2006 ALTIMA OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
WARNING may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- regulations. In addition, damage or per-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! formance problems resulting from
manual before operating your vehicle. modifications may not be covered under
Follow these important driving rules to NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for
explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers!
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
may have with your vehicle, as well as
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS provide information about the
best. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle.
extensive resources available to them.
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2006 Altima (l30)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. vehicle. © 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
CAUTION
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
ate personal injury or damage to your ve- means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- recording or otherwise, without the prior written
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
call attention to an item in the illustration. dena, California.

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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 NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
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For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
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For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-25)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags (P. 1-33)
4. Supplemental side impact air bags
(P. 1-33)
5. Front head restraint (P. 1-7, P. 1-8)
6. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)
7. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-33)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-41)
10. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-47)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-24)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-19)
5. Windshield (P. 8-24)
6. Power windows (P. 2-36)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-39)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-48)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20)
2. Trunk lid (P. 3-10)
3. Vehicle loading (P.9-13)
4. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
6. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-26)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)
8. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Glove box (P. 2-31)
2. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-15)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-14)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-39)
5. Front seat (P. 1-2)
6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
7. Interior trunk access (P. 1-6)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Front console (P. 2-32)
10. Front cup holders (P. 2-31)
11. Parking brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-14, P. 5-17)
12. HomeLinkா (if so equipped) (P. 2-41)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Driver, center and passenger
ventilators (P. 4-10)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-21)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-33, 2-26)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-19)
8. Storage (if so equipped) (P. 2-29)
9. Glove box (P. 2-31)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-33)
11. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-19)
12. Power outlet or cigarette lighter
(if so equipped) (P. 2-27, P. 2-28)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-26)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-7)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-25)
16. Storage or ashtray (if so equipped)
WIC0902 (P. 2-29, P. 2-28)


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17 Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-22)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-4)
20. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-13)
21. Traction control system (TCS) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-27)
22. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24)
23. Trunk opener (P. 3-10)
24. Meters and guages (if so equipped)
(P. 2-3)
25. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
26. Navigation system* controls
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-20)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
15. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.

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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-15)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock brake 2-11 Engine oil pres- 2-12 Automatic 5-4
or warning light sure warning transmission
(if so equipped) light position indica-
tor light (A/T
Low fuel warn- 2-13
Automatic 2-12 models)
ing light
transmission CRUISE main 5-14
check warning Low windshield 2-13 switch indicator
light (if so washer fluid light (if so
equipped) warning light equipped)
Brake warning 2-12 Seat belt warn- 2-13 Cruise SET 5-14
or light ing light and switch indicator
chime light (if so
Supplemental 1-49 equipped)
Charge warning 2-12 air bag warning
Front passenger 2-14
light light
air bag status
Door open 2-12 Trunk lid open 2-14 light
warning light warning light


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Indicator Name Page
light
High beam in- 2-14
dicator light
(blue)
Malfunction 2-14
indicator light
(MIL)
Slip indicator 2-15
light (if so
equipped)
Traction control 2-15
system off indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)
Turn 2-15
signal/hazard
indicator lights


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MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraint installation on rear seat center
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Front power seat adjustment LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Booster seat installation on rear seat center
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Booster seat installation on front passenger
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

ARS1152

WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be seat and adjust the seat properly. See
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
be against your body. In an accident, in this section.
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

WRS0175 WRS0176
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.

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WRS0131 WRS0163
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s FRONT POWER SEAT ● Do not leave children unattended inside
seat) ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
driver’s seat) tivate switches or controls. Unattended
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of children could become involved in seri-
the seat cushion to the desired position. ous accidents.
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while Operating tips
driving so full attention may be given to
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con- overload protection circuit. If the motor
trol of the vehicle. stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.

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Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat WRS0164 WRS0389
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re- seat) driver’s seat)
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped. Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever forward or
cushion. backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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᭺
1 Push down on the button on the rear parcel ● Closely supervise children when they
shelf. are around cars to prevent them from
᭺
2 Fold down the passenger side seatback. playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
WARNING jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo when not in use, and prevent children’s
area or on the rear seat when it is in the access to car keys.
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
WRS0166 passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the passenger
side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.

