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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
explains details about the warranties cov- This manual includes information for all
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
¼ Never drive under the influence of fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details
alcohol or drugs. does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ¼ Always observe posted speed limits All information, specifications and illustrations in
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for condi- this manual are those in effect at the time of
explain how to resolve any concerns you tions. printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
may have with your vehicle, as well as specifications or design at any time without
¼ Always use the seat belts. Refer to notice.
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. supplemental restraint system” sec-
When you require any service or have any tion for precautions regarding chil-
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
dren.
extensive resources available for you.
¼ Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth de-
hazard that could cause death or serious fects or other reproductive harm. In ad-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the dition, certain fluids contained in ve-
risk, the procedures must be followed hicles and certain products of com-
precisely. ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
SIC0697 cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this
or Do not let this happen.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your If you see a symbol similar to these in an
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
procedures must be followed carefully. of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
© 2004 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
call attention to an item in the illustration. reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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4. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic 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 central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
WFW0002 job was being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego, perform his work according to the quality stan-
successful worldwide company that manufactures California, and engineering at Nissan Technical dards that have been established by the factory.
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
them in 170 nations. you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the safety systems that will help protect you and your
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world America. accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth time you drive the vehicle.
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
ucts. 4,500 people. These include company employees tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for to build and you can be proud to own.
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit- companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ers with materials and services ranging from op-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of eration of port facilities and transportation services
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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 You can write to NISSAN with the information
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. customers
comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc.
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department
ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191
For U.S. customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions Nissan Canada Inc.
For Canadian customers OR 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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6. Table of Illustrated table of contents
Contents Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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7. 0 Illustrated table of contents
Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2
Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3
Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-4
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-6
Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-7
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8. EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (Page 3-24)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-18)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/
Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
4. Interior light (P.2-39)
5. Sunroof* (P.2-37)
6. Power windows (P.2-35)
7. Towing hook (P.6-12)
8. Fog light switch* (P.2-26)/
Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-29, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-30)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-5)
(P.3-20)
— Intelligent Key* (P.3-9)
*: if so equipped
SSI0008
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9. EXTERIOR REAR
1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-26)/Fuel recommendation
(P.9-2)
2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb
replacement) (P.8-28)
3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-21)
4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-28)
5. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-21)
6. Luggage light (P.2-41, P.8-28)
7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)
8. Back door opener switch (P.3-25)
9. Back door request switch (Intelligent Key)*
(P.3-9)
*: if so equipped
SSI0073
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10. INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
(P.2-22)
2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21)
wiper and washer switch
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-19)
8. Audio control (P.4-24)
9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror* switch (P.2-21)
11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navi-
gation system*1
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-19)
14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25)
15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*
(P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control (P.2-
25)
16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-35)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn
(P.2-27)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21)
21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8) (P.5-
10)
SSI0072 22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-20)
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11. 23. Coin box (P.2-30)
24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-32)
25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-31)
26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-24)
27. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
28. Power outlet cover* (P.2-29)
29. Glove box (P.2-32)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
Illustrated table of contents 0-5
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12. METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-26)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-27)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)
7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12)
SIC2039
0-6 Illustrated table of contents
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13. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
4. Air cleaner (P.8-17)
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
7. Drive belts (P.8-16)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21)
11. Battery (P.8-14)
SDI1760
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14. MEMO
0-8 Illustrated table of contents
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15. 1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system
Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-3 Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard or
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4 center positions.............................................................. 1-22
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7 system .............................................................................. 1-27
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8 Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-29
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9 Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31
Seat belts................................................................................. 1-9 Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-34
Precautions on seat belt usage.................................... 1-9 Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-34
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12 Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or
Pregnant women............................................................ 1-13 center positions.............................................................. 1-37
Injured persons............................................................... 1-13 Booster seat installation on front passenger
Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-13 seat.................................................................................... 1-38
Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-17 Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-39
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-39
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-49
Child restraints..................................................................... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-50
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16. SEATS
SSS0133B
WARNING ¼ For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when seat should be upright. Always sit
the seatback is reclined. This can be well back in the seat and adjust the
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not seat belt properly. See “Precautions
be against your body. In an accident, on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
you could be thrown into it and re- tion.
