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Foreword a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Welcome to the growing family of new READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
Before driving your vehicle please read this This vehicle should not be modified.
to you with confidence. It was produced
owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure Modification could affect its perfor-
using the latest techniques and strict quality
familiarity with controls and maintenance mance, safety or durability, and may
control.
requirements, assisting you in the safe op- even violate governmental regulations.
This manual was prepared to help you eration of your vehicle. In addition, damage or performance
understand the operation and maintenance problems resulting from modifications
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many WARNING
may not be covered under NISSAN
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION warranties.
Please read through this manual before REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
operating your vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties for you and your passengers! This manual includes information for all
covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN ● NEVER drive under the influence of options available on this model. Therefore,
Service and Maintenance Guide” ex- alcohol or drugs. you may find some information that does
plains details about maintaining and ● ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- not apply to your vehicle.
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a its and never drive too fast for con-
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ditions. All information, specifications and illustra-
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and tions in this manual are those in effect at the
resolve any concerns you may have with appropriate child restraint systems. time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
your vehicle, as well as clarify your Pre-teen children should be seated to change specifications or design without
rights under your state’s lemon law. in the rear seat. notice and without obligation.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve- ● ALWAYS provide information about
hicle best. When you require any service or the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
have any questions, they will be glad to tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
assist you with the extensive resources ● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual
available to them. for important safety information.
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3. The inside pages of this manual contain
IMPORTANT INFORMATION a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
ABOUT THIS MANUAL including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
This is used to indicate the presence of ents, and certain vehicle components
a hazard that could cause death or contain or emit chemicals known to
serious personal injury. To avoid or State of California to cause cancer and
reduce the risk, the procedures must birth defects or other reproductive
be followed precisely. harm.
CAUTION © 2002 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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risk, the procedures must be followed by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-
carefully. copying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Nissan North
America, Inc., Gardena, California.
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4. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
portation services, to the supply of lubricants,
parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and — most importantly —
through an awareness that people are the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,
WFW0002 dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
the best job was being done in producing and
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manu- delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great
to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco- facturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN
nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod- styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in to your dealer for maintenance, the service tech-
uct of a successful worldwide company that nician will perform his work according to the
San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan quality standards that have been established by
manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun- Technical Center North America in Farmington
tries and distributes them in 170 nations. the factory.
Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac- nearly 18,000 people throughout the United Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and safety systems that will help protect you and your
affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be- INFINITI dealers across North America. passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
come the fifth largest automaker in the world. In accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the time you drive the vehicle.
forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
diversified products. reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
mately 4,500 people. These include company customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all
investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- and craftsmanship — a product that we can be
across Canada. In addition, many Canadians proud to build and you can be proud to own.
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- work for companies that supply NISSAN and
ments in facilities across the continent. NISSAN dealers with materials and services
ranging from operation of port facilities and trans-
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5. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom-
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or for the following information: ers
you would like to provide NISSAN directly — Your name, address, and telephone Nissan North America, Inc.
with comments or questions, please con- number Consumer Affairs Department
tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart- — Vehicle identification number (attached P.O. Box 191
ment using our toll-free number: to the top of the instrument panel on the Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. mainland and Alaska driver’s side)
For Hawaii customers
customers — Date of purchase
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
— Current odometer reading
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name
2880 Kilihau St.
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Hawaii customers For Canadian customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) OR
Nissan Canada Inc.
For CANADIAN customers You can write to NISSAN with the informa- 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 tion on the left at: Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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7. Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1
Contents Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

9. 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2 Injured persons................................................1-20
Front seat adjustment........................................1-2 Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-21
Folding rear seat ...............................................1-4 Seat belt extenders .........................................1-24
Head restraint adjustment .................................1-5 Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-24
Supplemental restraint system...............................1-6 Child restraints .....................................................1-25
Precautions on supplemental restraint Precautions on child restraints ........................1-25
system ...............................................................1-6 Installation on rear seat center or
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-16 outboard positions ...........................................1-26
Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-16 LATCH (Lower anchors and tether for
Seat belts .............................................................1-18 children) system ...................................................1-32
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-18 Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-34
Child safety......................................................1-19
Installation on front passenger seat ................1-35
Pregnant women .............................................1-20
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10. SEATS
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
ARS1131
WARNING ● For most effective protection when
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
the seatback is reclined. This can be should be upright. Always sit well
dangerous. The shoulder belt will back in the seat and adjust the seat
not be against your body. In an acci- properly. See ‘‘Precautions on seat
dent, you could be thrown into it and belt usage’’ later in this section.
