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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
explains details about the warranties cov- This manual includes information for all
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
¼ Never drive under the influence of fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details
alcohol or drugs. does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ¼ Always observe posted speed limits All information, specifications and illustrations in
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for condi- this manual are those in effect at the time of
explain how to resolve any concerns you tions. printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
may have with your vehicle, as well as specifications or design at any time without
¼ Always use the seat belts. Refer to notice.
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. supplemental restraint system” sec-
When you require any service or have any tion for precautions regarding chil-
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
dren.
extensive resources available for you.
¼ Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth de-
hazard that could cause death or serious fects or other reproductive harm. In ad-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the dition, certain fluids contained in ve-
risk, the procedures must be followed hicles and certain products of com-
precisely. ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
SIC0697 cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this
or Do not let this happen.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your If you see a symbol similar to these in an
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
procedures must be followed carefully. of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
© 2005 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
call attention to an item in the illustration. reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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4. 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 for You can write to NISSAN with the information
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. customers
comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc.
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department
ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191
For U.S. customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions Nissan Canada Inc.
For Canadian customers OR 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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5. Table of Illustrated table of contents
Contents Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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7. 0 Illustrated table of contents
Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-2 Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-5
Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-3 Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-7
Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-4 Engine compartment check locations ............................. 0-8
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8. EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (Page 3-24)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-18)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/
Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
4. Interior light (P.2-40)
5. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
6. Power windows (P.2-36)
7. Recovery hook (P.6-14)
8. Fog light switch* (P.2-27)/
Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-30)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-5)
(P.3-20)
— Intelligent Key* (P.3-9)
*: if so equipped
SSI0008
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9. EXTERIOR REAR
1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26)/Fuel recommenda-
tion (P.9-3)
2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb
replacement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-22)
4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-28)
5. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-21)
6. Luggage light (P.2-42, P.8-28)
7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)
8. Lift gate opener switch (P.3-24)
9. Lift gate request switch (Intelligent Key)*
(P.3-9)
*: if so equipped
SSI0073
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10. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Seat belts (P.1-10)
2. Head restraints (P.1-8)
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
(P.1-39)
4. Power windows (P.2-36)
5. Interior lights (P.2-40)
6. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
7. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-47)
8. Inside mirror (P.3-30)
— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*
(P.3-31)
— HomeLink Universal Transceiver*
(P.2-43)
9. Seats (P.1-2)
10. Supplemental side-impact air bags
(P.1-39)
11. Console box (P.2-34)
12. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
selector lever (P.5-13)
*: if so equipped
SSI0168
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11. INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
(P.2-22)
2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21)
wiper and washer switch
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-19)
8. Audio control (P.4-27)
9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror* switch (P.2-22)
11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navi-
gation system*1
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-19)
14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25)
15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*
(P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control*
(P.2-25)
16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-43)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn
(P.2-28)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21)
21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-9)
(P.5-10)
SSI0176 22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-23)
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12. 23. Coin box (P.2-31)
24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-32)
25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-31)
26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-24)
27. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
28. Power outlet cover (P.2-30)
29. Glove box (P.2-33)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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13. METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-27)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-27)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)
7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12)
SIC3031
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14. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
4. Air cleaner (P.8-17)
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
7. Drive belts (P.8-16)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
11. Battery (P.8-14)
SDI1760
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15. 1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system
Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard
Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3 or center positions ........................................................ 1-23
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5 CHildren) system ........................................................... 1-28
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-8 Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-29
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-9 Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9 Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-34
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-10 Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-34
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-10 Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12
or center positions ........................................................ 1-37
Pregnant women............................................................ 1-13
Booster seat installation on front passenger
Injured persons............................................................... 1-13
seat.................................................................................... 1-38
Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-14
Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-39
Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-17
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-39
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20 NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ... 1-45
Child restraints..................................................................... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-53
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-54
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16. SEATS
SSS0133B
WARNING ¼ For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when seat should be upright. Always sit
the seatback is reclined. This can be well back in the seat and adjust the
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not seat belt properly. See “Precautions
be against your body. In an accident, on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
you could be thrown into it and re- tion.
