FOREWORD
READ FIRST(cid:151)THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence.
It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The (cid:147)NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide(cid:148) explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state(cid:146)s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete 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 driv-
ing 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. Preteen
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.
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
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and with-
out obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
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)Perchlor-
ate Material (cid:150) special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.(cid:148)
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs Department using our
toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
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.
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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-21)
Rear head restraint (P. 1-8)
Rear seat belts (P. 1-10)
Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag (P. 1-37)
Supplemental side impact air bags
(P. 1-37)
Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9)
Front seat belts (P. 1-10)
Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-37)
Seats (P. 1-2)
9.
10. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-44)
11. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-50)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-20)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
Engine hood (P. 3-18)
1.
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
3.
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-19)
5. Windshield (P. 8-19)
6.
7.
8.
Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
Power windows (P. 2-37)
Door locks, Intelligent key system, keys,
request button (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2, 3-7)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-25)
10. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-26)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-25)
15. Tie down hooks (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20)
Rear sun shade (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-20)
Trunk lid (P. 3-18)
Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
Tie-down hook (P. 6-12)
Exterior trunk lid release/request button
(P. 3-12)
Rear sonar system (P. 5-22)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
8.
9.
10. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-21, P. 9-3)
11. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-20)
12. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Glove box (P. 2-34)
2.
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(P. 3-25)
Sun visors (P. 3-24)
Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-42)
Front seat (P. 1-2)
Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
Rear console (P. 2-35)
Rear seat (P. 1-6)
Rear cup holders (P. 2-32)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Front console (P. 2-34)
11. Front cup holders (P. 2-32)
12. Park brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-13, P. 5-17)
13. HomeLinkT (P. 2-44)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
9.
Display screen/Navigation system*
(P. 4-2, P. 4-6)
10. Display screen/Navigation system* con-
11.
trols (P. 4-2, P. 4-6)
Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-37)
12. Glove box (P. 2-34)
13. Audio system controls (P. 4-22)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-19)
15. Storage (P. 2-31)
16. Power outlet (P. 2-30)
17. Shift selector lever (P. 5-9)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-26)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-46)
20.
21.
Ignition switch (P. 5-6)
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-22)
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-28) or Vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-29)
22.
23. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-29)
Instrument brightness control (P. 2-25)
24. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-26)
25.
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er(cid:146)s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1.
2.
3.
Side and center ventilators (P. 4-18)
Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-42, 4-43)
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4.
5.
Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-37,
P. 2-27)
Security indicator light (P. 2-16)
6.
7.
Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-14)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-19)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
Battery (P. 8-13)
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
Drive belt location (P.8-14)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Fuse block (P. 8-21)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
Name
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
Page
2-10
or
or
Brake warning light
2-10
Charge warning
light
Door open warning
light
Engine oil pressure
warning light
Intelligent Key
system warning light
Low fuel warning
light
2-10
2-10
2-11
2-11
2-11
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Warning
light
Name
Low tire pressure
warning light
Low windshield
washer fluid warning
light
P position selecting
warning light
Seat belt warning
light and chime
Supplemental air
bag warning light
Trunk lid open
warning light
Page
2-11
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-13
Indicator
light
Name
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) indicator light
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light
CRUISE main
switch indicator light
Cruise SET switch
indicator light
Front passenger air
bag status light
High beam indicator
light (blue)
Malfunction
indicator light (MIL)
Slip indicator light
(if so equipped)
Page
2-13
2-13
2-13
2-14
2-14
2-14
2-14
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Indicator
light
Name
Traction control
system off indicator
light (if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle dynamic
control off indicator
light (if so equipped)
Page
2-15
2-15
2-15
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MEMO
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1 Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment (cid:151)
passenger(cid:146)s side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(for driver(cid:146)s seat and if so equipped for
passenger(cid:146)s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Active Head Restraint (front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
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SEATS
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (cid:151) PASSENGER(cid:146)S
SIDE
WARNING
c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
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c For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat 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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LRS0245
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.
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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.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for driver(cid:146)s seat and if
so equipped for passenger(cid:146)s seat)
Operating tips
c The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit.
the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
If
c Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
WRS0163
See (cid:147)Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)(cid:148)
in (cid:147)Pre-driving checks and adjustments(cid:148) for auto-
matic drive positioner operation.
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.
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LRS0239
LRS0238
Seat lifter (driver(cid:146)s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
Manual
Power
Lumbar support (driver(cid:146)s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
(manual) or move the switch forward or backward
(power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so
equipped)
Interior trunk access
For models without rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed from the passenger side of the
rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.
s1 Push down on the button on the rear parcel
shelf.
s2 Fold down the passenger side seatback.