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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11. WRS0001 SPA0099A
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat To recline the seatback, pull the lever up Turn either dial to adjust the angle and
forward or backward to the desired position. and lean back. To bring the back of the seat height of the seat cushion to the desired
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. forward again, pull the lever and move your position.
body forward.
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12. ● Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked
in the trunk where they could be
seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the rear seatback se-
curely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to car
keys.
WRS0025
FOLDING REAR SEAT in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
Interior trunk access
(if so equipped) ● Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
The trunk can be accessed from the rear not place cargo higher than the seat-
seat for loading and unloading, as shown. backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
WARNING
sonal injury.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat ● When returning seatbacks to the up-
when it is in the fold-down position. right position, be certain they are
Use of these areas by passengers completely secured in the latched
without proper restraints could result position.
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13. LRS0058 PD1319 WRS0096
When using the fold down rear seatback, HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST- Adjust the head restraints so the center is
the rear center seat belt retractor may lock MENT level with the center of your ears.
up and prevent folding down the seatback.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
If the rear center seat belt retractor has
inadvertently locked up, push the seat belt lower, push and hold the lock knob and
webbing toward the retractor as shown in push the head restraint down.
the above illustration. This will unlock the WARNING
seat belt retractor and allow the rear seat-
back to fold down. Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
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14. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE- section for instructions and precautions on
MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
section contains important information con-
START position.
cerning the driver and passenger supple-
mental front air bags, supplemental side air After turning the ignition key to the ON
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts. position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The supplemental
Supplemental front air bag system: This air bag warning light will turn off after
system can help cushion the impact force to about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
the face and chest of the driver and front tional.
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system (if so
equipped): This system can help cushion
the impact force to the head and the chest
area of the driver and front passenger in
certain side impact collisions. The supple-
mental side air bag is designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are
designed to supplement the crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passen-
ger seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger
seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ later in this
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15. Always sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always use the seat belts.
● Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could in-
crease the risk that they are injured
when the supplemental front air bag
inflates.
WRS0031
WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental
● The supplemental front air bags ordi- front air bags are most effective when
narily will not inflate in the event of a you are sitting well back and upright
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or in the seat. The front air bags inflate
lower severity frontal collision. Al- with great force. If you are unre-
ways wear your seat belts to help strained, leaning forward, sitting
reduce the risk or severity of injury in sideways or out of position in any
various kinds of accidents. way, you are at greater risk of injury
or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from
the supplemental front air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
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16. ARS1133 ARS1041
ARS1042
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17. WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained.
Do not attempt to hold them in your
lap or arms. Some examples of dan-
gerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front
air bag inflates if they are not prop-
erly restrained.
● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
ARS1043 ARS1045
supplemental front air bag could se-
riously injure or kill your child. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec-
tion for details.
ARS1044 ARS1046
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18. SSS0101 WRS0032 SSS0159
WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental If the side air bag inflates, you may
Supplemental side air bag (if so side air bag are most effective when be seriously injured. Be especially
equipped): you are sitting well back and upright careful with children, who should
in the seat. The side air bag inflates always be properly restrained. Some
● The supplemental side air bag ordi- with great force. Do not allow any- examples of dangerous riding posi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a one to place their hand, leg or face tions are shown in the illustrations.
frontal impact, rear impact or lower near the side air bag on the side of
severity side collision. Always wear ● Do not use seat covers on the front
the seatback of the front seat. Do not seatbacks. They may interfere with
your seat belt to help reduce the risk allow anyone sitting in the front seat
or severity of injury in various kinds supplemental side air bag inflation.
to extend their hand out of the win-
of accidents. dow or lean against the door.
