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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the
¼ ALWAYS provide information about
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
confidence. It was produced using the latest tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
techniques and strict quality control. WARNING ¼ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
This manual was prepared to help you under- for important safety information.
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
driving pleasure. Please read through this REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
manual before operating your vehicle. fication could affect its performance,
Follow these important driving rules to
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip safety or durability, and may even violate
explains details about the warranties cov- governmental regulations. In addition,
for you and your passengers!
damage or performance problems result-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service ¼ NEVER drive under the influence of ing from modification may not be covered
and Maintenance Guide explains details
alcohol or drugs. under NISSAN warranties.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ¼ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for condi-
explain how to resolve any concerns you tions. This manual includes information for all
may have with your vehicle, as well as options available on this model. There-
¼ ALWAYS give your full attention to fore, you may find some information that
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
law. does not apply to your vehicle.
tures or taking other actions that
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. could distract you. All information, specifications and illustrations in
When you require any service or have any this manual are those in effect at the time of
¼ ALWAYS use the seat belts. Refer to printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available for you. “Child safety” and “Child restraints” specifications or design at any time without
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and notice.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE supplemental restraint system” sec-
SAFELY tion for precautions regarding chil-
Before driving your vehicle please read dren.
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
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.
© 2006 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 685003
For U.S. customers — Current odometer reading Franklin, TN 37068-5003
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.8-26)
4. Interior light (P.2-42)
5. Sunroof* (P.2-40)
6. Power windows (P.2-38)
7. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
8. Fog light switch* (P.2-27)/
Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-29, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-32)
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.8-26)
3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-22)
4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26)
5. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-21)
6. Luggage light (P.2-44, P.8-26)
7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-26)
8. Lift gate opener switch (P.3-24)
9. Lift gate request switch (Intelligent Key)*
(P.3-12)
*: if so equipped
SSI0073
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10. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Seat belts (P.1-9)
2. Head restraints (P.1-7)
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
(P.1-41)
4. Power windows (P.2-38)
5. Interior lights (P.2-42)
6. Sunroof* (P.2-40)
7. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-49)
8. Inside mirror (P.3-32)
— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*
(P.3-31)
— HomeLink Universal Transceiver*
(P.2-44)
9. Seats (P.1-2)
10. Supplemental side-impact air bags
(P.1-41)
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.4-21)
8. Audio control (P.4-27)
9. Display (P.4-2, P.4-11)/clock (P.4-4, P4-18)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror* switch (P.2-22)
11. Display screen control (P.4-2, P4-11)
and/or Navigation system*1
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-21)
14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25)
15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch* (P.2-29) or Headlight aiming con-
trol* (P.2-25)
16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-43)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-41)/Horn
(P.2-28)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-22)
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.5-25)
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.5-14,18)
SIC3031
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14. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
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.8-21)
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 restraints..................................................................... 1-21
Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3 Precaution on child restraints..................................... 1-21
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-3 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5 (LATCH)........................................................................... 1-23
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7 Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-25
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8 Child restraint installation using LATCH ................. 1-26
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9 Child restraint installation using the seat belts...... 1-30
Seat belts................................................................................. 1-9 Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage.................................... 1-9 Precautions on booster seats ................................... 1-36
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12 Booster seat installation .............................................. 1-39
Pregnant women............................................................ 1-13 Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-41
Injured persons............................................................... 1-13 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-41
Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-13 NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ... 1-47
Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-17 Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-55
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-56
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20 Repair and replacement procedure .......................... 1-56
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16. SEATS
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
SSS0133
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 with both feet
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not on the floor and adjust the seat belt
be against your body. In an accident, properly. See “Precautions on seat
you could be thrown into it and re- belt usage” later in this section.
ceive neck or other serious injuries. ¼ After adjustment, gently rock in the
You could also slide under the lap seat to make sure it is securely
belt and receive serious internal locked.
injuries.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
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17. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
¼ Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-
SSS0179A
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic
drive positioner operation.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT Reclining
ADJUSTMENT To recline the seatback, pull the lever up k and
2
Forward and backward lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
Pull the lever up k while you slide the seat
1 seatback moves forward.
forward or backward to the desired position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. 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. SPA1273C SPA1275B
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Moving the switch k forward or backward will
1 Move the recline switch k backward until the
2
seat)
slide the seat forward or backward to the de- desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback 1. Pull up or push down the switch k to adjust
1
sired position. forward again, move the switch forward. The the seat height.
seatback will move forward.
