2012 Nissan Rogue Owners Manual

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Foreword

S35-D-110201-2C8F8855-48D9-450E-9DBD-72BB250FC3EB 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. In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operat- ing the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular

accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. 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 S35-D-110201-B218D0A8-57A0-41E1-A4DD-B79D22675806
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 INFORMATION 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.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity. As with other vehicles with fea- tures of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-road driving pre- cautions”, “Avoiding collision and roll- over” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI- CLE 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 S35-D-110201-41CBDCB4-5922-422C-A89A-4A85949C893D 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 S35-D-110201-B6107263-0162-499E-BBDC-7A3AA04EA482
You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

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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.

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

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those

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above call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

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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 S35-D-110201-20F77A4E-7DE2-4265-993D-651056B34FCB 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 licensed to Visteon Cor- poration. XM Radio® requires subscrip- tion, sold separately. Not avail- able in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.

*C 2011 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

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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. 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:

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

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

the top of driver’s side)

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at: [email protected]

For U.S. customers

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

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada. com

if you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

. Date of purchase . Current odometer reading . Your NISSAN dealer’s name . Your comments or questions OR

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Table of Contents

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Center display, 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) Exterior front Exterior rear Passenger compartment

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Instrument panel Meters and gauges ... Engine compartment

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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— Child restraints (P.1-22)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

System (P.1-24)

12. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap

child restraint) (P.1-35)

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-39) 2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air

bags (P.1-39)

3. Seat belts (P.1-10) 4. Head restraints (P.1-6)

— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-9)

5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

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supplemental air bags (P.1-39) 6. Rear center seat belt (P.1-16) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

— Advanced air bag system (P.1-45)

8. Front seats (P.1-3) 9. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-51) 10. Rear seats (P.1-6)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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9. Recovery hook (P.6-14) 10. License plate installation (P.9-11) 11. Fog lights*

— Switch operation (P.2-38) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

12. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-14, P.5-3)

13. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10) — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-7) — Security system (P.2-28)

14. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-6) *:

if so equipped

1. Front view camera* (P.4-14) 2. Hood (P.3-20) 3. Headlight and turn signal lights

— Switch operation (P.2-34) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25) 4. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-31)

— Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

5. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-48) 6. Moonroof* (P.2-51) 7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27)

— Side view camera* (P.4-14)

8. Power windows (P.2-49)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

9. Rear combination light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

10. Fuel-filler door

— Operation (P.3-22) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) if so equipped

*:

1. Lift gate (P.3-21)

— Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10)

2. Rear view camera* (P.4-9) 3. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-32) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

5. High-mounted stop light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

6. Antenna (P.4-65)

— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-31)

7. Sonar sensors*

— Sonar system* (P.5-21)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-33)

8. Back-up light

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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10. Cargo area

— Storages (P.2-45) — Luggage hooks (P.2-47) — Cargo light (P.2-55) — Spare tire (P.6-3)

11. Rear cup holders (P.2-42) 12. Console box (P.2-44)

— Power outlet* (P.2-41) — iPod® or USB outlet connector* (P.4-45)

13. Front cup holders (P.2-42) *:

if so equipped

1. Cargo cover* (P.2-46) 2. Coat hooks (P.2-47) 3. Ceiling light (P.2-54) 4. Door armrest

— Power window switch (P.2-49) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

5. Sun visors (P.3-25)

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6. Moonroof* (P.2-51) 7. Front map lights (P.2-53) 8. Sunglasses holder (P.2-43) 9.

Inside rearview mirror (P.3-25) — Anti-glare adjustment* (P.3-26) — HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-56) — Compass* (P.2-8)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-23) 2. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch

(P.2-34)

3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

4. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-39) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39) — Electric power steering system (P.5-26)

— Audio control* (P.4-64) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System con- trol* (P.4-67)

5. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-19)

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7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31) 8. Center ventilator (P.4-23) 9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-38) 10. Audio system (P.4-30)/Navigation system**

— Clock (P.4-7, P.4-41, P.4-49) — Rear view monitor* (P.4-9) — Around viewTM monitor* (P.4-14)

11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39) 12. Outside remote mirror control switch (P.3-27) 13. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-37) 14. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-22) 15. Fuse box cover (P.8-20) 16. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P.2-41, P.5-29)

17. Hood release handle (P.3-20) 18. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-24) 19. Parking brake (P.5-18) 20. Ignition switch (P.5-10) 21. Heated seat switch* (P.2-39) 22. ’“Camera” Around viewTM monitor display switch*

(P.4-14)

23. Sport mode switch (P.5-16) 24. Power outlet (P.2-41) 25. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-24) 26. Selector lever (P.5-13) 27. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-46) 28. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch

(P.2-33)

29. Glove box (P.2-44) *:

if so equipped

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**: See a separate Navigation System Owner’s

Manual (if so equipped)

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer (P.2-5) 2. Vehicle information display (P.2-20) 3. Speedometer (P.2-4) 4. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11) 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 6.

switch (twin trip odometer control and

brightness control) (P.2-5, P.2-7)

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7.

switch (settings control and trip computer

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control) (P.2-20)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-6) *: if so equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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QR25DE ENGINE 1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9) 2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-11) 3. Air cleaner (P.8-16) 4. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15)

7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)

— Vehicle overheat (P.6-11)

9. Battery (P.8-13)

— Jump starting (P.6-9)

10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Warning

light

Name

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)*

Page

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

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Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Electric power steering warning light Engine oil pressure warning light

Low fuel warning light

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Low tire pressure warning light

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Master warning light

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

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2-16

2-16

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Indicator

light

Name

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)* Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light

Security indicator light

Small light indicator lights

SPORT mode indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

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2-17

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2-18

2-18

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats ...