When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front seat.
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19. SSS0162 WRS0003
Supplemental front air bag system and must be followed.
The driver supplemental front air bag is lo- The front air bag system is designed to
cated in the center of the steering wheel. The inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
passenger supplemental front air bag is although it may inflate if the forces in an-
mounted in the dashboard above the glove other type of collision are similar to those of
box. a higher severity frontal impact. It may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle
These systems are designed to meet op- damage (or lack of it) is not always an
tional certification requirements under U.S. indication of proper supplemental front air
regulations. They are also permitted in bag system operation.
Canada. The optional certification allows
the front air bags to be designed to inflate When the supplemental front air bag in-
somewhat less forcefully than previously. flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
However, all of the information, cautions followed by the release of smoke. This
and warnings in this manual still apply smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
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20. a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, After turning the ignition key to the ON ● Do not make unauthorized changes to
as it may cause irritation and choking. position, the supplemental air bag warn- your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
Those with a history of a breathing condition ing light illuminates. The supplemental pension system or front end struc-
should get fresh air promptly. air bag warning light will turn off after ture. This could affect proper opera-
about 7 seconds if the system is opera- tion of the supplemental front air bag
The supplemental front air bags, along with tional.
the use of seat belts, help to cushion the system.
impact force on the face and chest of the WARNING ● Tampering with the supplemental
occupant. They can help save lives and front air bag system may result in
● Do not place any objects on the steer-
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat- serious personal injury. For ex-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
ing front air bag may cause facial abrasions ample, do not change the steering
panel. Also, do not place any objects
or other injuries. Front air bags do not wheel and instrument panel assem-
between any occupant and the steer-
provide restraint to the lower body. bly by placing material over the
ing wheel or instrument panel. Such
steering wheel pad and above the
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the objects may become dangerous pro-
dashboard or by installing additional
jectiles and cause injury if the supple-
driver and passenger seated upright as far trim material around the front air bag
mental front air bag inflates.
as practical away from the steering wheel or system.
instrument panel. The supplemental front air ● Right after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. ● Work around and on the supplemen-
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect tal front air bag system should be
the front occupants. Because of this, the Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself. done by an authorized NISSAN
force of the front air bag inflating can in- dealer. Installation of electrical
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too ● No unauthorized changes should be equipment should also be done by
close to, or is against, the front air bag made to any components or wiring of an authorized NISSAN dealer. The
module during inflation. the supplemental front air bag sys- SRS wiring should not be modified
tem. This is to prevent accidental in- or disconnected. Unauthorized elec-
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
flation of the front air bags or damage trical test equipment and probing
collision.
to the front air bag system. devices should not be used on the
The supplemental front air bags operate supplemental front air bag system.
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON or START position.
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21. ● A cracked windshield should be re- proper supplemental side air bag operation.
placed immediately by a qualified When the supplemental side air bag in-
repair facility. A cracked windshield flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
could affect inflation of the supple- followed by release of smoke. This smoke is
mental air bag system. not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
● The SRS wiring harness connectors Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it
are yellow for easy identification. may cause irritation and choking. Those
with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the supple- Supplemental side air bags, along with the
mental front air bag system and guide the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
buyer to the appropriate sections in this force on the chest of the front occupants.
Owner’s Manual.
LRS0020 They can help save lives and reduce seri-
ous injuries. However, an inflating side air
Supplemental side air bag system bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
(if so equipped) Side air bags do not provide restraint to the
lower body.
The supplemental side air bags are located
in the outside of the seatback of the front The seat belts should be correctly worn and
seats. The supplemental side air bag (on the driver and passenger seated upright as
the driver or front passenger seat) is de- far as practical away from the supplemental
signed to inflate in higher severity side side air bag. The side air bag inflates quickly
collisions, although it may inflate if the in order to help protect the front occupants.
forces in another type of collision are similar Because of this, the force of the side air bag
to those of a higher severity side impact. It is inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
designed to inflate on the side where the occupant is too close to, or is against, the
vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in side air bag module during inflation. The
certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or side air bag will deflate quickly after a
lack of it) is not always an indication of collision.