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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17. FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SSS0179A
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up k while you slide the seat
1 To recline the seatback, pull the lever up k and
2
forward or backward to the desired position. lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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18. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ 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. SPA1273C
Forward and backward Reclining
Operating tips Moving the switch k forward or backward will
1 Move the recline switch k backward until the
2
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload slide the seat forward or backward to the de- desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
protection circuit. If the motor stops during sired position. forward again, move the switch forward. The
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate seatback will move forward.
the switch. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
¼ Do not operate the power support seat seatback for occupants of different sizes for
for a long period of time when the engine is added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
off. This will discharge the battery. belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre- reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic vehicle is parked.
drive positioner operation.
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19. SPA1275B SSS0280 SSS0569
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
seat) driver’s seat)
Folding
1. Pull up or push down the switch k to adjust
1 The lumbar support feature provides lower back
the seat height. support to the driver. Push each side of the 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
2. Tilt up or down the switch k to adjust the
1 section.
seat angle.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.
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20. 4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section. are more likely to be seriously in- place cargo higher than the seat-
jured or killed. backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
5. Remove any cups from the rear cup holder
unsecured cargo could cause per-
and make sure the rear cup holder is empty. ¼ Do not allow people to ride in any
sonal injury.
area of your vehicle that is not
6. Close the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped)
equipped with seats and seat belts. ¼ When returning the seatbacks to the
from each rear seatback.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in upright position, be certain they are
7. Pull the strap on the rear seat k or pull the
A a seat and using a seat belt properly. completely secured in the latched po-
lever k beside the cargo area and fold the
B sition. If they are not completely se-
seatback. ¼ Do not fold down the rear seats when
cured, passengers may be injured in
occupants are in the rear seat area or
8. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to an accident or sudden stop.
any luggage is on the rear seats.
install the head restraints and attach the rear ¼ When returning the seatbacks, be
center seat belt connector. ¼ Head restraints should be adjusted sure to attach the rear center seat
properly as they may provide signifi- belt connector.
cant protection against injury in an
WARNING accident. Always replace and adjust
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
them properly if they have been re-
¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the down the rear seat.
moved for any reason.
cargo area or on the rear seat when it ¼ Do not remove the head restraints
is in the fold-down position. Use of ¼ If the head restraints are removed for except when folding down the rear
these areas by passengers without any reason, they should be securely seat or using certain child restraints.
proper restraints could result in seri- stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to ¼ When attaching the rear center seat
ous injury in an accident or sudden
the vehicle in case of sudden braking belt connector, be certain that the
stop.
or an accident. seatbacks are completely secured in
¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a the latched position and the rear cen-
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a ¼ Properly secure all cargo to help pre- ter seat belt connector is completely
collision, people riding in these areas vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not secured.
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21. ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector WARNING
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
injury may result in an accident or the seatback is reclined. This can be
sudden stop. dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
SSS0227 ¼ For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
Reclining seat should be upright. Always sit
Pull the reclining strap k and position the seat
1 well back in the seat and adjust the
back at the desired angle k . Release the
2 seat belt properly. See “Precautions
reclining strap k after positioning the seat at
1 on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
the desired angle. tion.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the ¼ After adjustment, check to be sure
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help the seat is securely locked.
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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22. WARNING
¼ Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat.
¼ Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.
Always replace and adjust them
SSS0228A properly if they have been removed SSS0287
for any reason.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the
¼ If the head restraints are removed for center is level with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. any reason, they should be securely
To lower, push the lock knob k and push the
1 stored to prevent them from causing
head restraint down. injury to passengers or damage to
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
To tilt the head restraint k , push it in the
2
direction required (if so equipped). or an accident.
To remove the head restraint when folding down
the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
push the lock knob k and pull the head
1
restraint out.
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23. Always wear seat belts. No system
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent.
