2010 FRONTIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
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
Owner(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting 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 give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
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
mark is placed at the begin-
models, a
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.
could
affect
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification
its
performance, safety or durability, and
may
governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from modi-
fications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
violate
even
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.
APD1005
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.
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.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: (cid:147)Perchlorate
Material (cid:150) special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.(cid:148)
BLUETOOTHt is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to
Visteon.
XM Radiot requires
subscription, sold
separately after first 90
days. Not available in
Alaska, Hawaii or
Guam. For more
information, visit
www.xmradio.com.
' 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
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)
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)
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
(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
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, 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
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2.
2nd row seat belts (P. 1-16)
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-57)
Front seat belts (P. 1-16)
3.
4. Head restraints (P.1-6)
5.
Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-65)
Seats (P. 1-2)
6.
7. Occupant classification sensor
8.
9.
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-65)
Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-70)
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-57)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-28)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-30)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
0-2 Illustrated table of contents
WII0135
EXTERIOR FRONT
Engine hood (P. 8-6)
1.
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-25)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-45)
5.
Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),
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. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-39)
(P. 2-26); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0052
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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-48)
Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
Truck box, tailgate (P. 3-15)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-10, P. 9-4)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-12)
3. Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
(P. 3-13)
Vents (P. 4-2)
4.
5. Glove box (P. 2-40)
6. Shift selector (automatic transmission, if
Front seats (P. 1-2)
so equipped) (P. 5-13)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-42)
8.
9. Console box (P. 2-39)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-15)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-3)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6 Illustrated table of contents
LIC1422
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vents (P. 4-2)
Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-26)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/BluetoothT Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35, P. 4-37)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-57, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
6.
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
8.
9.
(P. 2-25)
Storage (P. 2-36)
Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-57)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-66)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-35)
15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-34)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13,5-17 )
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-30)
20.
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)
Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-31)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-15)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8 Illustrated table of contents
WDI0643
QR25DE engine
1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
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)
Drive belt location (P.8-18)
Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8.
9.
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
VQ40DE engine
1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
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)
Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
Drive belt location (P.8-18)
Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
7.
8.
9.
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. 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
or
Page
2-14
2-14
2-14
Name
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)
Brake warning light
2-15
or
Charge warning
light
Door open warning
light
2-15
2-15
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Warning
light
Name
Page
Indicator
light
Name
Engine oil pressure
warning light
4WD warning light
model)
Low fuel warning
light
Low tire pressure
warning light
Low windshield
washer fluid warning
light
Seat belt warning
light and chime
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-16
2-18
2-18
2-18
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (if so
equipped)
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)
4WD shift indicator
light (
model)
Front passenger air
bag status light
Page
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19
2-19
2-19
Indicator
light
Name
Transfer 4LO posi-
tion indicator light
model)
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light (if so
equipped)
Page
2-21
2-21
2-22
Indicator
light
Name
High beam indicator
light (Blue)
Hill descent control
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)
Overdrive off indica-
tor light (A/T models
only)
Security indicator
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
2-33
2-20
2-20
2-20
2-21
2-21
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Adjustable headrest (Crew cab models only)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Small children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts (cid:151) (Crew cab models only). . . . . . . . . 1-33
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts (cid:151) passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat
(King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH (Crew cab model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts (cid:151) front passenger and
rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Foward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts (cid:151) front passenger and
passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat
(King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Installing top tether strap (Front passenger
seat (cid:150) King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Installing top tether strap (Passenger(cid:146)s side
jump seat (cid:150) King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Installing top tether strap (Rear bench seat (cid:150)
Crew cab models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-72
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.
ARS1152
c For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See (cid:147)Precau-
tions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later in this
section.
c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
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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c The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WRS0175
WRS0176
WRS0131
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.
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.
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 and the transmission is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully
applied.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see (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 and the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
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
WRS0163
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.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
1-4 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WRS0164
WRS0389
LRS0556
Seat lifter (if so equipped for 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 (if so equipped for
driver(cid:146)s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
moved. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seat-
ing position. Failure to follow these in-
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
LRS0904
The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable.
m Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.