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22. The supplemental side air bags operate inflation of the side air bag or dam- * The SRS wiring harness connectors
only when the ignition switch is in the age to the side air bag system. are yellow for easy identification.
ON or START position.
● Do not make unauthorized changes When selling your vehicle, we request that
After turning the ignition key to the ON to your vehicle’s electrical system, you inform the buyer about the supplemen-
position, the supplemental air bag warn- suspension system or side panel. tal side air bag system and guide the buyer
ing light illuminates. The supplemental This could affect proper operation of to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
air bag warning light will turn off after the side air bag system. Manual.
about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. ● Tampering with the supplemental Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
side air bag system may result in front seats)
WARNING serious personal injury. For ex-
ample, do not change the front seat WARNING
● Do not place any objects near the
assembly by placing material near ● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
the seatback of the front seat or by be reused after activation. It must be
not place any objects (an umbrella,
installing additional trim material, replaced together with the retractor
bag, etc.) between the front door
such as seat covers, around the side as a unit.
finisher and the front seat. Such ob-
air bag system.
jects may become dangerous pro- ● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
jectiles and cause injury if the ● Work around and on the supplemen- frontal collision but the pre-
supplemental side air bag inflates. tal side air bag system should be tensioner is not activated, be sure to
done by an authorized NISSAN
● Right after inflation, several supple- have the pre-tensioner system
dealer. Installation of electrical checked and, if necessary, replaced
mental side air bag system compo-
equipment should also be done by by your NISSAN dealer.
nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
an authorized NISSAN dealer. The
you may severely burn yourself.
SRS wiring harnesses* should not
● No unauthorized changes should be be modified or disconnected. Unau-
made to any components or wiring thorized electrical test equipment
of the supplemental side air bag sys- and probing devices should not be
tem. This is to prevent accidental used on the side air bag system.
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23. ● No unauthorized changes should be The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys- buyer to the appropriate sections in this
made to any components or wiring tem activates in conjunction with the supple- Owner’s Manual.
of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys- mental front air bag. Working with the seat
tem. This is to prevent accidental belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
activation of the pre-tensioner seat the instant the vehicle becomes involved in
belt or damage to the pre-tensioner certain types of collisions, thereby restrain-
seat belt operation. Tampering with ing seat occupants.
the pre-tensioner seat belt system
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
may result in serious personal in-
jury. belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used
the same as conventional seat belts.
● Work around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- smoke is released and a loud noise may be
lation of electrical equipment should heard. This smoke is not harmful and does
also be done by an authorized NIS- not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
SAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
test equipment and probing devices choking. Those with a history of a breathing
should not be used on the pre- condition should get fresh air promptly.
tensioner seat belt system.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
● If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner system, the supplemental air bag
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- warning light will flash intermittently
tact an authorized NISSAN dealer. after the ignition key is turned to the ON or
Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro- START position. In this case, the pre-
cedures are set forth in the appropri- tensioner seat belt will not function properly.
ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures could When selling your vehicle, we request that
cause personal injury. you inform the buyer about the pre-
tensioner seat belt system and guide the
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24. WRS0004 LRS0100
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS WARNING LIGHT
Warning labels about the supplemental air The supplemental air bag warning light,
bag systems are placed in the vehicle as displaying in the instrument panel,
shown in the illustration. monitors the circuits of the supplemental
front air bags, pre-tensioner seat belt and
supplemental side air bag (if so equipped)
systems. The circuits monitored by the
supplemental air bag warning light are the
diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag
modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all
related wiring.
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25. When the ignition key is in the ON or START WARNING WARNING
position, the supplemental air bag warning ● Once the supplemental front air bag
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental or supplemental side air bag has in-
then turns off. This means the system is flated, the air bag module will not
operational. front air bag or supplemental side air bag
system will not operate in an accident. function again and must be replaced.