2. Tilt up or down the switch k to adjust the
1
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seat angle.
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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19. 4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section.
5. Remove any cups from the rear cup holder
and make sure the rear cup holder is empty.
6. Close the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped)
from each rear seatback.
7. Pull the strap on the rear seat k or pull the
A
lever k beside the cargo area and fold the
B
seatback.
8. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to
install the head restraints and attach the rear
center seat belt connector.
SSS0280 SSS0569
Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING
driver’s seat)
Folding
The lumbar support feature provides lower back ¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the
support to the driver. Push each side of the 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the cargo area or on the rear seat when it
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this is in the fold-down position. Use of
section. these areas by passengers without
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into proper restraints could result in seri-
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center ous injury in an accident or sudden
seat belt” later in this section. stop.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush- ¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
ion. cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in collision, people riding in these areas
this section.
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20. are more likely to be seriously in- place cargo higher than the seat- ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
jured or killed. backs. In a sudden stop or collision, and the seatbacks are not secured in
unsecured cargo could cause per- the correct position, serious personal
¼ Do not allow people to ride in any
sonal injury. injury may result in an accident or
area of your vehicle that is not
sudden stop.
equipped with seats and seat belts. ¼ When returning the seatbacks to the
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in upright position, be certain they are
a seat and using a seat belt properly. completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
¼ Do not fold down the rear seats when
cured, passengers may be injured in
occupants are in the rear seat area or
an accident or sudden stop.
any luggage is on the rear seats.
¼ When returning the seatbacks, be
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
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
accident. Always replace and adjust
belt connector except when folding
them properly if they have been re-
down the rear seat.
moved for any reason.
¼ Do not remove the head restraints
¼ If the head restraints are removed for except when folding down the rear
any reason, they should be securely seat or using certain child restraints.
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to ¼ When attaching the rear center seat
the vehicle in case of sudden braking belt connector, be certain that the
or an accident. seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
¼ Properly secure all cargo to help pre- ter seat belt connector is completely
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not secured.
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21. WARNING
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-
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 SSS0228A
when the vehicle is in motion, the
Reclining seat should be upright. Always sit HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
Pull the reclining strap k and position the seat
1 well back in the seat and adjust the To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
back at the desired angle k . Release the
2 seat belt properly. See “Precautions
To lower, push the lock knob k and push the
1
reclining strap k after positioning the seat at
1 on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
head restraint down.
the desired angle. tion.
To tilt the head restraint k , push it in the
2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the ¼ After adjustment, check to be sure direction required (if so equipped).
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help the seat is securely locked.
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on To remove the head restraint when folding down
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to push the lock knob k and pull the head
1
rest when the vehicle is parked. restraint out.
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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
properly if they have been removed SSS0287 SPA1278
for any reason.
Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
¼ If the head restraints are removed for center is level with the center of your ears. seats)
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to WARNING
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident. ¼ Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.
¼ Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
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23. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
Always wear seat belts. No system USAGE
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent. If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back
¼ Do not attach anything to the head in your seat with both feet on the floor, your
restraint stalks. Doing so could im- chances of being injured or killed in an accident
pair active head restraint function. and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and
all of your passengers to buckle up every time
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the you drive, even if your seating position includes a
force that the seatback receives from the occu- supplemental air bag.
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s Most states, provinces or territories re-
head by reducing its backward movement and quire that seat belts be worn at all times
SSS0229A when a vehicle is being driven.
helping absorb some of the forces that may lead
to whiplash type injuries. ARMREST
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.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
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24. 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
SSS0136 to use the same belt.
