Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to
you with confidence. It was produced using
the latest techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Service and Maintenance Guide
and Warranty Information Booklet explains
details about the warranties covering your
vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched-
ules. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your
rights under your state’s
lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, he will be glad to assist you with
the extensive resources available to him.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
tenance requirements, assisting you in the
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect
its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental
In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
regulations.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations
in this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
I Never drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
I Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
I Always use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
I Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.
I Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do
this or Do not let this happen.
SIC0697
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
© 2001 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may
be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
mitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, me-
chanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
portation services to the supply of
parts and accessories.
lubricants,
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of
the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and — most
importantly —
through an awareness that people are the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers 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 tech-
nician will perform his work according to the
quality standards that have been established by
the factory.
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
passengers 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
reflects our major goal:
to provide you, our
customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
and craftsmanship — 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 eco-
nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod-
uct of a successful worldwide company that
manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun-
tries and distributes them in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac-
tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was
founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN
affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be-
come 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
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of
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the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing
facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling
design at Nissan Design International
in San
Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan
Technical Center North America in Farmington
Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs
nearly 18,000 people throughout
the United
States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional
71,000 people work for the 1,500 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 140 dealers employ approxi-
mately 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 materials and services
ranging from operation of port facilities and trans-
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN
dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
if
there is something that your
However,
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide NISSAN directly with
comments or questions, please contact our
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us-
ing our toll-free number:
For U.S. mainland customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Hawaii customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
— Your name, address, and telephone
number
— Vehicle identification number
(on dash-
board)
— Date of purchase
— Current odometer reading
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information
on the left at:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Hawaii customers
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Canada 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
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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
Index
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag
systems
Seats ......................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment ............................. 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Folding rear seat ................................................. 1-5
Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-6
Active head restraint (front seats)........................ 1-7
Armrest ................................................................. 1-8
Supplemental restraint system.................................. 1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint system .... 1-8
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................. 1-18
Supplemental air bag warning light.................... 1-18
Seat belts ................................................................ 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................... 1-20
Child safety......................................................... 1-22
Pregnant women ................................................ 1-23
Injured persons................................................... 1-23
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............ 1-23
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-26
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-26
Child restraints ........................................................ 1-27
Precautions on child restraints........................... 1-27
Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions ............................................................. 1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children)
system ................................................................ 1-34
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... 1-35
Installation on front passenger seat................... 1-36
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SEATS
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SSS0133
I For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.
WARNING
I 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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Forward and backward
Pull
the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
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Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward
again, pull
the lever and move your body
forward. The seatback moves forward.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
I Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
I Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
Operating tips
I The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
I Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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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
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seat-
back forward again, move the switch forward
and move your body forward. The seatback
will move forward.
Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
SSS0148
SSS0166
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The rear seats can be locked using the
master key to prevent unauthorized ac-
cess.
WARNING
I When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain that they
are completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured in the right position, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or
sudden stop.
I Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat when
it is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraint can be extremely
dangerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
I Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
SPA0467
Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
The lumbar support
feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Move the lever up
or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
SSS0180
FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
Pull up on the release knob to access the trunk
from the rear seat.
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I Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked with the
rear seatback securely latched when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
ment after someone else uses the seat.
SSS0125
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
SSS0178
SPA1025
WARNING
I Always adjust
the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.
I Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
Always wear seat belts. No system
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent.
I Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could im-
pair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the oc-
cupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward move-
ment and helping absorb some of the forces
that may lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for colli-
sions at low to medium speeds in which it is
said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
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instructions and precautions on seat belt us-
age.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important
information con-
cerning the driver and passenger supplemen-
tal air bags, supplemental side air bags and
pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to
the face and chest of
the driver and front
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system (if so
equipped): This system can help cushion the
impact force to the head and the chest area of
the driver and front passenger in certain side
impact collisions. The supplemental side air
bag is designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are de-
signed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and front passenger
seat belts and are not a substitute for them.
Seat belts should always be correctly worn
and the driver and front passenger seated a
suitable distance away from the steering
wheel, instrument panel and front door finish-
ers. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for
SSS0150
ARMREST
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
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wheel or instrument panel. Always
use the seat belts.
I The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The air bag system moni-
tors the severity of a collision and
then inflates the air bags based on
belt usage. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
I Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
the risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
WARNING
I The supplemental front air bags ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or
lower severity frontal collision. Al-
ways wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.
