2012 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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Foreword

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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. In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operat- ing the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular

accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. 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 to us. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY GUID-E8CEB247-EE99-4DF1-B514-E4CF8D44A577
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assist- ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! . NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that

could distract you.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

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

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man- ual for important safety information.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity. As with other vehicles with fea- tures of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving pre- cautions”, “Avoiding collision and roll- over” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL GUID-6AD293D0-4474-4333-B259-0836BB040D67
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 the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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

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If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

NOS1275

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those

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above call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

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WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI- SORY GUID-99091439-C66E-435E-940E-FCA5DE8B559E Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and li- senced to Visteon Corporation and Clarion Co., Ltd. Gracenote® is a registered tra- demark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Grace- note. XM Radio® requires a subscrip- tion, sold separately. It is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.

*C 2011 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. 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, photo- copying, the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

recording or otherwise, without

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

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NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: . Your name, address, and telephone number . Vehicle identification number (attached to the instrument panel on the

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

the top of driver’s side)

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at: [email protected]

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

. Date of purchase . Current odometer reading . Your NISSAN dealer’s name . Your comments or questions OR

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition 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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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Hardtop models ... CrossCabriolet models ...

Exterior front

Hardtop models ... CrossCabriolet models ...

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Cockpit Instrument panel Meters and gauges ... Engine compartment

Warning and indicator lights ...

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HARDTOP MODELS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Rear center seat belt (P.1-25) Adjustable headrest (P.1-14) Seat belts (P.1-18) Armrest (P.1-17) Head restraints (P.1-11) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-48) Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-48) Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-44) LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system (P.1-33)

6.

7. 8.

9.

10. Rear seats (P.1-9)

11.

— Child restraints (P.1-30) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-48)

12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-61) 13. 14. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

Front seats (P.1-3)

— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-54)

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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-48) Front seats (P.1-3)

10. 11. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-54)

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5. 6.

7.

8.

Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-48) LATCH (Lower Anchors for CHildren) system (P.1-33) Rear seats — Child restraints (P.1-30) Front seat belt pretensioner (P.1-61)

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CROSSCABRIOLET MODELS Dual pop-up roll bar system (P.1-64) 1. Seat belts (P.1-18) 2. Head restraints (P.1-11) 3. — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14) Door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-48)

4.

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7. 8. 9.

10.

Recovery hook (P.6-21) License plate installation (P.9-12) Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-39) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28) Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-3)

11. Outside mirrors (P.3-47) 12. Doors

— Keys (P.3-3) — Door locks (P.3-5) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) — Security system (P.2-28)

13. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-8) 14.

Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-41) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) if so equipped

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HARDTOP MODELS 1. 2.

Hood (P.3-20) Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27) 3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-31)

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— Rain-sensing auto wiper system* (P.2-32) — Blade replacement (P.8-18) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13) Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-53) Moonroof* (P.2-57) Power windows (P.2-54)

4. 5. 6.

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9.

Fog lights — Switch operation (P.2-39) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28) Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-3)

10. Outside mirrors (P.3-47) 11. Doors

— Keys (P.3-3) — Door locks (P.3-5) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) — Security system (P.2-28) Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-41) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

12.

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— Blade replacement (P.8-18) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13) Soft top (P.3-28) Power windows (P.2-54) Recovery hook (P.6-21) License plate installation (P.9-12)

4. 5. 6. 7.

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CROSSCABRIOLET MODELS 1. 2.

Hood (P.3-20) Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27) 3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-31)

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— Bulb replacement (P.8-28) if so equipped

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HARDTOP MODELS 1.

2.

Lift gate (P.3-20) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-16) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-33) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13) 0-6 Illustrated table of contents

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3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

Rear window defroster (P.2-35) High-mounted stop light Antenna (P.4-83) — Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-36) Rear view camera* (P.4-22) Rear combination light

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5. 6.

— Intelligent Key system (P.3-8) Rear view camera (P.4-22) Rear combination light — Bulb replacement (P.8-28)

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CROSSCABRIOLET MODELS 1.

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Antenna (P.4-83) — Satellite radio antenna (P.4-36) High-mounted stop light Rear window defroster (P.2-35) Trunk (P.3-25) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-16)

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Mood light (P.2-61)

9. 10. Sunglasses holder (P.2-46) 11.

