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Foreword


Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.


This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.


A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.


Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us.


READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY


Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assist- ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.


WARNING


IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!


Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! . NEVER drive under the influence of


alcohol or drugs.


. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for conditions.


. ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.


. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.


. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.


. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man- ual for important safety information.


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


WHEN READING THE MANUAL


This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.


All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL


You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:


WARNING


This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or


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serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.


CAUTION


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


If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.


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If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.


Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.


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Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.


CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING


WARNING


Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con- tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI- SORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Per- chlorate Material - special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”


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Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and lisenced to Visteon Corpora- tion and Clarion Co., Ltd.


Gracenote® is a registered tra- demark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Grace- note.


XM Radio® requires a subscrip- tion, sold separately. is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.


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*C 2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.


All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.


recording or otherwise, without


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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM


NISSAN CARES ...


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


if


However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:


For U.S. customers


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


For Canadian customers


1-800-387-0122


The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:


— Your name, address, and telephone number


— Vehicle identification number (attached to the instrument panel on the


the top of driver’s side)


— Date of purchase


— Current odometer reading


— Your NISSAN dealer’s name


— Your comments or questions


OR


You can write to NISSAN with the information at:


For U.S. customers


Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003


For Canadian customers


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


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


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Table of Contents


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Illustrated table of contents


Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


Instruments and controls


Pre-driving checks and adjustments


Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems


Starting and driving


In case of emergency


Appearance and care


Maintenance and do-it-yourself


Technical and consumer information


Index


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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6


Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
VQ35DE engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10


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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)


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9. 3rd row seats (P.1-7)


— Child restraints (P.1-27)


10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-13) 11. 2nd row seats (P.1-6)


— Child restraints (P.1-27)


12. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air


bags (P.1-46)


13. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-58) 14. Front seats (P.1-3)


— Occupant classification sensors (weight sen- sors) (P.1-52)


1. Adjustable headrest (Page 1-11) 2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap


child restraint) (P.1-31)


3. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt (P.1-19) 4. Seat belts (P.1-16)


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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental


air bags (P.1-46)


6. Head Restraints (P.1-8)


— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-10)


7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-46) 8.


LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-29)


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EXTERIOR FRONT


1. Hood (P.3-24) 2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-28) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13)


3. Moonroof* (P.2-51) 4. Outside mirrors (P.3-34)


5. Power windows (P.2-48) 6. Side turn signal light


— Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)


7. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-47) 8. Recovery hook (P.6-15) 9.


License plate installation (P.9-11)


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10. Fog lights*


— Switch operation (P.2-35) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)


11. Headlight and turn signal lights


— Switch operation (P.2-31) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25)


12. Tires


— Wheel and tires (P.8-29, P.9-7) — Flat tire (6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-12, P.5-3)


13. Doors


— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-12) — Security system (P.2-25)


14. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-8) 15. Sliding doors (P.3-6) *:


if so equipped


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EXTERIOR REAR


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Lift gate (P.3-25) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-20) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-12) if so equipped


1. Antenna (P.4-98)


— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-44)


2. Rear window wiper and washer


— Switch operation (P.2-29) — Window washer fluid (P.8-13)


3. High-mounted stop light


— Bulb replacement (P.8-26)


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4. Rear window defroster (P.2-30) 5.


Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-29) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)


6. Rear combination light


— Bulb replacement (P.8-26)


7. Rear view camera* (P.4-22)


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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT


1. Rear personal light (P.2-53) 2. Coat hooks (P.2-48) 3. Heater/Air conditioner rear controller* (P.4-36) 4. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)* (P.4-98) 5. Door armrest


— Power window switch (P.2-48) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)


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— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-34)


6. Automatic drive positioner switch* (P.3-36) 7. Moonroof switch* (P.2-51) 8.


Front map lights (P.2-53) — Mood light (P.2-55)


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9. Sunglasses holder


(P.2-43) or communication


mirror (P.3-36)


10. Sun visors (P.3-32) 11.


Inside rearview mirror (P.3-32) — HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-56) — Compass* (P.2-7)


