1996 Nissan Quest Owners Manual

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Second row cup holder (If so equipped) Vehicles equipped with Captain’s chairs in the second row have a cup holder attached to the side of the left seat. Simply pull the cup holder out from the seat to use.

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FLEXIBLE SEATING

Removing and installing the second row bench seat

WARNING

c Do not remove or install seats while

the vehicle is moving.

c The seats are heavy. Two people

should remove or install them.

c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. c The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort when the vehicle is moving. Seat

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belts are most effective when the passenger and straight up in the seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

c When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at your NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow

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these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

1. Lift up the recliner lever. 2. Fold the seatback fully forward. 3. Detach the single window tongue from the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat and store the tongue out of the way. (For detailed information, see ‘‘Two buckle seat belt system for the second row bench seat’’ later in this section.)

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4. Unlock the seat legs at the two front floor

latch levers.

5. Lift the front of the seat. 6. Slide it rearward off

positions.

the rear anchor

WARNING

The seats are heavy. Two people should remove or install them.

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all four seat legs are securely latched.

5. Insert the single window tongue into the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat.

Installing the second row bench seat Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing seat. 1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and catch the seat leg hooks into each floor anchor. 2. Push down on the front of the seat cush- ion to secure the two front floor latches. 3. Lift up the recliner lever and raise the

seatback.

4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure

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Removing second row bucket seats

WARNING

c Do not remove or install seats while

the vehicle is moving.

c The seats are heavy. Two people

should remove or install them.

c After adjustment, gently rock in the is securely

to make sure it

seat locked.

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

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c When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at your NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

1. Lift the recliner lever. 2. Fold the seatback fully forward.

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3. Unlock the seat legs at the two front floor

latch levers.

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4. Lift

the front of

the seat and slide it

rearward off the rear anchor positions.

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Installing the bucket seats Clean the area around the seat floor attach- ment. 1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and slide seat leg hooks so they catch into each floor anchor.

2. Push down on the front of the seat to

secure the two front floor latches.

3. Lift the recliner lever and raise the seat-

back.

4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure it

is securely latched.

5. Lift up on seatback recliner lever to ad- just the seatback to the upright position.

CAUTION

The second row bucket seats are not interchangeable. If you are having dif- ficulty installing the seats, you may have them in the wrong location.

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Second row passenger side bucket seat The bucket seat near the sliding door can be moved forward to allow easier entry and exit for third seat passengers. There are also levers behind the bucket seat which allow third seat passengers to move the bucket seat forward without help from an- other passenger.

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c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to be sure both sides are se- curely locked.

SLIDING THREE-PASSENGER SEAT Reclining To recline the three-passenger seat, lift up on the lever and lean back until you reach the desired angle. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Some three-passenger seats do not have the recline feature.

WARNING

c Do not recline the seatback while the

vehicle is moving.

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

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Sliding the three-passenger seat Before sliding the seat, fasten the center belt tongue to the center buckle and remove the appropriate floor mats.

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1. Lift the seat cushion release lever. 2. Lift the seat cushion up into the locked

position.

3. Lift the slide release lever and grasp the

bar under the seat in the center.

4. Slide the seat until locked at a passenger seating position or a storage position. After the seat starts moving, release the slide lever. The seat latches at the next latching position. Continue to lift and release the slide lever until the desired position is obtained. To lower the cushion,

the seat must be

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locked at a passenger seating position. Lift the seat cushion release lever and lower the cushion until locked. The seat cushion cannot be lowered in a storage position. This prevents a pas- senger from using a seat or seat belt that is out of a seating position.

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The seating system allows great flexibility. Proper usage is important to your safety.

WARNING

c Do not slide the seat while the ve-

hicle is moving.

c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to be sure it is securely locked. c After sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are locked securely by attempting to move each side of the seat forward and backward. This must be done before thevehicle is put into motion in order to prevent unin-

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tended movement of the seat and potential passenger injuries.

c Do not attempt

to use the seats placed into a storage position for passengers because in this position the seat belts will not protect the occupants. Be sure to use the proper seat belts for each seat location. Improper seat belt usage will in- crease the risk of severe injury in an accident.

c When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, be sure contents are se- cure so that during a sudden stop or collision, they do not become projectiles.

c Be careful not to damage the seat belt. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on a seat that is in a storage position. It is not designed for passengers. They could be in- jured in sudden braking or a collision. luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.

c To prevent

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Use a cloth wrapped around a screwdriver (or similar object) to clean the seat tracks. Do not use your fingers to clean debris from the tracks. Do not apply any type of lubricant to the seat tracks.