WARNING
c 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.
c The 4-passenger model has seating and
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
seats and 2 in the rear seats. Never use
the rear console as a seating position or
for a child restraint.
LRS0246
c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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 Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s
access to car keys.
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To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach
through the opening and pull on the strap s1
located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-
cal key to prevent unauthorized access.
LIC0431
For models with rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed through the access panel be-
tween the rear seats.
The panel can be locked using the mechanical
key to prevent unauthorized access. For more
information on keys, refer to (cid:148)Keys(cid:148) in the Pre-
driving checks and adjustments(cid:148) section of this
manual.
Center armrest
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
LIC0401
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LRS0240
WRS0134
Type B (cid:151) Rear
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
Type A (cid:151) Front
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
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c Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
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 positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as
described earlier in this section.
SPA1025
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
c Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
the Active Head Restraint.
c Active Head Restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.
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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.
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WARNING
c Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat and, if appro-
priate, in a child restraint.
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.
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c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
c Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
c Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
c The 4-passenger model has seating and
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
seats and 2 in the rear seats.
c If the seat belt warning light glows con-
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
function in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
c Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.
c Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
SSS0014
WARNING
c Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck. The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
c Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in
an accident.
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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.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general
information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
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There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
c Rear facing child restraint
c Front facing child restraint
c Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child(cid:146)s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear
facing child restraints. Front
facing child re-
straints are available for children who outgrow
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year
old. Booster seats are used to help position a
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a front facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special 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.
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protec-
tion.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
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 (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 feet 9 inches
(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.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt in the child(cid:146)s seating position fits close to
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
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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.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
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Manual front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts
s1 Adjust the seat. See (cid:147)Seats(cid:148) earlier in this
section.
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Once retracted, the seat belt is in the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. See (cid:147)Child re-
straints(cid:148) later in this section for more information.
The ALR should be used only for child re-
straint installation. During normal seat belt
use by a passenger, the locking 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.
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.
WRS0137
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.
WRS0138
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 a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation.
It is
referred to as the Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode or child restraint mode.
When the ALR is activated the seat belt cannot
be extended again until the seat belt tongue is
detached from the buckle and fully retracted.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
WARNING
c After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
c The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
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.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An in-
flating supplemental front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-
facing child restraint must only be used
in the rear seat.
c NISSAN recommends that the child re-
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
you must install a front facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see (cid:147)Child re-
straint installation using the seat belts(cid:148)
later in this section.
c Improper use or improper installation
of a child restraint can increase the risk
or severity of injury for both the child
and other occupants of the vehicle and
can lead to serious injury or death in an
accident.
c Follow all of the child restraint manu-
facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child re-
straint, be sure to select one which will
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be
possible to properly install some types
of child restraints in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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WARNING
c Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
sult in serious injury or death.
c Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
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c If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being in-
jured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
c Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
c After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the seat
near the LATCH attachment or by the
seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the belt holds the re-
straint
in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm).
If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
c When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH System
or a seat belt to prevent it from being
thrown around in case of a sudden stop
or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System
or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid
or webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to these lower anchors. For details,
see the (cid:147)Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH)(cid:148) later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See
(cid:147)Child restraint installation using the seat belts(cid:148)
later in this section. In general, child restraints are
also designed to be installed with the lap portion
of a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small children of various sizes. When
selecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:
c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat
and seat belt system.
c If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child(cid:146)s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
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c Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH anchors. The child restraint will
not be secured properly.
c Child restraint anchor points 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.
LATCH system anchor locations
LATCH lower anchor location
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WRS0700
LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS
FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-
ible child restraints. This system may also be
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to use
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-
tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint
in the center position using the LATCH anchors.
LATCH lower anchor point locations
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the
seat cushion near the seatback. A label
is at-
tached to the seatback to help you locate the
LATCH anchors.
WARNING
c Attach LATCH compatible child re-
straints only at the locations shown in
the illustration. If a child restraint is not
secured properly, your child could be
seriously
injured or killed in an
accident.
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires
the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to
the anchor point.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
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LRS0662
Installing child restraint LATCH anchor
attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this 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.
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child
restraint(cid:148) later in this section for installation in-
structions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. See (cid:147)Child
restraint installation using LATCH(cid:148) in this section.