12. Cargo area


— Cargo floor box (P.2-45) — Luggage hooks (P.2-46) — Cargo light (P.2-56) — Spare tire (P.6-3) — Power outlet (P.2-39)


13. Hooks (P.2-46) 14. Console box (P.2-44)


— Power outlet* (P.2-39) — Auxiliary input jacks* (P.4-93) — iPod® connector* (P.4-84) — USB connector* (P.4-75) — Cup holders (P.2-41)


15. Rear moonroof switch* (P.2-51) *:


if so equipped


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COCKPIT


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TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)


9. 10. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-28) 11. Fuse box cover (P.8-20) 12. Fuel-filler door opener handle (P.3-29) 13. Hood release handle (P.3-24) 14. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-33) 15. Power door main switch* (P.3-25, P.3-9) 16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)


— Audio control steering switch (P.4-96) — Hands-Free Phone System switch* (P.4-110)


17. Horn (P.2-36) 18. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)


— Cruise control system (P.5-24) if so equipped


*:


1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch


(P.5-31)


2. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch* (P.2-38)


— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-17)


3. Sliding door switch* (driver’s side) (P.3-9) 4. Sliding door switch* (passenger’s side) (P.3-9)


Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34)


5. 6. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-25) 7. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch


— Headlight (P.2-31) — Turn signal (P.2-35) — Fog light* (P.2-35) Trip computer switch (P.2-21)


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INSTRUMENT PANEL


1. Side ventilator (P.4-28) 2. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8) 4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-35) 5. Selector lever (P.5-12) 6. Center display


— Center color display* (P.4-2)


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— Navigation system**


7. Center multi-function control panel* (P.4-2)


— Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons* (P.4-7)


8. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch


(P.2-30)


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9. Center ventilator (P.4-28) 10. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-29) or audio


system (P.4-43)


11. Parking brake (P.5-16) 12. Tilting telescopic steering wheel


lever or switch


(P.3-31)


13. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-53) 14. Heated seat switch* (P.2-36) 15. Cup holders (P.2-41) 16. Power outlet (P.2-39) 17.


Instrument lower box (P.2-44) or CD/DVD slot (P.4-99)


18. Power outlet main switch* (P.2-39) 19. Audio system (P.4-43) 20. Glove box (P.2-44) *: **: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s


if so equipped


Manual (if so equipped).


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METERS AND GAUGES


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10. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-5)


Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-34) Tachometer (P.2-6)


1. 2. 3. Speedometer (P.2-5) 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10) 6.


Trip computer switch (P.2-21)


Fuel gauge (P.2-7)


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7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-17)


— Trip computer (P.2-35)


8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 9. Odometer/twin trip odometer


(P.2-5)/Continu-


ously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indi- cator (P.2-15)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT


VQ35DE ENGINE 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11) 2. Drive belt location (P.8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 5. Air cleaner (P.8-17)


Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)


6. 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8) 11. Battery (P.8-13)


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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS


Warning


light


Name


Page


Warning


light


Name


Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light


2-10


Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning light (orange)*


2-11


Brake warning light


2-11


Charge warning light


Engine oil pressure warning light


Hydraulic pump electric power steering warning light


Intelligent Key system warning light


2-11


2-12


2-12


2-12


Low tire pressure warning light


2-12


Master warning light


Seat belt warning light


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Indicator


light


Name


Turn signal/hazard indicator lights


Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light


Page


2-16


2-16


*: if so equipped


Page


2-14


2-14


Page


2-15


2-15


2-15


Supplemental air bag warning light


Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light


Indicator


light


Name


Continuously Variable Trans- mission (CVT) position indicator light


Cruise indicator light


Front passenger air bag status light


High beam indicator light


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Low beam indicator light


2-15


Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)


2-15


Overdrive off indicator light


2-16


Security indicator light


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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-


mental restraint system


Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2nd row seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
3rd row seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Adjustable headrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Flexible seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Seat belt maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29


Top tether strap child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Installing top tether strap (2nd row seats) . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Installing top tether strap (3rd row seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Precautions on supplemental restraint system .. . . . 1-46
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) . . . . . . . . . 1-58
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59
Repair and replacement procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60


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SEATS


WARNING


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


. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit


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. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.


. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.


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


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The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.


Seat lifter (if so equipped):


Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.


FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment


Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.


Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.


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Front power seat adjustment


Operating tips:


The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.


If


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


See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for the seat position memory function (if so equipped).


CAUTION


When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or da- mages.


the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.


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Forward and backward: Moving the switch *1
slide the seat desired position.


forward or backward will forward or backward to the


Reclining: Move the recline switch *2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch *2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when


forward.


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Lumbar support (if so equipped) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the occupants.


Push the front or back end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.


Seat lifter (if so equipped):


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1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to the desired


the seat height until


adjust position is achieved.


2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to adjust the front angle of the seat until the desired position is achieved (for driver’s seat).


If so equipped for driver’s seat


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USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.


2ND ROW SEATS Seat adjustment


WARNING


The 2nd row seats are heavy. Be careful when folding and unfolding.


To avoid injury to yourself and others, keep hands and body clear when folding.


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Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.


Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.


The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT


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WARNING


. After adjustment, check to be sure


the seat 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 accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.


. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.


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Entry to the 3rd row seat The 2nd row seats can tilt and slide forward for easy entry/exit to/from the 3rd row seats.


To enter or exit the 3rd row seat, pull up the lever *1 or *2
to tilt down the seatback and slide the seat forward.


Return and lock the 2nd row seats by sliding the seats to the rearmost position and tilting up the seatback after use.


3RD ROW SEATS Reclining Pull the strap on the seatback *A back. Release the strap at the desired angle.


and lean


The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt (See “PRECAU- TIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.


fit.


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HEAD RESTRAINTS


WARNING


Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may pro- vide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.


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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head re- straints are adjustable.


Components 1. Head restraint


Indicates the seating position is equipped


with a head restraint.


2. Adjustment notches


3. Lock knob


4. Stalks


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


To raise the head restraint, pull it up.


To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.


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Removal Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.


1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest


position.


2. Push and hold the lock knob.


Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches *1 must be in- stalled in the hole with the lock knob *2 . 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the


3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.


head restraint down.


4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure


place so it is not loose in the vehicle.


3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an


occupant uses the seating position.


5. Reinstall and properly adjust


the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.


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Front-seat Active Head Restraint The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.


Active Head Restraints are effective for colli- sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.


Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.


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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section.


ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS


WARNING


The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks or remove the adjustable headrests. Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable head- rests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.


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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests.


Indicates the seating position is equipped


with an adjustable or removable headrest.


Components 1. Adjustable headrest


2. Adjustment notch


3. Lock knob


4. Stalks


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Removal Use the following procedure to remove the headrests.


1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.


2. Push and hold the lock knob.


3. Remove the headrest from the seat.


4. Store the headrest properly in a secure


place so it is not loose in the vehicle.


5.


Install and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.


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To raise the headrest, pull position.


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it up to the lock


To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.


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Install 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notch must be installed in the hole with the lock knob *1 .


2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the


headrest down.


3. Properly adjust


the headrest before an


occupant uses the seating position.


Front and 2nd row seats


ARMRESTS Front and 2nd row seats To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.


The armrest angle can be adjusted freely. *1 Pull the armrest between *A and *B . *2 Pull it down to *C . *3 Pull up the armrest slowly, it can be secured


between *B and *C .


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


. When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.


. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.


FLEXIBLE SEATING


WARNING


. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper re- straints are more likely to be ser- iously injured or killed.


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


. Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any cargo is on the rear seats.


. Head restraints and headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.


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Folding the 2nd row seats


Before folding the rear seats:


Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)


To fold down the seatbacks:


Pull the lever on the 2nd row seat.


To return the seatbacks:


Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched.


