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sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27

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child restraint through 7.

is loose,

repeat steps 4

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Rear facing — step 3

Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the rear seatbacks with the child

restraints attached to them.

Rear facing — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear facing — step 4

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

child restraint through 5.

is loose,

repeat steps 4

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Rear facing — step 5

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the

properly secured prior to each use.

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the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section.

쐌 A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat.

crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

쐌 NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a for- ward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section for details.

쐌 The three-point seat belt in your ve- hicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child re- straint.

쐌 Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The re- straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat. Supplemental front air bags inflate with great force. A rear- facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a

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be used in the front seat.

3. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec- essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed.

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Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 2

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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Front facing — step 4

4. 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.

1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the seats with the child re-

straints attached to them.

2. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front- facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear- facing direction and therefore must not

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Front facing — step 5

5. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Front facing — step 6

6. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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Front facing — step 7

8.

7. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). See “Top tether strap child restraint” in this section. Do not install child restraints equipped with a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

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out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 11. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 4
through 9.

is not

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Front facing — step 9

9. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a differ- ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

to further

10. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt

12.

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Front facing — step 12

If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light If this light is not illuminated, see “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” in this section. Move the child restraint to an- other seating position. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

should illuminate.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

is fully retracted,

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Rear facing — step 3

Rear facing — step 4

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat:

1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the rear seatbacks with the child

restraints attached to them.

2. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and there- fore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in- structions.

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Rear facing — step 5

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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Rear facing — step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cush- ion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

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Rear facing — step 7

7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

to further

8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (Child restraint mode) by trying Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35

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to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (Child restraint mode).

9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

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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 or booster seat 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 NISSAN recommends

that

the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat. install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat installation” in this section.

If you must

쐌 A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision.

쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the

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CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat.

risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

쐌 Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to prop- erly route the lap and shoulder por- tions of the seat belt over the stron- gest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision.

쐌 Follow all of the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle.

쐌 If the booster seat and seat belt is not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sud- den stop greatly increases.

쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.

쐌 After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen.

쐌 Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child’s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat instal- lation” later in this section.

쐌 When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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쐌 Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

쐌 Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 쎻1
is chosen, the vehicle seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seat back is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 쎻2 should be used.

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쐌 If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended proce- dures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. How- ever, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the pas- senger’s seat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto- matic locking mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the seats with the booster seat

attached to them.

2. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position.

3. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions.

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Center position

4. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head re- straint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed.

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Outboard position

Front seat

5. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the belt routing.

7. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the “Three-point seat belt with retractor” earlier in this section.

8.

If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” in this sec- tion.

6. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoul- der. Be sure to follow the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.

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side-impact air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a while. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection 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” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) After turning the ignition switch 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 (NISSAN advanced air bag system), front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact air bag system: The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help cushion the impact force to the head 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 and roll- over air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating posi- tions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, both curtain

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position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemen- tal front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the 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 advanced air bag sys- tem monitors the severity of a colli- sion and belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

쐌 The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sen- sor (pressure sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be prop-

WARNING

쐌 The supplemental front air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, 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 front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status

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light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

쐌 The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN advanced air bag system, if you are unrestrained, leaning for- ward, sitting sideways or out of

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쐌 Even with the NISSAN advanced air bag system, never install a rear fac- ing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for details.

erly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front Pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

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.

쐌 Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of

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the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. 쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side air bags or curtain side-impact and rollover air bags in- flate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag: 쐌 The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side 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, the supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover 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

seats or rear outboard seats to ex- tend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some ex- amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

쐌 When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be espe- cially careful with children, 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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8. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 9. Satellite sensors 10. Diagnosis sensor unit 11. Supplemental side air bag modules NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN ad- vanced air bag system for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The supplemental front air bags are de- signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli- sions, 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 system operation. The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

supplemental

(pressure

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1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front air bag modules 3. Seat belt buckle switches 4. Occupant classification system control unit

sensor)

over air bags

5. Occupant classification sensor

6. Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

7. Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag modules

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only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a 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 to not 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, help to cushion the impact force on the head 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 crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle switches, occupant classifica- tion sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage of the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally monitors the weight of an occupant or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occu- pants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off.). See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the sys- tem.

is used.

If

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occu- pants. 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 front air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental front air bags operate

If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modifications of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the 1-48 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can in- crease the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light:

below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.

The front passenger air bag status light is located on the map light cover. The light oper- ates as follows: 쐌 Unoccupied passenger seat: The

is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

쐌 Passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

쐌 Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational.

