2004 Nissan Pathfinder Owners Manual

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Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-23 Brake system ....................................................... 5-34 Parking brake check............................... 5-17, 8-22 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-17 Warning light ....................................................... 2-11 Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-20 Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-23 Bulb check/instrument panel .................................... 2-9 Bulb replacement............................................. 8-3, 8-27 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2 Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-31 Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-37 Cargo net .................................................................... 2-37 Cassette player (See audio system) ........ 4-18, 4-25 Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3 CD care and cleaning.............................................. 4-28 Child restraints........................................................... 1-32 Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-44 Installation on rear seat center position........ 1-34 Installation on rear seat outboard positions................................................................ 1-36 Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-32 Top tether strap anchor point locations ....... 1-43 With top tether strap ......................................... 1-42 Child safety................................................................. 1-25 Child safety rear door lock........................................ 3-4 Chimes Audible reminders............................................... 2-16 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13 Cigarette lighter and ashtray.................................. 2-29 Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-24 Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-3 Clock ............................................................................ 2-28 Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-16 Coin box ...................................................................... 2-30 Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-37 Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-26 Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-19 Compact spare tire................................................... 8-39 Compass display ......................................................... 2-7 Console box................................................................ 2-34 Controls Heater and air conditioner controls.................. 4-2 Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-28 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Corrosion protection................................................... 7-4 Cover, Tonneau cover.............................................. 2-37 Cruise control............................................................. 5-18 Cup holders................................................................ 2-32 CVT, Transmission selector lever lock release.......................................................................... 5-14 Daytime running light system ................................. 2-24 Dimensions and weights ......................................... 9-11 Door open warning light.......................................... 2-11 10-2 Drive belts ................................................................... 8-19 Drive positioner, Automatic..................................... 3-17 Driving All-mode four wheel drive (4WD) .................. 5-25 Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-37 Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-11 Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-8, 5-16 On-pavement and offroad driving..................... 5-4 Part time four wheel drive (4WD).................. 5-21 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Safety precautions ................................................ 5-5 Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-20 Electric sunroof.......................................................... 2-40 Emission control information label ........................ 9-13 Emission control system warranty......................... 9-24 Engine Before starting the engine................................ 5-10 Break-in schedule............................................... 5-20 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Changing engine oil........................................... 8-12 Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-13 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-11 Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-4 Engine block heater ........................................... 5-39 Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7 Engine cooling system......................................... 8-8 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-11 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-6 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-6 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-13 Engine specifications ........................................... 9-9 If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-11 Starting the engine............................................. 5-10 Event data recorders................................................ 9-26 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2 F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-13 Filter Air cleaner housing filter................................... 8-20 Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-13 Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-25 Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2 Flat tire, Low tire pressure warning system.......... 5-3 Flat towing .................................................................. 9-22 Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-14 Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-16 Brake fluid............................................................. 8-16 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-11 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-15 Window washer fluid......................................... 8-17 FM-AM radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) player........................................................ 4-16 FM-AM-SATELLITE radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) player/CD changer ........................................................................ 4-23 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-25 Four wheel drive (4WD), 4WD shift switch operations.................................................................... 5-28 Four wheel drive (4WD), All-mode 4WD........... 5-25 Four wheel drive (4WD), Part time 4WD........... 5-21 Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-2 Front fog light switch ............................................... 2-25 Front power seat adjustment.................................... 1-4 Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 filler cap................................................................. 3-13 filler lid ................................................................... 3-13 Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-20 Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-4 Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-4 Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5 Fuses ............................................................................ 8-24 Fusible links ................................................................ 8-24 Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-44 Gas cap....................................................................... 3-13 Gauge............................................................................. 2-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-4 Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5 Odometer ................................................................ 2-3 Speedometer.......................................................... 2-3 Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4 General maintenance.................................................. 8-2 Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger........... 2-21 Glass hatch lock........................................................ 3-11 Glass hatch opener .................................................. 3-11 Glove box .................................................................... 2-33 Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-33 Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-23 Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2 Interior lights............................................................... 2-42 ISOFIX child restraint............................................... 1-41 Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-25 Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9 Headlights Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-28 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22 Heated seats .............................................................. 2-26 Heater Engine coolant heater ....................................... 5-39 Heater and air conditioner controls.................. 4-2 Heater operation.................................................... 4-2 Heater and air conditioner (Type A) ....................... 4-8 Heater and air conditioner (Type B) .................... 4-10 HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................... 