Seat belts ...

Front seats ... Rear seats ... Head restraints ...

Precautions on seat belt usage ... Pregnant women ... Injured persons ... Three-point type seat belt Seat belt extenders ... Seat belt maintenance ...

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Infants ... Small children ... Larger children ...

Precautions on child restraints ... Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)

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Child restraints ...

Child safety ...

Supplemental Restraint System ...

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Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH ... Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ... Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH ... Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ... Installing top tether strap ... Booster seats ...

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Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System ... NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and ..................... 1-49
rollover supplemental air bag systems ... ............. 1-51
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....................... 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning labels ... ... Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-52
Repair and replacement procedure ... .......................... 1-53

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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.

CAUTION

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

SEATS

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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 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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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

. 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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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 with the parking brake fully applied.

Seat lifter (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

Front power seat adjustment

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Operating tips:

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The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait for a while, then reactivate the switch.

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

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FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment

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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.

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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

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

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forward or backward will forward or backward to the

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vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position with the parking brake fully applied.

Seat lifter (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Pull up or push down the adjusting switch to adjust the height of the seat.

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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 the

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WARNING

If you fold the front passenger’s seatback down to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See “Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System” la- ter in this section.

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passen- ger’s seat when it is in the fold- down position. Use of these areas by passengers could result in ser- ious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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To fold down the seatback of each rear seat, pull the adjusting knob *A . To return the seatback to the seating position, lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched.

WARNING

. Do not use the rear seat belts when the buckles are stowed in the seat pockets. Failure to do so may re- duce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

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

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper re- straints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from

sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unse- cured cargo could cause personal injury.

. 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.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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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, install and properly ad- just the head restraint before an occu-

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REAR SEATS

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Folding

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Before folding the rear seats: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)

. Release the connector tongue of the rear center seat belt from the buckle, and store the connector and seat belt tongues into the retractor base on the ceiling. (See “Rear center seat belt” later in this section.) If necessary, move the front seats forward to provide enough clearance so that the rear seats can be folded down completely.

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pant 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.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

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Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks

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Adjustment S35-D-110201-805BC978-8292-4E16-AEC0-DF1F8262FAB3
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 GUID-C561A9AF-CBB2-4542-89D6-BD973A7B3031
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. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure

5.

place so it is not loose in the vehicle. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.

Install GUID-6FFAC965-3169-4B2F-AEA8-863C33C198E2
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

head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an

occupant uses the seating position.

Front-seat Active Head Restraints GUID-807E7618-FD6F-421A-A613-6003E38F8273
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.

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SEAT BELTS

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the severity of

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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. 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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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.

. 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 with 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 system components 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 they are should be replaced if

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suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

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1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” earlier in this

section.)

damaged.

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NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

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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 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.

If

. Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating posi- tions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. For the center of the rear seat, the connec- tor tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool (such as a key) into the connector buckle A. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a

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of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When 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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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. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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 front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point 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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If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

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

Checking seat belt operation S35-D-110201-FDCB1C8F-6FB1-42E1-A49D-FC53E5629F4C 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. Check the operation as follows: . Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

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for you.

Shoulder belt height adjustment GUID-D8387696-338B-4786-A52E-9891FB597B2C 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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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.

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When the rear seat belts are not in use and when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

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

and a seat belt

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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.

The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

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in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

Stowing rear center seat belt: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When folding down the rear seat, the rear 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. Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first *2 .

2.

3. Then secure the connector tongue into the

retractor base *3 .

WARNING

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

. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured

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Attaching rear center seat belt: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 1. Pull out

tongue from the

the connector

retractor base *1 .

2. Pull out

the seat belt

tongue from the

retractor base *2 .

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector

buckle until it clicks *3 .

The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belts” earlier in this section.

WARNING

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

. When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear

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. 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

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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 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

center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS GUID-EE8D5105-6862-4626-B3E3-5740C9C87D87
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. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with purchasing an extender is required.

if an extender

WARNING

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

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CHILD SAFETY

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WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode acti- vated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. For the center of the rear seat, the connector tongue may also be released. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suita- ble tool into the connector buckle A. If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

(such as a key)

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

Forward-facing child restraint

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 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

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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. INFANTS GUID-8B512B1F-1773-4C0A-92B9-DD6E7BC59681
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

limit of

least 1 year old. Refer

that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. SMALL CHILDREN GUID-1389650A-F101-451E-83E7-5ED25B7AA16D 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. LARGER CHILDREN GUID-7E131263-864D-4FCD-962F-582BD50C1E9B 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. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a

if

the shoulder belt

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.

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.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE- STRAINTS

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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 restraint 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.

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anchor point on the vehicle.

— Keep seatbacks as upright as possible after fitting the child restraint.

— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri- ate child restraint while in the vehicle.

. When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or collision, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)” later in this section. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: . Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child restraints be secured to the designated

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LATCH lower anchor location

LATCH lower anchor location GUID-DFC4FF9B-A8F5-4E6B-9100-8F238B533199
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: . Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint will not be secured prop- erly.

Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured prop- erly if the lower anchors are ob- structed.

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LATCH label location

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) GUID-3A1A4921-5C9C-4347-B791-C3094BCE2FD4
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

LATCH rigid attachment

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

Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments GUID-8BAB037C-5B6D-44DE-830B-55C33F68E811
LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

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