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CAUTION


When folding the 2nd row seat for maximum cargo hauling, be sure that cargo does not contact the center console of the 2nd row seat to avoid possible damage to the console.


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Folding the 3rd row seats


Before folding the 3rd row seats: . Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)


. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt and tongue into the retractor base. (See “3rd row center seat belt” later in this section.)


. Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position. . Remove drink containers from the rear cup


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Third row seatback


holder.


Manual folding: Pull the strap on the seatback *A back side of the seatback *B seatback.


or on the and fold the


Back side of the third row seatback


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SEAT BELTS


PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.


the severity of


Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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Power folding (if so equipped): Push the front side of the switch *A located on the right side or left side of the cargo area. The corresponding 3rd row seatback will be folded down automatically. Push and hold the rear side of the switch *B . The 3rd row seatback will be returned auto- matically. A beep sounds and the rear seatback will rise up while holding the switch. A beep sounds when the seatback is fully returned in position.


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WARNING


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


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


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


. Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an acci- dent.


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. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.


. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.


. Do not allow more than one person


to use the same seat belt.


. Never carry more people in the


vehicle than there are seat belts.


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


. No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add mate- rial or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.


. Once a seat belt pretensioner has


activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of


the pretensioner seat belt system com- ponents should be done by a NISSAN dealer.


. All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no da- mage and continue to operate prop- erly.


Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.


. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement re- commendations. The child restraints


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should be replaced if damaged.


they are


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internal injuries.


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


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, and place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.


INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT


WARNING


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


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


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Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.


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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this


section.)


2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.


The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.


If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it.


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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. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.


The three-point type seat belts have two modes of operation: . Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) . Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom


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restrict further belt movement.


If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.


of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during impacts.


The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation.


When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.


The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.


WARNING


When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.


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


Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the belt is pulled quickly from the


retractor.


. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.


To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: . Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and


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3rd row center seat belt The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue *1 and a seat belt tongue *2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion.


WARNING


. Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. . Always make sure both the connec- tor tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.


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Stowing 3rd row center seat belt:


When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue *1


so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as key *A into the connector buckle.


2.


Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first *2 .


3. Then secure the connector tongue into the


retractor base *3 .


WARNING


Do not unfasten the 3rd row center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.


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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt:


Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the 3rd row seat.


To connect the buckle:


1. Pull out


the connector


retractor base *1 .


2. Pull out


the seat belt


retractor base *2 .


tongue from the


tongue from the


3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector


buckle until it clicks *3 .


The center seat belt connector buckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark.


tongue and


The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the 3rd row center seat belt connector buckle.


To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section.


WARNING


. When attaching the 3rd row center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position and the 3rd row center seat belt con-


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WARNING


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


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


nector is completely secured.


the 3rd row center seat belt If connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.


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Shoulder belt height adjustment (if so equipped) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the adjustment button *1 , and to the then move the shoulder belt anchor desired position *2 , so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.


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guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.


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


required.


WARNING


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


. Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.


. Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.


SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE


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


If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt


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Seat belt hooks When the 2nd or 3rd row seat belts are not in use and when folding down the 2nd or 3rd row seats, hook the 2nd and 3rd outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.


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


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CHILD SAFETY


Children need adults to help protect them.


They need to be properly restrained.


In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.


There are three basic types of child restraint systems: . Rear-facing child restraint . Booster seat


Forward-facing child restraint


The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear- facing child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward-facing child restraint.


WARNING


Infants and children need special pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may


come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.


All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.


A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section for more information.


NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in this section.


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INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.


limit of


SMALL CHILDREN Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight the child restraint. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS


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LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.


WARNING


Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.


if


the shoulder belt


NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat the shoulder belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.


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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS


WARNING


. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and in- stallation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision:


— The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.


— Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.


— Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another pas- senger.


— NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must


install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE- STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.


— Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child re- straint must only be used in the rear seat.


— Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child re- straints may not fit properly in your vehicle.


— Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted.


— Never use the anchor points for


adult seat belts or harnesses.


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


— Keep seatbacks as upright as


1-28 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


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