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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17. FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SSS0179A
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up k while you slide the seat
1 To recline the seatback, pull the lever up k and
2
forward or backward to the desired position. lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves 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.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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18. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents. SPA1273C
Forward and backward Reclining
Operating tips Moving the switch k forward or backward will
1 Move the recline switch k backward until the
2
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload slide the seat forward or backward to the de- desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
protection circuit. If the motor stops during sired position. forward again, move the switch forward. The
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate seatback will move forward.
the switch. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
¼ Do not operate the power support seat seatback for occupants of different sizes for
for a long period of time when the engine is added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
off. This will discharge the battery. belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre- reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic vehicle is parked.
drive positioner operation.
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19. SPA1275B SSS0280 SSS0420
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
seat) driver’s seat)
Folding
1. Pull up or push down the switch k to adjust
1 The lumbar support feature provides lower back
the seat height. support to the driver. Push each side of the 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
2. Tilt up or down the switch k to adjust the
1 section.
seat angle.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.
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20. 4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section. equipped with seats and seat belts. ¼ When returning the seatbacks to the
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in upright position, be certain they are
5. After closing the tonneau sub cover (if so
a seat and using a seat belt properly. completely secured in the latched po-
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the
strap on the rear seat k or pull the lever k sition. If they are not completely se-
A B ¼ Do not fold down the rear seats when
beside the cargo area and fold the seatback. cured, passengers may be injured in
occupants are in the rear seat area or
an accident or sudden stop.
6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to any luggage is on the rear seats.
install the head restraints and attach the rear ¼ When returning the seatbacks, be
¼ Head restraints should be adjusted sure to attach the rear center seat
center seat belt connector.
properly as they may provide signifi- belt connector.
cant protection against injury in an
WARNING accident. Always replace and adjust
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
them properly if they have been re-
¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the down the rear seat.
moved for any reason.
cargo area or on the rear seat when it ¼ Do not remove the head restraints
is in the fold-down position. Use of ¼ If the head restraints are removed for except when folding down the rear
these areas by passengers without any reason, they should be securely seat or using certain child restraints.
proper restraints could result in seri- stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to ¼ When attaching the rear center seat
ous injury in an accident or sudden belt connector, be certain that the
stop. the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident. seatbacks are completely secured in
¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a the latched position and the rear cen-
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a ¼ Properly secure all cargo to help pre- ter seat belt connector is completely
collision, people riding in these areas vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not secured.
are more likely to be seriously in- place cargo higher than the seat- ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
jured or killed. backs. In a sudden stop or collision, and the seatbacks are not secured in
unsecured cargo could cause per- the correct position, serious personal
¼ Do not allow people to ride in any sonal injury. injury may result in an accident or
area of your vehicle that is not sudden stop.
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21. WARNING
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
SSS0227 ¼ For the most effective protection SSS0228A
when the vehicle is in motion, the
Reclining seat should be upright. Always sit HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
Pull the reclining strap k and position the seat
1 well back in the seat and adjust the To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
back at the desired angle k . Release the
2 seat belt properly. See “Precautions
To lower, push the lock knob k and push the
1
reclining strap k after positioning the seat at
1 on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
head restraint down.
the desired angle. tion.
To tilt the head restraint k , push it in the
2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the ¼ After adjustment, check to be sure direction required (if so equipped).
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help the seat is securely locked.
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on To remove the head restraint when folding down
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to push the lock knob k and pull the head
1
rest when the vehicle is parked. restraint out.
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22. WARNING
¼ Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat.
¼ Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.
Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed SSS0287 SPA1278
for any reason.
Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
¼ If the head restraints are removed for center is level with the center of your ears. seats)
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to WARNING
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident. ¼ Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.
¼ Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
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23. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
Always wear seat belts. No system USAGE
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent. If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back
¼ Do not attach anything to the head in your seat, your chances of being injured or
restraint stalks. Doing so could im- killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
pair active head restraint function. may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the Most states, provinces or territories re-
head restraint helps support the occupant’s quire that seat belts be worn at all times
head by reducing its backward movement and when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0229A
helping absorb some of the forces that may lead
to whiplash type injuries. ARMREST
Active head restraints are effective for collisions Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
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24. ¼ Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.