2-44 Hood release ................................................................ 3-9 Hook, Luggage hook................................................ 2-35 Horn.............................................................................. 2-26 Ignition switch............................................................... 5-7 Automatic transmission models............. 5-7, 5-11 Key positions.......................................................... 5-9 Manual transmission models .................. 5-8, 5-16 Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-18 Indicator lights............................................................ 2-14 Inside mirror................................................................ 3-16 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-25 Jump starting................................................................. 6-9 Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ........................................................................... 3-5 Keys................................................................................. 3-2 Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-14 Label, Emission control information label............ 9-13 Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13 Labels Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-21 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-13 Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-12 LATCH system........................................................... 1-41 Light Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-21 Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-3, 8-27 Fog light switch................................................... 2-25 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22 Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-28 Interior lights ........................................................ 2-42 Personal lights..................................................... 2-43 10-3 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Replacement............................................... 8-3, 8-27 Vanity mirror light................................................ 2-44 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..................................................... 2-9, 2-14 Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................................. 9-14 Lock Back door lock .................................................... 3-10 Door locks............................................................... 3-2 Glass hatch lock................................................. 3-11 Glove box lock..................................................... 2-33 Power door lock .................................................... 3-2 Lockout protection....................................................... 3-4 Low fuel warning light.............................................. 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light............................. 2-12 Low tire pressure warning system ................. 5-3, 6-2 Luggage hooks .......................................................... 2-35 Luggage rack ............................................................. 2-38 Luggage side console box...................................... 2-34 Maintenance Battery ................................................................... 8-18 General maintenance ........................................... 8-2 Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3 Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5 Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2 Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........................... 2-14 Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-2 Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3 10-4 Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness control .......................................................................... 2-23 Mirror Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-16 Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-16 Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-16 Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-37 New vehicle break-in................................................ 5-20 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System...................... 2-17 Engine start............................................................. 5-9 Odometer....................................................................... 2-3 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine oil........................................... 8-12 Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-11 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-11 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-6 Outside mirror control.............................................. 3-16 Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-16 Outside temperature display..................................... 2-6 Overdrive switch........................................................ 5-15 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-11 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information................................................................... 9-27 Parking Brake check ......................................................... 8-22 Parking brake check .......................................... 5-17 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-17 Parking on hills.................................................... 5-17 Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-32 Personal lights............................................................ 2-43 Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-31 Power Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-4 Power door lock .................................................... 3-2 Power outlet......................................................... 2-28 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-15 Power steering system...................................... 5-33 Power windows................................................... 2-39 Pre-tensioner seat belt system.............................. 1-20 Precautions Audio operation................................................... 4-14 Braking precautions ........................................... 5-34 Child restraints .................................................... 1-32 Cruise control ...................................................... 5-18 Cruise control operations................................. 5-20 Driving safety.......................................................... 5-5 Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5 On-pavement and offroad driving..................... 5-4 Seat belt usage................................................... 1-24 Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-10 When starting and driving .................................. 5-2 Push starting .............................................................. 6-11 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 R Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-6 Seat belt(s) Rack, Luggage rack.................................................. 2-38 Radio Car phone or CB radio..................................... 4-31 FM-AM radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) player .............................. 4-16 Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-28 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US only)...................................................................... 9-25 Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-4 Rear floor luggage compartment .......................... 2-35 Rear power point....................................................... 2-28 Rear seat adjustment.................................................. 1-6 Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-20 Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-26 Registering your vehicle in another country....... 9-12 Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5 Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-24 Rollover........................................................................... 5-5 Safety Child seat belts................................................... 1-25 Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-24 Towing safety....................................................... 9-20 Seat Belt warning light................................................ 1-23 Belt warning light and chime........................... 2-13 Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-2 Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4 Child safety .......................................................... 1-25 Infants and small children................................. 1-26 Injured persons.................................................... 1-26 Larger children .................................................... 1-26 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-20 Precautions on seat belt usage...................... 1-24 Pregnant women................................................. 1-26 Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-31 Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-29 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32 Seat belts ............................................................. 1-23 Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-29 Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-26 Two-point type without retractor (rear center lap belt) ................................................................. 1-30 Seat(s) Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-17 Heated seats........................................................ 