2006 nissan altima owners manual

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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under-stand the operation and maintenance of yourvehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through thismanual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Bookletexplains details about the warranties cov-ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Serviceand Maintenance Guide explains detailsabout maintaining and servicing your ve-

hicle. Additionally, a separate CustomerCare/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) willexplain how to resolve any concerns youmay have with your vehicle, as well asclarify your rights under your states lemonlaw.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or have anyquestions, they will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to them.

Beforedriving your vehicle pleaseread this Own-ers Manual carefully. This will ensure familiaritywith controls and maintenance requirements, as-sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and complete trip foryou and your passengers!

NEVER drive under the influence of al-cohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed limitsand never drive too fast for conditions.

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Preteenchildren should be seated in the rearseat.

ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this owners manual for

important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its

performance, safety or durability, andmay even violate governmentalregulations. In addition, damage or peformance problems resulting frommodifications may not be covered undNISSAN warranties.

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY


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This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations inthis manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications or design without notice and with-out obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. Theyare used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedprecisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause minor or moder-ate personal injury or damage to your ve-hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-cedures must be followed carefully.

If you see thissymbol, it means Do not dothisor Do not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-tion, it means the arrow points to the front of thevehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to theseindicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thesecall attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituenand certain vehicle components contaor emit chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer and birth dfects or other reproductive harm. In adtion, certain fluids contained in vehicland certain products of component wecontain or emit chemicals known to tState of California to cause cancer abirth defects or other reproductive harm

2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCGARDENA, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnManualmay be reproduced or storedin a retriesystem, or transmitted in any form, or by ameans, electronic, mechanical, photocopyrecording or otherwise, without the prior writpermission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gdena, California.

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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 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 NISSANdealer cannot assist you with or you would like toprovide NISSAN directly with comments orquestions, please contact the NISSAN Con-sumer Affairs Department using our toll-freenumber:

For U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

TheConsumer Affairs Department will ask for thefollowing information:

Your name, address, and telephone number

Vehicle identification number (attached to thetop of the instrument panel on the driversside)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informationFor U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM


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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, 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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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10


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1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-25)2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags (P. 1-34)

4. Supplemental side impact air bags(P. 1-34)

5. Front head restraint (P. 1-7, P. 1-8)6. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)7. Supplemental front impact air bags

(P. 1-34)8. Seats (P. 1-2)9. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-41)10. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-47)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers CHildren) (P. 1-24)

See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)2. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-21)3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)

4. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-19)

5. Windshield (P. 8-24)6. Power windows (P. 2-38)7. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)8. Mirrors (P. 3-15)9. Tire pressure (P. 8-39)10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)11. Tire chains (P. 8-47)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-25)

13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-22. Trunk lid (P. 3-10)3. Vehicle loading (P.9-12)4. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)

5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)6. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)8. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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1. Glove box (P. 2-33)2. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror

(if so equipped) (P. 3-15)3. Sun visors (P. 3-14)

4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45. Front seat (P. 1-2)6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-40)7. Interior trunk access (P. 1-6)8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)9. Front console (P. 2-33)10. Front cup holders (P. 2-32)11. Parking brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-14, P. 5-17)12. HomeLink (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)


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1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-tors (P. 4-11)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/tsignal switch (P. 2-21)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio cont(if so equipped) (P. 4-40)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-34, 2-26)

5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)6. Cruise control main/set switch

(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)7. Windshield wiper/washer switch

(P. 2-19)8. Storage (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)

9. Glove box (P. 2-33)10. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-34)11. Heater and air conditioner

(manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P.4-20)

12. Power outlet or cigarette lighter(if so equipped) (P. 2-28, P. 2-29)

13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-27)

14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-7)15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-16. Storage or ashtray (if so equipped)

(P. 2-30, P. 2-29)WIC0902

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17 Front passenger air bag status light(P. 1-43)

18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)(P. 4-23)

19. Ignition switch (P. 5-4)20. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls

(P. 3-13)21. Traction control system (TCS) off

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-28)22. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24)23. Trunk opener (P. 3-10)24. Meters and guages (if so equipped)

(P. 2-3)25. Navigation system* (if so equipped)

(P. 4-2)26. Navigation system* controls

(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-ers Manual.