¼ Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could im-
pair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s
head by reducing its backward movement and
SPA1278 SSS0229A
helping absorb some of the forces that may lead
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front to whiplash type injuries. ARMREST
seats) Active head restraints are effective for collisions Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
WARNING
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
¼ Always adjust the head restraints
restraints return to their original positions.
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce Properly adjust the active head restraints as
the effectiveness of the active head described in the previous section.
restraint.
¼ Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
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24. 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, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0136A
WARNING accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
¼ Every person who drives or rides in properly.
this vehicle should use a seat belt at ¼ Always route the shoulder belt over
all times. Children should be properly your shoulder and across your chest.
restrained in the rear seat and, if Never run the belt behind your back,
appropriate, in a child restraint.
under your arm or across your neck.
¼ The seat belt should be properly ad- The belt should be away from your
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so face and neck, but not falling off your
may reduce the effectiveness of the shoulder.
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
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25. ¼ 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.
¼ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
¼ Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
¼ Do not allow more than one person
to use the same belt. SSS0134A
¼ Never carry more people in the ve-
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
hicle than there are seat belts. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
¼ Removal and installation of the pre-
¼ If the seat belt warning light glows ing a collision should also be in-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
continuously while the ignition is spected and replaced if either dam-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
turned ON with all doors closed and age or improper operation is noted.
dealer.
all seat belts fastened, it may indi- ¼ All child restraints and attaching
cate a malfunction in the system. ¼ All seat belt assemblies, including
hardware should be inspected after
Have the system checked by a retractors and attaching hardware,
any collision. Always follow the re-
should be inspected after any colli-
NISSAN dealer. straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
structions and replacement recom-
¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has recommends that all seat belt as-
mendations. The child restraints
activated, it cannot be reused and semblies in use during a collision be
should be replaced if they are dam-
must be replaced together with the replaced unless the collision was mi-
aged.
nor and the belts show no damage
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26. CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
They need to be properly restrained.
Infants and children need special pro-
In addition to the general information in this tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
manual, child safety information is available from
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community come too close to the face or neck. The
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure lap belt may not fit over their small hip
to learn the best way to transport your child. bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
There are three basic types of child restraint
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
systems:
child restraints.
¼ Rear facing child restraint
SSS0016
¼ Front facing child restraint All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
¼ Booster seat tories require the use of approved child re-
straints for infants and small children. (See
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
“Child restraints” later in this section.)
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing Also, there are other types of child restraints
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for larger children for additional protec-
available for children who outgrow rear facing tion.
child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer and children be restrained in the rear seat.
use a front facing child restraint. 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 system (air
SSS0014
bag system) for the front passenger. See
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27. “Supplemental restraint system” later in Larger children
this section.
Children who are too large for child restraints
WARNING
Infants should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not Never let a child stand or kneel on any
Infants up to at least one year old should be seat and do not allow a child in the
fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
recommends that infants be placed in child
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be The child could be seriously injured or
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. killed in an accident or sudden stop.
hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
child restraint which fits your vehicle and always commercially available booster seat if the shoul- PREGNANT WOMEN
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close
lation and use. to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
Small children should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is and always position the lap belt as low as
Children that are over one year old and weight properly positioned across the top, middle por- possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across
placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum positions that have a three-point type seat belt. your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
and maximum weight and height recommenda- The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and specific recommendations.
tions. NISSAN recommends that small children have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
INJURED PERSONS
be placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
should choose a child restraint that fits your longer on or near the face and neck, use the your doctor for specific recommendations.
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s shoulder belt without the booster seat.
instructions for installation and use.
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28. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
¼ Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
¼ 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 re- SSS0292 SSS0293
ceive neck or other serious injuries. Front seat Rear seat
You could also slide under the lap Fastening the seat belts ¼ If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
belt and receive serious internal inju- fully retracted position, firmly pull the
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
ries. section. the belt out of the retractor.
¼ For the most effective protection 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
when the vehicle is in motion, the and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
seat should be upright. Always sit clicks. For additional information regarding
well back in the seat and adjust the the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center
seat belt properly. seat belt” later in this section.
