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to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity 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. Dirty seat tracks may reduce the sliding ability of the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be used if necessary, but the seat tracks must be thoroughly dried. 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.


CAUTION


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


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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST- MENT To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the release button and push the head restraint down. The head restraints on the two-passenger bench seat equipped with the integrated child safety seats are not adjustable or removable.


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


WARNING


Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against injury in an ac- cident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.


Some seat arrangements may require re- moval of the head restraints when the seat is in a storage position and not to be used by passengers.


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ARMRESTS To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.


UNDERSEAT STORAGE TRAY Some front passenger seats have an under- seat storage tray. Pull the tray out to ac- cess.


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FLEXIBLE SEATING Removing the second row bench seat


WARNING


● Do not remove or install seats while


the vehicle is moving.


● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● 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 acci- dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.


● 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.


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● 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 an authorized NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could in- crease the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.


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CAUTION


● The seats are heavy. Two people


should remove or install them.


● Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.


1. Detach the single window seat belt tongue from the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat and store the tongue out of the way. For detailed infor- mation, see ‘‘Two buckle seat belt sys- tem for the second row bench seat’’ later in this section.


2. Lift up the recliner lever. 3. Fold the seatback fully forward. 4. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.


5. Lift the back of the seat. 6. Slide the seat rearward off the front an-


chor positions.


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all four seat legs are securely latched.


5. Insert the single window seat belt 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 the 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 back of the seat to


secure the two rear 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


● Do not remove or install seats while


the vehicle is moving.


● After adjustment, gently rock in the is securely


to make sure it


seat locked.


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


● 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.


● 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.


CAUTION


● The seats are heavy. Two people


should remove or install them.


● Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.


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


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3. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.


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4. Lift


the back of


the seat and slide it


rearward off the front anchor positions.


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


is securely latched.


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


Second row passenger side bucket seat The bucket seat near the passenger side sliding door can be moved forward to allow easier entry and exit for third seat passen- gers.


Installing the second row bucket seats Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing the seat. 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 rear of the seat to


secure the two rear floor latches.


3. Lift the recliner lever and raise the seat-


back.


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WARNING


● Never place hard items such as cof- fee mugs or drinking glasses on the tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving. Any item can become a pro- jectile inside a vehicle involved in a collision. To help prevent personal injury, never leave loose items on the folded-down tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving.


● Do not use the tabletop and cup holder feature while the vehicle is in motion unless you are properly seated with your seat belt on.


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TABLETOP SEATS The second and third row seats convert into tabletops with built-in cupholders. To use the tabletop seats, lift up on the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward.


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There is also a lever behind the passenger bucket seat that allows third seat passen- gers to move the bucket seat forward with- out help from another passenger.


SEATS/FLOOR MATS


SEATING ARRANGEMENTS Many different arrangements for passenger seating or cargo hauling are available, as you will see in the following illustrations. The second row seats may be removed and the third row seat may be moved forward to the second row seating position. The second and third row seats have a fold-down table- top feature. This offers a variety of uses for the vehicle when moving or stopped. The illustrations shown reflect the different seating positions available. Before you begin to arrange the seats in your vehicle, read all of the cautions and warnings in this section, including the information on the removable floor mats. Also observe any labels that are in the vehicle.


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WARNING


● While the vehicle is in motion, pas- sengers should always be seated in a forward facing direction in a seat which is properly secured and ad- justed. Seat belts should always be used. Sitting without a seat belt in a seat that is not properly secured in one of the locations shown in this chapter, or in a place without a seat and seat belt can result in personal injury in a sudden stop or collision. ● 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 acci- dent, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.


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


● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these ar- eas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.


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


● Do not place hard items such as coffee mugs or drinking glasses on the tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving. Any item can become a projectile inside a vehicle involved in a collision. To help prevent personal injury, never leave loose items on the fold-down tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving.


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SEAT POSITIONS With second row bench seat The most common seating arrangement for seven passengers is with the three- passenger bench seat in seating position #1. This provides more leg room for the passengers sitting in the third row.


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When more cargo area room is necessary, the three-passenger sliding bench seat can be moved to seating position #2 or #3. These seating arrangements provide less leg room for third row passengers, but more cargo room.


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The fold-down tabletop seats in the second and third rows provide a surface for eating or playing games on long trips.


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the seat cushion of


If a considerable amount of cargo area is needed, the three- passenger sliding bench seat can be flipped up and the seat can be moved up to storage position #2, just behind the second row seat.