¼ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
¼ Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
¼ Do not allow more than one person
SSS0136A to use the same belt.
¼ Never carry more people in the ve-
WARNING accident. Serious injury or death can
hicle than there are seat belts.
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly. ¼ If the seat belt warning light glows
¼ Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at continuously while the ignition is
¼ Always route the shoulder belt over
all times. Children should be properly turned ON with all doors closed and
your shoulder and across your chest.
restrained in the rear seat and, if all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
Never run the belt behind your back,
appropriate, in a child restraint. cate a malfunction in the system.
under your arm or across your neck.
Have the system checked by a
¼ The seat belt should be properly ad- The belt should be away from your
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so NISSAN dealer.
face and neck, but not falling off your
may reduce the effectiveness of the shoulder. ¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
entire restraint system and increase activated, it cannot be reused and
the chance or severity of injury in an must be replaced together with the
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25. SSS0134A SSS0016
retractor. See your NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
¼ Removal and installation of the pre-
ing a collision should also be in-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
spected and replaced if either dam-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
age or improper operation is noted.
dealer.
¼ All child restraints and attaching
¼ All seat belt assemblies, including
hardware should be inspected after
retractors and attaching hardware,
any collision. Always follow the re-
should be inspected after any colli-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
structions and replacement recom-
recommends that all seat belt as-
mendations. The child restraints
semblies in use during a collision be
should be replaced if they are dam-
replaced unless the collision was mi-
aged. SSS0014
nor and the belts show no damage
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26. CHILD SAFETY “Supplemental restraint system” later in
Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING this section.
They need to be properly restrained. Infants
Infants and children need special pro-
In addition to the general information in this tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not Infants up to at least one year old should be
manual, child safety information is available from placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, recommends that infants be placed in child
government traffic safety offices, and community come too close to the face or neck. The restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure lap belt may not fit over their small hip hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
to learn the best way to transport your child. bones. In an accident, an improperly hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
fitting seat belt could cause serious or child restraint which fits your vehicle and always
There are three basic types of child restraint
fatal injury. Always use appropriate follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
systems:
child restraints. lation and use.
¼ Rear facing child restraint
Small children
¼ Front facing child restraint All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Children that are over one year old and weight
¼ Booster seat tories require the use of approved child re- between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be
straints for infants and small children. (See placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
“Child restraints” later in this section.) to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing Also, there are other types of child restraints and maximum weight and height recommenda-
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for larger children for additional protec- tions. NISSAN recommends that small children
available for children who outgrow rear facing tion. be placed in child restraints that comply with
child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer and children be restrained in the rear seat. should choose a child restraint that fits your
use a front facing child restraint. According to accident statistics, children vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
are safer when properly restrained in the instructions for installation and use.
rear seat than in the front seat. This is
especially important because your vehicle
has a supplemental restraint system (air
bag system) for the front passenger. See
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27. Larger children THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Children who are too large for child restraints
WARNING WITH RETRACTOR
should be seated and restrained by the seat
belts which are provided. The seat belt may not Never let a child stand or kneel on any WARNING
fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches seat and do not allow a child in the
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. ¼ Every person who drives or rides in
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be The child could be seriously injured or this vehicle should use a seat belt at
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. killed in an accident or sudden stop. all times.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- PREGNANT WOMEN the seatback is reclined. This can be
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, be against your body. In an accident,
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is and always position the lap belt as low as you could be thrown into it and re-
properly positioned across the top, middle por- possible around the hips, not the waist. Place ceive neck or other serious injuries.
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across You could also slide under the lap
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over belt and receive serious internal inju-
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for ries.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and specific recommendations.
have a label certifying that it complies with ¼ For the most effective protection
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
INJURED PERSONS when the vehicle is in motion, the
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat should be upright. Always sit
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with well back in the seat and adjust the
longer on or near the face and neck, use the your doctor for specific recommendations. seat belt properly.