Inside rearview mirror (P.3-46) — HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-62) — Compass* (P.2-8)

12. Cargo area

— Storages (P.2-49) — Luggage hooks (P.2-51) — Cargo light (P.2-61) — Spare tire (P.6-4)

13. Rear cup holders (P.2-45) 14. Heated seat switch (rear)* (P.2-41) 15. Console box (P.2-48)

— Power outlet* (P.2-43) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-79) — iPod® connector* (P.4-70) — USB connector* (P.4-61) Front cup holders (P.2-45)

16. 17. Storage box* (P.2-49) or Cigarette lighter/

Ashtray* (P.2-44) if so equipped

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HARDTOP MODELS Cargo cover* (P.2-50) 1. Rear personal light (P.2-59) 2. Coat hooks (P.2-54) 3. 4. Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-49) Door armrest 5. — Power window switch (P.2-54) 0-8 Illustrated table of contents

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— Power door lock switch (P.3-7) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-47) Sun visors (P.3-45) Moonroof* (P.2-57) Front map lights (P.2-59)

6. 7. 8.

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7.

8. 9. *:

Console box (P.2-48) — Power outlet (P.2-43) — Auxiliary input jacks (P.4-79) — iPod® connector (P.4-70) — USB connector (P.4-61) Front cup holders (P.2-45) Storage box (P.2-49) if so equipped

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6.

Sun visors (P.3-45) Front map lights (P.2-59) Inside rearview mirror (P.3-46) — HomeLink® universal transceiver (P.2-62) — Compass* (P.2-8) Rear cup holders (P.2-45)

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CROSSCABRIOLET MODELS 1.

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Door armrest — Power window switch (P.2-54) — Power door lock switch (P.3-7) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-47) Automatic drive positioner switch (P.3-49)

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1. 2.

3. 4.

trunk lid release switch (Cross-

Heated steering wheel switch* (P.2-40) Power lift gate switch* (Hardtop models) (P.3-20) or Cabriolet models) (P.3-25) Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38) Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P.2-36)

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9.

Power lift gate main switch* (Hardtop models) (P.3-20) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch (CrossCabriolet models) (P.5-21)

10. Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models)

(P.1-9)

11. Power rear seatback switch* (Hardtop models) (P.1-9) or Remote walk-in switch (CrossCabrio- let models) (P.1-3) Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-41)

12. 13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever*

(P.3-44)

14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch*

(P.3-44)

15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

— Audio control* (P.4-81) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System con- trol (models with navigation system)* (P.4-84) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System con- trol (models without navigation system)* (P.4-95)

16. Steering wheel

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— Horn (P.2-40) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-48) — Power steering system (P.5-25)

— Turn signal light (P.2-39) — Fog light* (P.2-39) Trip computer switch (P.2-23) TRIP/RESET switch (P.2-6)

5. 6. 7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31) 8.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (P.2-43, P.5-27)

17. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-18)

18. Center-console mounted controls

— Heated seat switches* (P.2-41) — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (Hardtop models) (P.5-21) — Soft

top operating switch (CrossCabriolet

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models) (P.3-28) if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models without navigation system)* (P.4-95) Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-48) Hood release handle (P.3-20) Fuse box cover (P.8-21)

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Parking brake (P.5-18) 12. 13. Audio system (P.4-35)

Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)

— Clock* (P.2-42) Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-56)

14. 15. Power outlet (P.2-43) 16. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster

switch (P.2-35)

17. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-30) or Audio

18.

system (P.4-35) Trunk release power cancel switch (Cross- Cabriolet models) (P.3-26)

19. Glove box (P.2-47) *: **:

if so equipped Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped).

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Side ventilator (P.4-29) Meters and gauges (P.2-5) Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10) Center ventilator (P.4-29) Center display — Center color display* (P.4-3) — Navigation system**

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Heater/air conditioner control or Center multi- function control panel* (P.4-3) — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* (P.4-9) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (models with navigation system)* (P.4-84)

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METERS AND GAUGES

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Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-38) Tachometer (P.2-7) Speedometer (P.2-6) Fuel gauge (P.2-8)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11) 6. 7.

