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Foreword


Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.


READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main- tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.


WARNING


For descriptions specified for four wheel drive models, a mark is placed at the begin- ning of the applicable sections/items. As with other vehicles with features for offroad use, failure to operate four wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. For additional in- formation, see “Driving your four wheel drive safely” in the “5. Starting and driv- ing” section.


alcohol or drugs.


IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! 쐌 Never drive under the influence of 쐌 Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi- tions. 쐌 Always use your seat belts and appro- priate child restraint systems. Pre- teen children should be seated in the rear seat. 쐌 Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. 쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual


for important safety information.


ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for offroad use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, fail- ure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. For additional information, see “On- pavement and offroad driving precau- tions” and “Avoiding collision and roll- over” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.


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


regulations.


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


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


WARNING


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


CAUTION


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


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


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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING


WARNING


Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


© 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.


TOKYO, JAPAN


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


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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN


to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM


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


if


However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- ing our toll-free number: For U.S. mainland customers


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


For Hawaii customers


(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)


For Canadian customers


1-800-387-0122


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


number


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


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


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


For Hawaii customers


Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819


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


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


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Table of Contents


Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems


Instruments and controls


Pre-driving checks and adjustments


Heater, air conditioner and audio systems


Starting and driving


In case of emergency


Appearance and care


Maintenance and do-it-yourself


Technical and consumer information


Index


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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag


systems


Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-6
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-9
Armrest (if so equipped) ................................................ 1-9
Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-10


Precautions on supplemental restraint system .............................................................................. 1-10
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-21
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-21
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-23
Precautions on seat belt usage................................. 1-24
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-25
Pregnant women............................................................ 1-26


Injured persons............................................................... 1-26
Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-26
Two-point type seat belt without retractor (Center of rear seat).......................................................................... 1-30
Seat belt extenders....................................................... 1-32
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-32
Child restraints..................................................................... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-32
Installation on rear seat center position................... 1-34
Installation on rear seat outboard positions ........... 1-37
LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tether for Children) system (if so equipped) ............................................... 1-41
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-43
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-45


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SEATS


FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT


WARNING


쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.


쐌 After adjustment, gently rock in the is securely


to make sure it


seat locked.


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


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


WARNING


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


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


Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.


Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.


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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT


WARNING


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


쐌 Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls which could cause a serious accident.


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


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


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Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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


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Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.


Seat lifter Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.


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Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Before folding down the seat, put the buckle in its storage area in the seatback to avoid drop- ping it under the seat cushion.


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Folding 1. Remove the head restraints. 2. Pull


cushion up.


the strap forward and fold the seat


3. Pull the lever and pull the seatback forward to


fold it down.


4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install the


head restraints.


collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously in- jured or killed.


쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re- moved for any reason.


쐌 If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.


쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision,


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WARNING


쐌 Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in seri- ous injury in an accident or sudden stop.


쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a


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unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.


쐌 When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched po- sition. If they are not completely se- cured in the right position, passen- gers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.


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


쐌 For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Seat belts” later in this section for precautions on seat belt usage.


쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure


the seat is securely locked.


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Reclining (if so equipped) Pull the reclining lever and position the seat back at the desired angle. Release the reclining lever after positioning the seat at the desired angle.


WARNING


쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident


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SSS0178


SSS0216


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


ARMREST (if so equipped) Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.


HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT


WARNING


Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat.


To raise the head restraint, it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down.


just pull


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provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu- pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact supple- mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple- mental air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Supplemental side-impact air bag system (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact colli- sions. The front seat side-impact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag system (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating posi- tions in certain side impact collisions. The cur- tain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection 1-10 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems


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steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.


쐌 Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag in- flates.


WARNING


쐌 The supplemental front air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over, or lower severity frontal collision. Al- ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.


쐌 The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective


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when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the


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SSS0008


SSS0099


WARNING


쐌 Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some ex- amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustra- tions. Preteens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat if possible.


쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side or curtain side-impact air bags (if so equipped) inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre- teens and children should be prop- erly restrained in the rear seat if pos- sible.


쐌 Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could se- riously injure or kill your child. For additional information, see “Child re- straints” later in this section.


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SSS0101


SSS0188


SSS0140


WARNING


Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped): 쐌 The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a fron- tal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.


쐌 The seat belts, the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat or rear outboard seats


to extend their hand out of the win- dow or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the previous illus- trations.


쐌 When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the supplemental side air bag inflates, you may be seriously in- jured. Be especially careful with chil- dren, who should always be properly restrained.


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


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Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the instru- ment panel above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certification re- quirements under U.S. regulations. They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously. How- ever, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle dam- age (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental air bag operation. When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, helps to cushion the impact force


1. Supplemental front air bag modules


2. Supplemental side air bag modules 3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags 4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag


modules


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5. Diagnosis sensor unit 6. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 7. Satellite sensors


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on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. The supplemental front air bags inflates quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation. The air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.


WARNING


쐌 Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument


panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in- jury if the supplemental front air bag inflates.