I The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
SSS0131
you are sitting well back and upright
in the seat. Front air bags inflate with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious
or fatal injuries from the supplemen-
tal front air bag if you are up against
it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away
steering
as practical
from the
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SSS0132
SSS0006
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SSS0007
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SSS0008
SSS0099
WARNING
I Never let children ride unrestrained
or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
I Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front air
bag or supplemental side air bag in-
flates if
they are not properly re-
strained.
I Also never install a rear facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could se-
riously injure or kill your child. For
additional information, see “Child re-
straints” later in this section.
SSS0009
SSS0100
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SSS0101
SSS0140
SSS0159
WARNING
Supplemental side air bag (if so
equipped):
I The supplemental side air bag ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
frontal impact, rear impact or lower
severity side collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk
or severity of injury in various kinds
of accidents.
I The seat belts and the supplemental
side air bag are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright
in the seat. The side air bag inflates
with great force. Do not allow anyone
to place their hand, leg or face near
the side air bag on the side of the
seatback of the front seat. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front seat
to extend their hand out of the win-
dow or lean against the door. Some
examples of dangerous riding posi-
tions are shown in the previous illus-
trations.
I When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the supplemental side air bag
inflates, you may be seriously in-
jured. Be especially careful with chil-
dren, who should always be properly
restrained.
I Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.
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the steering wheel;
Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of
the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. These
systems are designed to meet optional certifi-
cation requirements under U.S. regulations.
They are also permitted in Canada. The op-
tional certification allows front air bags to be
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully
than previously. However, all of the informa-
tion, cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed. The front
air bags are designed to inflate in higher
SSS0173
severity frontal collisions, although they may
inflate if the forces in another type of collision
are similar to those of a higher severity frontal
impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not
always an indication of proper supplemental
air bag operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual
stage inflators for both the driver and passen-
ger air bags. The system monitors information
from the crash zone sensor,
the diagnosis
sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened, inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and whether the seat belts are being used.
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When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, helps to cushion the impact
force on the face and chest of the front occu-
pants. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating front air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other inju-
ries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
dash board. The supplemental front air bags
inflates quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants. Because of this, the force of the
front air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the air bag module during inflation.
The air bag will deflate quickly after the colli-
sion is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
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warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
I Do not place any objects on the steer-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steer-
ing wheel or instrument panel. Such
objects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the supple-
mental front air bag inflates.
I Right after inflation, several air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
I No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the air bag or damage to
the air bag system.
I Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
front end
suspension system or
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the supplemental air bag
system.
I Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in
serious personal
injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel as-
sembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad, above the dash-
board, or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
I Work around and on the supplemen-
tal front air bag system should be
done by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir-
ing harnesses*
should not be
modified or disconnected. Unautho-
rized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
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ered with yellow insulation either just
before the harness connectors or
over the complete harness for easy
identification.
I A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified re-
pair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect inflation of the supple-
mental air bag system.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental front
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
When the supplemental side air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire, but care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental side air bags along with the use
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force
on the head and the chest of the front occu-
pants. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating side air
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
Side air bags do not provide restraint to the
lower body.
SSS0165
Supplemental side air bag system (if
so equipped)
The supplemental side air bags are located in
the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
The supplemental side air bag (on the driver or
front passenger seat) is designed to inflate in
higher severity side collisions, although it may
inflate if the forces in another type of collision
are similar to those of a higher severity side
impact. It is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
It may not
inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle dam-
age (or lack of it) is not always an indication of
proper supplemental side air bag operation.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the supplemental side
air bag. The side air bag inflates quickly in
order to help protect the front occupants. Be-
cause of this, the force of the side air bag
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, the side
air bag module during inflation. The side air
bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
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warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
I Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door fin-
isher and the front seat. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if the supplemental
side air bag inflates.
I Right after inflation, several supple-
mental side air bag system compo-
nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.
I No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental side air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bag or damage
to the side air bag system.
I Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental side air bag sys-
tem.
I Tampering with the supplemental
side air bag system may result in
serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seat assem-
bly by placing material near the seat-
back of the front seat, or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bag sys-
tem.
I Work around and on the supplemen-
tal side air bag system should be
done by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir-
ing harnesses*
should not be
modified or disconnected. Unautho-
rized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the side air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
ered with yellow insulation either just
before the harness connectors or
over the complete harness for easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
front seats)
WARNING
I The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be
reused after activation.
It must be
replaced together with the retractor
as a unit.