If any of the following conditions occur, the Additionally, if any of the supplemen-
supplemental front air bag, supplemental tal air bags inflate, the pre-tensioner
side air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt Repair and replacement procedure seat belts must also be replaced. The
systems need servicing: air bag module and pre-tensioner
The supplemental air bag modules are de- seat belt system should be replaced
● The supplemental air bag warning light signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
remains on after approximately 7 sec- by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the air bag module and pre-tensioner
onds. supplemental air bag light remains illumi- seat belt system cannot be repaired.
● The supplemental air bag warning light nated after inflation has occurred. Repair
flashes intermittently. and replacement of the supplemental air ● The supplemental front air bag and
bag system should be done only by an supplemental side air bag systems
● The supplemental air bag warning light should be inspected by an authorized
authorized NISSAN dealer.
does not come on at all. NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
Under these conditions, the supplemental After a supplemental air bag inflates, the in- to the front end or side portion of the
front air bag, supplemental side air bag or strument panel assembly should be replaced vehicle, or replaced if the supplemen-
pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not by an authorized NISSAN dealer if damaged. tal air bag has inflated.
operate properly. It must be checked and When maintenance work is required on the ● If you need to dispose of a supplemental
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, air bag, pre-tensioner seat belt system
authorized NISSAN dealer. supplemental side air bags, pre-tensioner and or scrap the vehicle, contact an au-
seat belts and related parts should be thorized NISSAN dealer. Correct supple-
pointed out to the person performing the mental air bag disposal procedures are
maintenance. The ignition key should al- set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-
ways be in the LOCK position when working vice Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-
under the hood or inside the vehicle. dures could cause personal injury.
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26. SEAT BELTS
WRS0035 ARS1049
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over
USAGE ● Every person who drives or rides in your shoulder and across your
this vehicle should use a seat belt at chest. Never run the belt behind your
If you are wearing your seat belt properly back, under your arm or across your
all times. Children should be prop-
adjusted, your chances of being injured or erly restrained and, if appropriate, in neck. The belt should be away from
killed in an accident and/or the severity of a child restraint. your face and neck, but not falling
injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN off your shoulder.
● The belt should be properly adjusted ● Position the lap belt as low and snug
strongly encourages you and all of your to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
passengers to buckle up every time you as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
reduce the effectiveness of the en- NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
drive, even if your seating position includes tire restraint system and increase
a supplemental air bag. high could increase the risk of inter-
the chance or severity of injury in an nal injuries in an accident.
Most states and all Canadian provinces accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn ● Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
or territories require that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being properly. curely fastened to the proper buckle.
driven.
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27. ● All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam-
aged.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
ARS1047 ARS1050
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about one year
● Do not wear the belt inside out or ● All seat belt assemblies including
twisted. Doing so may reduce its retractors and attaching hardware and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be
effectiveness. should be inspected after any colli- placed in rear facing child restraints. Front
● Do not allow more than one person sion by an authorized NISSAN facing child restraints are available for chil-
to use the same belt. dealer. NISSAN recommends that all dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints.
● Never carry more people in the ve- seat belt assemblies in use during a
hicle than there are seat belts. collision be replaced unless the col-
● If the seat belt warning light glows lision was minor and the belts show
continuously while the ignition is no damage and continue to operate
turned ON with all doors closed and properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
all seat belts fastened, it may indi- use during a collision should also be
cate a malfunction in the system. inspected and replaced if either
Have the system checked by an au- damage or improper operation is
thorized NISSAN dealer. noted.
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28. WARNING Infants and small children WARNING
Infants and children need special pro- NISSAN recommends that infants and small Never let a child stand or kneel on any
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may children be placed in child restraints that seat and do not allow a child in the
not fit them properly. The shoulder belt comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
may come too close to the face or neck. Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle The child could be seriously injured or
The lap belt may not fit over their small Safety Standard 213. You should choose a killed in an accident or sudden stop.
hip bones. In an accident, an improp- child restraint that fits your vehicle and
erly fitting seat belt could cause seri- always follow the manufacturer’s instruc- PREGNANT WOMEN
ous or fatal injury. Always use appro- tions for installation and use. NISSAN recommends that pregnant women
priate child restraints.
