FOREWORD
READ FIRST(cid:151)THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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 (kilome-
ters) 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 (cid:147)NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide(cid:148) 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(cid:146)s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
c NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
c ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
c ALWAYS review this owner(cid:146)s manual for
important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a
mark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
(cid:147)Driving safety precautions(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Start-
ing and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read (cid:147)On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions(cid:148), and (cid:147)Avoid-
ing collision and rollover(cid:148), and (cid:147)Driving
safety precautions(cid:148), in the (cid:147)Starting and
driving(cid:148) section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modifications may not be cov-
ered under NISSAN warranties.
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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 without notice and with-
out obligation.
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 moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
' 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
All rights reserved. No part of
this Owner(cid:146)s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
dena, California.
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If you see this symbol, it means (cid:147)Do not do this(cid:148)
or (cid:147)Do not let this happen.(cid:148)
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-
puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in
improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com-
pany has also developed ways to build quality into its
vehicles at each stage of the production process,
both through extensive use of automation and (cid:151)
most
importantly (cid:151) through an awareness that
people are the central element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best job
was being done in producing and delivering your
vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that
when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for
maintenance, the service technician will perform his
work according to the quality standards that have
been established by NISSAN.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you
know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety
systems that will help protect you and your passen-
gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
We urge you to use the seat belts every time you
drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,
with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-
ship (cid:151) a product that we can be proud to build and
you can be proud to own.
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc-
cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars
and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them
in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by NISSAN Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest
automaker in the world.
In addition to cars and
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine
engines, boats and other diversified products.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in-
vestment in North America. NISSAN(cid:146)s commitment
is over $6 billion dollars in capital
investments in
facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities
include the NISSAN Manufacturing facilities in Can-
ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle
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styling design at NISSAN Design America, Inc. in
San Diego, California, and engineering at NISSAN
Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills,
Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than
21,000 people throughout
the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people
work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers
across North America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. NISSAN Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 150 dealers employ approximately
4,500 people. These include company employees
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.
In addition, many Canadians work for companies
that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-
terials and services ranging from the operation of
port facilities and transportation services, to the
supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
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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.
However, if 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 Con-
sumer 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:
(cid:150) Your name, address, and telephone number
(cid:150) Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver(cid:146)s
side)
(cid:150) Date of purchase
(cid:150) Current odometer reading
(cid:150) Your NISSAN dealer(cid:146)s name
(cid:150) 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 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For 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
Illustrated table of contents
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)
Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (if so equipped)
(P. 1-48)
Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-56)
Seats (P. 1-2)
5.
6. Occupant classification sensor
7.
8.
9.
(weight sensor) (P. 1-56)
Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-62)
Supplemental side-impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-48)
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)
10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-36)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
Engine hood (P. 8-6)
1.
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-24)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-45)
5.
Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
7.
8.
9.
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 5-33)
(P. 2-25); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-47)
Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
Truck box, tailgate (P.3-15)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Map lights (P. 2-49)
Sun visors (P. 3-12)
2.
Inside mirror (P. 3-13)
3.
4.
Ventilators (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-38)
6.
Shift knob (automatic transmission, if so
equipped) (P. 5-10)
Front seats (P. 1-2)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-41)
8.
9. Console box (P. 2-38)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-11)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ventilators (P. 4-2)
Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-25)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-25)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-30)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
6.
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
8.
9.
(P. 2-24)
Storage (P. 2-35)
Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
Hill descent control (HDC) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-58)
18. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)
19.
Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
20. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)
21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-30)
22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
23. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-14)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
QR25DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(P. 8-15)
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
Battery (P. 8-15)
7.
8.
9.
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
Battery (P. 8-15)
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
Name
Anti-lock brake
warning light
or
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
model)
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)
Page
2-13
2-13
2-13
Brake warning
light
2-14
or
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Warning
light
Name
Charge warning
light (if so
equipped)
Door open
warning light
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)
4WD warning
light (
model)
Low fuel warn-
ing light
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light
Page
2-14
2-14
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-15
Warning
light
Name
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime
Supplemental
air bag warning
light
Page
2-16
2-16
2-17
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Indicator
light
Name
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)
Cruise set
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)
Electronic lock-
ing rear differ-
ential (E-Lock)
system on indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)
Page
2-17
2-17
2-17
2-18
Indicator
light
Name
4WD shift indi-
cator light
model)
Front passenger
air bag status
light
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)
Hill Descent
Control (HDC)
indicator light
(if so equipped)
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)
Page
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-31
2-18
Indicator
light
Name
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
only)
Security indica-
tor light (if so
equipped)
Slip indicator
light for models
with ABLS (if
so equipped)
Slip indicator
light for models
with VDC (if
so equipped)
Page
2-19
2-19
2-19
2-19
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2-20
2-20
Indicator
light
Name
Transfer 4LO
position indica-
tor light
model)
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light (if so
equipped)
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1 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child restraint installation on passenger(cid:146)s
side jump seat (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Child restraint installation on rear bench seat
(Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
c Do not adjust the driver(cid:146)s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SEATS
WARNING
c 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.