I If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner
is not activated, be sure to have the
pre-tensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by your NISSAN
dealer.
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I No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system.
This is to prevent accidental activa-
tion of the pre-tensioner seat belt or
damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt
operation. Tampering with the pre-
tensioner seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.
I Work around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized
NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
I If you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-
tact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct pre-tensioner disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
activates in conjunction with the supplemental
front air bag. Working with the seat belt retrac-
tor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the
vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the
same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get
fresh air
promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition key has been turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function properly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system are placed in the vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
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SPA0945B
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing
in the instrument panel, monitors
the circuits of the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag systems, and
pre-tensioner seat belt. The circuits monitored
by the air bag warning light are the diagnosis
sensor unit, satellite sensors,
front air bag
modules, side air bag modules and all related
wiring, and pre-tensioner seat belt.
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light
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light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental
front air bag system, supple-
mental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner
seat belt need servicing:
I The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
I The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
I The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bags, supplemental side air bags and/or
pre-tensioner seat belt may not operate prop-
erly. They must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it
the
supplemental air bag warning light will remain
illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of these systems should be
done only by authorized NISSAN dealers.
is damaged,
the supplemental
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle,
front air bags,
supplemental side air bags, pre-tensioner seat
belt and related parts should be pointed out to
the person conducting the maintenance. The
ignition key should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or in-
side the vehicle.
WARNING
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal front air bag system, supplemental
side air bag system and/or pre-tensioner
seat belt will not operate in an accident.
I Once the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt have activated,
the air bag module will not function
again and must be replaced, addition-
ally,
if any of the supplemental air
bags inflate, the pre-tensioner seat
belts must also be replaced. The
module should be replaced by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
The
supplemental front air bag module or
supplemental side air bag module
cannot be repaired.
I The supplemental front air bag sys-
tem, supplemental side air bag sys-
tem and pre-tensioner seat belt
should be inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
I If you need to dispose of
these
supplemental systems or scrap the
vehicle,
authorized
NISSAN dealer.
contact
an
Correct disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
cedures could cause personal injury.
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it
is properly adjusted. NISSAN
strongly encourages you and all of your pas-
sengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories require
that seat belts be worn at all times when a
vehicle is being driven.
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WARNING
I Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly
restrained and,
in a
child restraint.
if appropriate,
I The belt should be properly adjusted
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
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
I 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.
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I 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.
I Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
I Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
I Do not allow more than one person to
use the same belt.
I Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
I If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indicate
a malfunction in the system. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN
dealer.
I Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated,
it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
I Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
nents should be done by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
I All seat belt assemblies including re-
tractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage
SSS0136
and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
I All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam-
aged.
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All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later
in this section.)
In addition,
there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all preteens and
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger (see “Supplemental Restraint System”
earlier in this section for precautions).
Infants and small children
NISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that com-
ply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards. You should choose a child restraint that
fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
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SSS0014
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and
less than 20 lb (9 kg) should be placed in rear
facing child restraints. Front facing child re-
straints are available for children who outgrow
rear facing child restraints.
WARNING
Infants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones.
In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
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PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn
snug, and always position the lap belt as low
as possible around the hips, not the waist.
Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never 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, depending on the injury. Check
with your doctor for specific recommendations.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraint
systems should be seated and restrained by
the seat belts which are provided.
the shoulder belt
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available) may
help overcome this. 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. The booster seat should fit the
vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed
in an accident or a sudden stop.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
SSS0018
WARNING
I Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
I 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
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SSS0020
SSS0102
SSS0061
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
I For 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.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion will permit the belt to move, and
allow you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
cinching mechanism for child restraint installa-
tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. For additional information,
see “Child restraints” later in this section.
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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.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that seatbacks are completely secured
in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured in the right position,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
forward. 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 belt opera-
tion, see your NISSAN dealer.
SSS0021
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement using two separate methods:
I when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
I when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
You can check their operation as follows:
I grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
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WARNING
WARNING
I After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt down to make sure it is
securely fixed in position.
I The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
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
extender adds approximately 8 inches (200
mm) of length and may be used for either the
driver or front passenger seating position. See
your NISSAN dealer for assistance if the ex-
tender is required.
I Only NISSAN belt extenders, made by
the same company which made the
original equipment belts, should be
used with NISSAN belts.
I Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal in-
jury in the event of an accident.
I Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
I To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
SSS0152
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(For front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best suited for you.