Larger children use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn
Children who are too large for child re- snug, and always position the lap belt as
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or low as possible around the hips, not the
territories require the use of approved child straints should be seated and restrained by
the seat belts which are provided. waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
restraints for infants and small children. See shoulder and across your chest. Never run
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
In addition, there are many types of child
use of a booster seat (commercially avail- ommendations.
restraints available for larger children which
able) may help overcome this. The booster
should be used for maximum protection. INJURED PERSONS
seat should raise the child so that the shoul-
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and der belt is properly positioned across the
NISSAN recommends that injured persons
children be restrained in the rear seat if top, middle portion of the shoulder and the
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
possible. According to accident statistics, lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat
specific recommendations.
children are safer when properly restrained should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
in the rear seat than in the front seat. This certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
is especially important because your ve- Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
hicle has a supplemental restraint system Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Once
(Air bag system) for the front passenger. the child has grown so the shoulder belt is
See ‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’ ear- no longer on or near the face and neck, use
lier in this section. the shoulder belt without the booster seat.
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29. ARS1051 WRS0029 ARS1052
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT ries. You could also slide under the Fastening the seat belts
WITH RETRACTOR lap belt and receive serious internal
1. Adjust the seat.
injuries.
WARNING 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
● For most effective protection when
● Every person who drives or rides in the vehicle is in motion, the seat tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
this vehicle should wear a seat belt should be upright. Always sit well until you hear and feel the latch engage.
at all times. back in the seat and adjust the seat The retractor is designed to lock during
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when properly. See “Precautions on seat a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
the seatback is reclined. This can be belt usage” earlier in this section. pulling motion permits the belt to move,
dangerous. The shoulder belt will and allows you some freedom of move-
not be against your body. In an acci- ment in the seat.
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
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30. locking mode. For additional information,
see ‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the automatic locking mode should
not be activated. If it is activated it may
cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.
ARS1162 ARS1054
3. Position the lap belt portion low and Unfastening the seat belts
snug on the hips as shown. To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retractor to take up extra slack. retracts.
The front passenger seat belt and the rear
three-point seat belts have a cinching
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When automatic locking mode is activated,
the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again
until the seat belt tongue is detached from
the buckle and fully retracted. Once re-
tracted, the seat belt is in the emergency
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31. Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate meth-
ods:
1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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
WRS0005 LRS0026
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check Center of rear seat Shoulder belt height adjustment
or if you have any question about belt opera- (For front seats)
Selecting correct set of seat belts:
tion, see an authorized NISSAN dealer.
The center seat belt buckle is identified by The shoulder belt anchor height should be
the word ‘‘CENTER.’’ The center seat belt adjusted to the position best for you. (See
tongue can be fastened only into the center ‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’ earlier in
seat belt buckle. this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjust-
ment button and move the shoulder belt
anchor to the desired position, so the belt
passes over the center of the shoulder. The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
lease the adjustment button to lock the
shoulder belt anchor into position.
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32. WARNING WARNING SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● After adjustment, release the adjust- ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, ● To clean the seat belt webbings, apply
ment button and try to move the made by the same company which a mild soap solution or any solution
shoulder belt anchor up and down to made the original equipment seat recommended for cleaning upholstery or
make sure it is securely fixed in belts, should be used with NISSAN carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
position. seat belts. the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
● The shoulder belt anchor height ● Adults and children who can use the allow the seat belts to retract until they
should be adjusted to the position standard seat belt should not use an are completely dry.
best for you. Failure to do so may extender. Such unnecessary use ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
reduce the effectiveness of the en- could result in serious personal in- guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
tire restraint system and increase jury in the event of an accident. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul-
the chance or severity of injury in an Never use seat belt extenders to in- der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
accident. stall child restraints. If the child re- ● Periodically check to see that the seat
straint is not serviced properly, the belt and metal components, such as
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS child could be seriously injured in a buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
collision or sudden stop. wires and anchors, work properly. If loose
If, because of body size or driving position, parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage
it is not possible to properly fit the lap- on the webbing is found, the entire seat
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is belt assembly should be replaced.
available which is compatible with the in-
stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap-
proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length
and may be used for either the driver or front
passenger seating position. See an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the
extender is required.