¼ Never carry more people in the ve-
WARNING accident. Serious injury or death can
hicle than there are seat belts.
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly. ¼ If the seat belt warning light glows
¼ Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at continuously while the ignition is
¼ Always route the shoulder belt over
all times. Children should be properly turned ON with all doors closed and
your shoulder and across your chest.
restrained in the rear seat and, if all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
Never run the belt behind your back,
appropriate, in a child restraint. cate a malfunction in the system.
under your arm or across your neck.
Have the system checked by a
¼ The seat belt should be properly ad- The belt should be away from your
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so NISSAN dealer.
face and neck, but not falling off your
may reduce the effectiveness of the shoulder. ¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
entire restraint system and increase activated, it cannot be reused and
the chance or severity of injury in an must be replaced together with the
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25. SSS0134 SSS0016
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
¼ Removal and installation of the pre-
ing a collision should also be in-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
spected and replaced if either dam-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
age or improper operation is noted.
dealer.
¼ All child restraints and attaching
¼ All seat belt assemblies, including
hardware should be inspected after
retractors and attaching hardware,
any collision. Always follow the re-
should be inspected after any colli-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
structions and replacement recom-
recommends that all seat belt as-
mendations. The child restraints
semblies in use during a collision be
should be replaced if they are dam-
replaced unless the collision was mi-
aged. SSS0014
nor and the belts show no damage
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26. CHILD SAFETY “Supplemental restraint system” later in
Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING this section.
They need to be properly restrained. Infants
Infants and children need special pro-
In addition to the general information in this tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not Infants up to at least one year old should be
manual, child safety information is available from placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, recommends that infants be placed in child
government traffic safety offices, and community come too close to the face or neck. The restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure lap belt may not fit over their small hip hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
to learn the best way to transport your child. bones. In an accident, an improperly hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
fitting seat belt could cause serious or child restraint which fits your vehicle and always
There are three basic types of child restraint
fatal injury. Always use appropriate follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
systems:
child restraints. lation and use.
¼ Rear facing child restraint
Small children
¼ Front facing child restraint All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Children that are over one year old and weight
¼ Booster seat tories require the use of approved child re- between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be
straints for infants and small children. (See placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
“Child restraints” later in this section.) to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
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 and maximum weight and height recommenda-
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for larger children for additional protec- tions. NISSAN recommends that small children
available for children who outgrow rear facing tion. be placed in child restraints that comply with
child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer and children be restrained in the rear seat. should choose a child restraint that fits your
use a front facing child restraint. According to accident statistics, children vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
are safer when properly restrained in the instructions for installation and use.
rear seat than in the front seat. This is
especially important because your vehicle
has a supplemental restraint system (air
bag system) for the front passenger. See
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27. Larger children THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Children who are too large for child restraints
WARNING WITH RETRACTOR
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 WARNING
fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches seat and do not allow a child in the
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. ¼ Every person who drives or rides in
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be The child could be seriously injured or this vehicle should use a seat belt at
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. killed in an accident or sudden stop. all times.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- PREGNANT WOMEN the seatback is reclined. This can be
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, be against your body. In an accident,
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is and always position the lap belt as low as you could be thrown into it and re-
properly positioned across the top, middle por- possible around the hips, not the waist. Place ceive neck or other serious injuries.
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across You could also slide under the lap
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over belt and receive serious internal inju-
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for ries.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and specific recommendations.
have a label certifying that it complies with ¼ For the most effective protection
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
INJURED PERSONS when the vehicle is in motion, the
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat should be upright. Always sit
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with well back in the seat with both feet
longer on or near the face and neck, use the your doctor for specific recommendations. on the floor and adjust the seat belt
shoulder belt without the booster seat. properly.
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28. SSS0292 SSS0293 SSS0290
Front seat Rear seat Front seat
Fastening the seat belts ¼ If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
fully retracted position, firmly pull the on the hips as shown.