¼ The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
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29. WARNING
¼ When fastening the seat belts, be
certain that the seatbacks are com-
pletely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
SSS0290 SSS0291A the latched position and the rear cen-
Front seat Rear seat ter seat belt connector is completely
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug restraints” later in this section. secured.
on the hips as shown. The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation. ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the and the seatbacks are not secured in
retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti- the correct position, serious personal
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- injury may result in an accident or
and across your chest.
fortable seat belt tension. It can also sudden stop.
The front passenger and rear seat belts have a change the operation of the front passen-
locking mechanism for child restraint installation. ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. and status light” later in this section.
When the locking mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. For additional information, see “Child
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30. ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about belt operation,
see a NISSAN dealer.
SSS0326 SSS0351A
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment
To unfasten the belt, push the button on the
(Except for rear center seat)
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best suited for you. (See
Checking seat belt operation “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock section.) To adjust, pull the release button k ,
1
belt movement using two separate methods: and then move the shoulder belt anchor k to 2
the desired position, so that the belt passes over
¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the the center of the shoulder. The belt should be
retractor. away from your face and neck, but not falling off
of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button
¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
k to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
1
You can check their operation as follows:
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
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31. WARNING
¼ After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in po-
sition.
¼ The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the SSS0231 SSS0391
chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Seat belt hook REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue
seat belt at the belt hook. k and a seat belt tongue k . Both the con-
1 2
nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be
securely latched for proper seat belt operation.
The connector tongue k should always be
1
connected except when folding down the rear
seat.
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32. Stowing rear center seat belt
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows:
1. Hold the connector tongue k so that the
1
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle.
2. Inserting a suitable tool such as key k into
A
the connector buckle and release the con-
nector tongue k .1
SSS0241 3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor
base first k .
2
4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
WARNING retractor base k .
3
¼ Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.
WARNING
¼ Always make sure both the connec- ¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
tor tongue and the seat belt tongue belt connector except when folding
are secured when using the seat belt. down the rear seat.
Do not use it with only the seat belt
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
tongue attached. This could result in
belt connector, be certain that the
serious personal injury in case of an
seatbacks are completely secured in
accident or a sudden stop.
the latched position and the rear
SSS0225
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33. Attaching rear center seat belt
center seat belt connector is com-
pletely secured. Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec-
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached.
¼ If the rear center seat belt connector Disconnect only when folding down the rear
and the seatbacks are not secured in seat.
the correct position, serious personal To connect the buckle:
injury may result in an accident or
sudden stop. 1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re-
tractor base k .
1
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac-
tor base k .
2
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
buckle until it clicks k .
3
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are indicated by the “̄” and “̆” mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belt” earlier in this section.
WARNING
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
SSS0232
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34. ¼ When attaching the rear center seat WARNING
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in ¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
the latched position and the rear cen- made by the same company which
ter seat belt connector is completely made the original equipment seat
secured. belts, should be used with NISSAN
¼ If the rear center seat belt connector seat belts.
and the seatbacks are not secured in ¼ Adults and children who can use the
the correct position, serious personal standard seat belt should not use an
injury may result in an accident or extender. Such unnecessary use
sudden stop. could result in serious personal in-
SSS0235 jury in the event of an accident.
Storing rear seat belt buckles ¼ Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in straint is not secured properly, the
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop- child could be seriously injured in a
ping it under the seat cushion. collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt ¼ To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex- mild soap solution or any solution recom-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
length and may be used for either the driver or Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
dealer for assistance if the extender is required. the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
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35. CHILD RESTRAINTS
¼ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may ¼ NISSAN recommends that the child
RESTRAINTS
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide restraint be installed in the rear seat.
with a clean, dry cloth. According to accident statistics, chil-
¼ Periodically check to see that the seat
WARNING dren are safer when properly re-
belt and the metal components such as strained in the rear seat than in the
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires ¼ Infants and small children should al- front seat.
and anchors work properly. If loose parts, ways be placed in an appropriate
¼ An improperly installed child re-
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the child restraint while riding in the ve-
webbing is found, the entire belt assembly straint could lead to serious injury or
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
should be replaced. death in an accident.
can result in serious injury or death.