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LRS0225 WRS0167 WRS0133
To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach Center armrest HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
through the opening and pull on the strap ᭺ 1
located behind the seat. Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
The rear seats can be locked using the master restraint down.
key to prevent unauthorized access. The valet key
cannot be used to lock or unlock the release WARNING
button. For more information on keys, refer to
“Keys” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
ments” section of this manual. erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
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 helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
WRS0134 SPA1025
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level Active head restraints operate only in certain
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
with the center of your ears.
seats) restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-
WARNING
scribed earlier in this section.
● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effec-
tiveness of the active head restraint.
● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.


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SEAT BELTS

SSS0136
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 encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
fastened to the proper buckle. tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
effectiveness.
use during a collision be replaced un-
● Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the
use the same seat belt. belts show no damage and continue to
● Never carry more people in the vehicle operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
than there are seat belts. not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- damage or improper operation is noted.
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- ware should be inspected after any col-
function in the system. Have the system lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. activated, it cannot be reused and must if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, be replaced together with the retractor.
under your arm or across your neck. The See your NISSAN dealer. CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Removal and installation of the pre- Children need adults to help protect them.
tensioner seat belt system components They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE In addition to the general information in this
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could manual, child safety information is available from
increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
an accident. government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re- placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
systems: straints” later in this section. the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
● Rear facing child restraint Also, there are other types of child restraints
NISSAN recommends that small children be
available for larger children for additional protec-
● Front facing child restraint placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
tion.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
● Booster seat
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. and children be restrained in the rear seat. a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less According to accident statistics, children follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear are safer when properly restrained in the lation and use.
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- rear seat than in the front seat.
straints are available for children who outgrow Larger children
This is especially important because your
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- Children who are too large for child restraints
old. Booster seats are used to help position a tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
longer use a front facing child restraint. later in this section. properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
WARNING Infants kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
Infants and children need special protec-
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
them properly. The shoulder belt may mends that infants be placed in child restraints commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
come too close to the face or neck. The that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
lap belt may not fit over their small hip Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- Standards. You should choose a child restraint belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
injury. Always use appropriate child facturer’s instructions for installation and use. properly positioned across the top, middle por-
restraints. tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
Small Children
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Children that are over one year old and weigh positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
tories require the use of approved child restraints between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and

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have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian WITH RETRACTOR
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
WARNING
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat. ● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
WARNING times.
Never let a child stand or kneel on any ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo the seatback is reclined. This can be
areas while the vehicle is moving. The dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
child could be seriously injured or killed in be against your body. In an accident,
an accident or sudden stop. you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
PREGNANT WOMEN could also slide under the lap belt and WRS0174
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, ● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
and always position the lap belt as low as pos- the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the be upright. Always sit well back in the
᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.


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When automatic locking mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in
the emergency locking mode. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension. It can also
change the operation of the front passen-
ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
WRS0137 WRS0138 and status light” later in this section.
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown. WARNING
you hear and feel the latch engage.
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the When fastening the seat belts, be certain
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the that the seatbacks are completely se-
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder cured in the latched position. If they are
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest. not completely secured, passengers may
move, and allows you some freedom of be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
its fully retracted position, firmly pull referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
the belt and release it. Then smoothly restraint mode.
pull the belt out of the retractor.


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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

WRS0139 WRS0171
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tracts. justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
Checking seat belt operation The belt should be away from your face and neck,
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt but not falling off your shoulder.
movement by two separate methods:
To adjust the shoulder belt anchor height:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor. ᭺
1 Push in the adjustment button.

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. ᭺
2 Move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position so the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. Release the adjustment button
to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING ● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
● After adjustment, release the adjust- extender. Such unnecessary use could
ment button and try to move the shoul- result in serious personal injury in the
der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident.
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
● The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints. If the child restraint is
be adjusted to the position best for you. not secured properly, the child could be
Failure to do so may reduce the effec- seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop.
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom- ARS1098
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts
and fasten it, an extender is available which is to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
RESTRAINTS
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- to retract until they are completely dry.
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of WARNING
length and may be used for either the driver or ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat ● Infants and small children should al-
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN ways be placed in an appropriate child
dealer for assistance if an extender is required. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
WARNING ● Periodically check to see that the seat sult in serious injury or death.
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belt and the metal components, such as
by the same company which made the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
original equipment seat belts, should and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
be used with NISSAN seat belts. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.