2-26 Seats ........................................................................ 1-2 Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17 Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................... 2-18 Security systems (See vehicle security system)......................................................................... 2-17 Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-2, 4-12 Shift lock release....................................................... 5-14 Shift lock release, CVT............................................ 5-14 Shifting Automatic transmission............................ 5-7, 5-11 Manual transmission ................................. 5-8, 5-16 Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front seats ............................................................................. 1-29 Spare tire carrier ....................................................... 3-10 Spark plugs................................................................. 8-20 Speedometer ................................................................ 2-3 Starting Before starting the engine................................ 5-10 Jump starting .......................................................... 6-9 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Push starting........................................................ 6-11 Starting the engine............................................. 5-10 Steering Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-15 Power steering system...................................... 5-33 Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-28 Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-15 Storage ........................................................................ 2-30 Sun shade................................................................... 2-41 Sun visors ................................................................... 3-15 Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-31 Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-40 Electric sunroof ................................................... 2-40 Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-21, 2-13 Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-10 Precautions on supplemental restraint system.................................................................... 1-10 Switch 4WD shift switch operations........................... 5-28 Audio control steering wheel switch ............. 4-28 Fog light switch................................................... 2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-25 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22 Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-7 10-5 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Ignition switch automatic transmission models.......................................................... 5-7, 5-11 Ignition switch manual transmission models.......................................................... 5-8, 5-16 Overdrive switch ................................................. 5-15 Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4 Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-24 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-27 Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4 Temperature display.................................................... 2-6 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................................................... 2-18 Three way catalyst....................................................... 5-3 Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-15 Tire Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2 Low tire pressure warning system........... 5-3, 6-2 Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ... 2-12 Tire and loading information label ...... 8-33, 9-13 Tire labeling.......................................................... 8-34 Uniform tire quality grading.............................. 9-23 Tires Spare tire .............................................................. 8-39 Tire chains ............................................................ 8-36 Tire pressure........................................................ 8-31 Tire rotation................................................. 8-3, 8-37 Types of tires ....................................................... 8-36 Wheel/tire size .................................................... 9-11 Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-31 10-6 Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-37 Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-42 Towing Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-12 Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-18 Towing load/specification chart...................... 9-18 Towing safety....................................................... 9-20 Trailer towing.............................................................. 9-18 Transceiver, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-44 Transfer case shifting procedures............. 5-23, 5-25 Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-14 Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-11 Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-8, 5-16 Transmission selector lever lock release...... 5-14 Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system)... 3-5 Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ......................................................................... 9-12 Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-24 Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3 Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-23 Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-44 Vehicle Dimensions and weights................................... 9-11 Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-12 Loading information............................................ 9-14 Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)................. 6-16 Security system................................................... 2-17 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-27 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system............... 5-36 Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-2 Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-21 Warning light 4WD warning light ............................................. 5-30 model) ........... 2-12 4WD warning light ( Air bag warning light.............................. 1-21, 2-13 Anti-lock brake warning light ............................. 2-9 Automatic transmission park warning light......................................................................... 2-10 Brake warning light ............................................ 2-11 Door open warning light ................................... 2-11 Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12 Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13 Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9 Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-25 Warning, Low tire pressure warning system.................................................................... 5-3, 6-2 Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....................................................................... 2-9 Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-24 Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-20 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-19 Washing ......................................................................... 7-2 Waxing............................................................................ 7-2 Weights (See dimensions and weights)............. 9-11 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Wheel/tire size ........................................................... 9-11 Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-31 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3 Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-17 Window(s) Cleaning................................................................... 7-3 Power windows................................................... 2-39 Windshield wiper and washer switch.................. 2-19 Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-20 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-19 Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-21 10-7 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 MEMO 10-8 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 쐌 ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III. 쐌 SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures. and “Capacities See recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and con- sumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. COLD TIRE PRESSURES: See the Tire and Loading Information label. GAS STATION INFORMATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91). For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN rec- ommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96). CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con- trol devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage. Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used since this will damage the three way catalyst. For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni- cal and consumer information” section. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: 쐌 API Certification Mark 쐌 API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Window washer fluid 8-17 Battery 8-18 Power steering fluid (VQ35DE) 8-15 Automatic transmission fluid 8-14 Air conditioner 4-2 Audio system 4-13 Engine oil 8-11 Engine coolant 8-9 Brake fluid 8-16 Clutch fluid 8-16 Meters and gauges 2-3 Hood release 3-9 Seat belt 1-23 Door lock 3-2 Rear door lock 3-10 Fuel 3-13, 9-2 Spare tire 6-4 STI0381 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available for you. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main- tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. WARNING 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. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. SIC0697 If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. © 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 WFW0002 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 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Table of Contents Illustrated 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 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2 Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3 Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-4 Metersandgauges...............................................................0-5 Enginecompartmentchecklocations..............................0-6 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (Page 3-9) 2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/ Bulb replacement (P.8-29) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-19)/Wiper replacement (P.8-21) Interior light (P.2-42) 4. 5. Sunroof (if so equipped) 6. Power windows (P.2-39) 7. Towing hook (P.6-12) 8. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P.2-25) 9. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-11) — Flat tire (P.6-2) 10. Mirrors (P.3-16) 11. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Keyfob (P.3-5) 0-2 Illustrated table of contents SSI0010 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 EXTERIOR REAR 1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-13) 2. Fuel filler cap 3. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-29) 4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-29) 5. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-21) 6. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P.2-20) 7. Back door opener handle (P.3-10) SSI0011 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25) 9. Air conditioner (P.4-2) 10.Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch (Type A) (P.2-21) 11.Clock (P.2-27) 12.Center ventilator (P.4-2) 13.Passenger air bag (P.1-10) 14.Side ventilator (P.4-2) 15.Instrument brightness control (P.2-23) 16.VDC OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.2-27) 17.Automatic drive positioner system cancel switch (if so equipped) (P.3-19) 18.Fuse box cover (P.8-24)/Pocket 19.Outside mirror remote control (P.3-16) 20.Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-15) 21.Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-7) 22.Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch (Type B) (if so equipped) (P.2-21) 1. Security indicator light (P.2-17) 2. Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-22) Front fog light switch (if so equipped) (P.2-25) 3. Steering switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P.4-28) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents SIC1936 23.Audio system (P.4-13) 24.4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P.5-25)/ Coin box (if so equipped) (P.2-30) 4. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-16) 5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (if equipped) (P.5-18) 25.Ashtray (P.2-29) 26.Cigarette lighter (P.2-29) or Power outlet (P.2-28) 27.Glove box (P.2-33) so 7. Windshield and rear window wiper/washer switch (P.2-19) 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 METERS AND GAUGES 1. Speedometer (P.2-3) 2. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-9) 3. Tachometer (P.2-4) 4. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) SIC2018 5. Odometer/trip odometer (P.2-3) 6. Reset knob for trip odometer (P.2-3) 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-4) Illustrated table of contents 0-5 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1. Fuse/Fusible link holder (P.8-24) 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (A/T model) (P.8-14) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P.8-16) 8. Battery (P.8-18) 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-21) 10.Radiator cap (P.8-8) 11.Coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 12.Air cleaner (P.8-20) 0-6 Illustrated table of contents SSI0016 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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....................................................... 1-31 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 ........... 1-36 LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tether for Children) system (if so equipped) ............................................... 1-41 Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-42 Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-44 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. SSS0133 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. 1-2 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. SSS0169 SSS0168 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. 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. 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.) Also, the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-3 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. SPA0465 Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. 1-4 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. SSS0148 SSS0166 Seat lifter Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) Also, the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-5 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 SPA0465 Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. SPA0189 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. 1-6 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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, IC0371 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-7 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury. 쐌 When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched po- sition. If they are not completely se- cured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. WARNING 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju- ries. 쐌 For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Seat belts” later in this section for precautions on seat belt usage. 쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure the seat is securely locked. IC0385 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. 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.) Also, the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. 1-8 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 SSS0125 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-9 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 SSS0131 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 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-11 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 SSS0132 SSS0006 1-12 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems SSS0007 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. SSS0009 SSS0100 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-13 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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. 1-14 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 SSS0159 SSS0162 쐌 Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-15 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 SSS0197 5. Diagnosis sensor unit 6. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 7. Satellite sensors 1-16 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. The supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against the air bag module during inflation. The air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over. After turning the ignition key to the ON 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-17 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 SSS0190 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 1-18 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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- injury. For example, do not sonal 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. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-19 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. 1-20 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 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. 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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, If any of the 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 front air bags inflate, the pre-tensioner seat belts must also be replaced. The air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag modules and pre- tensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired. 쐌 The supplemental front air bag and side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and pre-tensioner seat belt system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. 쐌 If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. 1-22 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 SEAT BELTS Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser- vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury. SSS0136 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-23 SSS0134 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en- courages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. 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- SSS0016 SSS0014 1-24 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 墌 04.3.9/R50-D/V5 墍 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

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