LRS0557
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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Components
1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
LRS0887
WRS0134
LRS0888
Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant(cid:146)s ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
LRS0889
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
LRS0890
LRS0891
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
Install and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
5.
Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notches s1 must be installed
in the hole with the lock button s2 .
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (Crew cab
models only) (if so equipped)
WARNING
The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust
the headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do
not use the seat if the adjustable head-
rests have been removed. If the headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly adjust
the headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness
of the adjustable headrests. This may in-
crease the risk of serious injury or death in
a collision.
LRS0905
The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
headrests are adjustable.
n Indicates the seating position is equipped with
an adjustable headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
SPA1025
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant(cid:146)s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
Components
1. Adjustable headrest
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
LRS0887
WRS0134
LRS0888
Adjustment
Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the
center of the seat occupant(cid:146)s ears.
To raise the headrest, pull it up.
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LRS0889
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.
LRS0890
LRS0891
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose
in the vehicle.
Install and properly adjust the headrest be-
fore an occupant uses the seating position.
5.
Install
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing
the correct direction. The stalk with the ad-
justment notches s1 must be installed in the
hole with the lock button s2 .
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an oc-
cupant uses the seating position.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
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.
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.
1-12 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS0608
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 rearmost 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.
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.
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13
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.
LRS0566
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 posi-
tion, reverse the process. Make sure to prop-
erly 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.
WRS0840
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15
SEAT BELTS
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of
injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
1-16 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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.
SSS0134
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17
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 No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
SSS0014
WARNING
c 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.
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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c Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.
c Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
done by a NISSAN dealer.
and
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.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
c Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
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 with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.
WRS0174
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See (cid:147)Child re-
straints(cid:148) later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See (cid:147)Front
passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in
this section.
LRS0594
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.
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.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
of operation:
c Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
c Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
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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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See (cid:147)Child re-
straints(cid:148) later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See (cid:147)Front
passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in
this section.
LRS0570
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 position(cid:146)s three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation:
c Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
c Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
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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.
WARNING
WRS0139
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:
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.
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 in (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
LRS0242
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.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23
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.
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.
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:
c Rear-facing child restraint
c Forward-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 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.
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WARNING
Infants and children need special protec-
tion. 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 fit-
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See (cid:147)Child Re-
straints(cid:148) later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth-
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat
belt. See (cid:147)Child Restraints(cid:148) section for more in-
formation.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat if
available (Crew Cab models). Studies show
that children are safer when properly re-
strained 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 (cid:147)Supplemental restraint system(cid:148)
later in this section.
INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer(cid:146)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(cid:146)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(cid:146)s instructions for installation
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
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
the shoulder belt
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
men. The booster seat should raise the child so
that
is properly positioned
across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
can only be used in seating positions that have a
three-point
type seat belt. The booster seat
should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
area. The child could be seriously injured
or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
ARS1098
WRS0256
WARNING
c Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
(cid:150) The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s
instructions for installation and use.
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(cid:150) Infants and children should never be
held on anyone(cid:146)s lap. Even the stron-
gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.
(cid:150) Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
(cid:150) NISSAN recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint
in the front seat, see
(cid:147)Forward-facing child restraint in-
stallation using the seat belts(cid:148) later
in this section.
(cid:150) Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-
facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating air bag could seri-
ously injure or kill a child. A rear-
facing child restraint must only be
used in the rear seat.
(cid:150) Be sure to purchase a child restraint
that will fit the child and vehicle.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.
(cid:150) Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand loads from child
restraints that are properly fitted.
(cid:150) Never use the anchor points for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
(cid:150) A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.
(cid:150) Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-
sible after fitting the child restraint.
(cid:150) Infants and children should always
be placed in an appropriate child re-
straint while in the vehicle.
c When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion,
loose objects can injure occu-
pants or damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating sur-
face and buckles before placing a child in
the child restraint.