Trip computer switch (P.2-23) Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-19)

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— Trip computer (P.2-39) Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7) Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)/Continu- ously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator (P.2-16)

10. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-6)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11) Drive belt location (P.8-15) Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8) Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12) Air cleaner (P.8-17) Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)

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7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13) Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7) 8. 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8) 11. Battery (P.8-13)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Warning

light

Name

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

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

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Intelligent Key warning light

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Low tire pressure warning light

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Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

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2-15

2-16

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Indicator

light

Name

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)* Continuously Variable Trans- mission (CVT) position indicator light

Cruise indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Low beam indicator light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light

Soft top indicator light (Cross- Cabriolet models)* Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats ...

Seat belts ...

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Front seats ... Rear seats (Hardtop models) Head restraints ... Adjustable headrest (Hardtop models) Rear headrest (CrossCabriolet models) Armrest (Hardtop models)

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Precautions on seat belt usage ... Pregnant women ... Injured persons ... Three-point type seat belt Seat belt extenders ... Seat belt maintenance ...

Infants ... Small children ... Larger children ...

Precautions on child restraints ... LATCH Lower Anchors System ... Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH ...

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Child restraints ...

Child safety ...

Supplemental restraint system ...

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Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ... Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH (Hardtop models only) Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ... Installing top tether strap (Hardtop models) Booster seats ...

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Precautions on supplemental restraint system ... NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (Hardtop models) or door-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (CrossCabriolet ............................................................ 1-60
models) systems ... ............. 1-61
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....................... 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning labels ... ... Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-63
Repair and replacement procedure ... .......................... 1-63
Dual pop-up roll bar system (CrossCabriolet models) ...

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The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seat- back is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or da- mages.

SEATS

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WARNING

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit

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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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

. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

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seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.

Sliding front passenger seat (CrossCab- riolet models): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To slide the front passenger seat from the front most position to the rear most position, push the bottom half of the seatback *A or the front seat cushion *B . If you push the top half of the seatback *C , it will lock the seat in the front most position.

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FRONT SEATS Manual seat adjustment

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Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

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Power seat adjustment

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Operating tips:

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

If

. Do not operate the power seat switch 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” section for the seat position memory function.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

Lumbar support (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever *1
seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

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GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

Forward and backward: Moving the switch *A forward or backward will forward or backward to the slide the seat desired position. Pushing the front *1
end of the slide switch *B will slide the driver seat forward or backward to the desired position (Cross- Cabriolet models driver’s seat only).

or back *2

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Seat lifter (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle of the front portion or height of the seat.

vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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Reclining: Move the recline switch *A backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch *A forward. Push and hold the back *2 end of the reclining switch *B until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, push and hold the front *1
end of the switch (Cross- Cabriolet models driver’s seat only). The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the 1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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Walk-in function (front passenger seat, CrossCabriolet models):

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CAUTION

. When operating the walk-in func- tion, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible in- juries and/or damages.

. When operating the walk-in func- tion, be sure that the front passen- ger seat is not occupied by a passenger and/or any objects to avoid possible injuries and/or da- mages.

. After operating the walk-in function, be sure to return the seat to the rearmost position and then tilt up the seatback until it latches.

This feature makes it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. Use the following procedure when getting in and out of the rear seat on the passenger’s side. If the sun visor is used, close it to the original position before operating the walk-in feature. 1. Push the front passenger’s seatback switch to fold down the seatback and unlock the seat position.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the front *1 or back *2 end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

Front passenger’s seatback switch

Remote walk-in switch

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WARNING

Before using the driver’s seatback re- lease, be sure that the driver’s seat is not occupied by a driver and/or any objects to avoid possible injuries and/ or damage.

Alternatively, you can push the remote walk- in switch located on the instrument panel to fold down the front passenger’s seatback and unlock the seat position.

2. Slide the seat

forward to the foremost

position manually.

3. Get in or out the vehicle. 4. Return the front passenger seat

to the rearmost position. To slide the front passen- ger seat, see “Manual seat adjustment” earlier in this section.

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Driver’s seatback release (CrossCabrio- let models) GUID-116F27BD-8437-47A9-8270-AD99D91FA75D To exit the rear seat from the driver’s side, pull the strap behind the driver’s seat to release the driver’s seatback. The driver’s seatback will tilt forward so that you can exit the vehicle. NOTE:

Pulling the strap behind the driver’s seat does not slide the driver’s seat forward. You cannot slide the driver’s seat manu- ally.

