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Foreword a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Welcome to the growing family of new READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered Before driving your vehicle read this own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
to you with confidence. It was produced er’s manual carefully. This will ensure famil- This vehicle should not be modified.
using the latest techniques and strict quality iarity with controls and maintenance re- Modification could affect its perfor-
control. quirements, assisting you in the safe mance, safety or durability, and may
This manual was prepared to help you operation of your vehicle. even violate governmental regulations.
understand the operation and maintenance In addition, damage or performance
WARNING problems resulting from modifications
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles of driving pleasure. Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION may not be covered under NISSAN
through this manual before operating your REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! warranties.
vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
A separate Warranty Information Booklet for you and your passengers! WHEN READING THE MANUAL
explains details about the warranties ● NEVER drive under the influence of This manual includes information for all
covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Ser- alcohol or drugs. options available on this model. Therefore,
vice and Maintenance Guide” explains ● ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- you may find some information that does
details about maintaining and servicing its and never drive too fast for con-
your vehicle. Additionally, a separate not apply to your vehicle.
ditions.
Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and All information, specifications and illustra-
only) will explain how to resolve any appropriate child restraint systems. tions in this manual are those in effect at the
concerns you may have with your ve- Pre-teen children should be seated time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
hicle, as well as clarify your rights under in the rear seat. to change specifications or design without
your state’s lemon law. ● ALWAYS provide information about notice and without obligation.
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
hicle best. When you require any service or
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual
have any questions, they will be glad to
for important safety information.
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
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a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
ABOUT THIS MANUAL including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
This is used to indicate the presence of ents, and certain vehicle components
a hazard that could cause death or contain or emit chemicals known to
serious personal injury. To avoid or State of California to cause cancer and
reduce the risk, the procedures must birth defects or other reproductive
be followed precisely. harm.
CAUTION
APD1005
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do
moderate personal injury or damage to this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.
© 2001 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-
copying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Nissan North
America, Inc., Gardena, California
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4. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and — most importantly —
through an awareness that people are the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,
dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
WFW0002 the best job was being done in producing and
delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San
Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN
to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco- to your dealer for maintenance, the service techni-
nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod- Technical Center North America in Farmington
Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs cian will perform his work according to the quality
uct of a successful worldwide company that standards that have been established by the
nearly 18,000 people throughout the United
manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun- States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional factory.
tries and distributes them in 170 nations. 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and
INFINITI dealers across North America. Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- safety systems that will help protect you and your
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi- passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and mately 4,500 people. These include company accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all time you drive the vehicle.
engines, boats and other diversified products.
across Canada. In addition, many Canadians The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing work for companies that supply NISSAN and reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- NISSAN dealers with materials and services customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ranging from the operation of port facilities and and craftsmanship — a product that we can be
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of transportation services, to the supply of lubri-
the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing proud to build and you can be proud to own.
facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling cants, parts and accessories.
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5. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask on the left at:
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or for the following information:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom-
you would like to provide NISSAN directly — Your name, address, and telephone
ers
with comments or questions, please con- number
Nissan North America Inc.
tact our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs De- — Vehicle identification number (Attached
Consumer Affairs Department
partment using our toll-free number: to the top of the instrument panel on the
P.O. Box 191
driver’s side.)
For U.S. mainland and Alaska Gardena, California 90248-0191
— Date of purchase
customers For Hawaii customers
— Current odometer reading
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name
2880 Kilihau St.
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Hawaii customers OR For Canadian customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) Nissan Canada Inc.