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● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Child restraints for infants and small children of
Bag System, never install a rear-facing various sizes are offered by several manufactur-
child restraint in the front seat. An in- ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the
flating supplemental front air bag could following points in mind:
seriously injure or kill your child. A rear- ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
facing child restraint must only be used that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
in the rear seat.
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
● NISSAN recommends that the child re- Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
are safer when properly restrained in sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
the rear seat than in the front seat. and seat belt system.
● An improperly installed child restraint ● If the child restraint is compatible with your
WRS0256 could lead to serious injury or death in vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
an accident. and check the various adjustments to be
WARNING sure the child restraint is compatible with
In general, child restraints are designed to be your child. Choose a child restraint that is
● Infants and small children should never
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
be carried on your lap. It is not possible designed for your child’s height and weight.
seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with
for even the strongest adult to resist the Always follow all recommended procedures.
a universal child restraint lower anchor system,
forces of a severe accident. The child
referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
could be crushed between the adult and
Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child re- territories require that infants and small
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
straints include two rigid or webbing-mounted children be restrained in an approved child
same seat belt around both your child
attachments that can be connected to these restraint at all times while the vehicle is
and yourself.
lower anchors. For details, see the “LATCH being operated.
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
tem” later in this section.


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WARNING ● After attaching the child restraint, test it CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
before you place the child in it. Push it ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR
● Improper use of a child restraint can from side to side. Try to tug it forward
increase the risk or severity of injury for OUTBOARD POSITIONS
and check to see if the belt holds the
both the child and other occupants of restraint in place. The child restraint
the vehicle. WARNING
should not move more than 1 inch (25
● Follow all of the child restraint manu- mm). If the restraint is not secure, ● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
facturer’s instructions for installation tighten the belt as necessary, or put the is equipped with an automatic locking
and use. When purchasing a child re- restraint in another seat and test it mode retractor which must be used
straint, be sure to select one which will again. You may need to try a different when installing a child restraint.
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be child restraint. Not all child restraints fit ● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
possible to properly install some types in all types of vehicles. mode will result in the child restraint
of child restraints in your vehicle. ● If you must install a front facing child not being properly secured. The re-
● If the child restraint is not anchored restraint in the front seat, see “Child straint could tip over or otherwise be
properly, the risk of a child being in- restraint installation on front passenger unsecured and cause injury to the child
jured in a collision or a sudden stop seat” later in this section. in a sudden stop or collision.
greatly increases. ● When your child restraint is not in use, ● When installing a child restraint system
● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- keep it secured with a seat belt to pre- in the rear center position, both the
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as vent it from being thrown around in center seat belt connector tongue and
upright as possible. case of a sudden stop or accident. buckle tongue must be secured.

CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.


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᭺
1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. The back of the child restraint
should be secured against the vehicle seat
back. If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child restraint
fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in
this section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the child restraint is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try another seating position or a different
LRS0413 LRS0412 child restraint.
Front Facing (center) — step 1 Front Facing (outboard) — step 1
Front facing
When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
follow these steps:


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WRS0250 LRS0458 LRS0457
Front Facing — step 2 Front Facing — step 3 Front Facing — step 4
᭺
2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child ᭺
3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is ᭺
4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the seat belt shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
hear and feel the latch engage. retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
emergency locking mode when the seat belt
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
is fully retracted.


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6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

WRS0252 LRS0407
Front Facing — step 5 Rear Facing (center) — step 1
᭺
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 When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
follow these steps:
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does ᭺
1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the structions.
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.


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LRS0406 LRS0408 LRS0409
Rear Facing (outboard) — step 1 Rear Facing — step 2 Rear Facing — step 3
᭺
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 seat belt
hear and feel the latch engage. retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
gency locking mode when the seat belt is
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
fully retracted.


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