5.
Ventilators (P. 4-13) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-31) Steering wheel switch for audio control/BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-71, P. 4-71) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-46, P. 2-36)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
7.
8.
lights (P. 2-4, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-18) Shift selector lever (column) (if so equipped) (P. 5-14) Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
9. 10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-37) 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-46)
14. Glove box (P. 2-44) 15. Climate controls (P. 4-28) 16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
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33. Rear power window switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er(cid:146)s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
17. Power outlet/Cigarette lighter (accessory) (P. 2-39/P. 2-41)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-36)
19. Storage compartment (P. 2-41) 20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-39) 22. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37)
23. Shift selector lever (console)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-35) 25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)
26. Power outlet (P. 2-39) 27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
28. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12) 30. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-35) 31. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
32. Pedal position adjustment switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
Battery (P. 8-13) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-20) Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12) Air cleaner (P. 8-17) Drive belt location (P. 8-15) Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
7. 8. 9. 10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11) 11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8) 12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
or
Page
2-14
2-14
2-14
Name
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light
Automatic transmis- sion check warning light
Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model)
Warning
light
Name
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light
4WD warning light
model)
Low fuel warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
Page
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
Brake warning light
2-14
Master warning light
2-17
Charge warning light
2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light
2-17
2-17
Indicator
light
Name
Electronic locking rear differential (E- Lock) system ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air bag status light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Malfunction indica- tor lamp (MIL)
Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped)
Page
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19
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Indicator
light
Name
Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle dynamic control OFF indica- tor light (if so equipped)
Page
2-19
2-20
2-20
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Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual captain(cid:146)s chair seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Armrests (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Two-point type seat belt without retractor
(center of the front bench seat)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
system (LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61
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SEATS
FRONT MANUAL CAPTAIN(cid:146)S CHAIR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
c 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.
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c 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 properly. See (cid:147)Precau- tions on Seat Belt Usage(cid:148) later in this section.
c After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.
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FRONT MANUAL BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
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Forward and backward Pull the lever 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 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 (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).
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Forward and backward Pull the lever 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 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 (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later in this section). Also, the seatback can be re- clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve- hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).
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belt fit (see (cid:147)Precautions on seat belt usage(cid:148) later in this section). Also, the seatback can be re- clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve- hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips c The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.
If
c Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.
See (cid:147)Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)(cid:148) in (cid:147)Pre-driving checks and adjustments(cid:148) for auto- matic drive positioner operation.
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Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de- sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver(cid:146)s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.
Lumbar support (driver(cid:146)s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
The head restraints on the rear bench seat are removable. The front seat head restraints are not removable.
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WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
c Always adjust the head restraints prop- erly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint.
c Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Al- ways wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.
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c Do not attach anything to the head re- straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant(cid:146)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 collisions 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 positions. Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described earlier in this section.
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Type A
Type B
ARMRESTS (if so equipped) To use the armrests on the captain(cid:146)s chairs (type A, if so equipped), pull them down to the resting position. To use the center armrest on the bench seat (type B, if so equipped), pull on the tab in the center of the seat and fold it down to the resting position.
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
c 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 restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
c 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.
c Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.
c Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them prop- erly if they have been removed for any reason.
c 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.
c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
c Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent 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.
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Folding the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback
flat (if so equipped)
To fold the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:
s1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position.
Then lift up on the recline lever, located on
the outside of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go.
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WARNING
c If you fold the front passenger(cid:146)s seat- back flat forward to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- cured 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. Se- cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See (cid:147)Precautions on supplemental restraint system(cid:148) later in this section.
c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
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Folding the rear bench seat
To fold the rear bench seat up for storage capac-
ity behind the front seats or to remove the jacking
tools from the storage area:
s1
Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion up.
s2
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Lift up on the latch located on the upper
corner of the seatback to release the back of
the seat. This will enable you to fold the front
passenger seatback flat over the seat cush-
ion.