For CANADIAN customers you may write to NISSAN with the information
5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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7. Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1
Contents Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

8. 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2 Pregnant women .............................................1-42
Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-3 Injured persons................................................1-42
Front power seat adjustment Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-42
(if so equipped)..................................................1-4 Three-point type seat belt with retractor
Three-passenger seat adjustment ....................1-7 for second row bucket seats ...........................1-45
Head restraint adjustment ...............................1-10 Three-passenger bench seat in the
Armrests ..........................................................1-11 second row position.........................................1-49
Underseat storage tray....................................1-11 Three-passenger bench seat ..........................1-50
Flexible seating................................................1-12 Two-point type seat belt without
Tabletop seats .................................................1-18 retractor (center of rear seat) ..........................1-51
Seats/floor mats ...................................................1-19 Seat belt extenders .........................................1-53
Seating arrangements .....................................1-19 Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-54
Seat positions ..................................................1-20 Child restraints .....................................................1-54
Floor mat positions ..........................................1-27 Precautions on child restraints ........................1-54
Supplemental restraint system.............................1-31 Installation on three-passenger bench
Precautions on supplemental restraint seat center position .........................................1-56
system .............................................................1-31 Installation on second and third row
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-37 outboard positions ...........................................1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-37 Installation on front passenger seat ................1-64
Seat belts .............................................................1-39 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-39 Children) system ..................................................1-67
Child safety......................................................1-41 Child restraint with top tether strap......................1-68
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9. Installation on second row bench or Installation on three-passenger bench
bucket seat ......................................................1-69 seat in third row...............................................1-72
Installation on three-passenger bench Integrated child safety seats
seat in second row ..........................................1-72 (if so equipped)................................................1-73
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10. SEATS
ARS1131
WARNING ● For most effective protection when
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
the seatback is reclined. This can be should be upright. Always sit well
dangerous. The shoulder belt will back in the seat and adjust the seat
not be against your body. In an acci- properly. See ‘‘Precautions on Seat
dent you could be thrown into it and Belt Usage’’ later in this section.
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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11. FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
ARS1211
Forward and backward Reclining
Rotate the lever up while you slide the seat To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
forward or backward to the desired position. lean back. To bring the seatback forward
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. again, pull the lever up and move your body
forward. The seatback moves forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in position.
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12. FRONT POWER SEAT ● Do not operate the power support seat
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) for a long period of time when the engine
is off. This discharges the battery.
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
● Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
For memory seat and mirror information
see ‘‘Memory driver seat and mirrors’’ in the
‘‘Pre-driving checks and adjustments’’ sec-
tion.
Operating tips
● The motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops dur-
ing operation, wait 30 seconds, then re-
activate the switch.
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13. ARS1120
ARS1212
Forward and backward Reclining
To move the seat forward, push the power To recline the seat back, push the power
slide switch forward. To move the seat recliner switch backward. To return to a
backward, push the power slide switch more upright position, push the power re-
backward. Release the switch to stop the cliner switch forward. Release the switch to
movement of the seat. stop the movement of the seatback.
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14. ARS1158 ARS1121
Seat lifter (driver’s seat only) Lumbar support (if so equipped for
To raise the height of the seat, lift the power driver’s seat)
seat height switch and release it when the The lumbar support provides lower back
desired position is reached. To lower the support to the driver. Move the lever up or
height of the seat, push the power seat down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
height switch down and release it when the
desired position is reached.
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15. THREE-PASSENGER SEAT ● For most effective protection when
ADJUSTMENT the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
Reclining back in the seat and adjust the seat
To recline the three-passenger seat, lift up belt properly. See ‘‘Precautions on
on the lever and lean back until the desired seat belt usage’’ later in this section.
position is reached. To bring the seatback ● After adjustment, gently rock in the
forward, pull the lever up and lean your seat to make sure it is securely
body forward. locked.
WARNING
● Do not recline the seatback while the
vehicle is moving.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
APD0852
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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16. 1. Lift the seat cushion release lever.
2. Lift the seat cushion up into the locked
position.
3. Lift the slide release lever and grasp the
bar under the seat in the center.
4. Slide the seat until locked at a passenger
seating position or a storage position.
After the seat starts moving, release the
slide lever. The seat latches at the next
latching position. Continue to lift and
release the slide lever until the desired
position is obtained.
To lower the cushion, the seat must be
locked at a passenger seating position. Lift
the seat cushion release lever and lower the
cushion until locked.
The seat cushion cannot be lowered in a
storage position. This prevents a pas-
senger from using a seat or seat belt that
APD0853 is out of a seating position.
Sliding
Before sliding the seat, fasten the center
belt tongue to the center buckle and remove
the appropriate floor mats.