WARNING

c Never insert fingers into the seat track rails. The rails may be sharp and could cause injury.

c Be sure to replace and reposition floor mats as discussed in ‘‘Floor mat positioning’’ in this section.

WARNING

The three-passenger sliding bench seat is not intended to be removed from the vehicle by consumers. However, if it must be removed, have a qualified person remove it. That person should refer to the instructions in the Service Manual. When seat is reinstalled, the attaching bolts must be tightened to the appropriate torque specifications. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or se- verity of injury in an accident.

Cleaning the seat tracks The seat tracks for the three-passenger sliding bench seat should be cleaned peri- odically with a high-powered vacuum cleaner. If the seat tracks become dirty it may reduce the ability to slide the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be used if neces- sary, but the seat tracks must be thoroughly dried.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)

This Supplemental Restraint System de- scription contains important information concerning the special driver and passen- ger supplemental air bag. The Supplemen- tal Restraint System Air Bag can help re- duce impact force to the driver and to the front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The air bags are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for the seat belts. The seat belts should always be cor- rectly worn and the driver and front passen- ger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.

WARNING

The supplemental air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over, or lower severity frontal collision; so always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts and the supplemental air bag are most effective when you are sitting back and upright in the seat. Supplemental 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 and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental air bag if you are up against it when it inflates.

Supplemental air bag system The driver air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The supplemental air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper air bag operation. When the supplemental air bag inflates, a

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fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but care should be taken to not intentionally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of breathing trouble should get fresh air promptly. The supplemental air bag, along with the use of seat belts, helps to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the occupant. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat- ing air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Air bags do not provide

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the force of

the occupant,

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 dashboard. Since the supplemen- tal air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the supplemental air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the supplemental air bag module during inflation. The supplemental air bag deflates quickly after a collision. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.

WARNING

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

c Work around and on the supplemen- tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS- SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple- mental air bag system.

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or dam- age to the supplemental air bag system.

c Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel, or by installing additional trim material around the supplemental air bag system.

c Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or to 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 air bag inflates.

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WARNING LABELS

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle.

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The supplemental air bag light, displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag light are the diagnosis sensor unit, air bag modules and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag light illu- minates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

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c When selling your vehicle, we re- quest that you inform the buyer about the supplemental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

c If you need to dispose of a supple- mental air bag or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag dis- posal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag needs servicing and should be taken to your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer: 1. The supplemental air bag light does not come on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashes

intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag light does not

come on at all.

Under these conditions, the Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag does not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag system is de- signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag light remains illumi- nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by autho- rized NISSAN dealers. To ensure long- term functioning, the system must be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certifica-

tion label located on the driver side front pillar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bag system and related parts 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.

WARNING

c Once the supplemental air bag in- flates, the supplemental air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. The supplemental air bag module cannot be repaired. c After an air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged, by your NIS- SAN dealer.

c The supplemental air bag system should be inspected by an autho- rized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end portion of the vehicle or replaced if the supple- mental air bag has inflated.

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SEAT BELTS

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 an air bag. Some states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times. Children should be in appropriate child restraints.

c The belts should be adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so will reduce the effectiveness of the entire re- straint system and increases the chances or severity of injury in an accident.

c Do not wear the belts inside out or twisted. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

c Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

c All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected at your NISSAN dealer after any collision. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no 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. c Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

c 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.

c Be sure to observe the following cautions when using seat belts. Fail- ure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

c Always route the shoulder belt over your outer shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt under your arm. Serious injury can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

c Position the lap belt as low as pos- sible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST.

c Serious injury or death can occur if

seat belts are not worn properly.

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Injured persons NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recom- mendations.

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children’’ later in this section.) In addition, there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. Infant or small child NISSAN recommends that infants or small children be placed in child restraint systems that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s in- structions for installation and use. Children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. NISSAN recommends that children sit in a

rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seat than in a front seat. 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 avail- able) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so the shoulder belt is properly positioned 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 Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown enough so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. 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. Pregnant women NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. Contact your doctor for spe- cific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn snug and positioned as low as possible around the hips, not the waist.

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WARNING

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

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3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

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

Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat.

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor 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 permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.

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Children’’ later in this section for more infor- mation.