(See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier
in this section.) To lower, push the release
button, and then move the shoulder belt an-
chor to the desired position, so that the belt
passes over the shoulder. Release the adjust-
ment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor
into position.
To raise, move the adjuster up to the desired
position without pushing the button.
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I 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.
I 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 belt assembly
should be replaced.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
I Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate
child restraint while riding in the ve-
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
can result in serious injury or death.
I 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 acci-
dent. The child could be crushed be-
tween the adult and parts of the ve-
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat
belt around both your child and your-
self.
I Never install a rear facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. A rear facing
child restraint must only be used in
the rear seat.
I NISSAN recommends that the child
restraint be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
I An improperly installed child re-
straint could lead to serious injury or
death in an accident.
In addition,
In general, child restraints are designed to be
installed with the lap portion of a three-point
type seat belt.
this vehicle is
equipped with a universal child restraint lower
anchor system, referred to as the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) sys-
tem. Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to these lower anchors. For details,
see “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children) SYSTEM” later in this section.
Child restraints for infants and children of
various sizes are offered by several manufac-
turers. When selecting any child restraint,
keep the following points in mind:
I choose only a restraint with a label certify-
it complies with Federal Motor
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Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
I check the child restraint in your vehicle to
be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system. Choose a child
restraint that meets the guidelines of the
Society of Automotive Engineers recom-
mended practice J1819 for child restraint
installation.
I if the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child re-
straint and check the various adjustments
to be sure the child restraint is compatible
with your child. Always follow all recom-
mended procedures.
All US states and Canadian provinces re-
quire that infants and small children be
restrained in approved child restraints at
all times while the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
WARNING
I Improper use of a child restraint can
result in increased injuries for both
the infant or child and other occu-
pants in the vehicle.
I Follow all of the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure to select one which
will fit your child and vehicle. It may
not be possible to properly install
some types of child restraints in your
vehicle.
I If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
I Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
I After attaching the child restraint,
test it before you place the child in it.
Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place.
If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again.
I For a front
facing child restraint,
check to make sure the shoulder belt
does not go in front of the child’s face
or neck. If it does, put the shoulder
belt behind the child restraint. If you
must install a front facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see instruc-
tions later in this section.
I When your child restraint is not in
use, store it in the trunk or keep it
secured with a seat belt to prevent it
from being thrown around in case of
a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
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INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
OUTBOARD OR CENTER
POSITIONS
WARNING
I The three-point belt on your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode retrac-
tor which must be used when install-
ing a child restraint.
I Failure to do so will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured.
It could tip over or otherwise be un-
secured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.
SSS0153
SSS0154
Front facing
When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard or center seat, follow these steps:
1. 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’s instruc-
tions.
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SSS0043
SSS0107
SSS0062
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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
the belt
is fully extended. At
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.
this time,
4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.
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retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
SSS0108
5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. 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 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt
is allowed to wind back into the
SSS0155
Rear facing
When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard or center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the 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 manu-
facturer’s instructions.
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SSS0156
SSS0046
SSS0045A
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 manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
the belt
is fully extended. At
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.
this time,
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retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
SSS0109
SSS0110
4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.
5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. 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 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt
is allowed to wind back into the
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I Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
child restraint
lower anchors. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly.
I The LATCH system anchors are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. This system
is known as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for Children) system. 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. Your vehicle is equipped
with special anchor points that are used with
LATCH system compatible child restraints.
Check your child restraint for a label stating
that it is compatible with the LATCH system.
This information may also be in the child
restraint owner’s manual. If you have such a
SSS0177A
LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND
TETHER FOR CHILDREN)
SYSTEM
WARNING
I Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown. If a child restraint is not se-
cured properly, your child could be
seriously injured or killed in an
accident.
child restraint, refer to the illustration for the
rear seating positions equipped with LATCH
system anchors which can be used to secure
the child restraint.
The LATCH system 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 system anchors.
Some child restraints may also require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap
child restraint” later in this section for installa-
tion instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
When you install a LATCH system compatible
child restraint to the lower anchor attachments
in the rear seat, follow these steps.
WARNING
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system
anchors, such as seat belt webbing or
child
seat
cushion material.
The
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restraint will not be secured properly if
the LATCH system anchors are ob-
structed.
1. To install the LATCH system compat-
ible child restraint,
insert the child
restraint LATCH system anchor at-
tachments into the anchor points on
the rear seat. If the child restraint is
equipped with a top tether, see “Top
tether strap child restraint” later in
this section for installation instruc-
tions.
