2006 FRONTIER OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- drive models correctly may result in loss of
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity control or an accident. Be sure to read
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. ing and driving” section of this manual.
This manual was prepared to help you under- WARNING ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- This vehicle will handle and maneuver
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! differently from an ordinary passenger
manual before operating your vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to car because it has a higher center of
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip gravity for off-road use. As with other
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
for you and your passengers! vehicles with features of this type, fail-
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
and Maintenance Guide” explains details cohol or drugs. result in loss of control or an accident.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer and never drive too fast for conditions.
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropri-
explain how to resolve any concerns you ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
ate child restraint systems. Pre-teen chil- safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
may have with your vehicle, as well as dren should be seated in the rear seat.
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon driving” section of this manual.
law. ● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle all occupants of the vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
best. When you require any service or have any ● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the important safety information.
extensive resources available to them. fication could affect its performance,
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive safety or durability, and may even violate
models, a mark is placed at the begin- governmental regulations. In addition,
ning of the applicable sections/items. damage or performance problems result-
ing from modifications may not be cov-
As with other vehicles with features for ered under NISSAN warranties.
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel

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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
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are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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WARNING
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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. © 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
vehicle. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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hazard that could cause minor or moder-
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
dena, California.
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 191
number:
side) Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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

0 Illustrated table of contents

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

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (if so equipped)
(P. 1-48)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
4. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-55)
5. Seats (P. 1-2)
6. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-55)
7. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-61)
8. Supplemental side-impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-48)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)
10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-35)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-24)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-44)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 5-33)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-48)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-12)
3. Inside mirror (P. 3-13)
4. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-38)
6. Shift knob (automatic transmission,
if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-41)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Console box (P. 2-38)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-11)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-2)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-25)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-30)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

WIC0916


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13. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
Hill descent control (HDC) switch
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-57)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
20. Tilt steering wheel control
21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-30)
22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
23. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-14)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Battery (P. 8-15)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Battery (P. 8-15)
3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock brake 2-13 Charge warning 2-14 Low windshield 2-16
or warning light light (if so washer fluid
equipped) warning light
Door open 2-14 Seat belt warn- 2-16
Automatic 2-13 warning light ing light and
transmission oil chime
temperature Engine oil pres- 2-14
warning light sure warning Supplemental 2-17
(if so equipped) light (if so air bag warning
equipped) light
Automatic 2-13
transmission 4WD warning 2-15
park warning light (
model) Indicator Name Page
light ( light
model) Low fuel warn- 2-15
ing light Automatic 2-17
Brake warning 2-14 transmission
or light Low tire pres- 2-15 position indica-
sure warning tor light
light


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Cruise main 2-17 Front passenger 2-18 Security indica- 2-19
switch indicator air bag status tor light (if so
light (if so light equipped)
equipped)
High beam in- 2-18 Slip indicator 2-19
Cruise set 2-17 dicator light light for models
switch indicator (Blue) with ABLS (if
light (if so so equipped)
Hill Descent 2-31
equipped)
Control (HDC) Slip indicator 2-19
Electronic lock- 2-18 indicator light light for models
ing rear differ- (if so equipped) with VDC (if
ential (E-Lock) so equipped)
system on indi- Malfunction 2-18
cator light (if so indicator lamp Transfer 4LO 2-20
equipped) (MIL) position indica-
tor light
4WD shift indi- Overdrive off 2-19
2-18 (
cator light indicator light
model)
( (automatic
transmission
model)
only)


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Indicator Name Page
light
Turn 2-20
signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle dy- 2-20
namic control
off indicator
light (if so
equipped)


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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraint installation on rear bench seat
Front manual seat adjustment (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front power seat adjustment CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Child restraint installation on front passenger
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Booster seat installation on passenger’s side
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 jump seat only (King cab, if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 1-44
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Booster seat installation on rear seat center
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 or outboard positions
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Booster seat installation on front passenger
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-62
Child restraint installation on passenger’s Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
side jump seat (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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SEATS

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

ARS1152

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

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

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

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

● Do not leave children unattended inside Forward and backward
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
the seat forward or backward to the desired
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. position.