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17. put into motion in order to prevent do not stack anything in the cargo
unintended movement of the seat and area higher than the seatbacks.
passenger injuries. ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
● Do not allow passengers to use cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
seats placed in storage positions for collision, people riding in these ar-
the seat belts will not protect the eas are more likely to be seriously
occupants. Be sure to use the proper injured or killed.
seat belts for each seat location. ● Do not allow people to ride in any
Improper seat belt usage will in- area of your vehicle that is not
crease the risk of severe injury in an equipped with seats and seat belts.
accident.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
● When the vehicle is being used to in a seat and using a seat belt prop-
ARS1196 carry cargo, properly secure all cargo erly.
to help prevent it from sliding or shift-
The seating system allows great flexibility. ● Be sure to replace and reposition
ing. Do not place cargo higher than
Proper usage is important to your safety. floor mats as discussed in ‘‘Floor
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
mat positioning’’ in this section.
collision, unsecured cargo could
WARNING ● The three-passenger sliding bench
cause personal injury.
● Do not slide the seat while the ve- ● Be careful not to damage the seat
seat is not intended to be removed
hicle is moving. from the vehicle by consumers.
belt. Never allow anyone to ride in the
However, if it must be removed, have
● After adjustment, gently rock in the cargo area or on a seat that is in a
a qualified person remove it. That
seat to make sure it is securely storage position. It is not designed
person should refer to the instruc-
locked. for passengers. They could be in-
tions in the service manual. When
● After sliding the seat, check that both jured in sudden braking or a collision.
seat is reinstalled, the attaching
sides of the seat are locked securely ● To prevent luggage or packages bolts must be tightened to the appro-
by attempting to move each side of from sliding forward during braking, priate torque specifications. Failure
the seat forward and backward. This
must be done before the vehicle is
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18. to follow these instructions could
increase the chance and/or severity
of injury in an accident.
Cleaning the seat tracks
The seat tracks for the three-passenger
sliding bench seat should be cleaned peri-
odically with a high-powered vacuum
cleaner. Dirty seat tracks may reduce the
sliding ability of the seat. A wet cleansing
agent may be used if necessary, but the
seat tracks must be thoroughly dried. PD1176M WRS0096
Use a cloth wrapped around a screwdriver
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST- Adjust the head restraints so the center is
(or similar object) to clean the seat tracks.
Do not use your fingers to clean debris from MENT level with the center of your ears.
the tracks. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To WARNING
Do not apply any type of lubricant to the lower, push and hold the release button and Head restraints should be adjusted
seat tracks. push the head restraint down. properly as they may provide signifi-
The head restraints on the two-passenger cant protection against injury in an ac-
CAUTION cident. Do not remove them. Check the
bench seat equipped with the integrated
Never insert fingers into the seat track child safety seats are not adjustable or adjustment after someone else uses
rails. The rails may be sharp and could removable. the seat.
cause injury.
Some seat arrangements may require re-
moval of the head restraints when the seat
is in a storage position and not to be used by
passengers.
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19. ARS1137 WRS0049
ARMRESTS UNDERSEAT STORAGE TRAY
To use the armrests on any seat, pull them Some front passenger seats have an under-
down to the resting position. seat storage tray. Pull the tray out to ac-
cess.
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20. ARS1139
FLEXIBLE SEATING dangerous. The shoulder belt will ● When adjusting or moving any of the
Removing the second row bench not be against your body. In an acci- seats in your vehicle, do not use any
dent you could be thrown into it and of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or
seat receive neck or other serious inju- webbing to carry or move the seats.
ries. You could also slide under the Lifting the seats by any of the seat
WARNING lap belt and receive serious internal belts could damage them. Damaged
● Do not remove or install seats while injuries. seat belts should be replaced at an
the vehicle is moving. ● For most effective protection when authorized NISSAN dealer. Failure to
● After adjustment, gently rock in the the vehicle is in motion, the seat follow these instructions could in-
seat to make sure it is securely locked. should be upright. Always sit well crease the chance and/or severity of
back in the seat and adjust the seat injury in an accident.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be belt properly. See ‘‘Precautions on
seat belt usage’’ later in this section.
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21. CAUTION
● The seats are heavy. Two people
should remove or install them.
● Do not sit in seats that have been
removed from the vehicle. They may
tip over and you could be injured.
1. Detach the single window seat belt
tongue from the auxiliary buckle mounted
to the side of the seat and store the
tongue out of the way. For detailed infor-
mation, see ‘‘Two buckle seat belt sys- ARS1140
tem for the second row bench seat’’ later
in this section. Installing the second row bench all four seat legs are securely latched.
2. Lift up the recliner lever. seat 5. Insert the single window seat belt tongue
3. Fold the seatback fully forward. into the auxiliary buckle mounted to the
Clean the area around the seat leg floor side of the seat.
4. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor anchors before installing the seat.
latch levers by pulling up on the two 1. With the seatback fully folded, place the
straps. seat behind the floor anchors and catch
5. Lift the back of the seat. the seat leg hooks into each floor anchor.
6. Slide the seat rearward off the front an- 2. Push down on the back of the seat to
chor positions. secure the two rear floor latches.
3. Lift up the recliner lever and raise the
seatback.
4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure
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22. Removing second row bucket seats ● When adjusting or moving any of the
seats in your vehicle, do not use any
WARNING of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or
● Do not remove or install seats while webbing to carry or move the seats.
the vehicle is moving. Lifting the seats by any of the seat
● After adjustment, gently rock in the belts could damage them. Damaged
seat to make sure it is securely seat belts should be replaced at your
locked. NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow
these instructions could increase the
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
chance and/or severity of injury in an
the seatback is reclined. This can be
accident.
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju- CAUTION
ries. You could also slide under the ● The seats are heavy. Two people
lap belt and receive serious internal should remove or install them.
injuries. ● Do not sit in seats that have been
● For most effective protection when removed from the vehicle. They may
the vehicle is in motion, the seat tip over and you could be injured.
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See ‘‘Precautions on
seat belt usage’’ later in this section.
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23. ARS1141
1. Lift the recliner lever.
2. Fold the seatback fully forward.
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24. ARS1143
3. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor
latch levers by pulling up on the two
straps.
4. Lift the back of the seat and slide it
rearward off the front anchor positions.
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25. ARS1142 ARS1144
Installing the second row bucket 4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure it Second row passenger side bucket
seats is securely latched. seat
The second row bucket seats are not The bucket seat near the passenger side
Clean the area around the seat leg floor
interchangeable. If you are having diffi- sliding door can be moved forward to allow
anchors before installing the seat.
culty installing the seats, you may have easier entry and exit for third seat passen-
1. With the seatback fully folded, place the them in the wrong location. gers.
seat behind the floor anchors and slide
seat leg hooks so they catch into each
floor anchor.
2. Push down on the rear of the seat to
secure the two rear floor latches.
3. Lift the recliner lever and raise the seat-
back.
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26. WARNING
● Never place hard items such as cof-
fee mugs or drinking glasses on the
tabletop seats when the vehicle is
moving. Any item can become a pro-
jectile inside a vehicle involved in a
collision. To help prevent personal
injury, never leave loose items on
the folded-down tabletop seats when
the vehicle is moving.
● Do not use the tabletop and cup
holder feature while the vehicle is in
motion unless you are properly
seated with your seat belt on.
ARS1138
TABLETOP SEATS
The second and third row seats convert into
tabletops with built-in cupholders. To use
the tabletop seats, lift up on the seatback
release lever and fold the seatback forward.
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27. SEATS/FLOOR MATS
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
Many different arrangements for passenger
seating or cargo hauling are available, as
you will see in the following illustrations. The
second row seats may be removed and the
third row seat may be moved forward to the
second row seating position. The second
and third row seats have a fold-down table-
top feature. This offers a variety of uses for
the vehicle when moving or stopped.
The illustrations shown reflect the different
seating positions available.
LRS0050
Before you begin to arrange the seats in
There is also a lever behind the passenger your vehicle, read all of the cautions and
bucket seat that allows third seat passen- warnings in this section, including the
gers to move the bucket seat forward with- information on the removable floor mats.
out help from another passenger. Also observe any labels that are in the
vehicle.
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28. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
● While the vehicle is in motion, pas- cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
sengers should always be seated in collision, people riding in these ar-
a forward facing direction in a seat eas are more likely to be seriously
which is properly secured and ad- injured or killed.
justed. Seat belts should always be ● Do not allow people to ride in any
used. Sitting without a seat belt in a area of your vehicle that is not
seat that is not properly secured in equipped with seats and seat belts.
one of the locations shown in this ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
chapter, or in a place without a seat in a seat and using a seat belt prop-
and seat belt can result in personal erly.
injury in a sudden stop or collision.