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
section. the belt out of the retractor. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it and across your chest.
clicks. For additional information regarding
the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
seat belt” later in this section. locking mechanism for child restraint installation.
It is referred to as the automatic locking mode.
¼ The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow When the locking mechanism is activated the
pulling motion will permit the belt to seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
move, and allow you some freedom of belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
movement in the seat. retracted. For additional information, see “Child
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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
SSS0291A the latched position and the rear cen- SSS0326
Rear seat ter seat belt connector is completely
restraints” later in this section. secured. Unfastening the seat belts
The automatic locking mode should be
¼ If the rear center seat belt connector To unfasten the belt, push the button on the
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen- and the seatbacks are not secured in buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
ger, the locking mode should not be acti- the correct position, serious personal Checking seat belt operation
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- injury may result in an accident or
fortable seat belt tension. It can also sudden stop. Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
change the operation of the front passen- belt movement using two separate methods:
ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section. ¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
You can check their operation as follows:
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
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30. ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement. WARNING
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about belt operation, ¼ After adjustment, release the adjust-
see a NISSAN dealer. 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
SSS0351A restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
Shoulder belt height adjustment accident.
(Except for rear center seat)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best suited for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
section.) To adjust, pull the release button k ,
1
and then move the shoulder belt anchor k to 2
the desired position, so that the belt passes over
the center of the shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off
of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button
k to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
1
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31. SSS0231 SSS0391 SSS0241
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
WARNING
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 ¼ Always fasten the connector tongue
securely latched for proper seat belt operation. and the seat belt in the order shown.
The connector tongue k should always be
1 ¼ Always make sure both the connec-
connected except when folding down the rear tor tongue and the seat belt tongue
seat. are secured when using the seat belt.
Do not use it with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result in
serious personal injury in case of an
accident or a sudden stop.
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32. Stowing rear center seat belt
center seat belt connector is com-
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center pletely secured.
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows: ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
1. Hold the connector tongue k so that the
1
the correct position, serious personal
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the injury may result in an accident or
tongue is released from the connector
sudden stop.
buckle.
2. Inserting a suitable tool such as key k into
A
the connector buckle and release the con-
nector tongue k .1
3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor
base first k .
2
4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base k .
3
WARNING
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear
SSS0225
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33. Attaching rear center seat belt
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec- belt connector, be certain that the
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached. seatbacks are completely secured in
Disconnect only when folding down the rear
the latched position and the rear cen-
seat.
ter seat belt connector is completely
To connect the buckle: secured.
1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re- ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
tractor base k .
1
and the seatbacks are not secured in
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac- the correct position, serious personal
tor base k .
2 injury may result in an accident or
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector sudden stop.
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 If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
WARNING the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which ¼ Periodically check to see that the seat
made the original equipment seat belt and the metal components such as
belts, should be used with NISSAN buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
seat belts. and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
¼ Adults and children who can use the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly
standard seat belt should not use an should be replaced.
extender. Such unnecessary use
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
must only be used in the rear seat.
¼ NISSAN recommends that the child
restraint be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the
front seat. If you must install a front
facing child restraint in the front seat,
see “Child restraint installation using
the seat belts” in this section.
¼ Improper use or improper installation
of a child restraint can increase the
SSS0099 SSS0100 risk or severity of injury for both the
child and other occupants of the ve-
PRECAUTION ON CHILD hicle and can lead to serious injury or
possible for even the strongest adult
RESTRAINTS to resist the forces of a severe acci- death in an accident.
dent. The child could be crushed be- ¼ Follow all of the child restraint manu-
WARNING tween the adult and parts of the ve- facturer’s instructions for installation
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat and use. When purchasing a child
¼ Infants and small children should al- belt around both your child and your- restraint, be sure to select one which
ways be placed in an appropriate self. will fit your child and vehicle. It may
not be possible to properly install
child restraint while riding in the ve- ¼ Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air some types of child restraints in your
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint Bag System, never install a rear- vehicle.
can result in serious injury or death. facing child restraint in the front seat.