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QR25DE engine

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12. Spark plug caps (P. 8-20)3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)

4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)(P. 8-16)

5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)6. Battery (P. 8-17)7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)

(P. 8-13)9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)

12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-16)14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)15. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

NOTE:

Engine cover removed for clarity.


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Warning

light

Name Page

orAnti-lock brakewarning light

(if so equipped)

2-11

Automatic

transmission

check warning

light (if so

equipped)

2-12

or

Brake warning

light

2-12

Charge warning

light

2-12

Door open

warning light

2-12

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pres-sure warning

light

2-12

Low fuel warn-

ing light

2-13

Low windshield

washer fluid

warning light

2-13

Seat belt warn-

ing light and

chime

2-13

Supplemental

air bag warning

light

1-49

Trunk lid open

warning light

2-14

Indicator

light

Name Page

Automatictransmission

position indica-

tor light (A/T

models)

5-4

CRUISE main

switch indicator

light (if so

equipped)

5-14

Cruise SET

switch indicator

light (if so

equipped)

5-14

Front passenger

air bag status

light

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Indicator

light

Name Page

High beam in-dicator light

(blue)

2-14

Malfunction

indicator light

(MIL)

2-14

Slip indicator

light (if so

equipped)

2-15

Traction control

system off indi-

cator light (if so

equipped)

2-15

Turn

signal/hazard

indicator lights

2-15

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front power seat adjustment (if so equippedfor drivers seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Child restraint installation on rear seat centeror outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25Child restraint installation on front passengerseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Booster seat installation on rear seat centeror outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32Booster seat installation on front passengerseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat and adjust the seat properly. SeePrecautions on Seat Belt Usage laterin this section.

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whdriving so full attention may be given vehicle operation. The seat may mosuddenly and could cause loss of cotrol of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in the seto make sure it is securely locked.

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Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseat forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever up and leanback. To bring theseatback forward, pull theleverup and lean your body forward. Release the leverto lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit. SeePrecautions on seat belt usagelaterin this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined

to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped.

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rockin theseatmake sure it is securely locked.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height ofthe seat cushion to the desired position.

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped fordrivers seat)

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended insithe vehicle. They could unknowingly ativate switches or controls. Unattendchildren could become involved in seous accidents.

Operating tips

The power seat motor has an auto-reoverload protection circuit. If the mostops during operation, wait 30 seconthen reactivate the switch.

Do not operate the power seat switch folong period of time when the engine is This will discharge the battery.

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Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slidethe seat forward or backward to the desiredposition.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de-sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatbackforward again, move the switch forward andmove your body forward. The seatback will moveforward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit (see Precautions on seat belt usagelaterin this section). Also, the seatback can be re-clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-hicle is stopped.

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.

Lumbar support (if so equipped fordrivers seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower bsupport to the driver. Move the lever forwardbackward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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FOLDING REAR SEAT

Interior trunk access

The trunk can be accessed from the passengerside of the rear seat for loading and unloading, asshown.

1 Push down on the button on the rear parcelshelf.

2 Fold down the passenger side seatback.

WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areasby passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-lision, unsecured cargo could causepersonal injury.

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secured,passengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when thare around cars to prevent them froplaying and becoming locked in ttrunk where they could be seriously

jured. Keep the car locked, with the reseatback and trunk lid securely latchwhen not in use, and prevent childrenaccess to car keys.

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To fold down thedriver side of therear seat, reachthrough the opening and pull on the strap 1located behind the seat.

The rear seats can be locked using the masterkey to prevent unauthorizedaccess. Thevalet keycannot be used to lock or unlock the releasebutton. For more information on keys, refer toKeys in the Pre-driving checks and adjust-ments section of this manual.

Center armrestPull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lowpush and hold the lock knob and push the herestraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted proerly as they may provide significant ptection against injury in an accident. not remove them. Check the adjustmeafter someone else uses the seat.

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of your ears. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

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 canprevent all injuries in any accident.

Do not attach anything to the head r straint stalks. Doing so could impactive head restraint function.

The head restraint moves forward utilizing

force that the seatback receives from the ocpant in a rear-end collision. The movement of head restraint helps support the occupants hby reducing its backward movement and helpabsorb some of the forces that may lead to wlash type injuries.