● Do not place hard items such as
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when coffee mugs or drinking glasses on APD0096
the seatback is reclined. This can be the tabletop seats when the vehicle
dangerous. The shoulder belt will is moving. Any item can become a SEAT POSITIONS
not be against your body. In an acci- projectile inside a vehicle involved in
dent, you could be thrown into it and a collision. To help prevent personal
With second row bench seat
receive neck or other serious inju- injury, never leave loose items on The most common seating arrangement for
ries. You could also slide under the the fold-down tabletop seats when seven passengers is with the three-
lap belt and receive serious internal the vehicle is moving. passenger bench seat in seating position
injuries. #1. This provides more leg room for the
● For the most effective protection passengers sitting in the third row.
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust the
seat belt properly.
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29. ARS1204 APD0042
When more cargo area room is necessary, The fold-down tabletop seats in the second
the three-passenger sliding bench seat can and third rows provide a surface for eating
be moved to seating position #2 or #3. or playing games on long trips.
These seating arrangements provide less
leg room for third row passengers, but more
cargo room.
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30. APD0043 APD0049 APD0044
If a considerable amount of cargo area is When maximum cargo area is needed and The second row bench seat can be folded
needed, the seat cushion of the three- there are no rear seat passengers, the down to serve as a tabletop for passengers
passenger sliding bench seat can be flipped second row seat can be removed and the sitting in the three-passenger bench seat.
up and the seat can be moved up to storage three-passenger sliding bench seat can be
position #2, just behind the second row moved up to storage position #1, just behind
seat. the front seats.
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31. APD0045 APD0046 APD0047
The second and third row bench seats can To increase cargo area space, the second The third seat can be folded down into a
be folded down to tabletops. row bench seat can be removed and the tabletop.
three-passenger sliding seat can be moved
up to the second row position.
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32. APD0048 APD0050 APD0128
With the third seat folded down and the The second row seat can be folded down With second row bucket seats
second seat removed, cargo can be placed and the third row seat can be moved just
in between the front seats and the third row behind it in a storage position. The normal seating arrangement for seven
seat. Passengers should not be allowed passengers is with the three-passenger
to ride in areas meant for cargo. Passen- bench seat in seating position #1. This
gers should always be properly re- provides more leg room for the passengers
strained in seat belts. sitting in the third row.
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33. ARS1195
When one passenger in the three-
passenger bench seat would like more leg
room, one of the second row bucket seats
can be removed.
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34. ARS1205 APD0053
When more cargo area room is necessary, If passengers in the three-passenger bench
the three-passenger sliding bench seat can seat would like more leg room, both second
be moved to seating position #2 or #3. This row bucket seats can be removed. Passen-
seating arrangement provides less leg room gers should not be allowed to ride in
for third row passengers, but more cargo areas meant for cargo. Passengers
room. should always be properly restrained by
seat belts.
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35. ARS1216 ARS1217
FLOOR MAT POSITIONS Three-passenger bench seat in storage position
Seven passenger seating CAUTION
It is important to replace the floor mats whenever they are
Removable floor mats
removed for any reason. The floor mats are intended to help
Whenever you remove the mats for any reason, the mats must be prevent the possibility that high heeled shoes or similar
reinstalled before passengers ride in your vehicle. The floor mats objects might become stuck in the seat tracks. Failure to
are specifically designed to keep objects out of the seat tracks. The replace the floor mats might result in personal injury.
cargo mat is reversible.
Be sure to keep the seat tracks clear of debris by cleaning them
periodically.
Review the following illustrations so you will know the proper way to
place the floor mats with the various seating arrangements available
in your vehicle.
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36. ARS1218 ARS1219
Five Passenger Seating
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37. ARS1220 ARS1221
Five Passenger Seating with cargo room Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward position
The step mats are not used in this seating configuration. The step mats are not used in this seating configuration.
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38. over the floor mat positioning bracket lo- ● Properly secure all cargo to help
cated at the base of the driver’s seat. prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
Push the positioning pins into the seat not place cargo higher than the seat-
tracks to ensure correct installation, then backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
straighten the mats as necessary. unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
The step mats have holes in addition to
pins. When the mats are arranged properly, ● Do not allow people to ride in any
the positioning pins of the two mats on area of the vehicle that is not
either side of each step mat should fit equipped with seats and seat belts.
through the holes in the step mats and into ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
the seat track. in a seat and is using a seat belt
properly.
