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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6.
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
GUID-8035B36E-5604-4EA6-AA6B-CA8C0BC1732D
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)
JVO0043X
8. 9.
— 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
GUID-907FC48F-D93C-457F-AEE4-15BFC27C6D55
GUID-E583ADB4-3DB5-4B36-96ED-07E29BF970D7
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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
GUID-353409D4-8EDC-4D72-921B-F87CF9A54D49
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
Page
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-13
Intelligent Key warning light
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light
2-14
Master warning light
Seat belt warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
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
Page
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-17
2-17
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19
*: if so equipped
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ...
Seat belts ...
...
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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...
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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 ...
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Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)
....................... 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
...
Supplemental air bag warning light
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Repair and replacement procedure ...
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Dual pop-up roll bar system
(CrossCabriolet models)
...
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...
...
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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
GUID-2869D0FF-2DAC-47DC-BF36-8D864A5BD9A3
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
GUID-589050CC-5D5C-4407-A4F0-CB0819F0ABAB
GUID-6BE5370B-3D84-4E0B-B0E0-081F8AF0F764
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
GUID-2155E48C-B77E-4502-84B7-2AF110D60DE4
Operating tips:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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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JVR0038X
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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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JVR0039X
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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.
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
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Walk-in function (front passenger seat, CrossCabriolet models):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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)
GUID-42670C07-8DEA-4731-BDEC-1C3F2B7295A1
Folding
GUID-8333E9E4-6111-43A4-8DC3-B860D3C64DA7
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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GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
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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
GUID-5E605952-D804-4293-B401-616CD7C38955
. 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.
GUID-D58E33DF-16BC-41B1-B4C5-AA96E133EBC7
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)
GUID-44BABEF8-0609-4B69-934B-AA984B2E807B
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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SSS0992
SSS0997
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)
GUID-38665920-E49E-4A44-96F5-25968146C89C
Rear armrest Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
GUID-9BC9B1A5-D55E-4C9C-A0C9-6CB62211A931
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SEAT BELTS
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GUID-02C3DBF6-9D5A-47DE-B2F0-C98E0027F971
the severity of
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
GUID-0C8D3A44-10AF-48A1-A8CC-9A495B9121D7
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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SSS0016
SSS0014
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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
GUID-F9647E3B-7CCB-4333-9D53-DBFEBA7433EC
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.
SSS0292
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.
SSS0290
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
GUID-313FD5EC-9489-4699-B4F1-98B31FED4129
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation GUID-AED6BCDC-CBDB-4FCF-9DB2-9B060E99627A Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: . Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.
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seat belt may slip and result in personal injury.
CAUTION
. When entering or exiting the rear seat, or inserting or retrieving lug- gage with the seatback folded down, always release the seat belt guide. Otherwise, the seat belt guide may be damaged.
. Do not fold the seat forward or pull it backward by holding the seat belt guide in your hand. Doing so may damage the seat belt guide.
SSS1181
Seat belt guide (front seats, CrossCab-
riolet models)
GUID-3EF9ED5F-135A-43B1-8954-CAD684674E27
When the seat belt guide is used with the front
seat, the seat belt can easily be pulled out.
Release the seat belt guide, clip the seat belt
and install the seat belt guide again.
When using the seat belt guide, do not allow it
to twist.
WARNING
When using the seat belt guide, make sure that the seat belt guide is securely installed to the seat. Otherwise, the
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WARNING
. After adjustment, release the ad- justment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
SSS0845
Seat belt hooks (Hardtop models)
GUID-0F6C8515-923F-4DA4-BED8-81B474353BA2
When the rear seat belts are not in use and
when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.
SSS0351A
for you.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Hard- top models) GUID-E8DCDEEB-44E6-4A0A-B2D9-EB6DBF18146C The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the adjustment button *1 , and to the then move the shoulder belt anchor desired position *2 , so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
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SSS0846
SSS0241
SSS0703
Rear center seat belt (Hardtop models)
GUID-D2977525-73CC-440E-AC17-490B6791BECA
The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue
*1
tongue *2 . Both the
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
tion.
and a seat belt
WARNING
. Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. . Always make sure both the connec- tor tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.
The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.
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in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
Stowing rear center seat belt:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows:
1. Hold the connector tongue *1
so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as key *A into the connector buckle. Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first *2 .
2.
3. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base *3 .
WARNING
. 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 center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.
If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured
SSS0225
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seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear 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.
Attaching rear center seat belt:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Always be sure the rear center seat belt
connector
tongue and connector buckle are
attached. Disconnect only when folding down
the rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out
tongue from the
the connector
retractor base *1 .
2. Pull out
the seat belt
tongue from the
retractor base *2 .