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33. CHILD RESTRAINTS
to resist the forces of a severe Tether for Children) system. Some child
accident. The child could be crushed restraints include two rigid or webbing-
between the adult and parts of the mounted attachments that can be con-
vehicle. Also, do not put the same nected to these lower anchors. For details,
seat belt around both your child and see the “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
yourself. for Children) system” later in this section.
● Never install a rear-facing child re- Child restraints for infants and children of
straint in the front seat. An inflating various sizes are offered by several manu-
supplemental front air bag could se- facturers. When selecting any child re-
riously injure or kill your child. A straint, keep the following points in mind:
rear-facing child restraint must only 1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-
be used in the rear seat. tifying that it complies with Federal Motor
ARS1098 ● NISSAN recommends that the child Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-
restraint be installed in the rear seat. dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD According to accident statistics, 2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle
RESTRAINTS children are safer when properly re- to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-
strained in the rear seat than in the cle’s seat and seat belt system.
WARNING 3) If the child restraint is compatible with
front seat.
● Infants and small children should your vehicle, place your child in the child
always be placed in an appropriate ● An improperly installed child re- restraint and check the various adjust-
child restraint while riding in the ve- straint could lead to serious injury or ments to be sure the child restraint is
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint death in an accident. compatible with your child. Always follow
can result in serious injury or death. all recommended procedures.
● Infants and small children should In general, child restraints are designed to All U.S. states and Canadian provinces
never be carried on your lap. It is not be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion or territories require that infants and
possible for even the strongest adult of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, small children be restrained in approved
this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraints at all times while the
child restraint lower anchor system, referred vehicle is being operated.
to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
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34. WARNING belt as necessary, or put the re- INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
● Improper use of a child restraint can straint in another seat and test it CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI-
result in increased injuries for both again. TIONS
the infant or child and other occu- ● For a front-facing child restraint, if
pants in the vehicle. the seat position where it is installed WARNING
● Follow all of the child restraint manu- has a three-point type lap/shoulder ● The three-point belt in your vehicle
facturer’s instructions for installa- belt, check to make sure the shoulder is equipped with a locking mode re-
tion and use. When purchasing a belt does not go in front of the child’s tractor which must be used when
child restraint, be sure to select one face or neck. If it does, put the shoul- installing a child restraint.
which will fit your child and vehicle. der belt behind the child restraint. If
It may not be possible to properly you must install a front-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see ‘‘Instal- ● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
install some types of child restraints mode will result in the child restraint
in your vehicle. lation on front passenger seat’’ later
in this section for details. not being properly secured. The re-
● If the child restraint is not anchored straint could tip over or otherwise be
properly, the risk of a child being ● When your child restraint is not in unsecured and cause injury to the
injured in a collision or a sudden use, keep it secured with a seat belt child in a sudden stop or collision.
stop greatly increases. to prevent it from being thrown
around in case of a sudden stop or
● Adjustable seatbacks should be po-
accident.
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
as upright as possible.
● After attaching the child restraint, CAUTION
test it before you place the child in it.
Remember that a child restraint left in a
Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it
closed vehicle can become very hot.
forward and check to see if the belt
Check the seating surface and buckles
holds the restraint in place. If the
before placing your child in the child
restraint is not secure, tighten the
restraint.
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35. WRS0007 WRS0008 WRS0036
Front facing 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
When you install a child restraint in the rear until you hear and feel the latch engage.
seat, follow these steps:
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
can be placed in a front facing direction,
depending on the size of the child. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
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36. WRS0037 WRS0038 WRS0039
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on 5. Before placing the child in the child re-
belt is fully extended. At this time, the the seat belt to remove any slack in the straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
seat belt retractor is in the automatic belt. from side to side, and tug it forward to
locking mode (child restraint mode). It make sure that it is securely held in
reverts back to emergency locking mode place.
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull more
seat belt out of the retractor. If you can-
not pull any more belt webbing out of the
retractor, the seat belt is in the automatic
locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to each
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37. use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps
three through six.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled.