2. After attaching the child restraint and
before placing the child in it, use
force to tilt the child restraint from
side to side and tug it forward to
make sure that the child restraint is
securely held in place.
3. Check to make sure that the child
restraint is properly secured prior to
each use.
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it
must be secured to the provided anchor point.
First, secure the child restraint with the rear
seat belt.
Remove the anchor cover from the anchor
point which is located directly behind the child
seat.
Secure the top tether strap to the anchor
bracket.
Keep the removed cover in a secured place to
prevent loss or damage to the cover.
WARNING
The child restraint anchor point is de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstance is it to
be used for adult seat belts or har-
nesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
shelf finisher.
If you have any questions when installing a
top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult your NISSAN dealer for details.
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ing a child restraint.
I Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The child
restraint could tip over or otherwise
be unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
I Never install a rear facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat.
Supplemental air bags inflate with
great force. A rear facing child re-
straint could be struck by the supple-
mental air bag in a crash and could
seriously injure or kill your child.
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I NISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a front
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger
seat to the rearmost position.
I A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.
I The three-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode retrac-
tor which must be used when install-
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Front facing
If you must install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat. It should be placed in a
front facing direction only. Move the seat
to the rearmost position. Always follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child restraints for infants must be used
in the rear facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for belt routing.
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
the belt
is fully extended. At
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.
this time,
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seat belt
is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
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SSS0114
4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.
5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt
repeat steps 3
through 6.
locked,
is not
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ................................ 2-4
Tachometer .......................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................... 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders........ 2-7
Checking bulbs..................................................... 2-7
Warning lights....................................................... 2-7
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-10
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-11
Security systems ..................................................... 2-12
Vehivle security system...................................... 2-12
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-14
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-15
Headlight and turn signal switch............................. 2-16
Xenon headlights................................................ 2-16
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-17
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-19
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch................................ 2-19
Horn......................................................................... 2-20
Heated seats (if so equipped)................................. 2-20
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................. 2-21
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-22
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-22
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............... 2-23
Storage.................................................................... 2-23
Trays................................................................... 2-23
Glasses case...................................................... 2-24
Cup holder.......................................................... 2-24
Glove box ........................................................... 2-25
Console box ....................................................... 2-26
Cargo net (if so equipped) ................................. 2-26
Windows.................................................................. 2-27
Power windows .................................................. 2-27
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-29
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-29
Clock ....................................................................... 2-30
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-30
Trip computer .......................................................... 2-30
Interior light ............................................................. 2-32
Ceiling................................................................. 2-32
Personal light .......................................................... 2-33
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped).......................... 2-34
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Trunk light ............................................................... 2-34
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-35
Programming HomeLink ................................... 2-36
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers ........................................................... 2-36
Operating the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver......................................................... 2-36
Programming trouble diagnosis.......................... 2-36
Clearing the programmed information................ 2-37
Rolling code programming ................................. 2-37
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button...... 2-37
If your vehicle is stolen ...................................... 2-38
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-18)
2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn
signal switch (P.2-16)
3. Traction control system (TCS) cancel
switch (if so equipped) (P.2-22)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Rear window and outside mirror
equipped) defogger switch — type B
(P.2-15)
(if so
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-14)
7. Ventilator (P.4-2)
8. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so
equipped) defogger switch — type A
(P.2-15)
9. Heater/air conditioner control
(P.4-3) or
radio/cassette player (4-16)
10. Clock (P.2-30)
11. Security indicator light (P.2-14)
12. Radio/cassette player (P.4-16)/CD player
(P.4-16) or Navigation system*
13. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-8)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
15. Automatic drive positioner system cancel
switch (if so equipped) (P.3-18)
16. Heated steering switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-21)
17. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15)
18. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-28)
and trip computer (P.2-30)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-8)
20. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-14)
21. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14)
22.
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4)
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23. Power outlet (P.2-22) or cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P.2-23)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19)
25. Tray (P.2-23) or ashtray (accessory)
(P.2-23)
26. Glove box (P.2-25)
See the page indicated in parentheses for
operating details.
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
METERS AND GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
2. Speedometer
3. Warning/Indicator lights
4. Tachometer
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Warning/Indicator lights
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip)
8. Reset knob for trip odometer
9. Trip computer
10.Warning/Indicator lights
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Instruments and controls 2-3
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Changing the display:
Pushing the reset knob changes the display as
follows:
TRIP A , TRIP B , TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the reset knob for more than 1 second