When maximum cargo area is needed and there are no rear seat passengers, the second row seat can be removed and the three-passenger sliding bench seat can be moved up to storage position #1, just behind the front seats.


The second row bench seat can be folded down to serve as a tabletop for passengers sitting in the three-passenger bench seat.


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The second and third row bench seats can be folded down to tabletops.


To increase cargo area space, the second row bench seat can be removed and the three-passenger sliding seat can be moved up to the second row position.


The third seat can be folded down into a tabletop.


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With the third seat folded down and the second seat removed, cargo can be placed in between the front seats and the third row seat. Passengers should not be allowed to ride in areas meant for cargo. Passen- gers should always be properly re- strained in seat belts.


The second row seat can be folded down and the third row seat can be moved just behind it in a storage position.


With second row bucket seats The normal seating arrangement for seven passengers is with the three-passenger bench seat in seating position #1. This provides more leg room for the passengers sitting in the third row.


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When one passenger in the three- passenger bench seat would like more leg room, one of the second row bucket seats can be removed.


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When more cargo area room is necessary, the three-passenger sliding bench seat can be moved to seating position #2 or #3. This seating arrangement provides less leg room for third row passengers, but more cargo room.


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If passengers in the three-passenger bench seat would like more leg room, both second row bucket seats can be removed. Passen- gers should not be allowed to ride in areas meant for cargo. Passengers should always be properly restrained by seat belts.


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FLOOR MAT POSITIONS Seven passenger seating Removable floor mats Whenever you remove the mats for any reason, the mats must be reinstalled before passengers ride in your vehicle. The floor mats are specifically designed to keep objects out of the seat tracks. The cargo mat is reversible.


Three-passenger bench seat in storage position


CAUTION


It is important to replace the floor mats whenever they are removed for any reason. The floor mats are intended to help prevent the possibility that high heeled shoes or similar objects might become stuck in the seat tracks. Failure to replace the floor mats might result in personal injury.


Be sure to keep the seat tracks clear of debris by cleaning them periodically. Review the following illustrations so you will know the proper way to place the floor mats with the various seating arrangements available in your vehicle.


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Five Passenger Seating


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Five Passenger Seating with cargo room The step mats are not used in this seating configuration.


Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward position The step mats are not used in this seating configuration.


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● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.


the vehicle that


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


● Failure to follow proper seating in- structions in this section could re- sult in serious personal injury in an accident or during a sudden stop.


over the floor mat positioning bracket lo- cated at the base of the driver’s seat. Push the positioning pins into the seat tracks to ensure correct installation, then straighten the mats as necessary. The step mats have holes in addition to pins. When the mats are arranged properly, the positioning pins of the two mats on either side of each step mat should fit through the holes in the step mats and into the seat track.


WARNING


● Do not allow passengers to use seats placed in storage positions because the seat belts will not pro- tect the occupants. Be sure to use the proper seat belts for each seat location. Improper seat belt usage will increase the risk of severe injury in an accident.


● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these ar- eas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.


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Floor mat positioning aid Positioning pins are attached to three of the floor mats. The cargo mat and front mats do not have pins. However, the driver’s front floor mat has a grommet which is placed


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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM


PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE- MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This supplemental restraint system descrip- tion contains important information concern- ing the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags. The supplemental restraint system air bags can help reduce impact force to the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The supplemental 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 correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel. See ‘‘Seat belts’’ and “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section for details. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is opera- tional.


WARNING


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


● The seat belts and the supplemental front air bag are most effective when you are sitting back and upright in the seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning- forward, sitting sideways, you are at


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


● Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates.


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WARNING


● Never let children ride unrestrained. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dan- gerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.


● Children may be severly injured or killed when the supplemental front air bag inflates if they are not prop- erly restrained.


● Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could se- riously injure or kill your child. See ‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec- tion for details.


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Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S. regula- tions. They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less force- fully than previously. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed.


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The supplemental front 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 indica- tion of proper supplemental air bag system operation. When the supplemental front air bag in- flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not intention-


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ally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. The supplemental front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help 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 front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. Seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The supplemental front air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of the force of the front air bag inflating can in- crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation.The air bag deflates quickly after a collision. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warn-


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ing light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is opera- tional.


WARNING


● 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.


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


● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the air bag or damage to the air bag system.


● 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 front air bag system.