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


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LRS0556 WRS0213 WRS0134
JUMP SEAT (King cab) HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
WARNING push and hold the lock knob and push the head
● Do not use a child restraint in the driv- restraint down.
er’s side jump seat. This seating posi-
The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-
tion is not suitable for child restraint
able.
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger’s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un- WARNING
folded from the seat base. Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
● When folding the jump seat, be careful erly as they may provide significant pro-
not to squeeze your finger between the tection against injury in an accident. Do
seat cushion and the body side. not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
SPA1025 LRS0557
Active head restraints operate only in certain
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ARMREST
seats) restraints return to their original positions. To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de- seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and
WARNING fold it down to the resting position.
scribed earlier in this section.
● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effec-
tiveness of the active head restraint.
● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.


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● Do not fold down the rear seats when Folding the front passenger’s seatback
occupants are in the rear seat area or (if so equipped)
any luggage is on the rear seats.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
● Head restraints should be adjusted extra storage length when transporting long
properly as they may provide significant items:
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop- ᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift
erly if they have been removed for any up on the recline lever, located on the out-
reason. side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
● If the head restraints are removed for latch located on the upper corner of the
any reason, they should be securely seatback to release the back of the seat.
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
LRS0608 vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
FLEXIBLE SEATING accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
tion. If they are not completely secured,
area or on the rear seats when they are
passengers may be injured in an acci-
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
dent or sudden stop.
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
seriously injured or killed. vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
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.


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WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
LRS0609 area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS0398

᭺
2 Once the seatback is released it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the rear bench seat
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 To fold the rear bench seat up:
sudden stop.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a ᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
seating position lift up on the seatback and
up.
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.


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WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
LRS0566 LRS0567 seat unless the seat bottom cushions
᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward ᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the are in place and latched.
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place. seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle ● When returning the seatbacks to the
for maximum storage capacity. upright position, be certain they are
To return the rear bench seat to a seating position completely secured in the latched posi-
reverse the process. Make sure to properly tion. If they are not completely secured,
push the seat cushion down into place. passengers may be injured in an acci-


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

LRS0392

Folding the rear bench seat down
The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
access the child restraint anchor point locations
or the jacking equipment.
To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger’s side
seatback.


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SEAT BELTS

SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat, your chances of being injured or killed
in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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SSS0134 SSS0016

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


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

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There are three basic types of child restraint ● Infants and children need special pro- Infants
systems: tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
● Rear facing child restraint fit them properly. The shoulder belt may in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
come too close to the face or neck. The mends that infants be placed in child restraints
● Front facing child restraint lap belt may not fit over their small hip that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
● Booster seat bones. In an accident, an improperly Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
fitting seat belt could cause serious or Standards. You should choose a child restraint
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. fatal injury. Always use appropriate that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less child restraints. facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Small Children
straints are available for children who outgrow tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Re- Children that are over one year old and weigh
rear facing child restraints and are at least one between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be
year old. Booster seats are used to help position straints” later in this section.
placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no Also, there are other types of child restraints the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
longer use a front facing child restraint. available for larger children for additional protec- maximum weight and height recommendations.
tion. NISSAN recommends that small children be
WARNING placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
● Never install a rear facing child restraint Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
and children be restrained in the rear seat if tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
in the front passenger’s seat. An inflat- available (Crew Cab models). According to
ing supplemental air bag could seri- a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
accident statistics, children are safer when follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
ously injure or kill your child. A rear properly restrained in the rear seat than in
facing child restraint must only be used lation and use.
the front seat.
in the rear seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.


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Larger children WARNING THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Children who are too large for child restraints WITH RETRACTOR
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit areas while the vehicle is moving. The WARNING
properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches child could be seriously injured or killed in ● Every person who drives or rides in this
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 an accident or sudden stop. vehicle should use a seat belt at all
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be times.
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. PREGNANT WOMEN
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to and always position the lap belt as low as pos- be against your body. In an accident,
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the you could be thrown into it and receive
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your neck or other serious injuries. You
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your could also slide under the lap belt and
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific receive serious internal injuries.
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian recommendations.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.