Active head restraints are effective for collisioat low to medium speeds in which it is said twhiplash injury occurs most.

Active head restraints operate only in cer

rear-end collisions. After the collision, the hrestraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as scribed earlier in this section.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat, your chances of being injured or killedin an accident and/or the severity of injury maybegreatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encouragesyou and allof your passengers to buckle up everytime you drive, even if your seating position in-cludes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts be wornat all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint.

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

justedto a snug fit.Failure to doso mreduce the effectiveness of the entrestraint system and increase tchance or severity of injury in an acdent. Serious injury or death can occif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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WARNING Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snug aspossible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too high couldincrease the risk of internal injuries in

an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is securelyfastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce its

effectiveness. Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

Never carry more people in the vehiclethan there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows con-tinuously while the ignition is turnedON with all doors closed and all seatbelts fastened, it may indicate a mal-function in the system. Have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused and mustbe replaced together with the retractor.See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system componentsshould be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including rtractors and attaching hardwa should be inspected after any collisiby a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recomends that all seat belt assembliesuse during a collision be replaced uless the collision was minor and tbelts show no damage and continueoperate properly. Seat belt assemblnot in use during a collision should abe inspected and replaced if eithdamage or improper operation is note

All child restraints and attaching haware should be inspected after any clision. Always follow the restra

manufacturers inspection instructioand replacement recommendatioThe child restraints should be replacif they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect theThey need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in manual, child safety information is available frmany other sources, including doctors, teachgovernment traffic safety offices, and commuorganizations. Every child is different, so be sto learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the childs size.Generally, infants up to about 1 year and lessthan 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rearfacing child restraints. Front facing child re-straints are available for children who outgrowrear facing child restraints and are at least 1 yearold. Booster seats are used to help position avehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can nolonger use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicles seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt maycome too close to the face or neck. Thelap belt may not fit over their small hipbones. In an accident, an improperly fit-ting seat belt could cause serious or fatalinjury. Always use appropriate child

restraints.All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraints

for infants and small children. See Child Re-straints later in this section.

Also, there are other types of child restraintsavailable for larger children for additional protec-

tion.NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front 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.Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placedin a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-mends that infants be placed in child restraintsthat comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. You should choose a child restraintthat fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-facturers instructions for installation and use.

Small ChildrenChildren that are over one year old and weighbetween 20 lbs (9kg)and40 lbs (18 kgs)canbe

placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refethe manufacturers instructions for minimum amaximum weight and height recommendatioNISSAN recommends that small children placedin child restraints that comply with Fed

Motor Vehicle SafetyStandardsor Canadian Mtor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choa child restraint that fits your vehicle and alwfollow the manufacturers instructions for inslation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restrashould be seated and restrained by the seat bwhich are provided. The seat belt may no

properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inc(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat shouldused to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed commercially available booster seat if the shoder belt in the childs seating position fits closthe face or neck or if the lap portion of the sbelt goes across the abdomen. The booster sshould raise the child so that the shoulder beproperly positioned across the top, middle p

tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on hips. A booster seat can only be used in seatpositions that have a three-point type seat bThe booster seat should fit the vehicle seat a



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have a label certifying that it complies with Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the childhas grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on ornear the face and neck, use the shoulder belt

without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving. Thechild could be seriously injured or killed inan accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,and always position the lap belt as low as pos-sible around the hips, not the waist. Place theshoulder belt over your shoulder and across yourchest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over yourabdominal area. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use

seat belts. Check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1 Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in section.

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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled fromits fully retracted position, firmly pullthe belt and release it. Then smoothly

pull the belt out of the retractor.

3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack. Be sure theshoulder belt is routed over your shoulderand across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seatingpositions three-point seat belts have a lockingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as theautomaticlocking modeor childrestraint mode.

When automatic locking mechanism is activatedthe seat belt cannot be extended again until theseat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and

fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt ithe emergency locking mode. See Child straints later in this section for more informat

The automatic locking mode should used only for child restraint installatiDuring normal seat belt use by a passeger, the locking mode should not be acvated. If it is activated it may cause uncofortable seat belt tension. It can achange the operation of the front passeger air bag. See Front passenger air band status light later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certa

that the seatbacks are completely scured in the latched position. If they anot completely secured, passengers mbe injured in an accident or sudden sto

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Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebutton onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat beltmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should lock and re-strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check orif you have any questions about seat belt opera-tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Froseats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be justed to the position best for you. (See Prections on seat belt usage earlier in this sectiThe belt should be away from your faceand nebut not falling off your shoulder.