WARNING

The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installation. During normal seat belt use by a pas- senger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Shoulder belt height adjustment

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The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See ‘‘Precautions on Seat Belt Usage’’.) To ad- just, press the release button and move it to the desired position so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low 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 3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the automatic locking mode is acti- vated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small

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WARNING

After adjustment, release the button and check that it does not move up and down to make sure the shoulder belt anchor is securely fixed in position.

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

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Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor 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 permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.

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3-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR FOR SECOND ROW BUCKET SEATS

WARNING

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

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WARNING

It is very important that you follow the instructions in this section before any- one rides in this seating position of the two-passenger bench seat. Failure to do so may result in improper positioning of seat belt which could lead to increased likelihood or severity of injury in a sudden stop or collision.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on the

hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

Two buckle seat belt system for the second row bench seat There is a two buckle seat belt system for the seating position of the second row bench seat next to the sliding door.

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The two-passenger bench seat in the sec- ond row has a seat belt system made up of two buckles and two tongues. There are two body attaching points (one upper and one lower) that attach each end of the seat belt webbing.

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properly and fastened to the buckle mounted in the location in the middle of the seat. When the two buckle seat belt system is not in use, the webbing can be secured with the seat belt clip. The seat belt clip should not be used with a child seat or during seat belt usage. The seat belt clip opening should face the front of the vehicle.

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A twisted belt may prevent the retractor from working properly. If the two buckle seat belt system is twisted, disengage the single window tongue from the buckle on the side of the seat, remove the twist and reinstall the tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Both tongues must be attached to their appropriate buckles whenever someone is riding in that seating position. If the tongue is released to allow a third row passenger to enter or exit, the tongue must be reattached. When the two-passenger bench seat is re-

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One of the seat belt tongues has two ‘‘win- dows’’ (or holes) and the other has only one ‘‘window’’. The seat belt tongue with one window attaches to the buckle mounted to the side of the seat. The seat belt tongue with two windows should be positioned

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moved from the vehicle, you must detach the single window tongue from the auxiliary buckle. If is moved up to the second row position, the outside passenger (near the sliding door) only needs to use the double win- dow tongue and the standard buckle. Because the third row seat is so much wider and is closer to the sliding door, the single window tongue and the auxil- iary buckle are not necessary.

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WARNING

Third row passengers must be very careful when exiting, because of the auxiliary seat belt. It is important to step over the seat belt guide and belt webbing to avoid tripping.

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

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Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) The second and third row seat belt retrac- tors are designed to lock belt movement: 1) when the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor, and

2) when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt move- ment. lock during this If check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.

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a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.

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THREE-PASSENGER BENCH SEAT Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat.

WARNING

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

Third row passengers should be aware that their shoulder belt is located slightly behind the third row seating position. Never try to use the seat belts for the second row pas- sengers which are in front of the three- passenger bench seat.

WARNING

c Use of the second row 3-point seat belts by third row passengers could increase injury in a sudden stop or an accident.

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

The retractor is designed to lock during

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on the

hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of three- passenger bench seat) Fastening the belts 1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it

snaps.

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.

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

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WARNING

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips as

illustrated.

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

Selecting correct set of belts The seat belt tongues must be fastened into the seat belt buckles as illustrated above.

WARNING

c Any rear seat belt tongue will con- nect to any seat belt buckle, there- fore it is important to follow the illus- tration above. Failure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

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

c 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.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or car-

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pets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the belts to retract until they are completely dry.

tongues,

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

retractors,

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint sys- tem while riding in the vehicle.

WARNING

c Children and infants should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.

c In general, child restraint systems are designed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three- point type seat belt.

c Nissan recommends that the child restraint be installed in a rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in a rear seat than in a front seat.

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

Child restraints specially designed for in- fants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer- tifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana- dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehi- cle’s seat belt system.

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3) If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjust- ments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

WARNING

c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. See ‘‘Installation on front passenger seat’’ for details.

c Follow all of

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation 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.

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

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c If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

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

c For a front facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a 3-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.

c When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown for- ward in case of a sudden stop or accident.

c 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.

c All U.S. states and some provinces or territories of Canada require that infants and small children be re- strained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

c 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 re- straint in another seat and test it again.

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INSTALLATION AT THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT CENTER POSITION Secure the child seat with the lap belt as illustrated. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling the free end of the belt away from the tongue.

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INSTALLATION AT SECOND AND THIRD ROW OUTBOARD POSITIONS The following instructions apply to second row bucket seats, the second row bench seat and the outboard positions of the three- passenger bench seat.