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

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and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt
is in the emergency locking mode. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for more informa-
tion.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension. It can also
change the operation of the front passen-
ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section.
LRS0556 LRS0569
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
1. Open the jump seat. See “Seats” earlier in ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
this section. and insert the tongue into the buckle until
that the seatbacks are completely se- you hear and feel the latch engage.
cured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may ● The retractor is designed to lock during
be injured in an accident or sudden stop. a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats move, and allows you some freedom of
King cab models) movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.


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is in the emergency locking mode. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for more informa-
tion.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.

LRS0570 WRS0139

᭺3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug Unfastening the seat belts
on the hips as shown.
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the tracts.
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest. Checking seat belt operation
The jump seat positions three-point seat belts Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
have a locking mechanism for child restraint in- movement by two separate methods:
stallation. It is referred to as the automatic locking ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
mode or child restraint mode. retractor.
When the automatic locking mechanism is acti- ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
vated the seat belt cannot be extended again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
WARNING
check the operation as follows.
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward ment button and try to move the shoul-
quickly. The retractor should lock and re- der belt anchor up and down to make
strict further belt movement. sure it is securely fixed in position.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or ● The shoulder belt anchor height should
if you have any questions about seat belt opera- be adjusted to the position best for you.
tion, see a NISSAN dealer. Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
LRS0242
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
seats) and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
length and may be used for either the driver or
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and
1
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
WARNING
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- by the same company which made the
der belt anchor into position. original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS

● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom- ARS1098 WRS0256
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts WARNING
to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
RESTRAINTS
● Infants and small children should never
to retract until they are completely dry. be carried on your lap. It is not possible
WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
● Infants and small children should al- forces of a severe accident. The child
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
ways be placed in an appropriate child could be crushed between the adult and
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
restraint while riding in the vehicle. parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
Failure to use a child restraint can re- same seat belt around both your child
● Periodically check to see that the seat sult in serious injury or death. and yourself.
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.

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● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the ● Follow all of the child restraint manu-
Bag System, never install a rear-facing following points in mind: facturer’s instructions for installation
child restraint in the front seat. An in- ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying and use. When purchasing a child re-
flating supplemental front air bag could that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle straint, be sure to select one which will
seriously injure or kill your child. A rear- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor fit your child and vehicle. It may not be
facing child restraint must only be used Vehicle Safety Standard 213. possible to properly install some types
in the rear seat. of child restraints in your vehicle.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
● NISSAN recommends that the child re- ● If the child restraint is not anchored
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat properly, the risk of a child being in-
cording to accident statistics, children and seat belt system. jured in a collision or a sudden stop
are safer when properly restrained in ● If the child restraint is compatible with your greatly increases.
the rear seat than in the front seat. vehicle, place your child in the child restraint ● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
● An improperly installed child restraint and check the various adjustments to be tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
could lead to serious injury or death in sure the child restraint is compatible with upright as possible.
an accident. your child. Choose a child restraint that is ● After attaching the child restraint, test it
designed for your child’s height and weight. before you place the child in it. Push it
In general, child restraints are designed to be Always follow all recommended procedures. from side to side. Try to tug it forward and
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or check to see if the belt holds the restraint
belt. In addition, Crew Cab models are equipped in place. The child restraint should not
with a universal child restraint lower anchor sys- territories require that infants and small
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If the
tem, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors children be restrained in an approved child
restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as
and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraint at all times while the vehicle is
necessary, or put the restraint in another
restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted being operated. seat and test it again. You may need to try
attachments that can be connected to these a different child restraint. Not all child
lower anchors. For details, see the “LATCH WARNING restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- ● Improper use of a child restraint can ● If you must install a front facing child
tem” later in this section. increase the risk or severity of injury for restraint in the front seat, see “Child
Child restraints for infants and small children of both the child and other occupants of restraint installation on front passenger
the vehicle. seat” later in this section.
various sizes are offered by several manufactur-

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