WARNING
● Failure to follow proper seating in-
● Do not allow passengers to use structions in this section could re-
seats placed in storage positions sult in serious personal injury in an
because the seat belts will not pro- accident or during a sudden stop.
tect the occupants. Be sure to use
the proper seat belts for each seat
location. Improper seat belt usage
will increase the risk of severe injury
in an accident.
APD0083
● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
Floor mat positioning aid cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
Positioning pins are attached to three of the eas are more likely to be seriously
floor mats. The cargo mat and front mats do injured or killed.
not have pins. However, the driver’s front
floor mat has a grommet which is placed
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39. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This supplemental restraint system descrip-
tion contains important information concern-
ing the driver and passenger supplemental
front air bags. The supplemental restraint
system air bags can help reduce impact
force to the driver and front passenger in
certain frontal collisions. The supplemental
air bags are designed to supplement the
crash protection provided by the seat belts
and are not a substitute for the seat belts.
ARS1132
The seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger greater risk of injury or death in a
WARNING
seated a suitable distance from the steering crash. You may also receive serious or
wheel and instrument panel. See ‘‘Seat ● The supplemental front air bag ordi-
fatal injuries from the supplemental
narily will not inflate in the event of a
belts’’ and “Precautions on seat belt usage” front air bag if you are up against it
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or when it inflates. Always sit back
later in this section for details. lower severity frontal collision. Always against the seatback and as far away as
The supplemental air bags operate only wear your seat belts to help reduce the practical from the steering wheel or
when the ignition switch is in the ON or risk or severity of injury in various instrument panel. Always use the seat
START position. kinds of accidents. belts.
● The seat belts and the supplemental ● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-
After turning the ignition key to the ON front air bag are most effective when ing wheel. Placing them inside the
position, the supplemental air bag warn- you are sitting back and upright in the
steering wheel rim could increase the
ing light illuminates. The supplemental seat. Front air bags inflate with great
risk that they are injured when the
air bag warning light will turn off after force. If you are unrestrained, leaning-
forward, sitting sideways, you are at supplemental front air bag inflates.
about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional.
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40. ARS1133 ARS1041
ARS1042
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41. WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained.
Do not attempt to hold them in your
lap or arms. Some examples of dan-
gerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
● Children may be severly injured or
killed when the supplemental front
air bag inflates if they are not prop-
erly restrained.
● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
ARS1043 ARS1045 supplemental front air bag could se-
riously injure or kill your child. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec-
tion for details.
ARS1044 ARS1046
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42. ally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
The supplemental front air bags, along with
the use of seat belts, help to cushion the
impact force on the face and chest of the
occupant. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing front air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Front air bags do not
provide restraint to the lower body.
WRS0075
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far
Supplemental front air bag system The supplemental front air bag system is away as practical from the steering wheel or
designed to inflate in higher severity frontal instrument panel. The supplemental front air
The driver supplemental air bag is located in collisions, although it may inflate if the forces bag inflates quickly in order to help protect
the center of the steering wheel. The front in another type of collision are similar to those the front occupants. Because of this, the
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not force of the front air bag inflating can in-
the dashboard above the glove box. inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too
These systems are designed to meet optional damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica- close to, or is against, the air bag module
certification requirements under U.S. regula- tion of proper supplemental air bag system during inflation.The air bag deflates quickly
tions. They are also permitted in Canada. The operation. after a collision.
optional certification allows front air bags to When the supplemental front air bag in- The supplemental air bags operate only
be designed to inflate somewhat less force- flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, when the ignition switch is in the ON or
fully than previously. However, all of the followed by the release of smoke. This START position.
information, cautions and warnings in this smoke is not harmful and does not indicate After turning the ignition key to the ON
manual still apply and must be followed. a fire. Care should be taken to not intention- position, the supplemental air bag warn-
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43. ing light illuminates. The supplemental WARNING ● Tampering with the supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after front air bag system may result in
about 7 seconds if the system is opera- ● Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru- serious personal injury. Tampering
tional. includes changes to the steering
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and wheel and the instrument panel as-
the steering wheel or instrument sembly by placing material over the
panel. Such objects may become steering wheel pad and above the
dangerous projectiles and cause in- instrument panel or by installing ad-
jury if the supplemental front air bag ditional trim material around the air
inflates. bag system.