3. To return the front passenger(cid:146)s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
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WARNING
c When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
c 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. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place and latched.
c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
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s2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.
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s3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the
seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle
for maximum storage capacity.
To return the rear bench seat to a seating position reverse the process. Make sure to properly push the seat cushion down into place.
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WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
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Folding the rear bench seat down
The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
access the child restraint anchor point locations.
To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up s1
and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points s2 can be accessed behind the rear
bench seatback.
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of 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 supple- mental 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
c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint.
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WARNING
c The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an acci- dent. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
c Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
c Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.
c If the seat belt warning light glows con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
c Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti- vated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
c Removal and installation of preten- sioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
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WARNING
c 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. c Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.
and
attaching
c All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom- mends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced un- less the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. c All child restraints and attaching hard- ware should be inspected after any col- lision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.
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.
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There are three basic types of child restraint systems: c Rear facing child restraint c Front facing child restraint c Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child(cid:146)s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child re- straints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at least one year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a front facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicle(cid:146)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 fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.
for infants and small children. See (cid:147)Child Re- straints(cid:148) later in this section.
Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protec- tion. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, 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 right front passenger. See (cid:147)Supplemental restraint system(cid:148) later in this section. 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 manu- facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use. Small Children Children that are over one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer(cid:146)s
instructions for minimum and maximum weight
and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
mends 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(cid:146)s instructions for installation
and use.
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 feet 9 inches
(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
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt in the child(cid:146)s seating position 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 the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion 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
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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
c 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.
c 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.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- eral 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 areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop. PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as pos- sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
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Manual front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See (cid:147)Seats(cid:148) earlier in this
section.
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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom 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 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. See (cid:147)Child re- straints(cid:148) later in this section for more information. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- sion. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section.
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s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
c The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.
c 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.
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s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.
s4 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: c Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) c Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
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WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows. c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and re- strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts s1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts.
Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
c When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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WARNING
c After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.
c The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
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TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITHOUT RETRACTOR (center of the front bench seat) (if so equipped)
Front seats
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (front outboard seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See (cid:147)Precau- tions on seat belt usage(cid:148) earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out s1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor s2 to the desired position, so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re- lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
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Fastening the belts
s1
Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.
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s2 Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the
belt away from the tongue.
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s3 Position the lap belt low and snug on the
hips as illustrated.
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WARNING
c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.
c 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.
c 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 sud- den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.
c 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.
s4
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Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a
right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt.
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the
buckle.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the three-point lap-
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is avail-
able which is compatible with the installed seat
belts. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200
mm) of length and may be used for either the
driver or right front passenger seating position.
See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if an ex-
tender is required.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
c 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 as- sembly should be replaced.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
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WARNING
c Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death.
c Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.
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c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
c NISSAN recommends that the child re- straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a front facing child re- straint in the front seat, see (cid:147)Child re- straint installation using the seat belts(cid:148) later in this section.
c Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.
c Follow all of the child restraint manu- facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child re- straint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.
c If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being in- jured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
c Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- tioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible.
c After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the seat
near the LATCH attachment or by the
seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and
check to see if the belt holds the re-
straint
in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm).
If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
c When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see the (cid:147)Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)(cid:148) later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See (cid:147)Child restraint installation using the seat belts(cid:148) later in this section. In general, child restraints are also designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt.
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Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: c 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.
c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat and seat belt system.
c 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(cid:146)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.
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LATCH system anchor locations
LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat- ible 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. The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi- tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.
LATCH label locations
LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is at- tached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors.
WARNING
c Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.
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LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
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c Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly.
c Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in- structions provided by the child restraint manu- facturer.
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LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) later in this section for installation in- structions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. See (cid:147)Child restraint installation using LATCH(cid:148) in this section.
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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point.
WARNING
c Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
c Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage it during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.
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Top Tether Anchor Point Locations Anchor points are located under the rear window behind the rear bench seat. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de- tails.