WARNING

c When installing a child restraint in the two-passenger bench seat, if it is placed in the seating position next to the sliding door, be sure both the auxiliary buckle and main buckle are properly fastened. Failure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

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WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The seat could tip over or otherwise be unse- cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

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When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It can be placed in a forward facing or rear facing direction, depending on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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 manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). (It reverts back to ‘‘emergency locking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.) 4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor (for the passenger side of the two-passenger bench seat the auxilliary buckle must also be released), the auto- matic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

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

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

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

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CHILD RESTRAINT WITH TOP TETHER STRAP

A child restraint anchored with a top tether strap can be installed on the second row bench seat, second row bucket seat, or three-passenger bench seat in the second or third row. The chart below indicates where the tether strap must be attached and the section containing the instructions for tethering.

Seat type

Position

Tether to

Reference

2-passenger bench or bucket seat

2nd row; 3-passenger bench seat in seating or storage position

3-passenger bench seat

2nd row; outboard seating position

Tongue of 3rd row lap/shoulder belt di- rectly behind the child seat position

Tongue of 3rd row lap/shoulder belt di- rectly behind the child seat position

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3-passenger bench seat

2nd row; center seat- ing position

CANNOT BE TETHERED

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3-passenger bench seat

3rd row; outboard or center seating posi- tion

Floor anchor directly behind the child seat position

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INSTALLATION ON SECOND ROW BENCH OR BUCKET SEAT A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed on the second row bench or bucket seats. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installa- tion at second and third row outboard posi- tions’’ earlier in this section), follow the directions below to attach the tether strap to the third row lap/shoulder belt tongue lo- cated on the same side of the vehicle as the child restraint.

Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue To attach a tether strap to a third row lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint supports.

2. Hook the tether strap into the large hole on the tongue of the third row lap/shoulder belt (located near the upper and lower rear corners of the vehicle).

3. Adjust the tether strap until the hook is

about one foot behind the seatback.

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4. Pull on the third row shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). (The lap/shoulder belt re- verts back to emergency locking mode when it is disconnected from the tether strap and fully retracted.)

5. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap and remove any slack.

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

7. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

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

WARNING

A third seat occupant should never sit at a seating location where the lap/ shoulder belt is being used to attach the child seat. Occupants should sit at locations where seat belts can be used. Remember always wear your seat belt.

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INSTALLATION ON THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN SECOND ROW A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed at the outboard positions on the three-passenger bench seat when the bench seat is in the second row location. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installation at second and third row outboard positions’’ earlier in this section), follow the directions below to at- tach the tether strap to the third row lap/shoulder belt tongue located on the same side of the vehicle as the child re- straint.

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Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue To attach a tether strap to a third row lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint supports.

2. Hook the tether strap into the large hole on the tongue of the third row lap/shoulder belt (located near the upper and lower rear corners of the vehicle).

3. Adjust the tether strap until the hook is

about one foot behind the seatback.

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4. Pull on the third row shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). (The lap/shoulder belt re- verts back to emergency locking mode when it is disconnected from the tether strap and fully retracted.)

5. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack.

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

7. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

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

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INSTALLATION ON THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN THIRD ROW A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed on the three-passenger bench seat when the bench seat is in the third row location. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installation at second and third row outboard positions’’ or ‘‘Installation at three-passenger bench seat center position’’ earlier in this section), fol- low the directions below to attach the tether strap to one of the anchor points.

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Tethering to floor When installing a child restraint on the three-passenger bench seat in the third row position, first install the floor anchor bracket (found in the tool kit) to the provided anchor point. To gain access to an anchor point, cut along the U-shaped anchor point indicators on the floor carpeting of the luggage area. Installing the anchor bracket requires re- moving the bolt already installed at the anchor point and using a metric bolt of the dimensions listed below:

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm) Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

WARNING

c Bolts should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger com- partment through the holes.

c Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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Latch the tether strap hook onto the appro- priate anchor bracket. The tether strap should be secured to the floor anchor bracket which provides the straightest in- stallation.

Anchor point location Anchor point attaching bolts are located under the carpet of the rear luggage area floor.

WARNING

The anchor bolt should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment through the holes.

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

WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The seat could tip over or otherwise be unse- cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Always follow the child re- straint manufacturer’s instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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Installation on front passenger seat

WARNING

c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

c If you install a forward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, place the passenger seat as far back as possible.

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Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully re- tracted.

