2003 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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WARNING 쐌 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 seri- ous injury in an accident or sudden stop. 쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously in- jured or killed. 쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-5 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 쐌 Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seat. 쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re- moved for any reason. 쐌 If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. 쐌 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. 쐌 When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched po- sition. If they are not completely se- cured in the right position, passen- gers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. 쐌 When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector. 쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. 쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured. 쐌 If the center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal in- jury may result in an accident or sud- den stop. 1-6 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems SSS0227 Reclining Pull the reclining strap 쎻1 and position the seat the desired angle 쎻2 . Release the back at reclining strap 쎻1 after positioning the seat at the desired angle 쎻2 . WARNING 쐌 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 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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. 쐌 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 “Seat belts” later in this section for precautions on seat belt usage. 쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure the seat is securely locked. SSS0125B SSS0228 Do not remove them. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down. just pull To adjust the head restraint forward and back- ward, push it in the direction required. (Type B) WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-7 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats) SSS0178 SPA1025 WARNING 쐌 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. 쐌 Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any acci- dent. 쐌 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 occu- pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’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 in the previous section. 1-8 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0229 ARMREST Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu- pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) 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 systems are operational. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact supple- mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple- mental air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact 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-impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The front seat side-impact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the im- pact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions. The curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-9 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. 쐌 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. 쐌 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 in- flates. WARNING 쐌 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. 쐌 The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective SSS0131 when 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 supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the 1-10 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0132 SSS0006 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-11 SSS0007 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0008 SSS0099 WARNING 쐌 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. Preteens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat if possible. 쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side or curtain side-impact air bags inflate if they are not prop- erly restrained. Preteens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat if possible. 쐌 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. 1-12 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems SSS0009 SSS0100 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0101 SSS0188 SSS0140 WARNING Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag: 쐌 The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a fron- tal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 쐌 The seat belts, the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat or rear outboard seats 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. 쐌 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-13 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0159 SSS0162 쐌 Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. 1-14 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the instru- ment panel above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certification re- quirements under U.S. regulations. They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously. How- ever, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher 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 dam- age (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 passenger 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. Only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash sever- ity and whether the front occupants are belted or Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-15 SSS0230 5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 6. Satellite sensors 7. Diagnosis sensor unit 8. Supplemental side air bag modules 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front air bag modules 3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags 4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag modules unbelted. This does not indicate improper per- formance of the system. If you have any ques- tions about the performance of your air bag system, please contact your NISSAN dealer. 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. WARNING 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 breathing 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 occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. 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 collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON 1-16 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 쐌 Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in- jury if the supplemental front air bag inflates. 쐌 Right after inflation, several air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag sys- tem. This is to prevent accidental in- flation of the air bag or damage to the air bag system. 쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system. 쐌 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. 쐌 Work around and on the supplemen- tal front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa- tion of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The yellow and orange Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) wiring and connectors should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing de 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 vices should not be used on the air bag system. 쐌 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. 쐌 The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden- tification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appro- priate sections in this Owner’s Manual. in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag opera- tion. SSS0190 When the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain side- impact air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental side air bags and curtain side- impact 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-17 Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The supplemen- tal side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain side-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag and curtain side-impact 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 air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational. WARNING 쐌 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 side air bag inflates. 쐌 Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of this side air bag and curtain side- impact air bag system. This is to pre- vent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys- tem. 쐌 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 and curtain side-impact air bag system. 쐌 Tampering with the supplemental system may result in serious per- sonal injury. For example, do not 1-18 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems change the front seat by placing ma- terial near the seatback or by install- ing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag. 쐌 Work around and on the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys- tem should be done by a NISSAN dealer. electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har- nesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing de- vices should not be used on the side air bag system. Installation of * The SRS wiring harnesses are cov- ered with yellow and orange insula- tion either just before the harness connectors or over the complete har- ness for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats) WARNING 쐌 The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor as a unit. 쐌 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. 쐌 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. 쐌 Work around and on the preten- sioner seat belt system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa- tion of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equip- ment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner seat belt system. 쐌 If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre- tensioner disposal procedures 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 seat belt system, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light will not come on, will flash inter- mittently 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. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-19 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. 1-20 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems SPA0945C SPA1097 the supplemental SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- in the instrument panel, monitors the ing circuits of front air bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side- impact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt. The circuits monitored by the air bag warn- ing light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules, and pre-tensioner seat belt and all related wiring. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. the following conditions occur, If any of the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. WARNING is on, If the supplemental air bag warning light the supplemental front air bag, supplemen- tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air it could mean that bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will not operate in an accident. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has oc- curred. Repair and replacement of these sys- tems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related parts and pre-tensioner seat belt 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 inside the vehicle. WARNING 쐌 Once the supplemental front air bag, side air bag or curtain side-impact air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the supplemental front air bags inflate, the activated pre-tensioner seat belt must also be replaced. The air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired. 