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
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28. SSS0292 SSS0293 SSS0290
Front seat Rear seat Front seat
Fastening the seat belts ¼ If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
fully retracted position, firmly pull the on the hips as shown.
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
section. the belt out of the retractor. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it and across your chest.
snaps. For additional information regarding
the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
seat belt” later in this section. locking mechanism for child restraint installation.
It is referred to as the automatic locking mode.
¼ The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow When the locking mechanism is activated the
pulling motion will permit the belt to seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
move, and allow you some freedom of belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
movement in the seat. retracted. For additional information, see “Child
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29. tion. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter seat belt connector is completely
secured.
¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
SSS0291A the correct position, serious personal SSS0326
Rear seat injury may result in an accident or
restraints” later in this section.
sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts
The automatic locking mode should be
To unfasten the belt, push the button on the
used only for child restraint installation.
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti- Checking seat belt operation
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension. Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement using two separate methods:
WARNING ¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
¼ When fastening the seat belts, be ¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
certain that the seatbacks are com-
You can check their operation as follows:
pletely secured in the latched posi-
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
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30. ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement. WARNING
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about belt operation, ¼ After adjustment, release the adjust-
see a NISSAN dealer. ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in po-
sition.
¼ The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
SSS0351A restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
Shoulder belt height adjustment accident.
(Except for rear center seat)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best suited for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
section.) To adjust, pull the release button k ,
1
and then move the shoulder belt anchor k to 2
the desired position, so that the belt passes over
the shoulder. Release the adjustment button k 1
to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
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31. SSS0231 SSS0391 SSS0241
Seat belt hook REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue
WARNING
seat belt at the belt hook. k and a seat belt tongue k . Both the con-
1 2
nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be ¼ Always fasten the connector tongue
securely latched for proper seat belt operation. and the seat belt in the order shown.
The connector tongue k should always be
1 ¼ Always make sure both the connec-
connected except when folding down the rear tor tongue and the seat belt tongue
seat. are secured when using the seat belt.
Do not use it with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result in
serious personal injury in case of an
accident or a sudden stop.
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32. Stowing rear center seat belt
center seat belt connector is com-
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center pletely secured.
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position
as follows: ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
1. Hold the connector tongue k so that the
1
the correct position, serious personal
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the injury may result in an accident or
tongue is released from the connector
sudden stop.
buckle.
2. Inserting a suitable tool such as key k into
A
the connector buckle and release the con-
nector tongue k .1
3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor
base first k .
2
4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base k .
3
WARNING
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear
SSS0225
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33. Attaching rear center seat belt
¼ When attaching the rear center seat
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec- belt connector, be certain that the
tor tongue and connector buckle are attached. seatbacks are completely secured in
Disconnect only when folding down the rear
the latched position and the rear cen-
seat.
ter seat belt connector is completely
To connect the buckle: secured.
1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re- ¼ If the rear center seat belt connector
tractor base k .
1
and the seatbacks are not secured in
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac- the correct position, serious personal
tor base k .
2 injury may result in an accident or
3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector sudden stop.
buckle until it clicks k .
3
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are indicated by the “̄” and “̆” mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt
connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belt” earlier in this section.
WARNING
¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
SSS0232
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34. ¼ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
WARNING the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which ¼ Periodically check to see that the seat
made the original equipment seat belt and the metal components such as
belts, should be used with NISSAN buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
seat belts. and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
¼ Adults and children who can use the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly
standard seat belt should not use an should be replaced.
extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal in-
SSS0235 jury in the event of an accident.
Storing rear seat belt buckles ¼ Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in straint is not secured properly, the
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop- child could be seriously injured in a
ping it under the seat cushion. collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt ¼ To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex- mild soap solution or any solution recom-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
length and may be used for either the driver or Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
dealer for assistance if the extender is required. the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
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35. CHILD RESTRAINTS
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
¼ NISSAN recommends that the child Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
RESTRAINTS
restraint be installed in the rear seat.