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4. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
bracket that provides the straightest instal-
lation.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions to remove any
slack.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap child restraint on the rear
seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de-
tails.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH
WARNING
c Attach LATCH compatible child re-
straints only at the locations shown. For
the LATCH lower anchor locations, see
(cid:147)Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren System (LATCH)(cid:148) in this section. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
c The LATCH anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
5(cid:150)passenger models
4(cid:150)passenger models
LRS0243
LRS0296
Top Tether Anchor Point Locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
shelf.
Installing top tether strap
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt
or LATCH (rear outboard seat positions only), as
applicable.
1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor
point which is located directly behind the
child seat.
2. Remove the head restraint. Store it in a
secure location.
3. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback.
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c 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 anchors,
such as seat belt webbing or seat cush-
ion material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the LATCH an-
chors are obstructed.
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using LATCH:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er(cid:146)s instructions.
Front facing web-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Front facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 2
LRS0663
LRS0664
interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try
another seating position or a different child re-
straint.
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors.
3. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seat back..
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint
to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head
restraint adjustment(cid:148) in this section. If the head
restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to install the head restraint when the child
restraint is removed. If the seating position does
not have an adjustable head restraint and it is
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is loose,
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint
repeat steps 3
through 6.
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using LATCH System:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er(cid:146)s instructions.
Front facing (cid:150) step 4
Front facing (cid:150) step 6
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4. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in
this section.
5.
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-
tachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the re-
straint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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Rear facing (cid:150) step 3
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH 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.
4. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-
tachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the re-
straint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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c NISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forward
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position. Also, be sure
the front passenger air bag status light
is illuminated to indicate the passenger
air bag is OFF. See (cid:147)Front passenger air
bag and status light(cid:148) later in this sec-
tion for details.
c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
c Failure to use the retractor(cid:146)s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision. 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 A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passen-
ger seat.
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Rear facing (cid:150) step 4
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,
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front passenger
seat. Supplemental front air bags in-
flate with great force. A rear-facing
child restraint could be struck by the
supplemental front air bag in a crash
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.
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c The 4-passenger model has seating and
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
seats and 2 in the rear seats. Never use
the rear console as a seating position or
for a child restraint.
The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in
the rear seat or the front passenger seat.
A child restraint can only be installed in the rear
center position of 5-passenger models. Do not
attempt to install a child restraint on the rear
console of the 4-passenger model.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er(cid:146)s instructions
The back of the child restraint should be secured
against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust
or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjust-
ment(cid:148) in this section.
If the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint
when the child restraint is removed. If the seating
position does not have an adjustable head re-
straint and it is interfering with the proper child
restraint fit, try another seating position or a dif-
ferent child restraint.
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Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seats or in the front passenger seat:
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.
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Front facing (cid:150) step 4
Front facing (cid:150) step 5
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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in-
structions for belt routing.
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
straint mode). It reverts to emergency lock-
ing mode when the seat belt is fully re-
tracted.
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
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8. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should
not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on
the shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure
the restraint, move the restraint to another
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
9. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
10. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt
locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.
is not
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Front facing (cid:150) step 6
6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.
Front facing (cid:150) step 7
7.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point (rear seat installation only). See (cid:147)Top
tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in this section.
Do not install child restraints that require the
use of a top tether strap to seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.
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1. Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. A child restraint can only be installed in
the rear center position of 5-passenger
models. Do not attempt to install a child
restraint on the rear console of
the
4-passenger model. Position the child re-
straint on the seat. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions.
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Rear-facing (cid:150) step 1
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seats:
11.
Front facing (cid:150) step 11
If the child restraint is installed in the front
passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
status light
should illuminate. If this
light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger
air bag and status light9 in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have
system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
the
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
child restraint mode) is canceled.
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Rear facing (cid:150) step 3
Rear facing (cid:150) step 4
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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.
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
straint mode). It reverts to emergency lock-
ing mode when the seat belt is fully re-
tracted.
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
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7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more seat belt webbing out of the retractor,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
child restraint mode) is canceled.
Rear facing (cid:150) step 5
Rear facing (cid:150) step 6
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5. Remove any additional slack from the child
restraint; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-
back while pulling up on the seat belt.
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should
not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on
the shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure
the restraint, move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.
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BOOSTER SEATS
ARS1098
PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
SEATS
WARNING
c Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint or
booster seat can result in serious injury
or death.
c Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
c NISSAN recommends that the booster
seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, see (cid:147)Booster seat installa-
tion(cid:148) in this section.
seating
position
c A booster seat must only be installed in
lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
three-point
type seat belt with a
booster seat can result in a serious in-
jury in sudden stop or collision.
that