One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is de- signed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. It works together with seat belt sensors described later. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the advanced air bag system is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child’s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. The occupant classification sensor operation can vary depending on the front passenger seat belt sensors. The front passenger seat belt sensors are de- signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when it is in the automatic locking mode (child Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

Front passenger air bag: The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is op- erated under some conditions as described

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Front passenger air bag status light

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection.

restraint mode). Based on the weight on the seat detected by the occupant classification sensor and the belt tension detected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations.

sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child re- strains and to use the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant improperly uses the seat belt in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode), this could cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supple- mental air bag. NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor and seat belt 1-50 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object’s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occu- pants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occu- pied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. If an adult occupant passenger air bag status light

the is illuminated

is in the seat but

(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or is not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used prop- erly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belt and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change

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in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag status light will change from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning located in the meter and gauges light area, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front air bag precautions

WARNING

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 Immediately after inflation, several front 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 air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or dam- age to the supplemental air bag sys- tem.

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 and above the instrument panel or by installing ad-

ditional trim material around the air bag system.

쐌 Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to as- sure proper air bag operation. Addi- tionally, do not stow any objects un- der the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such ob- jects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classifica- tion sensor (pressure sensor).

쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the supplemental front air bag sys- tem. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious per- sonal injury.

쐌 Work on and around the supplemen-

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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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized elec- trical test equipment and probing de- 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 the supplemental air bag system.

the function of

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.

though 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. Curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of roll- over collisions or near rollovers. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag operation. When the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact/rollover 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 and rollover 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/rollover air bag may cause abra- sions or other injuries. Supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air

SSS0190

Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover 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 and roll- over 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 supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, al-

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to help protect

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 supplemental 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 and rollover air bags inflate quickly in order the front and rear outboard occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain side- impact/rollover 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 will deflate quickly after the collision is over. The curtain side-impact and rollover air bags will remain inflated for a while. The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition switch 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.

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 supplemental side air bag inflates.

쐌 Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain side-impact and roll- over 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 side air bag and curtain side- impact/rollover air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain side- impact/rollover air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain side- impact/rollover air bag system.

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/rollover air bag system.

쐌 Tampering with the supplemental system may result in serious per- sonal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatback or by in- stalling 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/rollover air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* 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.

* The SRS wiring harnesses connec-

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tors are yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain side-impact/rollover air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats)

WARNING

쐌 The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle 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 a 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 pre- tensioner 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 pre-tensioner 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.

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The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental front air bag system. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu- pants.

Also, the front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys- tem activates in conjunction with the supple- mental side-impact/rollover air bag system. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of rollover collisions or rear rollovers. 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 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. 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 switch has been turned to

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In this case, the the ON or START position. pre-tensioner seat belt may not function prop- erly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a 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.

illustration.

SSS0330

쎻1 SRS air bag warning labels The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visors. 쎻2 SRS side-impact air bag warning label The warning label is located on the side of the passenger’s side center pillar. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side-impact air bag sys- tems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the

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After turning the ignition switch to the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates. 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/rollover air bag systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing: 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light

SPA1097

flashes intermittently.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

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 and rollover air bag systems, and pre- tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits moni- tored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, crash zone sen- sors, satellite sensors, rollover sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-impact/rollover air bag modules, and pre- tensioner seat belts and all related wiring. 1-56 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact/rollover and/or pre- tensioner seat belt may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer.

air bags

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

is on,

it could mean that

light the supplemental front air bag, supplemen- tal side air bag, curtain side-impact/ rollover air bag systems and/or pre- tensioner seat belt systems will not op- erate 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/rollover 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 systems 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/rollover air bags, re- lated parts and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed out to the person conducting the main- tenance. The ignition switch should always be in the LOCK position when working under the

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hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

쐌 Once a supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag or curtain side-impact/rollover air bag has in- flated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the supplemen- tal front air bags inflate, the activated pre-tensioner seat belts must also be replaced. The air bag module and pre-tensioner system should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pre- tensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired.

seat

belt

and

bag

curtain

쐌 The supplemental front air bag, side side- air impact/rollover air bag systems and the 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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MEMO

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MEMO

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ......................................... 2-4
Tachometer........................................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................. 2-5
Fuel gauge ......................................................................... 2-5
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................................................................ 2-14
Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-16
Security systems.................................................................. 2-17
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ................ 2-17
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ....................... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................... 2-21
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch...... 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-22
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) .......................... 2-22
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-23
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25
Instrument brightness control..................................... 2-26
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-27

Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch......................................... 2-27
Horn ........................................................................................ 2-28
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) .............................................................................. 2-29
Power outlet.......................................................................... 2-30
Storage .................................................................................. 2-31
Coin box........................................................................... 2-31
Cellular phone holder ................................................... 2-31
Cup holders .................................................................... 2-32
Glove box ........................................................................ 2-33
Console box.................................................................... 2-34
Door pockets .................................................................. 2-36
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-36
Tonneau cover (if so equipped)................................. 2-37
Windows................................................................................ 2-38
Power windows.............................................................. 2-38
Sunroof (if so equipped) ................................................... 2-40
Automatic sunroof ......................................................... 2-40
Interior lights ......................................................................... 2-42
Ceiling light ..................................................................... 2-42
Map light .......................................................................... 2-43
Rear personal light ........................................................ 2-43

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Luggage light.................................................................. 2-44
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) ................................. 2-44
HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).... 2-44
Programming HomeLink ............................................ 2-45
Programming HomeLink for Canadian customers ........................................................................ 2-46

Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver ...................................................................... 2-47
Programming trouble diagnosis ................................. 2-47
Clearing the programmed information...................... 2-47
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.......... 2-47
If your vehicle is stolen................................................. 2-47

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-2 Instruments and controls

SSI0176

1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch 2. Trip odometer reset button 3. 4. Meters/gauges 5. Windshield/rear window wiper and washer

Instrument brightness control switch

switch

6. Hazard warning flasher switch 7. Center ventilator 8. Audio control 9. Display/clock 10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside

11. Display screen control and/or Navigation

mirror* switch

system*1

12. Passenger supplemental air bag 13. Side ventilator 14. Headlight aiming control switch* 15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch* or Headlight aiming control*

Ignition switch/steering lock

16. Steering switch for audio control* 17. Fuse box cover 18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever 19. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn 20. Cruise control main/set switch 21. 22. Heater/air conditioner control 23. Coin box 24. Outside mirror remote control 25. Cellular phone holder 26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) 27. Heated seat switch* 28. Power outlet cover 29. Glove box *:

if so equipped

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*1: 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

Instruments and controls 2-3

SIC3031

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Changing the display: Pushing the reset button 쎻3 located on the left 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. Elapsed time, driving distance and average speed information is also available. Refer to “How to use the TRIP button” in the “4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys- tems” section later in this manual.

SIC3033

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). 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.

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SIC3032

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 switch 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.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

SIC3034

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 쎻A when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

SIC3035

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 switch is turned to the OFF position. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters Empty.

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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 the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

indicator

malfunction

쐌 If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, light should turn off. If the the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 For additional information, see “Mal- function indicator light (MIL)” later in this section.

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SIC3036
When the compass switch 쎻A is pushed, the compass display 쎻B 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.

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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. Push 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. Push the compass switch until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pushing the switch in, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

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.

It returns to the normal compass mode within 10 seconds of no switch activity.

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SIC0611D

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4.

If the vehicle changes zone, repeat steps 1
thru 3. See map.

쐌 If

the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an authorized dealer.

쐌 The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct com- pass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)

CAUTION

쐌 Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.

쐌 When cleaning the mirror, use a pa- per towel or similar material damp- ened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)

or

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

Cruise set indicator light

Low washer fluid warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

P position selecting warning light (if so equipped)

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Charge warning light

Seat belt warning light

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Door open warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Security indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Key warning light (if so equipped)

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) indicator light

Low fuel warning light

Cruise main switch indicator light

CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON without starting the engine. The following lights will come on:

or

The following lights come on briefly and then go off:

or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec- trical system. Have the system repaired promptly.

Slip indicator light (if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi- cator light (if so equipped)

WARNING LIGHTS

All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)

The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started.

If the AWD system malfunctions or the revolu- tion, or radius of the front and the rear wheel Instruments and controls 2-9

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differs, the warning light will either remain illumi- nated or blink. See “Using all-wheel drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

CAUTION

쐌 If the warning light comes on while driving, AWD mode will change to 2WD mode. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. 쐌 Do not drive on dry hard surface

roads in the LOCK mode.

쐌 If the AWD warning light blinks when

you are driving: • blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-

ond): Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine. The driving mode will change to 2WD to prevent the AWD system from malfunctioning. If the warning light turns off, you can drive again.

• blinks slowly (about once every 2

seconds):

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Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine. Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire pressure is correct and tires are not worn.

If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assis- tance. See “Brake system” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

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Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light:

The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “8. Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

쐌 Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the warning light is on.

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Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for re- pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.

쐌 Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stop- ping distance and braking will re- quire greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

쐌 If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

Anti-lock braking system warning indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking warning light it may indicate the anti-lock braking system is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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See “Anti-lock braking warning light” earlier in this section.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator belt is loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition switch is ON.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light blinks or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop.

The oil pressure warning light is not de- signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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