쐌 Right after inflation, several air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.


쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag sys- tem. This is to prevent accidental in- flation of the air bag or damage to the air bag system.


쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system.


쐌 Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel as-


sembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad, above the dash- board, or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. 쐌 Work around and on the supplemen- tal front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa- tion of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The yellow and orange Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) wiring and connectors should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing de- vices should not be used on the air bag system.


쐌 A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair facility. A cracked windshield could affect inflation of the supple- mental air bag system.


쐌 The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.


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When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appro- priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag opera- tion.


When the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain side- impact air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental side air bags and curtain side- impact air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the


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Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems (if so equipped) The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The supplemen- tal side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side


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driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain side-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.


WARNING


쐌 Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door fin- isher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the side air bag


inflates.


쐌 Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.


쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of this side air bag and curtain side- impact air bag system. This is to pre- vent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys- tem.


쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system.


쐌 Tampering with the supplemental system may result in serious per- sonal injury. For example, do not


change the front seat by placing ma- terial near the seatback or by install- ing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag. 쐌 Work around and on the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys- tem should be done by a NISSAN dealer. electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har- nesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing de- vices should not be used on the side air bag system.


Installation of


* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov- ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.


When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


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Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats)


WARNING


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


쐌 If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by your NISSAN dealer.


쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental activa- tion of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.


쐌 Work around and on the pre-


tensioner seat belt system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa- tion of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equip- ment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner seat belt system.


쐌 If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre- tensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.


The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental front air bag. Working with the seat belt retrac- tor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.


The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts.


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When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner seat belt system, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light will not come on, will flash inter- mittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pre- tensioner seat belt may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appro- priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


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


SPA0945B


SPA1097


the supplemental


SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- in the instrument panel, monitors the ing circuits of front air bag, supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped) systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt. The cir- cuits monitored by the air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules, and pre-tensioner seat belt and all related wiring. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-21


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the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.


the following conditions occur,


the If any of supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped) systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re-


mains on after approximately 7 seconds.


쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light


flashes intermittently.


쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does


not come on at all.


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


WARNING


supplemental front air bag, supplemen- tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will not operate in an accident.


Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags (if so equipped), curtain side- impact air bags (if so equipped) and pre- tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has oc- curred. Repair and replacement of these sys- tems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related parts and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.


If the supplemental air bag warning light the


it could mean that


is on,


WARNING


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


seat


belt


쐌 The supplemental front air bag and side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.


쐌 If you need to dispose of


these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer.


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SEAT BELTS


Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser- vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury.


SSS0136


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SSS0016


PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE Your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


WARNING


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


쐌 The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint systems and increase the chance or severity of injury in an


accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.


쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.


쐌 Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible around the hips, not the waist. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.


쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle. 쐌 Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef- fectiveness.


쐌 Do not allow more than one person


to use the same belt.


쐌 Never carry more people in the ve-


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SSS0014


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hicle than there are seat belts.


쐌 If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indi- cate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.


쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.


쐌 Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner seat belt system compo- nents should be done by an autho- rized NISSAN dealer.


쐌 All seat belt assemblies including re- tractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any colli- sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was mi- nor and the belts show no damage


and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur- ing a collision should also be in- spected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted. 쐌 All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the re- straint manufacturer’s inspection in- structions and replacement recom- mendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are dam- aged.


CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints.


WARNING


Infants and children need special pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.


All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child restraints” later in this section.


In addition, there are many types of child re- straints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. NISSAN recommends that all preteens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


This is especially important because your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint Sys- Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-25


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tem (Air Bag System) for the front passen- ger. See “Supplemental Restraint System” earlier in this section for precaution. Infants and small children NISSAN recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi- tioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt 1-26 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems


without the booster seat.


WARNING


Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.


PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR


SSS0018


WARNING


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


쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident


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SSS0020


SSS0102


SSS0061


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


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


Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat.


2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.


The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug


on the hips as shown.


4. Pull


the shoulder belt portion toward the


retractor to take up extra slack.


The front seat passenger side seat belt and rear three-point seat belts have a cinching mecha- nism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see “Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children” later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- ger, the locking mode should not be acti- Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-27


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vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- fortable seat belt tension.


WARNING


When fastening the seat belts, be cer- tain that seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured in the right po- sition, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.


forward. 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 belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.


SSS0021


Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods: 쐌 When the belt


is pulled quickly from the


retractor.


쐌 When the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check the operation as follows: 쐌 Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly


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restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.


PD1328MC


SPA0739B


Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best suited for you (see “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” earlier in this section). To adjust, push (Type A)/pull (Type B) the release buttons, then move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position so that the belt passes over the shoulder. Release the adjust- ment buttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.


WARNING


쐌 After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in po- sition.


쐌 The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire


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SPA0531


IC0589


SSS0103


Seat belt hook When the rear seat belt is not in use, hook it at the belt hook.


TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of rear seat) Selecting correct set of seat belts The center seat belt buckle and tongue are identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.


Fastening the seat belts 1.


Insert CENTER until it snaps.


the tongue into the buckle marked


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SSS0024


SSS0025


SSS0026


2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right angle


to the belt and pull on the belt. To shorten, pull the free end of the belt away from the tongue, then pull the belt clip to take up the slack.


3. Position the lap belt low and snug on the


hips as shown.


Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle.


SSS0060


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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available which is compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or right passenger seating position. See your NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.


WARNING


쐌 Only NISSAN belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with NISSAN belts.


쐌 Persons 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.


쐌 Never use seat belt extenders to in- stall child restraints. If the child re- straint is not secured properly, the


child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.


SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE 쐌 To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are com- pletely dry.


쐌 If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.


쐌 Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as tongues, retractors, buckles, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS


PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS


WARNING


쐌 Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the ve- hicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death. 쐌 Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe acci- dent. The child could be crushed be- tween the adult and parts of the ve- hicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and your- self.


쐌 Never install a rear facing child re- straint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could se- riously injure or kill your child. A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.


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쐌 NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


쐌 An improperly installed child re- straint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident.


In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three point type seat belt. Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.


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


쐌 If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure


the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended proce- dures.


All US states and Canadian provinces re- quire that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being oper- ated.


WARNING


쐌 Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu- pants in the vehicle.


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


쐌 If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being


injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.


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


쐌 After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again.


쐌 For a front facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a three-point type lap/shoulder belt, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoul- der belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see later in “Child restraints” for installation on front passenger seat.


쐌 When your child restraint is not in


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use, store it in the trunk or keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.


CAUTION


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


SSS0104


SSS0029


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


INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER POSITION Front facing When you install a child restraint in a rear center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the re- straint manufacturer’s instructions.


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SSS0105


SSS0031


SSS0033


3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjust- ment.


4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt again, or put the restraint in another seat.


5.


6. Check to make sure the child restraint is


properly secured prior to each use.


Rear facing When you install a child restraint in a rear center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the re- straint manufacturer’s instructions.


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SSS0035


SSS0036


SSS0106


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


3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjust- ment.


4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt again, or put the restraint in another seat.


5.


6. Check to make sure the child restraint is


properly secured prior to each use.


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restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be un- secured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.


in a rear


When you install a child restraint outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.


SSS0043


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


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SSS0041


INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD POSITIONS Front facing


WARNING


쐌 The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.


쐌 Failure to do so will result in the child


SSS0107


SSS0062


SSS0108


3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the buckle is unlatched and the belt is allowed to fully retract.


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


remove any slack in the belt.


5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place.


6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.


7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.


After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,


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the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact.


in a sudden stop or collision.


in a rear


When you install a child restraint outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.


Rear facing


SSS0044


WARNING


쐌 The three-point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.


쐌 Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. It could tip over or otherwise be un- secured and cause injury to the child


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SSS0046


SSS0045A


SSS0109


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


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


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


remove any slack in the belt.


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the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact.


SSS0110


5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place.


6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.


7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.


After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,


SSS0198


LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM (if so equipped)


WARNING


쐌 Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint is not se- cured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.


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쐌 Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the child restraint lower anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly.


쐌 The LATCH system anchors are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.


Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This system is known as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) system. This system may also be re- ferred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system com- patible child restraints. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH system. This information may also be in the child restraint owner’s manual. If you have such a child restraint, refer to the illustration for 1-42 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems


the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint.


The LATCH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH system anchors.


Some child restraints may also require the use of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child restraint” later installation instructions.


in this section for


When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.


When you install a LATCH system compatible child restraint to the lower anchor attachments in the rear seat, follow these steps.


WARNING


Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH system an- chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will


not be secured properly if the LATCH system anchors are obstructed.


1. To install the LATCH system compatible child restraint, adjust the height of the child re- straint LATCH system anchor attachments to the anchor points on the seat. Insert the anchor attachments into the anchor points. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see “Top tether strap child re- straint” later in this section for installation instructions.


2.


3. After attaching the child restraint and before placing the child in it, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is se- curely held in place.


4. Check to make sure that the child restraint is


properly secured prior to each use.


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for


top tether


straint installation, store it securely to prevent it from causing injury to passengers or dam- age to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. Always re- place it and adjust properly when top tether is no longer in use.


to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instruction to remove any slack. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.


SSS0065


TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT


WARNING


쐌 The child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.


쐌 After removing a rear seat head re-


쐌 The top tether strap may be damaged by contact with the tonneau cover or items in the cargo area. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle or secure it and any cargo. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.


If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position.


First, adjust the seatback so that it is upright. Then secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt or the LATCH system (outboard positions), as applicable.


Remove the head restraint from the seatback. Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it


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passenger compartment through the holes. See “Precautions when start- ing and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas.


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Anchor point locations Anchor points are located under the carpet of the rear luggage area floor. When installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat for the first time, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.


WARNING


쐌 The anchor bolt should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the


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