WRS0040 WRS0009
Rear facing
When you install a child restraint in the rear
seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
The direction of the child restraint de-
pends on the type of the child restraint
and the size of the child. Always follow
the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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38. WRS0041 WRS0010 WRS0042
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on
child restraint and insert it into the buckle belt is fully extended. At this time, the the seat belt to remove any slack in the
until you hear and feel the latch engage. seat belt retractor is in the automatic belt.
locking mode (child restraint mode). It
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
reverts back to emergency locking mode
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
when the seat belt is fully retracted.
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39. use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps
three through six.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled.
WRS0043
5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure that it is securely held in
place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode by trying to pull more
seat belt out of the retractor. If you can-
not pull any more belt webbing out of the
retractor, the seat belt is in the automatic
locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child re-
straint is properly secured prior to each
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40. LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS
AND TETHER FOR
CHILDREN) SYSTEM
LRS0087
WARNING!
● Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown. If a child restraint is not se-
cured properly, your child could be
seriously injured or killed in an acci-
dent.
● Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using
the LATCH system anchors. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly.
LRS0086
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41. ● The LATCH system anchors are de- The LATCH system anchors are located at 1. To install the LATCH system compatible
signed to withstand only those loads the rear of the seat cushion near the seat- child restraint, insert the child restraint
imposed by correctly fitted child re- back. A label is attached to the seat back to LATCH system anchor attachments into
straints. Under no circumstance are help you locate the LATCH system anchors. the anchor points on the rear seat. If the
they to be used for adult seat belts or Some child restraints may also require the child restraint is equipped with a top
harnesses. use of a top tether strap. See ‘‘Top Tether tether, see ‘‘Top Tether Strap Child Re-
Strap Child Restraint’’ later in this section straint’’ later in this section for installation
for installation instructions. instructions.
Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be When installing a child restraint, carefully 2. After attaching the child restraint and
connected to two anchors located at certain read and follow the instructions in this before placing the child in it, use force to
seating positions in your vehicle. This sys- manual and those supplied with the child tilt the child restraint from side to side and
tem is known as the LATCH (Lower An- restraint. tug it forward to make sure that the child
chors and Tether for Children) system. This When you install a LATCH system compat- restraint is securely held in place.
system may also be referred to as the ible child restraint to the lower anchor at- 3. Check to make sure that the child re-
ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With tachments in the rear seat, follow these straint is properly secured prior to each
this system, you do not have to use a steps: use.
vehicle seat belt to secure the child re-
straint. Your vehicle is equipped with spe- WARNING
cial anchor points that are used with LATCH Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
system compatible child restraints. Check your fingers into the lower anchor area
your child restraint for a label stating that it is and feeling to make sure there are no
compatible with the LATCH system. This obstructions over the LATCH system
information may also be in the child restraint anchors, such as seat belt webbing or
owner’s manual. If you have such a child seat cushion material. The child re-
restraint, refer to the illustration for the rear straint will not be secured properly if
seating positions equipped with LATCH the LATCH system anchors are ob-
system anchors which can be used to se- structed.
cure the child restraint.
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42. WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
shelf finisher.
If you have any questions when install-
ing a top strap child restraint on the rear
seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for
details.
WRS0027 WRS0028
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE- Remove the anchor cover from the anchor
point which is located directly behind the
STRAINT child seat.
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, Secure the top tether strap to the anchor
it must be secured to the provided anchor bracket. Tighten the strap according to
point. First, secure the child restraint with manufacturer instructions to remove any
the rear seat belt. slack.
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43. ● The three-point seat belt in your ve-
hicle is equipped with a locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
ARS1135
INSTALLATION ON FRONT PAS- ● NISSAN recommends that child re-
SENGER SEAT straints be installed in the rear seat.
WARNING However, if you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in the
● Never install a rear-facing child re- front passenger seat, move the pas-
straint in the front passenger seat. senger seat to the rear most position.
Supplemental front air bags inflate
with great force. A rear-facing child ● A child restraint with a top strap
restraint could be struck by the should not be used in the front pas-
supplemental front air bag in a crash senger seat.
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.
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