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4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull down on the belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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

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

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

is not

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEATS (If so equipped)

WARNING

c Failure to follow the instructions for the use of these integrated child safety seats can result in your child striking vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash, causing the injury or death of your child.

c Improper use of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occu- pants of the vehicle.

c All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in ap- proved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

The optional second row bench seat con- tains two integrated child safety seats. These seats are designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 60
pounds (10-27 kg) and whose height is 45
inches (1145 mm) or less and who are capable of sitting upright alone.

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these integrated child safety In addition, seats must only be used by children who meet the following requirements: c AGE:

At least one year old

c SEATED HEIGHT:

Top of child’s shoulders must be below the shoulder harness openings of the integrated child seat.

Children smaller than these requirements should be restrained in an appropriate separate child restraint. Children larger than these requirements should also be re- strained in an appropriate separate child restraint or in the appropriate vehicle seat belt system. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children’’ and ‘‘Precau- tions On Seat Belt Usage’’ in this chapter for important child safety information.

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c Before using the integrated child safety seats, carefully read the shoulder har- ness, seatback release, and integrated child safety seat cushion labels.

c Before placing the child in the inte- grated child safety seat, confirm that the bench seatback is securely locked and the seatback release le- ver is in full down position.

c Remember that

the interior of a closed vehicle can become very hot when left in direct sunlight. Check the seating surface and buckles be- fore placing your child in the inte- grated child safety seat.

c Always make sure the integrated child safety seat belts are properly positioned on your child. The child should sit straight up and back against the bench seat. The shoulder harnesses should be centered over the shoulders and fastened with the chest clip. The belt buckle should be between the legs and latched to the shoulder belt tongue. Snugly adjust the belts around your child. Failure to properly position the child can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child in an accident.

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Using the Integrated Child Safety Seats.

WARNING:

c Never use the vehicle seat belts to restrain a child in an integrated child

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safety seat. Use only the shoulder- harness and belt buckle which is part of the integrated child safety seat. Never use the integrated child safety seat as a booster cushion with the vehicle seat belts.

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Securing the Child The following steps apply to both the left and right integrated child safety seats. 1. Be sure your child meets all of the re- quired age, weight and height require- ments for the safe use of the integrated child safety seat.

2. Be sure the second row bench seat is securely latched to the floor of the ve- hicle. Refer to the ‘‘FLEXIBLE SEAT- ING’’ section in this chapter for proper seat installation procedures.

3. Be sure the second row bench seatback is locked by grasping it and trying to rock it back and forth. Also, check that the seatback release lever is in the full down position.

4. Pull the cushion release strap and lower the intregrated child safety seat cushion completely.

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5. If connected, separate the two halves of the shoulder harness from the belt buckle. Also if connected, disconnect the chest clip and lay the shoulder harness halves aside.

6. Place the child on the integrated child safety seat. Place the belt buckle be- tween the child’s legs.

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7. Place the left shoulder harness over the child’s left shoulder. Insert the left shoulder harness tongue into the left side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the left shoulder har- ness tongue indicator is green. The shoul- der harness tongues only fit into the proper sides of the belt buckle.

8. Place the right shoulder harness over the child’s right shoulder. Insert the right shoul- der harness tongue into the right side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the right shoulder harness tongue indicator is green. The shoulder harness tongues only fit into the proper sides of the belt buckle.

9. Fasten the two halves of the chest clip and confirm that the chest clip indicator is green. Adjust the chest clip (slightly lower than the child’s shoulders) so it comfort- ably holds the shoulder harness in positi- ton on the child’s shoulders.

Shoulder harness tongues and chest clips are equipped with visual indicators to confirm proper and secure latching. For the safety of the child and occupants of the vehicle, all indicators must show green before operating the vehicle.

10. Grasp the right shoulder harness above the chest clip and pull until the harness fully extends and a click is heard. At this time, the harness retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). With the child sitting properly (straight up and back) in the integrated child safety seat, allow the right shoul- der harness to retract over the right shoulder and securely restrain the child. A clicking should is heard as the har- ness retracts, indicating that the retrac- tor is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the left shoulder harness is also

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properly positioned over the child’s left shoulder.

the shoulder harness out of

11. Check that the shoulder harness is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull the retractor. If you cannot pull any of the shoulder harness webbing out of the retractor, the shoulder harness is in the automatic locking mode. If the shoulder harness is not locked, repeat step 10. If, after repeated attempts, the integrated child safety seat shoulder harness can- not be placed in the automatic locking mode, do not use the integrated child safety seat and have it inspected by your NISSAN dealer.