¼ Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
According to accident statistics, chil-
WARNING sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
dren are safer when properly re-
and seat belt system.
strained in the rear seat than in the
¼ Infants and small children should al- front seat. ¼ If the child restraint is compatible with your
ways be placed in an appropriate vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
¼ An improperly installed child re- and check the various adjustments to be sure
child restraint while riding in the ve-
straint could lead to serious injury or the child restraint is compatible with your
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
death in an accident. child. Choose a child restraint that is de-
can result in serious injury or death.
signed for your child’s height and weight.
¼ Infants and small children should Always follow all recommended procedures.
In general, child restraints are designed to be
never be carried on your lap. It is not
installed with the lap portion of a three-point type All US states and Canadian provinces re-
possible for even the strongest adult
seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped quire that infants and small children be
to resist the forces of a severe acci-
with a universal child restraint lower anchor restrained in approved child restraints at
dent. The child could be crushed be- system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower An- all times while the vehicle is being oper-
tween the adult and parts of the ve- chors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some ated.
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat child restraints include two rigid or webbing-
belt around both your child and your- mounted attachments that can be connected to
self. these lower anchors. For details, see “LATCH
WARNING
¼ Never install a rear-facing child re- (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYS-
TEM” later in this section. ¼ Improper use of a child restraint can
straint in the front seat. An inflating increase the risk or severity of injury
supplemental air bag could seriously Child restraints for infants and children of various
sizes are offered by several manufacturers. for both the child and other occu-
injure or kill your child. A rear facing pants of the vehicle.
child restraint must only be used in When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind: ¼ Follow all of the child restraint manu-
the rear seat.
¼ Choose only a restraint with a label certifying facturer’s instructions for installation
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
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36. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
and use. When purchasing a child ¼ If you must install a front facing child ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR
restraint, be sure to select one which restraint in the front seat, see “Child
CENTER POSITIONS
will fit your child and vehicle. It may restraint installation on front passen-
not be possible to properly install ger seat” later in this section for
some types of child restraints in your details. WARNING
vehicle.
¼ When your child restraint is not in
¼ If the child restraint is not anchored ¼ The three-point seat belt in your ve-
use, keep it secured with a seat belt
properly, the risk of a child being hicle is equipped with a locking mode
to prevent it from being thrown
injured in a collision or a sudden stop retractor which must be used when
around in case of a sudden stop or
greatly increases. installing a child restraint.
accident.
¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be po- ¼ Failure to use the automatic locking
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but mode will result in the child restraint
as upright as possible. not being properly secured. The re-
CAUTION
¼ After attaching the child restraint, straint could tip over or otherwise be
test it before you place the child in it. unsecured and cause injury to the
Remember that a child restraint left in a
Push it from side to side. Try to tug it child in a sudden stop or collision.
closed vehicle can become very hot.
forward and check to see if the belt Check the seating surface and buckles ¼ When installing a child restraint sys-
holds the restraint in place. The child before placing your child in the child tem in the rear center position, both
restraint should not move more than restraint. the center seat belt connector tongue
1 inch (25 mm). If the restraint is not and buckle tongue must be secured.
secure, tighten the belt as necessary, See “Attaching rear center seat belt”
or put the restraint in another seat earlier in this section.
and test it again. You may need to try
a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of
vehicles.
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37. SSS0252A SSS0342 SSS0253E
Rear outboard seat Rear center seat
Front facing head restraint when the child restraint is 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
removed. If the seating position does not restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
When you install a child restraint in a rear have an adjustable head restraint and it is hear and feel the latch engage.
outboard or center seat, follow these steps: interfering with the proper child restraint fit, Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- try another seating position or a different turer’s instructions for belt routing.
child restraint.
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec-
essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct child restraint fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to install the
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38. SSS0422 SSS0423 SSS0333
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from side
is in the automatic locking mode (child re- to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
straint mode). It reverts back to emergency is securely held in place. It should not move
locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
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39. webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
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) will be canceled.
SSS0392 SSS0358
Rear outboard seat Rear center seat
Rear facing
When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard or center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
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40. SSS0335 SSS0258A SSS0259A
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor remove any slack in the belt.
hear and feel the latch engage. is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency
turer’s instructions for belt routing. locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.
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