쐌 The supplemental front air bag and side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. 쐌 If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser- vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-21 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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 passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. SSS0134 WARNING 쐌 Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint. 쐌 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. 쐌 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. 1-22 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 쐌 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. 쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle. 쐌 Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef- fectiveness. 쐌 Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt. 쐌 Never carry more people in the ve- hicle than there are seat belts. 쐌 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 indi- cate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. 쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer. 쐌 Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner seat belt system compo- nents should be done by a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 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 as- semblies 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. 쐌 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-23 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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 re- straints 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 comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. SSS0016 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 restraints 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. 1-24 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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. 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 the shoulder belt is properly posi- tioned 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. SSS0018 THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING 쐌 Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. 쐌 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-25 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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. 쐌 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. For additional information regarding the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center seat belt” later in this section. 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. 1-26 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 ward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer. 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 쐌 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 accident or sudden stop. 쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured. 쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop. 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: 쐌 when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 쐌 when the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check their operation as follows: 쐌 grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for- Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-27 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING 쐌 After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoulder belt down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. 쐌 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. SSS0231 Seat belt hook When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear seat belt at the belt hook. SPA0739 Shoulder belt height adjustment (Except for rear center seat) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best suited for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To lower, pull the release button, and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. To raise, move the adjuster up to the desired position without pushing the button. 1-28 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0240 SSS0241 REAR CENTER SEAT BELT The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue 쎻1 and a seat belt tongue 쎻2 . Both the con- nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation. WARNING 쐌 Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. 쐌 Always make sure both the connec- tor tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt. Do not use it with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop. SSS0225 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-29 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop. Stowing rear center seat belt When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Release the connector tongue 쎻1 by insert- ing a suitable tool such as key into the connector buckle 쎻A . 2. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first 쎻2 . 3. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base 쎻3 . WARNING 쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. 쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured. 쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector 1-30 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems SSS0232 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Attaching rear center seat belt Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec- tor tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base 쎻1 . 2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac- tor base 쎻2 . 3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector buckle until it clicks 쎻3 . tongue and The center seat belt connector buckle are indicated by the “왔” and “왖” mark. The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belt” earlier in this section. WARNING 쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. 쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured. 쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop. SSS0235 Storing rear seat belt buckles Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop- ping it under the seat cushion. 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-31 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the seat belts to retract until they are com- pletely dry. 쐌 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. 쐌 Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires If loose parts, and anchors work properly. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required. WARNING 쐌 Only NISSAN belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with NISSAN belts. 쐌 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. 쐌 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 쐌 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 CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING 쐌 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. 쐌 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. 쐌 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. 1-32 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 쐌 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. 쐌 An improperly installed child re- straint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower An- chors and Tether for Children) system. 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) SYS- TEM” later in this section. Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 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. 쐌 check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. 쐌 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. Always follow all recommended proce- dures. 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 쐌 Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu- pants in the vehicle. 쐌 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. 쐌 If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. 쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible. 쐌 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. 쐌 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-33 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 must install a front facing child re- straint in the front seat, see instruc- tions later in this section. 쐌 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. INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS WARNING 쐌 The three-point rear seat belts on your vehicle are equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child re- straint. 쐌 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. 쐌 When installing a child restraint sys- tem in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Attaching rear center seat belt” earlier in this section. SSS0153 Front facing When you install a child restraint outboard or center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It can be placed in a front facing direction, depend- ing on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions. in a rear 1-34 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0239 SSS0043 SSS0107 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 manufac- turer’s instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-35 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. SSS0062 SSS0108 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 restraint, 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 retractor, 1-36 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0044 SSS0238 SSS0046 Rear facing When you install a child restraint 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 manufactur- er’s instructions. in a rear 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 manufac- turer’s instructions for belt routing. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-37 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0045A SSS0109 SSS0110 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. 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 restraint, 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 retractor, 1-38 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. 쐌 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. 쐌 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. SSS0233 LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM WARNING 쐌 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. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected 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 re- ferred 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 com- patible 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 child restraint, refer to the illustration for Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-39 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the 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 installation instructions. in this section for 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, 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 an- chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH system anchors are obstructed. 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. is equipped with a top tether, see “Top tether strap child restraint” later in this section for installation instruc- tions. the child restraint If 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. SSS0234 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING 쐌 The child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. 1-40 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 for top tether 쐌 After removing a rear seat head re- straint installation, store it securely to prevent it from causing injury to passengers or dam- age to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. Always re- place it and adjust properly when top tether is no longer in use. 