2012 NV OWNER'S MANUAL

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2012 NV1500/NV2500 HD/NV3500 HD
OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular ac- Before driving your vehicle, please read this
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with cessories with which your vehicle is equipped. Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest iarity with controls and maintenance require-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
best. When you require any service or have any
vehicle.
This manual was prepared to help you under- questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
stand the operation and maintenance of your extensive resources available to them.
WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
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
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs.
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 give your full attention to driv-
may have with your vehicle, as well as ing and avoid using vehicle features or
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon taking other actions that could distract
law. you.
In addition to factory installed options, your ve- ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- priate child restraint systems.
cessories installed by Nissan or by your autho-
● ALWAYS provide information about the
rized Nissan dealer prior to delivery. It is important
proper use of vehicle safety features to
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
all occupants of the vehicle.
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
the vehicle and/or accessory. Please see your for important safety information.

DRIVING Modifications made to this vehicle by Your vehicle’s warranty may not cover
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ- conversion companies or dealers may af- damage resulting from alterations,
ently from an ordinary passenger car because it fect the final certification of the engine, modifications, installation of non-
has a higher center of gravity. As with other ve- vehicle or equipment. The conversion approved accessories, or improper instal-
hicles with features of this type, failure to oper- company or dealer has the responsibility lation of accessories. See your 2011 NV
ate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of to certify that the altered vehicle and 1500/2500/3500 Warranty Information
control or an accident. equipment complies or continues to com- Booklet for complete details.
ply with all applicable motor vehicle
Be sure to read “Driving precautions”, and safety standards and emissions
“Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving regulations. The conversion company or
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and driving” dealer is responsible for making sure the
section of this manual. modifications or installed equipment
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE does not affect the safety of the vehicle.
Nissan does not assume the responsibil-
WARNING ity as the final stage manufacturer for
Any modifications or alterations of this modified or altered vehicles. Nissan is not
vehicle that do not comply with the Nissan responsible for the final certification,
NV2500/3500 Body Builders Guide may product liability claims, or warranty
affect the safety of the vehicle which may claims, resulting from any component,
result in a collision, serious personal in- assembly, or system being altered.
jury or death. A electronic copy of the Nissan is not responsible for modifica-
Nissan body builders guide is available at tions which cause the vehicle to become
www.nissancommercialvehicles.com. non-compliant with any of the motor ve-
hicle safety standards, emissions
regulations, or modifications that cause
the vehicle to be or become defective or
unsafe.

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” CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
ADVISORY
hazard that could cause death or serious Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
precisely. vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
CAUTION
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This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. trademark owned by
ate personal injury or damage to your ve- Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- U.S.A. and licensed
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these to Visteon.
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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waii or Guam. For
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
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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:
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We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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, 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

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, 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

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Front seat belts (P. 1-11)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (if so equipped)
(P. 1-28)
3. Head Restraints (P. 1-6)
4. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-28)
5. Seats (P. 1-2)
6. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-37)
7. Top tether strap anchor point (P. 1-21)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (if so equipped)
(P. 1-28)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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0-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-12)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-23)
3. Windshield (P. 8-20)
4. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-8, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-38)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25)
12. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-24)
2. Trailer hitch/towing (if so equipped)
(P. 9-16)
3 Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
4. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)
5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)
6. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)

LII2004


PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-44)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-15)
3. Inside mirror (P.3-16)
4. Steering wheel (P. 3-15)
5. Glove box (P. 2-35)
6. Console box (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. Storage (P. 2-33)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight switch (P. 2-25)
2. Vents (P. 4-13)
3. Windshield wiper/washer/turn signal
switch (P. 2-23, 2-26 )
4. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-49, P. 4-50)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-28, P. 2-27)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-9)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
8. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
9. Storage tray (P.2-33)
10. Audio system controls (P.
4-22/Navigation system*
11. Storage tray (P.2-33)
12. Glove box (P. 2-35)
13. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-27)
14. iPodா player/USB input jack
(if so equipped) (P.4-46)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-13)