● 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 and above the instrument panel or by installing ad- ditional trim material around the air bag system.


Installation of


● Work around and on the supplemen- tal front air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized elec- trical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.


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


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● The SRS wiring harness connectors


are yellow for easy identification.


When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemen- tal air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner’s manual. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats)


WARNING


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


collision


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


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● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys- tem. This is to prevent accidental


activation 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 in- jury.


● Work around and on the pre- tensioner system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing de- vices should not be used on the pre-tensioner seat belt system.


● If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tact an authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro- cedures are set forth in the appropri- ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor- rect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.


The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys- tem activates in conjunction with the supple- mental front air bag. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt


the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, thereby restrain- ing seat occupants. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not intentionally 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 system, the air bag warning light will flash intermittently after the igni- tion key is turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not function properly. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pre- tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner’s manual.


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


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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag and pretensioner systems. The circuits monitored by the air bag warning light in- clude the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemen- tal air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belt system and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-37


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then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing and should be taken to your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer. ● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 sec- onds.


● The supplemental air bag warning light


flashes intermittently.


● The supplemental air bag warning light


does not come on at all.


Under these conditions, the supplemental air bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belts may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the near- est authorized NISSAN dealer.


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Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bag modules are designed 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 air bag system should be done only by an authorized NIS- SAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bag sys- tem 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


● Once the supplemental front air bag inflates, the air bag module will not function again and should be re- placed by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The air bag module cannot be repaired.


● The supplemental front air bag sys- tem should be inspected by an au- thorized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end portion of the supplemental air bag has inflated.


the vehicle or replaced if


● 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.


is on,


If the supplemental air bag warning light the supplemental front air bag system will not operate in an accident.


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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 a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. States and Canadian prov- inces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


WARNING


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


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


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● 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.


● 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 inter- nal injuries in an accident.


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


● Do not allow more than one person


to use the same seat belt.


● Never carry more people in the ve-


hicle than there are seat belts.


● 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 an au- thorized NISSAN dealer.


● All seat belt assemblies,


including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat


belt assemblies in use during a colli- sion be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted.


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● 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 pounds (9
kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Forward facing child re- straints 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 improp- erly fitting seat belt could cause seri- ous or fatal injury. Always use appro- priate child restraints.


ger (For precautions, see ‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’ earlier in this section). Infants and small children NISSAN recommends that infants and small children be placed in a child restraint that complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child re- straints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so 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 Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. Once the child has Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-41


All US States and Canadian provinces re- quire the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See ‘‘Child re- straints’’ later in this section. In addition, there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when prop- erly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-


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grown enough so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.


WARNING


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


PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific rec- ommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommenda- tions. 1-42 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems


THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR


WARNING


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


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


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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. ● 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 properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.


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later in this section for


‘‘Child restraints’’ more information. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- ger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.


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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.


3. Position the lap belt portion low and


snug on the hips as shown.


4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the


retractor to take up extra slack.


The front seat passenger seat belt and rear three-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint 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


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belts, check their operation as follows. ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. the retractor does not


lock during this If check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see an authorized NISSAN dealer.


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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement: 1) when the seat belt is pulled quickly from


the retractor, and


2) when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the seat


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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you (See ‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’ earlier in this section.). To adjust, press the release button and move the shoulder belt anchor 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 your shoulder. Release the button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.


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WARNING


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


● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the en- tire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.


not be against your body. In an acci- dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.


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


Fastening the seat belt 1. Adjust the seat. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.


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


WARNING


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


● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will


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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 passenger side slid- ing door.


WARNING


● It is very important that you follow the instructions in this section before anyone rides in this seating position of the two-passenger bench seat.


● Failure to do so may result in im- proper 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 and


snug on the hips as shown.


4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the


retractor to take up extra slack.


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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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positioned properly and fastened to the buckle mounted 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 auxiliary buckle on the side of the seat, remove the twist and reinstall the tongue into the auxiliary 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 tongues are released to allow a third row passenger to enter or exit, the tongues must be reattached.


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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 auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat. The seat belt tongue with two windows should be


When the two-passenger bench seat is re- moved from the vehicle, you must detach the single window tongue from the auxiliary buckle. When the three-passenger bench seat is moved up to the second row position, the passenger seated near the passenger side sliding door needs to use the double window tongue and the standard buckle only. Because three-passenger bench seat is wider and closer to the passenger side sliding door, the single window seat belt tongue and the auxiliary buckle are not necessary.