Anchor point access
1. Pull strap 2. Anchor point location To access the anchor points behind the rear bench seat, tilt the rear seatback forward by lifting up on the pull strap behind the seatback.
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c Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cush- ion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH an- chors are obstructed.
Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions to remove any slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
WARNING
c Attach LATCH compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor locations, see (cid:147)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren System (LATCH)(cid:148) in this section. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.
c The LATCH anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
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Installing top tether strap 1. Top tether strap
2. Hook
3. Anchor point
Install the top tether strap as follows:
1. Raise the head restraint.
2. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the seat directly behind the child restraint.
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Front facing web-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Front facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Front facing (cid:150) step 4
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors.
3. The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seat back.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjustment(cid:148) in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child re- straint.
4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in this section.
5.
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is loose,
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint
repeat steps 3
through 6.
Rear-facing
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using LATCH System:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er(cid:146)s instructions.
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Front facing (cid:150) step 6
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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Rear facing web-mounted (cid:150) step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors.
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Rear facing rigid-mounted (cid:150) step 2
Rear facing (cid:150) step 3
Rear facing (cid:150) step 4
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3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint
repeat steps 2
through 4.
is loose,
c NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this sec- tion for details.
c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which must be used when installing a child restraint.
c Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause in- jury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the opera- tion of the front passenger air bag. See (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) later in this section.
c A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passen- ger seat.
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
c Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.
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The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjust- ment(cid:148) in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head re- straint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a dif- ferent child restraint.
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Front-facing (front passenger seat) (cid:150) step 1
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seats or in the front passenger seat:
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.
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Front facing (cid:150) step 3
Front facing (cid:150) step 4
Front facing (cid:150) step 5
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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for belt routing.
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
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8. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a differ- ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the ALR mode.
10. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt
locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.
is not
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Front facing (cid:150) step 6
6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
Front facing (cid:150) step 7
7.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
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c NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front center bench seat, follow these instructions carefully.
c A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passen- ger seat.
11.
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Front facing (cid:150) step 11
If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see 9Front passenger air bag and status light9 in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
the
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re- straint mode) is canceled.
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Child restraint installation on front bench passenger seat center position
WARNING
c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.
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Front Facing (cid:151) step 1
If you must install a child restraint in the front center bench seat, follow these steps: s1 Position the child restraint on the front pas- senger bench seat as illustrated. It should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position. Always follow the child re- straint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.
The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See (cid:147)Head restraint adjustment(cid:148) earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
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Front Facing (cid:151) step 2
s2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.
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6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
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Front Facing (cid:151) step 3
s3 Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjust- ment.
Front Facing (cid:151) step 4
s4 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child re- straint. If unable to properly secure the re- straint move the restraint to another seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt again, or put the restraint in another seat.
5.
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Rear-facing (cid:150) step 1
Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions.
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for belt routing.
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.
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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt.
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child re- straints fit in all types of vehicles.
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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac- tor is in the ALR mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING
c Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death.
c Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.
c NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac- cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see (cid:147)Booster seat installa- tion(cid:148) in this section.
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c A booster seat must only be installed in lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious in- jury in sudden stop or collision.
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c Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.
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c Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de- signed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a child(cid:146)s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision.
c Follow all of the booster seat manufac- turer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle.
c If the booster seat and seat belt is not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- tioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.
c After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child(cid:146)s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen.
c Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child(cid:146)s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see (cid:147)Booster seat installation(cid:148) later in this section.
c When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to pre- vent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat.
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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
c Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
c Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat and seat belt system.
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
WARNING
NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger(cid:146)s seat to the rearmost position.
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
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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.
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.
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c Make sure the child(cid:146)s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seat back must be at or above the
center of the child(cid:146)s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat s1 is chosen, the
vehicle seat back must be at or above the
center of the child(cid:146)s ears. If the seat back is
lower than the center of the child(cid:146)s ears, a
high back booster seat s2 should be used.
c If the booster seat is compatible with your