● Right after inflation, several air bag ● Work around and on the supplemen-
system components will be hot. Do tal front air bag system should be
not touch them; you may severely done by an authorized NISSAN
burn yourself. dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by
● No unauthorized changes should be an authorized NISSAN dealer. The
made to any components or wiring Supplemental Restraint System
of the supplemental front air bag (SRS) wiring should not be modified
system. This is to prevent accidental or disconnected. Unauthorized elec-
inflation of the air bag or damage to trical test equipment and probing
the air bag system. devices should not be used on the
● Do not make unauthorized changes air bag system.
to your vehicle’s electrical system, ● A cracked windshield should be re-
suspension system or front end placed immediately by a qualified
structure. This could affect proper repair facility. A cracked windshield
operation of the supplemental front could affect inflation of the supple-
air bag system. mental air bag system.
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44. ● The SRS wiring harness connectors activation of the pre-tensioner seat the instant the vehicle becomes involved in
are yellow for easy identification. belt or damage to the pre-tensioner certain types of collisions, thereby restrain-
seat belt operation. Tampering with ing seat occupants.
the pre-tensioner seat belt system The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
When selling your vehicle, we request that may result in serious personal in-
you inform the buyer about the supplemen- belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used
jury. the same as conventional seat belts.
tal air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this owner’s manual. ● Work around and on the pre-
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
tensioner system should be done by
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- smoke is released and a loud noise may be
front seats) lation of electrical equipment should heard. The smoke is not harmful and does
also be done by an authorized not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
WARNING NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electri- not intentionally inhale it, as it may cause
cal test equipment and probing de- irritation and choking. Those with a history
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot
vices should not be used on the of a breathing condition should get fresh air
be reused after activation. It must be
replaced together with the retractor pre-tensioner seat belt system. promptly.
as a unit. ● If you need to dispose of the pre- If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tensioner system, the air bag warning light
frontal collision but the pre- tact an authorized NISSAN dealer. will flash intermittently after the igni-
tensioner is not activated, be sure to Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro- tion key is turned to the ON or START
have the pre-tensioner system cedures are set forth in the appropri- position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat
checked and, if necessary, replaced ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor- belt will not function properly.
by your NISSAN dealer. rect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury. When selling your vehicle, we request that
● No unauthorized changes should be you inform the buyer about the pre-
made to any components or wiring tensioner seat belt system and guide the
of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys- The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys- buyer to the appropriate sections in this
tem. This is to prevent accidental tem activates in conjunction with the supple- owner’s manual.
mental front air bag. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
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45. ARS1123 WRS0090
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS WARNING LIGHT
Warning labels about the supplemental air The supplemental air bag warning light,
bag system are placed in the vehicle as displaying in the instrument panel,
shown in the illustration. monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and pretensioner systems. The circuits
monitored by the air bag warning light in-
clude the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemen-
tal air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belt
system and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
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46. then turns off. This means the system is Repair and replacement procedure WARNING
operational.
The supplemental front air bag modules are ● Once the supplemental front air bag
If any of the following conditions occur, the designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. inflates, the air bag module will not
supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the function again and should be re-
seat belt systems need servicing and supplemental air bag light remains illumi- placed by an authorized NISSAN
should be taken to your nearest authorized nated after inflation has occurred. Repair dealer. The air bag module cannot be
NISSAN dealer. and replacement of the air bag system repaired.
should be done only by an authorized NIS- ● The supplemental front air bag sys-
● The supplemental air bag warning light SAN dealer. tem should be inspected by an au-
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
When maintenance work is required on the thorized NISSAN dealer if there is
onds. any damage to the front end portion
vehicle, the supplemental front air bag sys-
● The supplemental air bag warning light tem and related parts should be pointed out of the vehicle or replaced if the
flashes intermittently. to the person conducting the maintenance. supplemental air bag has inflated.
● The supplemental air bag warning light The ignition key should always be in the ● If you need to dispose of a supple-
LOCK position when working under the mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
does not come on at all.
hood or inside the vehicle. contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Under these conditions, the supplemental Correct supplemental air bag dis-
air bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belts may posal procedures are set forth in the
not operate properly. It must be checked appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the near- Incorrect disposal procedures could
est authorized NISSAN dealer. cause personal injury.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag system will
not operate in an accident.