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CAUTION


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


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Checking seat belt operation (Three-point type seat belt with retractor) Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement: 1) when the seat belt is pulled quickly from


the retractor, and


2) when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check their operation as follows. ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. the retractor does not


If lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt operation, see an authorized NISSAN dealer.


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THREE-PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND ROW POSITION Fastening the seat belts When the three-passenger bench seat is moved up to the second row position, the passenger seated near the passenger side sliding door needs to use the double window tongue and the standard buckle only. Because three-passenger bench seat is wider and closer to the passenger side sliding door, the single window seat belt tongue and the auxiliary buckle are not necessary. 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 you hear and feel the latch engage.


3. Position the passenger side shoulder belt


in the shoulder belt retainer.


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4. Position the lap belt portion low and


snug on the hips as shown.


5. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the


retractor to take up extra slack.


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


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WARNING


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


● 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.


Third row passenger shoulder belts are located slightly behind the third row seating position. Never try to use the seat belts for the second row passen- gers which are in front of the three- passenger bench seat.


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WARNING


Use of the second row three-point seat belts by third row passengers could increase the chance or severity of in- jury 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 you hear and feel the latch engage. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.


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3. Position the lap belt portion low and


snug on the hips as shown.


4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the


retractor to take up extra slack.


TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of rear seat) Selecting correct set of seat belts The seat belt tongues must be fastened into the seat belt buckles as illustrated above.


WARNING


Any rear seat belt tongue will connect to any seat belt buckle; therefore, it is important to follow the illustration above. Failure to do so could increase


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the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.


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Fastening the seat belts 1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you


hear and feel the latch engage.


2. Tighten the seat belt by pulling the free


end of the belt away from the tongue.


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3. Position the lap belt low and snug on


the hips as shown.


4. Loosen the seat belt by holding the tongue at a right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt.


Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. 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 the driver or front passenger seating position. See an autho-


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


rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.


WARNING


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


● 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 ● To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution rec- ommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.


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


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CHILD RESTRAINTS


PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE- STRAINTS


WARNING


● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.


● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe 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.


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


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


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


In general, child restraint systems are de- signed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor sys- tem, referred to as the LATCH (Lower An- chors and Tether for Children) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For de- tails, see ‘‘LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) system’’ later in this section. Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manu- facturers. When selecting any child re- straint, 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 and seat belt system. Choose a child restraint that meets the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practice J1819 for child seat installation.


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.


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


WARNING


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


● 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.


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


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


● 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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● For a front facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a three-point type lap/shoulder belt, check to make sure the shoul- der belt does not go in front of the child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see ‘‘Installation on front pas- senger seat’’ later in this section.


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


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CAUTION


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


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INSTALLATION ON THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT CENTER POSITION Front facing When you install a child restraint in a rear center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated. 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.


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


4. 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 in place.


5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the seat belt again, or put the restraint in another seat.


6. Check to make sure the child restraint is


properly secured prior to each use.


Rear facing When you install a child restraint in a rear center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.


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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. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjustment.


4. 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 in place.


5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the seat belt again, or put the restraint in another seat.


6. Check to make sure the child restraint is


properly secured prior to each use.


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INSTALLATION ON SECOND AND THIRD ROW OUTBOARD POSITIONS Front facing 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


WARNING


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


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


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When installing a child restraint in the two-passenger bench seat, is placed in the seating position next to the passenger side 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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When you install a child restraint in a sec- ond row bucket seat, the second row bench seat or the outboard positions of the three- passenger bench seat follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.


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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. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.


4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.


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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted (for the passenger side of the two-passenger bench seat, the auxilliary buckle must also be released), the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. Rear facing 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


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


● 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 installing a child restraint in the two-passenger bench seat, is placed in the seating position next to the passenger side 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.


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 seat belt out of the retractor. If you can- not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the seat 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 three through six.


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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. Always follow the restraint manufactur- er’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. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.


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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted (for the passenger side of the two-passenger bench seat, the auxilliary buckle must also be released), the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.


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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.


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 seat belt out of the retractor. If you can- not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the seat 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 three through six.


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


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


INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT


WARNING


● Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental front 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.


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● NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you install a forward- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rear most position.


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


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If you must 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 to the rearmost position. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direc- tion 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. 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. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.


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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is can- celed.


is fully retracted,


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