restraint or headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.


4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.


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


6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this section.


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7.


If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag may or may not be status light illuminated depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.)


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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM


PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concern- ing the following systems: . Driver and passenger supplemental


front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)


Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag


. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-


mental air bag


. Seat belt with pretensioner


Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.


Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvic area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.


Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help


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cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.


These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)


(See “SEAT BELTS” earlier


The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.


After the ignition is placed in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.


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SSS0131


SSS0132


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crease the risk that they are injured if the front air bag inflates.


WARNING


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


The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.


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


back against the seatback and as far-away as practical from the steer- ing wheel or instrument panel. Al- ways use the seat belts.


The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.


T he f ro n t pa s s e ng e r s e at i s equipped with occupant classifica- tion sensors (weight sensors) that turn the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.


. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could in-


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SSS0007


SSS0008


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SSS0006


SSS0009


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WARNING


. Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. . Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.


. 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. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for details.


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Do not lean against doors or windows.


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


. When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be espe- cially careful with children, who should always be properly re- strained. Some examples of danger- ous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.


. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.


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WARNING


Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags:


The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear im- pact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.


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NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS- TEM (front seats)


WARNING


To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s advanced air bag system, please observe the following items. . Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket.


. Do not place heavy loads heavier than 2.2 lb (4 kg) on the seatback, head restraint or in the seatback pocket.


. Do not store luggage behind the seat that can press into the seat- back.


. Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger air bag status light.


If you notice that the front passen- ger air bag status light is not operating as described later in this section, please take your vehicle to your NISSAN dealer to check the occupant classification system.


. Until you have confirmed with your


1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 3.


Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules


4. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) 5. Occupant classification system control unit


6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental


air bag modules


7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental


air bag inflators


8. Seat belt with pretensioners 9. Satellite sensors 10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)


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dealer that your passenger seat occupant classification system is working properly, position the occu- pants in the rear seating positions.


This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed.


It


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


the forces in another


and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensors are also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensors. If the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details.) One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper perfor- mance of the system.


the front passenger air bag is OFF,


If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.


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When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.


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Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.


Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation.


The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.


The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.


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


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as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF.


The occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under the front passenger seat and are designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensors can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.


Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensors to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.


Status light:


The front passenger air bag status light is located on the instrument panel. The light operates as follows: . Unoccupied passenger seat: The


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


. Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this light illuminates to indi- section: The cate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.


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


Front passenger air bag:


The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.


The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such


NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49


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Front passenger air bag status light


Front passenger air bag and status light


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WARNING


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


occupant classification sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” of being OFF. earlier

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