2008 FRONTIER 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- For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity models, a mark is placed at the begin-
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- ning of the applicable sections/items.
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
As with other vehicles with features for
This manual was prepared to help you under- off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
WARNING
stand the operation and maintenance of your drive models correctly may result in loss of
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- control or an accident. Be sure to read
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
manual before operating your vehicle. ing and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these important driving rules to
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
explains details about the warranties cov- for you and your passengers!
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
● NEVER drive under the influence of al- ING
and Maintenance Guide” explains details cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- This vehicle will handle and maneuver
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits differently from an ordinary passenger
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions. car because it has a higher center of
explain how to resolve any concerns you ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving gravity for off-road use. As with other
may have with your vehicle, as well as and avoid using vehicle features or taking vehicles with features of this type, fail-
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon other actions that could distract you.
law. ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- result in loss of control or an accident.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
best. When you require any service or have any Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
children should be seated in the rear road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the seat.
extensive resources available to them. ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
● ALWAYS provide information about the safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
proper use of vehicle safety features to driving” section of this manual.
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your
Modification could affect its vehicle.
performance, safety or durability, and
All information, specifications and illustrations in
may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of
regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with-
fications may not be covered under out obligation.
NISSAN warranties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways: APD1005
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.

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
WARNING ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
WARNING
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
and certain vehicle components contain Material – special handling may apply, See
or emit chemicals known to the State of www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
© 2007 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be 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 North America, Inc.

BLUETOOTH௡ is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to
Visteon.

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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
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 685003
number:
side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
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
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone 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

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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. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-11)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags
(if so equipped) (P. 1-51)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-11)
4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-6)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-59)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-59)
8. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-64)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (if so equipped)
(P. 1-51)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-23)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-24)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-23)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-43)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-12)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-33)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-28)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-46)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P.3-15)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-47)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-11)
3. Inside mirror (P. 3-12)
4. Vents (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-38)
6. Shift knob (automatic transmission, if so
equipped) (P. 5-12)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-40)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Console box (P. 2-38)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-10)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-3)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-25)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-26, P. 4-27)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-51, P. 2-29)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-51)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlets or Aux jack (if so
equipped) and power outlet
(P. 2-34, P. 4-24)
13. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
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Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
Hill descent control switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-21)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-60)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control
21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-30)
22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
23. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-14)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Battery (P. 8-15)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light

Anti-lock Braking 2-13 Engine oil pressure 2-14 Automatic transmis- 2-17
or System (ABS) warn- warning light (if so sion position indica-
ing light equipped) tor light

4WD warning light 2-15 Cruise main switch 2-17
Automatic transmis- 2-13 ( model) indicator light (if so
sion oil temperature equipped)
warning light (if so Low fuel warning 2-15
equipped) light Cruise set switch 2-17
indicator light (if so
Automatic transmis- 2-13 Low tire pressure 2-15 equipped)
sion park warning warning light
light ( Electronic locking 2-17
Low windshield 2-16 rear differential (E-
model) washer fluid warning Lock) system on
Brake warning light 2-13 light indicator light (if so
or equipped)
Seat belt warning 2-16
light and chime 4WD shift indicator 2-18
light (
Supplemental air 2-17
Charge warning 2-14 model)
bag warning light
light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air 2-18
Door open warning 2-14 bag status light
light


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

High beam indicator 2-18 Transfer 4LO posi- 2-20
light (Blue) tion indicator light
( model)
Hill Descent Control 2-31
indicator light (if so Turn signal/hazard 2-20
equipped) indicator lights

Malfunction indica- 2-18 Vehicle Dynamic 2-20
tor lamp (MIL) Control off indicator
Overdrive off indica- 2-19
tor light (automatic
transmission only)

Security indicator 2-19

Slip indicator light 2-19
for models with
ABLS (if so
equipped)

Slip indicator light 2-19
for models with
VDC (if so
equipped)


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MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front manual seat adjustment CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Front power seat adjustment Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Child restraint installation using the seat
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 belts – front passenger and rear bench seat
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 (crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Child Restraint Installation Using the Seat
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Belts – Passenger’s Side Jump Seat
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Booster seat installation on front passenger
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 seat and rear seat (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . 1-48
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Booster seat installation on passenger’s side
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 jump seat only (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-66
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-66

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

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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 with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident, tions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

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WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
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 and the transmission is in P (Park).

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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 re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park).

WRS0163

FRONT POWER SEAT Forward and backward
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
Operating tips position.
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
Reclining
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a move your body forward. The seatback will move
long period of time when the engine is off. forward.
This will discharge the battery.


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WRS0164 WRS0389 LRS0556
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (if so equipped for JUMP SEAT (King cab)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or driver’s seat)
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat WARNING
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
cushion. support to the driver. Move the lever forward or ● Do not use a child restraint in the driv-
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. er’s side jump seat. This seating posi-
tion is not suitable for child restraint
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger’s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un-
folded from the seat base.
● When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between the
seat cushion and the body side.