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c For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat properly. See
(cid:147)Precautions on Seat Belt Usage(cid:148) later
in this section.
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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.
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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver(cid:146)s
seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
c Do not adjust the driver(cid:146)s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
c Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
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Operating tips
c The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit.
the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
If
c Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
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Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
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 (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
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WRS0389
Seat lifter (driver(cid:146)s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
Lumbar support (driver(cid:146)s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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JUMP SEAT (King cab)
WARNING
c Do not use a child restraint in the driv-
er(cid:146)s side jump seat. This seating posi-
tion is not suitable for child restraint
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger(cid:146)s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un-
folded from the seat base.
c When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between the
seat cushion and the body side.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-
able.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
c Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effec-
tiveness of the active head restraint.
c Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.
c Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant(cid:146)s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-
scribed earlier in this section.
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ARMREST
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and
fold it down to the resting position.
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Folding the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback
(if so equipped)
To fold the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:
s1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.
c Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
c Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop-
erly if they have been removed for any
reason.
c If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
c When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
c Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
c Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
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WARNING
c If you fold the front passenger(cid:146)s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
(cid:147)Precautions on supplemental restraint
system(cid:148) later in this section.
c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use
of these areas by passengers could re-
sult in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
LRS0398
Folding the rear bench seat
To fold the rear bench seat up:
s1
Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
up.
LRS0609
s2 Once the seatback is released it will enable
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
3. To return the front passenger(cid:146)s seat to a
seating position lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
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WARNING
c When the vehicle is being used to carry
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
c Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
seat unless the seat bottom cushions
are in place and latched.
c When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
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s2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.
LRS0567
s3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the
seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle
for maximum storage capacity.
To return the rear bench seat to a seating position
reverse the process. Make sure to properly
push the seat cushion down into place.
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WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas by
passengers without proper
restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
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Folding the rear bench seat down
The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
access the child restraint anchor point locations
or the jacking equipment.
To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up s1
and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points s2 can be accessed behind the rear
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger(cid:146)s side
seatback.
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SEAT BELTS
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat, your chances of being injured or killed
in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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WARNING
c Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
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SSS0016
WARNING
c The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
c Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
c Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
c If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
c Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.
c Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
SSS0014
WARNING
c Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run 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.
c Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in
an accident.
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attaching
c All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors
hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision be replaced un-
less the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
c All child restraints and attaching hard-
ware should be inspected after any col-
lision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer(cid:146)s inspection instructions
and replacement
recommendations.
The child restraints should be replaced
if they are damaged.
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.
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There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
c Rear facing child restraint
c Front facing child restraint
c Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child(cid:146)s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 pounds (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 one
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
c Never install a rear facing child restraint
in the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. An inflat-
ing supplemental air bag could seri-
ously injure or kill your child. A rear
facing child restraint must only be used
in the rear seat.
c Infants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle(cid:146)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 terri-
tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See (cid:147)Child Re-
straints(cid:148) later in this section.
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protec-
tion.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat if
available (Crew Cab models). According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
Infants
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use.
Small Children
Children that are over one year old and weigh
between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be
placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer(cid:146)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 feet 9 inches
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
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This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See (cid:147)Supplemental restraint system(cid:148)
later in this section.
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c 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.
c For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
kg) and 80 lbs (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 if the shoul-
der belt in the child(cid:146)s seating position 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 the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion 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 Fed-
eral 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 pos-
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
c Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
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Manual front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts (Front seats
all models and rear seats Crew cab
models)
s1 Adjust the seat. See (cid:147)Seats(cid:148) earlier in this
section.
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s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
c The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
LRS0595
s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
s4 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.
c 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.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation.
It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
restraint mode.
When the automatic locking mechanism is acti-
vated the seat belt cannot be extended again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
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and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt
is in the emergency locking mode. See (cid:147)Child
restraints(cid:148) later in this section for more informa-
tion.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt
It can also
change the operation of the front passen-
ger air bag. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag
and status light(cid:148) later in this section.
tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats
King cab models)
LRS0556
1. Open the jump seat. See (cid:147)Seats(cid:148) earlier in
this section.
LRS0569
s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
c The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
c 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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is in the emergency locking mode. See (cid:147)Child
restraints(cid:148) later in this section for more informa-
tion.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
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s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
s4 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 jump seat positions three-point seat belts
have a locking mechanism for child restraint in-
stallation. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode or child restraint mode.
When the automatic locking mechanism is acti-
vated the seat belt cannot be extended again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt
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Unfastening the seat belts
s1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
c When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
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c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Center of the rear seat (Crew cab
model)
Selecting correct set of seat belts:
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can
be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See (cid:147)Precau-
tions on seat belt usage(cid:148) earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button s1 and
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position s2 , so the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
der belt anchor into position.