An inflating supplemental front air ¼ If the child restraint is not anchored
¼ Infants and small children should bag could seriously injure or kill your properly, the risk of a child being
never be carried on your lap. It is not child. A rear-facing child restraint injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
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36. that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
¼ Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
CAUTION Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are Remember that a child restraint left in a ¼ Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
they to be used for adult seat belts or closed vehicle can become very hot. sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
harnesses. Check the seating surface and buckles and seat belt system.
before placing your child in the child ¼ If the child restraint is compatible with your
¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be po-
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but restraint. vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
as upright as possible. and check the various adjustments to be sure
the child restraint is compatible with your
¼ After attaching the child restraint, This vehicle is equipped with a universal child child. Choose a child restraint that is de-
test it before you place the child in it. restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the signed for your child’s height and weight.
Push it from side to side while hold- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System Always follow all recommended procedures.
ing the seat near the LATCH attach- or LATCH. Some child restraints include two
ment or by the seat belt path. Try to rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
tug it forward and check to see if the be connected to these lower anchors. For de- territories require that infants and small
belt holds the restraint in place. The tails, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- children be restrained in an approved child
child restraint should not move more dren System (LATCH)” in this section. restraint at all times while the vehicle is
than 1 in (25 mm). If the restraint is being operated.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
not secure, tighten the belt as neces-
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See
sary, or put the restraint in another
“Child restraint installed using the seat belts”
seating position and test it again.
later in this section. In general, child restraints
You may need to try a different child
are also designed to be installed with the lap
restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt.
all types of vehicles.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
¼ When your child restraint is not in
infants and small children of various sizes. When
use, keep it secured with the LATCH
selecting any child restraint, keep the following
System or a seat belt to prevent it
points in mind:
from being thrown around in case of
a sudden stop or accident. ¼ Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
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37. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-
ible child restraints. This system may also be
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to use
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only. Do not attempt to install a child
restraint in the center position using the LATCH
anchors. SSS0419B SSS0689
LATCH label location LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor point locations
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of
WARNING
the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
attached to the seatback to help you locate the ¼ Attach LATCH compatible child re-
LATCH anchors. straints only at the locations shown
in the illustration. If a child restraint
is not secured properly, your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident.
¼ Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH anchors. The child restraint
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38. will not be secured properly.
¼ Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
SSS0643 SSS0644
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LATCH rigid attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH LATCH child restraints generally require the use
anchor attachments of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child
restraint” in this section for installation instruc-
LATCH compatible child restraints include two tions.
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain When installing a child restraint, carefully read
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- and follow the instructions in this manual and
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to those supplied with the child restraint. See
secure the child restraint. Check your child “Child restraint installation using LATCH” in this
restraint for a label stating that it is compatible section.
with LATCH. This information may also be in the
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer.
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39. Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located as illustrated.
k : for rear left side seat position
A
k : for rear right side seat position
B
k : for rear center seat position
C
Installing top tether strap
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt
or LATCH (rear outboard seat positions only), as
applicable.
For the center position k, remove the anchor
C
SSS0234 SSS0393 cover from the anchor point as illustrated. Keep
the removed cover in a secure place to prevent
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD loss or damage.
they to be used for adult seat belts or
RESTRAINT harnesses. Remove the head restraint from the seatback.
If the manufacturer of your child restraint re- Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether
¼ The child restraint top tether strap
quires the use of a top tether strap, it must be strap over the top of the seatback and secure it
may be damaged by contact with the
secured to an anchor point. to the tether anchor bracket that provides the
tonneau cover or items in the cargo
straightest installation. Tighten the strap accord-
area. Remove the tonneau cover from
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
the vehicle or secure it in the cargo
WARNING area. Also secure any items in the
any slack.
cargo area. Your child could be seri- If you have any questions when installing a
¼ Child restraint anchor points are de- ously injured or killed in a collision if top tether strap child restraint on the rear
signed to withstand only those loads the top tether strap is damaged. seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de-
imposed by correctly fitted child re- tails.
straints. Under no circumstances are
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