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GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407

To fold down the seatbacks: Pull the strap on the rear seat *A . Pull the lever *B beside the cargo area and fold the seat- back.

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REAR SEATS (Hardtop models)

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Folding

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Before folding the rear seats: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks (Hardtop models)” later in this section.)

. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt and tongue into the retractor base. (See “Rear center seat belt (Hardtop models)” later in this section.)

. Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position. . Remove drink containers from the rear cup

holder.

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To return the seatbacks: Manual operation: Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched. Power operation (if so equipped): Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the lower side of the instrument panel *B or the right or left side in the cargo area *A . A beep sounds once and the seatback will be returned automatically. A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully returned to the seating position. If the control unit detects any obstacle or malfunctions while in the power operation, a Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9

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center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

beep sounds for 4 seconds and the seatback will return to the folded position automatically. Check if there are any obstacles caught that prevent seats from returning to the folded position. See a NISSAN dealer if the beep still sounds.

CAUTION

When operating the rear power seat- back return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

. Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

. When folding or returning the seat- backs to the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others:

— Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

— Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

. Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear

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WARNING

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may pro- vide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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Reclining Pull the reclining strap *A GUID-1BFE5C97-1FC3-4054-A6B3-17A9466D0C05
and position the the desired angle. Release the seatback at reclining strap after positioning the seat at the desired angle. 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 seatback may also be reclined to allow occu- pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head re- straints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

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Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks

Adjustment GUID-ACB994E3-70CF-4004-BDD8-BB431714EC1E Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

Removal GUID-FC0E7C18-BEC7-4083-8503-66512F55EE99
Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest

position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure

5.

place so it is not loose in the vehicle. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.

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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (Hardtop models)

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WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the adjustable headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable headrests. This may in- crease the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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Install GUID-10B7C451-D81D-4E42-9DB2-2C10EBE1FF75
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches *1 must be in- stalled in the hole with the lock knob *2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an

occupant uses the seating position.

Front-seat Active Head Restraint GUID-3164FE3F-22C1-4D05-B110-75CFEC562928
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant 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 colli- sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests. The head- rests are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with an adjustable headrest.

GUID-08BD1B61-7B43-4109-A568-5892EDCD8D17

Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks

Adjustment GUID-909049BB-7248-4BC4-953B-DC4A4D1B6C05
Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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SSS0993

SSS0994

SSS0995

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

Removal GUID-BE2EE26A-B413-48C4-B196-33F5100BE36D Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly in a secure

5.

place so it is not loose in the vehicle. Install and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.

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Install GUID-F3510470-0C00-4072-8C22-9B43D094B745
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches *1 must be in- stalled in the hole with the lock knob *2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

headrest down. 3. Properly adjust

the headrest before an

occupant uses the seating position.

REAR HEADREST (CrossCabriolet models) GUID-E90B0FC8-0909-43DE-8515-8D064D935FB7
The rear headrests of CrossCabriolet models cannot be removed or adjusted. + Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a removable or adjustable headrest.

ARMREST (Hardtop models)

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Rear armrest Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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SEAT BELTS

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the severity of

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If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be prop- erly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and in- crease the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

. Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put 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.

. 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 acci- dent.

. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

. Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

. Never carry more people in the

vehicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is pushed to the ON position with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunc- tion in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

. No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add mate- rial, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

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. Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of

the pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. . All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no da- mage and continue to operate prop- erly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement re- commendations. The child restraints they are should be replaced if

damaged.

PREGNANT WOMEN GUID-92E572E7-A7ED-4EC2-8824-E9C667CD8A35
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 GUID-B47CCE32-408A-4E62-B891-7EBBE28DCC23
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

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WARNING

. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious

injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

If

. Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating posi- tions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. For the center of the rear seat, the connec- tor tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such as a key) into the connector buckle. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a

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suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

retractor.

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Fastening the seat belts GUID-4C4C9056-82D7-4B6A-80A4-9DBA4C079A82
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 you hear and feel the latch engage. . The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the

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of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “Child restraints” later in this section. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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

The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation: . Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) . Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom

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Unfastening the seat belts