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
buckle until it clicks *3 .
tongue and
The center seat belt connector buckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark. The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section.
WARNING
SSS0232
. 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
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If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
. Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.
purchasing an extender required.
if an extender
is
WARNING
. Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.
. Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.
. Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
GUID-3D5EE851-7E10-4B7F-A02B-8BFBB0D4CCE6
To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
SSS0235
Storing rear seat belt buckles (Hardtop
models)
GUID-34BA1AAF-B284-4222-A05C-7E212FF3C674
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in
the storage of
the seat cushion to avoid
dropping it under the seat cushion.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
GUID-798C755D-7740-4606-AB38-FAC398986CFA
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8
in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating position.
See a NISSAN dealer
for assistance with
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CHILD SAFETY
GUID-26D16DBE-9A0E-4759-945D-C9D751725375
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode acti- vated, 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 connector tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suita- ble tool into the connector buckle. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already un- buckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
(such as a key)
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from
Forward-facing child restraint
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
. Rear-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-
facing child restraints. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who outgrow
rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a forward-facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child restraints” later in this section. A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. INFANTS GUID-0FA535EA-6323-4DB9-92F9-8B508130A6AC Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
GUID-D2F4DA62-62F0-46FA-BDC9-C09A7F684094
SSS0099
SSS0100
if
the shoulder belt
commercially available booster seat the shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.
limit of
least 1 year old. Refer
that
fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
SMALL CHILDREN
GUID-927D047A-9A7C-4FEB-90C0-65CE234F2245
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
child restraint as long as possible up to the
height or weight
the child restraint.
Forward-facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear facing child restraints
and are at
to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDREN
GUID-EC196FE5-D487-4C51-9056-7FA7FF17ACB0
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
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Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE- STRAINTS
GUID-6A8C536A-DB98-4A79-B638-8ED4F6FB91BB
WARNING
. CrossCabriolet models are not equipped with top tethers. A child restraint system requiring a top tether strap cannot be properly in- stalled and should not be used in your vehicle.
. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and in- stallation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision:
— The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
— Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.
— Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another pas-
senger.
properly fitted.
— NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts” later in this section.
— Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child re- straint must only be used in the rear seat.
— Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child re- straints may not fit properly in your vehicle.
— Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand loads from child restraints that are
— Never use the anchor points for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
— A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.
— Keep seatbacks as upright as possible after fitting the child restraint.
— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri- ate child restraint while in the vehicle.
. When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or collision, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.
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LATCH label location (Hardtop models)
SSS0419B
LATCH label location (CrossCabriolet models)
SSS0933
sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child restraints to be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH Lower Anchors Sys- tem” later in this section. LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. If your vehicle does not have top tether anchor locations, do not install a child restraints in your vehicle that requires the use of a top tether strap. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: . Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be
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SSS0637
LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location GUID-94E9EDFE-3FEF-48B7-A3C5-82134F7A076B The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors.
restraint will not be secured prop- erly.
Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured prop- erly if the lower anchors are ob- structed.
LATCH Lower Anchors SYSTEM GUID-5B0A4406-68B6-491C-B161-EC20158AB5AF Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only.
LATCH lower anchor
GUID-4797B6AD-EBE0-4886-9CA1-312C75CE0CF6
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: . Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child
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SSS0643
SSS0644
SSS0822
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
LATCH rigid attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments
GUID-4BE9649D-8090-4388-B26D-DF734FBAADA5
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this
system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat
belt to secure the child restraint. Check your
child restraint
is
compatible with LATCH. This information may
also be in the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer.
for a label stating that
it
If your vehicle is equipped with a top tether anchor, it must be used when installing child restraints with the LATCH lower anchor attach- ments or seat belts. See “Top tether anchor (Hardtop models)” later in this section for installation instructions (Hardtop models). When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.
Top tether anchor (Hardtop models)
GUID-0CAD3BA9-2525-4BC2-BA48-40988918011E
WARNING
If the cargo cover (if so equipped) contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, remove the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location. If the cargo cover is not removed, it may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top
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tether strap is damaged.
. Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.
Top tether anchor point locations:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Anchor points are located on the back side of
the seatbacks.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN-
STALLATION USING LATCH
GUID-0637B231-098A-443B-BFD0-B842E89E11E5
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before
installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2
Rear-facing — step 3
SSS0648
SSS0639
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2
SSS0649
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section. (Hardtop models)
5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
If the
repeat steps 1
properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 4.
is loose,
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN- STALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
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WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child re- straint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.
. When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Rear center seat belt (Hardtop models)” earlier in this
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4. After attaching the child restraint,
test
it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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[ Edit: 2011/ 7/ 18 Model: Z51-D ]
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Rear-facing — step 1