쐌 The top tether strap may be damaged by contact with the tonneau cover or items in the cargo area. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle or secure it and any cargo. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position. First, adjust the seatback so that it is upright. Then secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt or the LATCH system (outboard positions), as applicable. For the center position 쎻C , re- move the anchor cover from the anchor point as illustrated. Keep the removed cover in a secure place to prevent loss or damage. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. Remove the head restraint from the seatback. Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instruction to remove any slack. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Anchor point locations WARNING The anchor bolt should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment through the holes. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas. Anchor points are located as illustrated. 쎻A : for rear left side seat position 쎻B : for rear right side seat position 쎻C : for rear center seat position Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-41 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 ing a child restraint. 쐌 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 쐌 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. SSS0129 쐌 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. 쐌 A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. 쐌 The three-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retrac- tor which must be used when install- 1-42 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0135 SSS0055 SSS0113 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 in- structions for belt routing. 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front pas- senger 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-43 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. SSS0056 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 restraint, 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 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 retractor, 1-44 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 MEMO Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-45 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 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 Compass display (if so equipped) .................................... 2-6 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders............ 2-9 Checking bulbs................................................................. 2-9 Warning lights................................................................... 2-9 Indicator lights................................................................ 2-13 Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-15 Security systems.................................................................. 2-15 Vehicle security system................................................ 2-15 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System .......................... 2-16 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-18 Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................... 2-18 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch...... 2-19 Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-19 Xenon headlights (if so equipped) .......................... 2-19 Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-20 Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-23 Instrument brightness control..................................... 2-23 Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-24 Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-24 Hazard warning flasher switch......................................... 2-24 Horn ........................................................................................ 2-25 Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-25 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-26 Power outlet.......................................................................... 2-27 Storage .................................................................................. 2-28 Coin box........................................................................... 2-28 Cellular phone holder ................................................... 2-28 Cup holders .................................................................... 2-29 Glove box ........................................................................ 2-30 Console box.................................................................... 2-31 Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-32 Tonneau cover (if so equipped)................................. 2-32 Windows................................................................................ 2-33 Power windows.............................................................. 2-33 Sunroof (if so equipped) ................................................... 2-35 Automatic sunroof ......................................................... 2-35 Interior lights ......................................................................... 2-37 Ceiling .............................................................................. 2-37 Map ................................................................................... 2-38 Rear................................................................................... 2-38 Luggage .......................................................................... 2-39 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) ................................. 2-39 HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).... 2-39 Programming HomeLink ............................................ 2-40 Programming HomeLink for Canadian customers ........................................................................ 2-41 Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver ...................................................................... 2-42 Programming trouble diagnosis ................................. 2-42 Clearing the programmed information...................... 2-42 Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.......... 2-42 If your vehicle is stolen................................................. 2-42 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 INSTRUMENT PANEL 2-2 Instruments and controls SIC2038 1. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch (P.2-19) 2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4) 3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-23) 4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 5. Windshield (P.2-18)/rear window (P.2-18) wiper and washer switch 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-24) 7. Center ventilator (P.4-14) 8. Audio control (P.4-19) 9. Display/clock (P.4-4) 10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside mirror (if so equipped) switch (P.2-19) 11. Display screen control and/or Navigation system* (P.4-2) 12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-9) 13. Side ventilator (P.4-14) 14. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-22) 15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch 16. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-30) 17. Fuse box cover (P.8-22) 18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-13) 19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-9)/Horn (P.2-26) (P.2-25) Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8) 20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14) 21. 22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-15) 23. Coin box (P.2-28) 24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15) 25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-28) 26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-18) 27. Heated seat switch (P.2-25) 28. Power outlet cover (P.2-27) 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 29. Glove box (P.2-30) See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details. *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. METERS AND GAUGES 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicator/Hazard indicator 3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Fuel gauge 6. Reset button for trip odometer 7. Warning/Indicator lights 8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) 9. CVT shift position indicator SIC2039 Instruments and controls 2-3 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Changing the display: Pushing the reset button 쎻3 located on the side of the meter panel changes the display as follows: TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the reset button for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero. SIC2175 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer 쎻1 /twin trip odometer 쎻2 are displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. 2-4 Instruments and controls SIC2041 TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (r/min). Do not rev engine into red zone 쎻A . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SIC2042 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature. The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. CAUTION the normal If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos- sible. If the engine is overheated, con- tinued operation of the vehicle may se- riously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for immediate ac- tion required. SIC2043 FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hill. The gauge needle is designed to move to the E (Empty) position when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters Empty. Instruments and controls 2-5 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped) The low fuel warning light comes on when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches E. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E. The located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. indicates that filler lid is the fuel CAUTION malfunction indicator 쐌 If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the lamp (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, lamp should turn off. If the the lamp remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 For additional information, see the “Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)” later in this section. 2-6 Instruments and controls SIC1901 When the COMPASS switch is in the ON position, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is heading. N: north E: east S: south W: west If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The com- pass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete circles. 墌 03.1.28/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press the COMPASS switch for more than 3 seconds. The current zone number will ap- pear in the display. 2. Find your current location and variance one number on the zone map. 3. Press the COMPASS switch until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the switch in, the display will show a compass direction within a few sec- onds. Inaccurate compass direction: 1. With the display turned on, push the COM- PASS switch for 3 seconds, until the zone selection comes up (a number will be dis- played in the mirror compass window). 2. Toggle until correct zone is found and release switch. 3. The display will show all segments, and return to the normal compass mode within 10 sec- onds of no switch activity.

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