This vehicle (Crew cab model only) is equipped
with a universal child restraint anchor system,
referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child re-
straints include rigid or webbing-mounted at-
tachments that can be connected to these an-
chors. For details, see (cid:147)LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren) system(cid:148) later in this
section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and children of various sizes. When se-
lecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:
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.
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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. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints be secured to the designated an-
chor point on the vehicle.
The LATCH lower anchor points are provided to
install child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only (Crew cab models only). Do not
attempt to install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH lower anchors.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of
child restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death of a child or other passen-
gers in a sudden stop or collision:
(cid:150) Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.
(cid:150) Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using
the LATCH lower anchors. The child
restraint will not be secured properly.
(cid:150) Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
ing your fingers into the lower anchor
area. Feel to make sure there are no
obstructions over the anchors such
as seat belt webbing or seat cushion
material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the lower an-
chors are obstructed.
LATCH system lower anchor
(Crew cab models only)
LRS0429
locations
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible
child restraints. This system may also be referred
to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.
With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle
seat belt to secure the child restraint.
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LRS0748
LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
attached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH lower anchors.
LRS0571
LATCH label locations (Crew cab models
only)
LRS0661
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the in-
structions provided by the child restraint manu-
facturer.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29
Top tether anchor
WARNING
Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the top
tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top tether strap.
Cargo that is not properly secured or
cargo that contacts the top tether strap
may damage it during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if
the top tether strap is
damaged.
LRS0662
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
The child restraint top tether strap must be used
when installing the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See (cid:147)Top
tether anchor(cid:148) for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
LRS0572
Front passenger seat (King cab models
only)
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located in the following loca-
tions:
c On the back of the front passenger seat
(King cab only) as shown.
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH (Crew
cab models only)
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the (cid:147)Child
Safety(cid:148) and (cid:147)Child Restraint(cid:148) sections before in-
stalling a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH
system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er(cid:146)s instructions.
LRS0393
Rear bench seat (Crew cab models only)
c Under the rear window behind the rear
bench seat (Crew cab only) as shown.
LRS0551
Passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat
(King cab models)
c On the floor between the jump seat belt
buckles in the center of the vehicle (King cab
only) as shown.
The anchor point s3 is located on the floor be-
tween the jump seat belt buckles in the center of
the vehicle. The routing bracket s2 is located
behind the cover plate s1 under the rear window
above the right passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31
Rear-facing web-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Rear-facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 3
WRS0801
WRS0802
LRS0673
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-
erly attached to the lower anchors.
3. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint
repeat steps 2
through 4.
is loose,
LRS0674
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 4
4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
straint should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the LATCH attachment
holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is
not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment
as necessary, or put the restraint in another
seat and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint or try installing by
using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable).
Not all child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.
WRS0256
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS (cid:151) (Crew cab models only)
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the opera-
tion of the front passenger air bag. See
(cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148)
later in this section.
WRS0256
WRS0761
Rear-facing (cid:150) 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(cid:146)s in-
structions for belt routing.
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the (cid:147)Child
Safety(cid:148) and (cid:147)Child Restraint(cid:148) sections before in-
stalling a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:
1. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s
instructions.
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Rear-facing (cid:150) step 3
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 4
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 5
LRS0669
LRS0670
WRS0762
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
5. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
pulling up on the seat belt.
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt
locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
is not
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
WRS0763
Rear-facing (cid:150) step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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LRS0597
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS (cid:151) PASSENGER(cid:146)S SIDE
JUMP SEAT (King cab models only)
(cid:150) The front seat cannot be used when a
rear-facing child restraint is installed
on the jump seat. Attempting to do so
could cause serious injury in a sud-
den stop or collision.
WARNING
c The three-point seat belt with Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
be loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas-
senger air bag. See (cid:147)Front passenger
air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this
section.
c Do not install a child restraint system
on the passenger(cid:146)s side jump seat with-
out unfolding the seat extender.
c A child restraint system will not be in-
stalled properly and the child could be
seriously injured or killed in a sudden
stop or collision.
(cid:150) Never install a child restraint system
on the driver(cid:146)s side jump seat.