¼ Infants and small children should
In general, child restraints are designed to be
never be carried on your lap. It is not
installed with the lap portion of a three-point type
possible for even the strongest adult
seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped
to resist the forces of a severe acci-
with a universal child restraint lower anchor
dent. The child could be crushed be- system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower An-
tween the adult and parts of the ve- chors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat child restraints include two rigid or webbing-
belt around both your child and your- mounted attachments that can be connected to
self. these lower anchors. For details, see “LATCH
¼ Never install a rear-facing child re- (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYS-
straint in the front seat. An inflating TEM” later in this section.
supplemental air bag could seriously Child restraints for infants and children of various
injure or kill your child. A rear facing sizes are offered by several manufacturers.
child restraint must only be used in When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
the rear seat.
¼ Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
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36. Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213. and use. When purchasing a child ¼ If you must install a front facing child
restraint, be sure to select one which restraint in the front seat, see “Child
¼ Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
will fit your child and vehicle. It may restraint installation on front passen-
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
not be possible to properly install ger seat” later in this section for
and seat belt system.
some types of child restraints in your details.
¼ If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle.
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint ¼ When your child restraint is not in
¼ If the child restraint is not anchored use, keep it secured with a seat belt
and check the various adjustments to be sure properly, the risk of a child being
the child restraint is compatible with your to prevent it from being thrown
injured in a collision or a sudden stop around in case of a sudden stop or
child. Choose a child restraint that is de-
greatly increases. accident.
signed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures. ¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be po-
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces re- as upright as possible.
quire that infants and small children be CAUTION
restrained in approved child restraints at ¼ After attaching the child restraint,
all times while the vehicle is being oper- test it before you place the child in it. Remember that a child restraint left in a
ated. Push it from side to side. Try to tug it closed vehicle can become very hot.
forward and check to see if the belt Check the seating surface and buckles
holds the restraint in place. The child
WARNING restraint should not move more than
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
1 inch (25 mm). If the restraint is not
¼ Improper use of a child restraint can secure, tighten the belt as necessary,
increase the risk or severity of injury or put the restraint in another seat
for both the child and other occu- and test it again. You may need to try
pants of the vehicle. a different child restraint. Not all
¼ Follow all of the child restraint manu- child restraints fit in all types of
facturer’s instructions for installation vehicles.
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37. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR
CENTER POSITIONS
WARNING
¼ The three-point seat belt in your ve-
hicle is equipped with a locking mode
retractor which must be used when
installing a child restraint.
¼ Failure to use the automatic locking
mode will result in the child restraint
SSS0252A SSS0342
not being properly secured. The re- Rear outboard seat Rear center seat
straint could tip over or otherwise be Front facing head restraint when the child restraint is
unsecured and cause injury to the removed. If the seating position does not
child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear have an adjustable head restraint and it is
outboard or center seat, follow these steps: interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
¼ When installing a child restraint sys- try another seating position or a different
tem in the rear center position, both 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
child restraint.
the center seat belt connector tongue ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
and buckle tongue must be secured.
See “Attaching rear center seat belt” The back of the child restraint should be
earlier in this section. secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec-
essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct child restraint fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to install the
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38. SSS0253E SSS0422 SSS0423
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
hear and feel the latch engage. is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency
turer’s instructions for belt routing. locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.
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39. webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
7. 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 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) will be canceled.
SSS0333 SSS0392
Rear outboard seat
5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, Rear facing
use force to push the child restraint from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it When you install a child restraint in a rear
is securely held in place. It should not move outboard or center seat, follow these steps:
more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
shoulder belt to further tighten the child structions.
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
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40. SSS0358 SSS0335 SSS0258A
Rear center seat
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor
hear and feel the latch engage. is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency
turer’s instructions for belt routing. locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.
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41. webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
7. 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 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
SSS0259A SSS0260A
4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
remove any slack in the belt. 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 inch (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
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