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WARNING
c After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
c The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (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
c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
c 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.
c Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
c To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are completely dry.
c 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.
c Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
c Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
sult in serious injury or death.
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c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An in-
flating supplemental front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-
facing child restraint must only be used
in the rear seat.
c NISSAN recommends that the child re-
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
c An improperly installed child restraint
could lead to serious injury or death in
an accident.
In general, child restraints are designed to be
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
belt. In addition, Crew Cab models are equipped
with a universal child restraint lower anchor sys-
tem, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child
restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted
attachments that can be connected to these
lower anchors. For details, see the (cid:147)LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
tem(cid:148) later in this section.
Child restraints for infants and small children of
various sizes are offered by several manufactur-
ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
c 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.
c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat
and seat belt system.
c 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(cid:146)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.
WARNING
c Improper use of a child restraint can
increase the risk or severity of injury for
both the child and other occupants of
the vehicle.
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WARNING
c Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
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c Follow all of the child restraint manu-
facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child re-
straint, 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.
c If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being in-
jured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
c After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the belt holds the
restraint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm).
If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again.
c If you must install a front facing child
restraint in the front seat, see (cid:147)Child
restraint installation on front passenger
seat(cid:148) later in this section.
c When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-
vent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a 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.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON PASSENGER(cid:146)S SIDE JUMP
SEAT (King cab models only)
WARNING
c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
c Failure to use the retractor(cid:146)s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.
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WARNING
c When installing a child restraint system
in the passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat posi-
tion be sure to unfold the seat exten-
sion on the jump seat. If the jump seat
extension is not properly used, the child
restraint will not be installed correctly
and the child could be injured in a col-
lision or sudden stop.
c Never install a child restraint on the
driver(cid:146)s side jump seat. A child restraint
can not be properly installed in the driv-
er(cid:146)s side jump seat and the child could
be injured in a collision or sudden stop.
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Front facing
When you install a child restraint on the passen-
ger(cid:146)s side jump seat, follow these steps:
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1. To access the jump seat extensions1 on the
passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat pull up s2 on
the extension to unfold it to the open posi-
tion. Then unfold the two support
legs
s3 and lower the jump seat to the full open
s4 seating position.
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Front facing (passenger(cid:146)s side seating po-
sition only) (cid:151) step 2
s2 Remove the head restraint to obtain the cor-
rect child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint
adjustment(cid:148) earlier in this section. Store the
head restraint in a secure place. Be sure to
install the head restraint when the child re-
straint is removed. Position the child restraint
on the seat. It can be placed in a front facing
direction, depending on the size of the child.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s
instructions. The back of the child restraint
should be secured against the vehicle seat
back.
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Front Facing (cid:151) step 3
s3 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 manu-
facturer(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.
Front Facing (cid:151) step 4
s4 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.
Front Facing (cid:151) step 5
s5 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
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7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
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Front Facing (cid:151) step 6
s6 Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
seating position and try again , or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
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Rear facing
WARNING
c Do not install a child restraint system
on the passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat with-
out unfolding the seat extender. A child
restraint system will not be installed
properly and the child could be seri-
ously injured or killed in a sudden stop
or collision.
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WARNING
c To install a rear facing child restraint on
the passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat, it will
be necessary to move the front passen-
ger(cid:146)s seat fully forward and place the
front seatback upright or tilt it forward.
The front seat cannot be used. Attempt-
ing to do so could lead to serious injury
in a sudden stop or crash.
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When you install a child restraint on the passen-
ger(cid:146)s side jump seat, follow these steps:
1. To access the jump seat extensions1 on the
passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat only pull up s2
on the extension to unfold it to the open
position. Then unfold the two support legs
s3 and lower the jump seat to the full open
s4 seating position.
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Rear Facing (passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat
only) (cid:151) step 2
s2 Move the front passenger(cid:146)s seat into the
FULL FORWARD position. Then move the
front seatback to the upright or tilted forward
position. Position the child restraint on the
jump seat. The direction of the child restraint
depends on the type of the child restraint
and the size of the child. Always follow the
restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions.
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Rear Facing (cid:151) step 3
s3 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 manu-
facturer(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.
Rear Facing (cid:151) step 4
s4 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
It reverts to emer-
gency locking mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.
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Rear Facing (cid:151) step 5
s5 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
Rear Facing (cid:151) step 6
s6 Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
seating position and try again , or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more seat belt webbing out of the retractor,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON REAR BENCH SEAT (Crew cab
models only)
WARNING
c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
c Failure to use the retractor(cid:146)s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.
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Front Facing (outboard) (cid:151) step 1
Front facing
When you install a child restraint on the rear
bench seat, follow these steps:
s1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in-
structions. The back of the child restraint
should be secured against the vehicle seat-
back. Remove the head restraint to obtain
the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head re-
straint adjustment(cid:148) earlier in this section.
Store the head restraint in a secure place.
Be sure to install the head restraint when the
child restraint is removed.
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