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WRS0213 WRS0134 SPA1025
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up ᭺. To lower,
2 RESTRAINTS
push and hold the lock knob ᭺ and push the
1
head restraint down ᭺.2 WARNING
The head restraints on the rear seats are remov- ● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
able. erly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
WARNING the Active Head Restraint.
Head restraints should be adjusted prop- ● Active Head Restraints are designed to
erly as they may provide significant pro- supplement other safety systems. Al-
tection against injury in an accident. Do ways wear seat belts. No system can
not remove them. Check the adjustment prevent all injuries in any accident.
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
straint stalks. Doing so could impair of your vehicle that is not equipped with
Active Head Restraint function. seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
of the head restraint helps support the occu- occupants are in the rear seat area or
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement any luggage is on the rear seats.
and helping absorb some of the forces that may ● Head restraints should be adjusted
lead to whiplash type injuries. properly as they may provide significant
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions protection against injury in an accident.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that Always replace and adjust them prop-
whiplash injury occurs most. erly if they have been removed for any
LRS0557 reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ARMREST ● If the head restraints are removed for
restraints return to their original positions. any reason, they should be securely
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
stored to prevent them from causing
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and injury to passengers or damage to the
described earlier in this section. fold it down to the resting position. vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
FLEXIBLE SEATING accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
tion. If they are not completely secured,
area or on the rear seats when they are
passengers may be injured in an acci-
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
dent or sudden stop.
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.


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● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

LRS0608 LRS0609
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released it will enable
(if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
items: seating position lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
a proper seating position. Release the lever
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
to lock the seatback in position.
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.


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WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS0398 LRS0566
when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the rear bench seat ᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward
of these areas by passengers could re- the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.
sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the rear bench seat up:
sudden stop.
᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
up.


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WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
LRS0567 seat unless the seat bottom cushions WRS0840

᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the are in place and latched. Folding the rear bench seat down
seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle ● When returning the seatbacks to the
for maximum storage capacity. The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
upright position, be certain they are
access the child restraint anchor point locations
To return the rear bench seat to a seating position completely secured in the latched posi-
or the jacking equipment.
reverse the process. Make sure to properly tion. If they are not completely secured,
push the seat cushion down into place. passengers may be injured in an acci- To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
dent or sudden stop. and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger’s side
seatback.


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SEAT BELTS

WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas by
passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.

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 with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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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 a seat belt pretensioner has acti- The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. vated, it cannot be reused and must be if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, 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 preten- Children need adults to help protect them.
sioner system components should be They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as 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 ● Infants and children need special pro- Infants
systems: tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
● Rear facing child restraint fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
come too close to the face or neck. The
● Front facing child restraint mends that infants be placed in child restraints
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
● Booster seat bones. In an accident, an improperly
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. fatal injury. Always use appropriate
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less child restraints.
facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- Small Children
straints are available for children who outgrow tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Re- Children that are over one year old and weigh at
rear facing child restraints and are at least one
straints” later in this section. least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no Also, there are other types of child restraints instructions for minimum and maximum weight
longer use a front facing child restraint. available for larger children for additional protec- and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
tion. mends that small children be placed in child
WARNING restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
● Never install a rear facing child restraint and children be restrained in the rear seat if Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
in the front passenger’s seat. An inflat- Safety Standards. You should choose a child
available (Crew Cab models). According to
ing supplemental air bag could seri- restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
accident statistics, children are safer when
ously injure or kill your child. A rear the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
properly restrained in the rear seat than in and use.
facing child restraint must only be used the front seat.
in the rear seat.
This is especially important because your
Larger children
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- Children who are too large for child restraints
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
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

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kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. the seatback is reclined. This can be
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- be against your body. In an accident,
and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to you could be thrown into it and receive
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the neck or other serious injuries. You
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your could also slide under the lap belt and
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your receive serious internal injuries.
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por- abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. seat with both feet on the floor and
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian recommendations.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt WITH RETRACTOR
without the booster seat.
WARNING
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
Never let a child stand or kneel on any vehicle should use a seat belt at all
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo times.
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.


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WRS0174 LRS0594 LRS0595
Manual front seat shown ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
Fastening the seat belts (Front seats and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
all models and rear seats Crew cab you hear and feel the latch engage.
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
models) ● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
section. move, and allows you some freedom of
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation:
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
WARNING
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of When fastening the seat belts, be certain
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt that the seatbacks are completely se-
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during cured in the latched position. If they are
certain impacts. not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats
restraint installation. King cab models)
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
LRS0556
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information. 1. Open the jump seat. See “Seats” earlier in
this section.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.


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movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
LRS0569 LRS0570
child restraint installation. During normal
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown. should not be activated. If it is activated it
you hear and feel the latch engage. may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the sion. It can also change the operation of
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow the front passenger air bag. See “Front
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder passenger air bag and status light” later in
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of this section.
movement in the seat. The jump seat positions three-point seat belts
have two modes of operation: WARNING
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull ● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) When fastening the seat belts, be certain
the belt and release it. Then smoothly that the seatbacks are completely se-
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) cured in the latched position. If they are
pull the belt out of the retractor.
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode not completely secured, passengers may
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
the driver and passengers some freedom of

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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 LRS0242
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-
Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and
1
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
movement by two separate methods: position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
retractor. face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
der belt anchor into position.


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

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