To cancel the automatic locking mode, un- buckle the chest clip and both shoulder harness tongues. Allow the shoulder har- nesses to retract completely. The automatic locking mode is now canceled and the shoulder harness retractor is in the emer- gency locking mode. The automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode) must be reactivated each time you place a child in the integrated child safety seats.

In addition to the automatic locking retrac- tors, the integrated child safety seat shoul- der harnesses are equipped with emer- gency locking retractors. The automatic locking mode is best to use, especially for children who need help staying properly positioned in the seat and its harnesses (for example, children who are younger and smaller), because the belts are always locked. In the emergency locking mode, the shoulder belts only lock in a sudden stop or accident, allowing a child more freedom of movement. Use the emergency locking mode only if you judge your child able to remain properly positioned in the integrated child safety seat. Removing the Child 1. Release the chest clip. 2. Release the left and right shoulder har- ness tongues from the belt buckle by pressing the red belt buckle button.

3. Move the left and right shoulder har- nesses aside and assist the child from the integrated child safety seat.

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Storing the Integrated Child Safety Seat 1. Be sure the shoulder harnesses are fully retracted and resting inside the inte- grated child safety seat recess. It is not necessary to reconnect the shoulder har- nesses and belt buckle prior to storing the integrated child safety seat.

2. While holding onto, but not pulling, the cushion release strap, rotate the cushion upward until it fits flush with the second row seat back cushion and locks into position.

3. Be sure the integrated child safety seat is locked in the stowed position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting to lower it without pulling the cushion re- lease strap. If the integrated child safety seat is not locked in the stowed position, repeat steps 1 through 3.

Integrated Child Safety Seat Main- tenance c To clean the shoulder harnesses and belt buckle webbing, apply a mild soap solu- tion or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then

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webbings or metal parts are found, see your NISSAN dealer for repairs. Inspection After An Accident If your vehicle was involved in an accident, before using the integrated child safety seats, all related components should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer for damage. Damage to the integrated child safety seats or related components must be repaired.

TILTING STEERING WHEEL

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Push the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place. Gently pull down on the wheel to be sure it is properly locked.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the shoulder harnesses to retract until they are completely dry.

c The integrated child safety seats cloth removable pads may be cleaned with mild soap and water. The cloth remov- able pads are attached to the seats with fastener strips, and may be easily re- moved. The pads are machine washable. Follow the instructions attached to the cloth removable pads.

CAUTION

Failure to follow the washing instruc- tions provided on the cloth removable pads may result in premature wear or damage.

c Periodically inspect the belt and metal components of the integrated child safety seats, such as the buckles, tongues, shoulder harness webbings, and latching indicators. Periodically check the func- tion of the integrated child safety seat shoulder harness retractor functions. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts, frays, malfunctions or other damage to the belt

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OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL

defogger switch to activate the heating func- tion. Press the switch again to deactivate, or it automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.

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Electric control type The outside mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the switch to select the right or left side mirror, then adjust using the control lever. Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. The electric control type outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear window

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Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view. Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear.

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INSIDE MIRROR

VANITY MIRROR

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Push the outside mirrors backward to fold them.

The night position reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

CAUTION

Use the night position only when nec- essary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a driver or passenger side vanity mirror. If the vanity mirror on your vehicle has a cover, access the mirror by pulling the sun visor down and lifting the cover up. Some vanity mirrors illuminate when the mirror cover is opened.

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3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Ventilators............................................................. 3-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) .................... 3-3
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (If so equipped) .................................................. 3-11
Rear seat heater and air conditioner ................. 3-14
Radio .................................................................. 3-15
Antenna .............................................................. 3-21
CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-26

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VENTILATORS

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Center ventilators Open, close and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

Side ventilators Open, close and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent switch is rotated downward.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is rotated upward.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent switch is moved to the left.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is moved to the right.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (MANUAL)

CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the tempera- ture of the outlet air. Air control buttons These buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets or turn the system off.

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OFF button The OFF button shuts off the air supply to all outlets and stops all fan operations. Use the OFF button to prevent cold air from entering the passenger compartment under cold out- side conditions before the engine is warmed up. Air recirculation button Fresh position (indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Use this position for normal heater or air

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conditioner operation. Recirculate position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Activate the air recirculation button when driving on a dusty road or to help keep out traffic fumes. Activate the air recirculation button for im- proved air conditioning performance under high temperature and high humidity condi- tions. If the system is operating in the

or mode, the system does not allow the