LIC2036


16. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-29)
Tow mode ON switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-29)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-28)
17. 12v power outlet (P. 2-30)
18. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
19. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-15)
20. Hood release switch (P. 3-12)
21. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
22. Outside power mirror switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-28)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)

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VK56DE engine
1. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
3. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-10 Driver’s seat belt 2-11 Automatic transmis- 2-13
System (ABS) warn- warning light and sion position indica-
or ing light chime tor light

Engine oil pressure 2-11 Cruise main switch 2-14
warning light indicator light (if so
Automatic transmis- 2-10 equipped)
sion check warning Low fuel warning 2-11
light Cruise set switch 2-14
light
indicator light (if so
Automatic transmis- 2-10 Low tire pressure 2-11 equipped)
sion oil temperature warning light
High beam indicator 2-14
warning light
Low windshield- 2-13 light (blue)
Brake warning light 2-10 washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped) Malfunction Indica- 2-14
tor Light (MIL)
or
Master warning light 2-13
Security indicator 2-15
light (if so equipped)
Charge warning 2-11 Passenger’s seat 2-13
light belt warning light Slip indicator light 2-15

Door open warning 2-11 Supplemental air 2-13
light bag warning light


Indicator Name Page
light

Tow mode ON indi- 2-15
cator light (if so
equipped)

Turn signal/hazard 2-15
indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic 2-15
Control (VDC) off
indicator light


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Front manual seat adjustment Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
(for passenger’s seat and if so equipped for Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
driver’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Front power seat adjustment Top tether anchor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Armrests (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Forward-facing child restraint installation
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
using the seat belts — front passenger seat . . . . . . 1-21
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Installing top tether strap
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
(Front passenger seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

SEATS

● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.

CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for passenger’s seat
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when and if so equipped for driver’s seat)
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.

1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

LRS2038 LRS2039
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 and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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 shift selector is in P (Park).

LRS2029

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) 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
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
long period of time when the engine is off. move your body forward. The seatback will move
This will discharge the battery. forward.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po-
sitioner operation.

LRS2030 LRS2040 LRS2041
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (driver’s seat) ARMRESTS (if so equipped)
seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or support to the driver. Turn the dial to adjust the ing position.
seat lumbar area.
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
᭺
A Stowed position
᭺
B Resting position


HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
moved. If the head restraint was removed, LRS2032 WRS0921
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seat- The illustration shows the seating positions Components
ing position. Failure to follow these in- equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraints. This may increase the ᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches
risk of serious injury or death in a a head restraint. 3. Lock knob
collision.
4. Stalks
5. Release knob


WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889
Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.


5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.

WRS0922 LRS2026

Removal Install
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
justable head restraints. in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and release
knob. 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.


FLEXIBLE SEATING ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
WARNING place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
of your vehicle that is not equipped with cargo could cause personal injury.
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
● Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop-
erly if they have been removed for any
reason. LRS2042

● If the head restraints are removed for Folding the front passenger’s seatback
any reason, they should be securely
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
stored to prevent them from causing
extra storage length when transporting long
injury to passengers or damage to the
items:
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident. 1. Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
● When returning the seatbacks to the
side edge of the seat, and allow the seat-
upright position, be certain they are
back to fold forward as far as it will go.
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.


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
LRS2034 area or on the front passenger’s seat
2. Once the seatback is released, it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.


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 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.


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. reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
fastened to the proper buckle. vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
See your NISSAN dealer.
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness. ● Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
● Do not allow more than one person to
done by a NISSAN dealer.
use the same seat belt.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
tractors and attaching hardware,
than there are seat belts.
should be inspected after any collision
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
tinuously while the ignition is turned mends that all seat belt assemblies in
ON with all doors closed and all seat use during a collision be replaced un-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- less the collision was minor and the
function in the system. Have the system belts show no damage and continue to
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● No changes should be made to the seat not in use during a collision should also
your shoulder and across your chest. belt system. For example, do not modify be inspected and replaced if either
Never put the belt behind your back, the seat belt, add material, or install damage or improper operation is noted.
under your arm or across your neck. The devices that may change the seat belt ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
belt should be away from your face and routing or tension. Doing so may affect ware should be inspected after any col-
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. the operation of the seat belt system. lision. Always follow the restraint
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as Modifying or tampering with the seat manufacturer’s inspection instructions
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE belt system may result in serious per- and replacement recommendations.
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could sonal injury. The child restraints should be replaced
increase the risk of internal injuries in if they are damaged.
an accident.


PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
be against your body. In an accident,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
you could be thrown into it and receive
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder neck or other serious injuries. You
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. could also slide under the lap belt and
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- receive serious internal injuries.
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly.
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
LRS2038
recommendations.
Manual front seat shown
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Fastening the seat belts
WITH RETRACTOR
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.


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
LRS2043 LRS2044
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 dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A the front passenger air bag. See “Front
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder passenger air bag and status light” later in
slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest.
belt to move, and allows you some this section.
freedom of movement in the seat. The front passenger seat three-point seat belt
has 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 that the seatbacks are completely se-
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) cured in the latched position. If they are
smoothly pull the belt out of the re-
tractor. 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

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 Front seats
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
outboard seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts. The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
Checking seat belt operation justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt To adjust, pull out ᭺ the adjustment button and
1
movement by two separate methods: move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the desired
2
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the position, so the belt passes over the center of the
retractor. shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.


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


CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them. ● Infants and children need special pro- This is especially important because your
They need to be properly restrained. tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
In addition to the general information in this ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
manual, child safety information is available from come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip later in this section.
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community bones. In an accident, an improperly INFANTS
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
to learn the best way to transport your child. in a rear-facing child restraint. Because a rear-
child restraints.
There are three basic types of child restraint facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this
● Never let a child stand or kneel on any vehicle, infants should not be transported in it.
systems: seat and do not allow a child in the
● Rear-facing child restraint cargo area. The child could be seriously SMALL CHILDREN
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
● Forward-facing child restraint collision. Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
● Booster seat Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental child restraint as long as possible up to the height
front-impact air bag system for the front passen- or weight limit of the child restraint. Forward-
WARNING ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in facing child restraints are available for children
● Never put a rear-facing child seat in the this section. The passenger seat is not suitable who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are
front seat. for use with a rear-facing child restraint needed at least 1 year old. Refer to the manufacturer’s
for infants. Therefore, infants should not be trans- instructions for minimum and maximum weight
● Never let an infant who requires the use and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
of a rear-facing child restraint ride in ported in this vehicle.
mends that small children be placed in child
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
child in your lap or arms. tories require the use of approved child restraints Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
for infants and small children. See “Child re- Safety Standards. You should choose a child
straints” later in this section. restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by and use.
using the vehicle seat belt. See the “Child re-
straints” section for more information.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

LARGER CHILDREN
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
men. The booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly positioned ARS1098 WRS0256
across the top, middle portion of the shoulder PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat WARNING
RESTRAINTS
can only be used in seating positions that have a ● Failure to follow the warnings and in-
three-point type seat belt. The booster seat structions for proper use and installa-
should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi- tion of child restraints could result in
fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle serious injury or death of a child or
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle other passengers in a sudden stop or
Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so collision:
the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the – The child restraint must be used and
booster seat. installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.


– Infants and children should never be All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
CAUTION
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- territories require that infants and small
gest adult cannot resist the forces of A child restraint in a closed vehicle can children be restrained in an approved child
a collision. become very hot. Check the seating sur- restraint at all times while the vehicle is
face and buckles before placing a child in being operated. Canadian law requires the
– Do not put a seat belt around both a the child restraint. top tether strap on forward-facing child
child and another passenger. restraints be secured to the designated an-
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
– Never install a rear-facing child re- chor point on the vehicle.
infants and children of various sizes. When se-
straint in the front seat. An inflating lecting any child restraint, keep the following TOP TETHER ANCHOR
supplemental air bag could seriously points in mind:
injure or kill your child.
● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying WARNING
– Never let an infant who requires the that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Do not allow cargo to contact the top
use of a rear-facing child restraint Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor tether strap when it is attached to the top
ride in this vehicle. Vehicle Safety Standard 213. tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be so it does not contact the top tether strap.
that will fit the child and vehicle. sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat Cargo that is not properly secured or
Some child restraints may not fit and seat belt system. cargo that contacts the top tether strap
properly in your vehicle. may damage it during a collision. A child
● If the child restraint is compatible with your could be seriously injured or killed in a
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- vehicle, place your child in the child restraint collision if the top tether strap is
sible after fitting the child restraint. and check the various adjustments to be damaged.
– Infants and children should always sure the child restraint is compatible with
be placed in an appropriate child re- your child. Choose a child restraint that is
straint while in the vehicle. designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
● When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt. In a
sudden stop or collision, loose objects
can injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.


FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS — FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
LRS2050 WRS0256 collision.
1. Top tether strap REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
2. Anchor point INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS
Top tether anchor point location
The anchor point is located on the front passen- WARNING
ger seatback as shown. ● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child.
● Never let an infant who requires the use
of a rear-facing child restraint ride in
this vehicle.


2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head re-
straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit.
If the head restraint is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint when the child restraint
is removed. See “Head restraints” in this
section for head restraint adjustment, re-
moval and installation information.
WRS0699 WRS0680
If the seating position does not have an
Forward-facing (front passenger seat) – adjustable head restraint and it is interfering Forward-facing – step 3
step 1 with the proper child restraint fit, try another 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child seating position or a different child restraint. restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
Safety” and “Child Restraints” sections before hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
installing a child restraint. follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing structions for belt routing.
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the If the child restraint is equipped with a top
front passenger seat: tether strap, route the top tether strap and
1. If you must install a child restraint in secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
the front seat, it should be placed in a point. See “Installing top tether strap” in this
forward-facing direction only. Move section.
the seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.

LRS2046 LRS0668 WRS0681
Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 5 Forward-facing – step 6
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the center of the child restraint with your
mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode and seatback while pulling up on the seat
when the seat belt is fully retracted. belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.


9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.

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Forward-facing – step 8 Front passenger seat
8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- 1. Top tether strap
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
2. Anchor point
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the seat belt holds the restraint in
place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten
the seat belt as necessary and test it again.
You may need to try a different child restraint.
Not all child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.


INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP BOOSTER SEATS
(Front passenger seat) Precautions on booster seats
Before securing the child restraint with the seat
belt, WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
1. If necessary, raise or remove the head re-
properly, the risk of a child being injured
straint to position the top tether strap ᭺ 1
in a sudden stop or collision greatly
over the top of the seatback. If the head
increases:
restraint is removed, store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint – Make sure the shoulder portion of
when the child restraint is removed. See the belt is away from the child’s face
“Head restraints” in this section for and neck and the lap portion of the
head restraint adjustment, removal belt does not cross the stomach.
and installation information.
– Make sure the shoulder belt is not LRS0455
2. Route the top tether strap ᭺ between the
1 behind the child or under the child’s
head restraint and the top of the seatback. arm.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor – A booster seat must only be installed
point ᭺ on the seatback.
2 in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt.
4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in-
stallation procedure steps in this section
before tightening the tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.


● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat ᭺ is chosen, the
1
vehicle seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
high back booster seat ᭺ should be used.
2

● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with the
LRS2047 LRS0454 child. Always follow all recommended pro-
Booster seats of various sizes are offered by cedures.
several manufacturers. When selecting any All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
booster seat, keep the following points in mind: territories require that infants and small
● Choose only a booster seat with a label children be restrained in an approved child
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor restraint at all times while the vehicle is
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian being operated.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The instructions in this section apply to booster
● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be seat installation in the front passenger seat.
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.


Booster seat installation on front
passenger seat
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the
Automatic Locking Retractor mode when
using a booster seat with the seat belts.
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
Safety”, “Child Restraints” and “Booster Seats”
sections before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the
front passenger seat:
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1. If you must install a booster seat in the Front passenger position
front seat, move the seat to the rear- 3. The booster seat should be positioned on
most position. the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only If necessary, adjust or remove the head re-
place it in a front-facing direction. Always straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- the head restraint is removed, store it in a
structions. secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. See “Head restraints” in this sec-
tion for head restraint adjustment, removal
and installation information.


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