2004 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide 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’s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available for you. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main-

tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! 쐌 Never drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

쐌 Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi- tions.

쐌 Always use your seat belts. Refer to “Child safety” and “Child restraints” in the “Seats, restraints and supple- mental air bag systems” section for precautions regarding children.

쐌 Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modi- fication could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental In addition, damage or performance problems result- ing from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

regulations.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. There- fore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen.

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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 ad- dition, certain fluids contained in ve- hicles and certain products of com- ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, 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.

© 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

TOKYO, JAPAN

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of syn- thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality stan- dards that have been established by the factory.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus- tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own.

Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations. NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- ucts. NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit- ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ments in facilities across the continent. Some of

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the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi- gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000
people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America. NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal- ers with materials and services ranging from op- eration of port facilities and transportation services

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

if

However, 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 our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- ing our toll-free number: For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: — Your name, address, and telephone

number

— Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at: For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2
Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3
Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-4
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-6
Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-7

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (Page 3-9) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-19)

3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-20)/

Bulb replacement (P.8-26) Interior light (P.2-37)

4. 5. Sunroof (if so equipped) 6. Power windows (P.2-33) 7. Towing hook (P.6-14) 8. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P.2-24)/ Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-33)

9. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-27, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2) 10. Mirrors (P.3-14) 11. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Keyfob (P.3-5)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-11)/Fuel recommendation

(P.9-2)

2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb

replacement) (P.8-24)

3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-19) 4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26) 5. Rear window wiper and washer switch

(P.2-19)

6. Luggage light (P.2-39, P.8-26) 7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-26) 8. Back door opener handle (P.3-9)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn

signal switch (P.2-20)

2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4) 3.

Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-24)

4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 5. Windshield (P.2-18)/rear window (P.2-19)

wiper and washer switch

6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25) 7. Center ventilator (P.4-16) 8. Audio control (P.4-20) 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.4-16) 14. Headlight aiming control switch (if so

equipped) (P.2-23)

15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch (if so equipped) (P.2-27) or Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) (P.2-23)

16. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-32) 17. Fuse box cover (P.8-21) 18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-13) 19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-9)/Horn

(P.2-25)

20. Cruise control main/set switch (if so

equipped) (P.5-19) Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8)

21. 22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-16) 23. Coin box (P.2-28) 24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15) 25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-29)

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26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-23) 27. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P.2-26)

28. Power outlet cover (P.2-27) 29. Glove box (P.2-30) See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details. *: Refer

to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer (P.2-4) 2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-24)/Hazard indica-

tor (P.2-25)

3. Speedometer (P.2-4) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5) 5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) 6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4) 7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9) 8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4) 9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-10)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10) 3. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 4. Air cleaner (P.8-16) 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 6. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 7. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9) 9. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21) 10. Battery (P.8-14)

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MEMO

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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag

systems

Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint system......... 1-9
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-20
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage................................. 1-22
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-24

Pregnant women............................................................ 1-25
Injured persons............................................................... 1-25
Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-25
Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-29
Seat belt extenders....................................................... 1-31
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-32
Child restraints..................................................................... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-32
Installation on rear seat center or outboard positions........................................................................... 1-34
Latch (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system .............................................................................. 1-39
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-40
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-42

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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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 “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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 you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

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Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

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Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback moves forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

쐌 Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

Operating tips 쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

쐌 Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre- driving checks and adjustments” for automatic seat positioner operation.

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Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat.

Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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4. Remove the head restraints. 5. After closing the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the strap on the rear seat 쎻A or pull the lever 쎻B beside the cargo area and fold the seatback. 6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to install the head restraints and attach the rear center seat belt connector.

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.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push each side of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.

REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Folding 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.

2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center seat belt” later in this section.

3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-

ion. See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in this section.

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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, passengers 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.

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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 . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears.

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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쐌 Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation.

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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

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5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 6. Satellite sensors 7. Diagnosis sensor unit 8. Supplemental side air bag modules

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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 inflate 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

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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.

pacted, although they may inflate if the forces 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 operation.

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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 on the side where the vehicle is im-

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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- injury. For example, do not sonal

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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.

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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, helping to restrain front seat occu- pants. 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.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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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-

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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. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

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 activate 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 occurred. 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.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en- courages 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

SSS0016

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-

SSS0014

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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. 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

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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.

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.

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

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SSS0020

SSS0102

SSS0061

you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju- ries.

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. See “Seats” earlier in this

section.

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. Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

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

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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.

“Child restraints” later in this section. 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, pas- sengers may be injured in an acci- dent 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-

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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.

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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
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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

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SSS0232

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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 .

The center seat belt connector tongue and 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. 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 your NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

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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 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 flexible wires buckles, tongues, retractors, and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

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.

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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 In addition, this vehicle is equipped seat belt. with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower An- chors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing- mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers 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. 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.

쐌 For a front

facing child restraint, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child’s face

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or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child re- straint in the front seat, see instruc- tions later in this section.

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.

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Front Facing (outboard) — step 1

in a rear

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. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position or remove it if the child restraint uses a top tether strap. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Front Facing — step 2

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions for belt routing.

Front Facing — step 3

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.

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Front Facing — step 4

4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to

remove any slack in the belt.

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belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact.

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Front Facing — step 5