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47. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position includes
a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. States and Canadian prov-
inces or territories require that seat belts ARS1134
be worn at all times when a vehicle is
being driven. WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over
● Every person who drives or rides in your shoulder and across your chest.
this vehicle should use a seat belt at Never run the belt behind your back,
all times. Children should be prop- under your arm or across your neck.
erly restrained and, if appropriate, in The belt should be away from your
a child restraint. face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
● The belt should be adjusted to a snug
fit. Failure to do so may reduce the ● Position the lap belt as low and snug
effectiveness of the entire restraint as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
system and increase the chance or NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
severity of injury in an accident. Seri- high could increase the risk of inter-
ous injury or death can occur if the nal injuries in an accident.
seat belt is not worn properly.
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48. ARS1047 ARS1050 ARS1049
● Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- ● If the seat belt warning light glows belt assemblies in use during a colli-
curely fastened to the proper buckle. continuously while the ignition is sion be replaced unless the collision
● Do not wear the belt inside out or turned ON with all doors closed and was minor and the belts show no
twisted. Doing so may reduce its all seat belts fastened, it may indi- damage and continue to operate
effectiveness. cate a malfunction in the system. properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
Have the system checked by an au- use during a collision should also be
● Do not allow more than one person thorized NISSAN dealer. inspected and replaced if either dam-
to use the same seat belt. age or improper operation is noted.
● All seat belt assemblies, including
● Never carry more people in the ve-
retractors and attaching hardware,
hicle than there are seat belts.
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN recommends that all seat
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49. WARNING ger (For precautions, see ‘‘Supplemental
● All child restraints and attaching restraint system’’ earlier in this section).
hardware should be inspected after Infants and children need special pro-
any collision. Always follow the re- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may Infants and small children
straint manufacturer’s inspection in- not fit them properly. The shoulder belt
NISSAN recommends that infants and small
structions and replacement recom- may come too close to the face or neck.
The lap belt may not fit over their small children be placed in a child restraint that
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam- hip bones. In an accident, an improp- complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle
aged. erly fitting seat belt could cause seri- Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
ous or fatal injury. Always use appro- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose
CHILD SAFETY priate child restraints. a child restraint that fits your vehicle and
always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
Children need adults to help protect them. tions for installation and use.
They need to be properly restrained. All US States and Canadian provinces re-
quire the use of approved child restraints for Larger children
The proper restraint depends on the
child’s size. Generally, infants up to infants and small children. See ‘‘Child re- Children who are too large for child re-
about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 straints’’ later in this section. straints should be seated and restrained by
kg) should be placed in rear facing child the seat belts which are provided.
In addition, there are many types of child
restraints. Forward facing child re- restraints available for larger children which If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
straints are available for children who should be used for maximum protection. belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
outgrow rear facing child restraints. of a booster seat (commercially available)
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens may help overcome this. The booster seat
and children be restrained in the rear should raise the child so the shoulder belt is
seat if possible. According to accident properly positioned across the top, middle
statistics, children are safer when prop- portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
erly restrained in the rear seat than in the on the hips. The booster seat should fit the
front seat. vehicle seat and have a label certifying that
This is especially important because your it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- hicle Safety Standards. Once the child has
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50. grown enough so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo areas while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The child could be seriously in-
jured or killed in an accident or sudden
stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN ARS1159 WRS0029
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT you could be thrown into it and re-
snug, and always position the lap belt as WITH RETRACTOR ceive neck or other serious injuries.
low as possible around the hips, not the You could also slide under the lap belt
WARNING and receive serious internal injuries.
waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run ● Every person who drives or rides in ● For most effective protection when
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal this vehicle should use a seat belt at the vehicle is in motion, the seat
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec- all times. should be upright. Always sit well
ommendations. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when back in the seat and adjust the seat
the seatback is reclined. This can be properly. See “Precautions on seat
INJURED PERSONS dangerous. The shoulder belt will not belt usage” earlier in this section.
NISSAN recommends injured persons use be against your body. In an accident
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check
with your doctor for specific recommenda-
tions.
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51. ‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section for
more information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be
activated. If it is activated, it may cause
uncomfortable seat belt tension.
ARS1161 ARS1162
Fastening the seat belts 3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.
1. Adjust the seat.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- retractor to take up extra slack.
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage. The front seat passenger seat belt and rear
three-point seat belts have a cinching
The retractor is designed to lock during
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of When the automatic locking mode is acti-
movement in the seat. vated, the seat belt cannot be withdrawn
again until the seat belt tongue is detached
from the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to
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