To adjust the shoulder belt anchor height:

1 Push in the adjustment button.

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2 Move theshoulderbelt anchorto thedesiredposition so thebelt passesover thecenter ofthe shoulder. Release the adjustment buttonto lock theshoulderbelt anchorinto position.

WARNING After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position.

The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or severity of

injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it isnot possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder beltand fasten it, an extender is available which iscompatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) oflength and may be used for either the driver orfront passenger seating position. See a NISSANdealer for assistance if an extender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, should

be used with NISSAN seat belts. Adults and children who can use the

standard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary use couldresult in serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to installchild restraints. If the child restraint isnot secured properly, the child could beseriously injured in a collision or a sud-den stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply amild soap solution or any solution recom-mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seatbelts to dry in the shade. Do not allow theseat belts to retract until they are completelydry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulderbelt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the sbelt and the metal components, suchbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wand anchors, work properly. If loose padeterioration, cuts or other damage on

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

WARNING

Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restraint can re-sult in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Infants and small children should neverbe carried on your lap. It is not possiblefor even the strongest adult to resist theforces of a severe accident. The childcould be crushed between the adult andparts of the vehicle. Also, do not put thesame seat belt around both your childand yourself.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front seat. An flating supplemental front air bag couseriously injure or kill your child. A re

facing child restraint must only be usin the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the child straint be installed in the rear seat. Acording to accident statistics, childrare safer when properly restrainedthe rear seat than in the front seat.

An improperly installed child restracould lead to serious injury or deathan accident.

In general, child restraints are designed toinstalled with the lap portion of a lap/shoulseat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped wa universal child restraint lower anchor systreferred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors aTethers for CHildren) system. Some child straints include two rigid or webbing-mounattachments that can be connected to thlower anchors. For details, see the LAT(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) stem later in this section.

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Child restraints for infants and small children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manufactur-ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep thefollowing points in mind:

Chooseonly a restraintwith a label certifyingthat it complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechild restraintin your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicles seatand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to be

sure the child restraint is compatible withyour child. Choose a child restraint that isdesigned for your childs height and weight.Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint canincrease the risk or severity of injury forboth the child and other occupants of

the vehicle. Follow all of the child restraint manu-

facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which willfit your child and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install some typesof child restraints in your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child being in-jured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the child restraint, but asupright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint, tesbefore you place the child in it. Pushfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwaand check to see if the belt holds trestraint in place. The child restra

should not move more than 1 inch (mm). If the restraint is not secutighten the belt as necessary, or put trestraint in another seat and testagain. You may need to try a differechild restraint. Not all child restraintsin all types of vehicles.

If you must install a front facing chrestraint in the front seat, see Chrestraint installation on front passengseat later in this section.

When your child restraint is not in uskeep it secured with a seat belt to p vent it from being thrown aroundcase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONON REAR SEAT CENTER OROUTBOARD POSITIONS

WARNING The three-point seat belt in your vehicle

is equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child restraint systemin the rear center position, both thecenter seat belt connector tongue andbuckle tongue must be secured.

Front facingWhen you install a child restraint in the rear sefollow these steps:

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4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,

use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again , or try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-

straints fit in all types of vehicles.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automlocking mode by trying to pull more seat bout of the retractor. If you cannot pull more belt webbing out of the retractor, retractor is in the automatic locking mod

7. Check to make sure that the child restraiproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking m(child restraint mode) is canceled.

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Rear facingWhen you install a child restraint in the rear seat,follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the restraint manufacturers in-structions.

2 Route the seat belt tongue through the crestraint and insert it into the buckle untilhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint mafacturers instructions for belt routing.

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3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking mode when the seat belt isfully retracted.

4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restra

use force to push the child restraint frside to side, and tug it forward to make sthat it is securely held in place. It should move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it domove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull agon the shoulder belt to further tighten child restraint. If unable to properly secthe restraint move the restraint to anotrear seating position and try again , or tdifferent child restraint. Not all child

straints fit in all types of vehicles.

Rear Facing step 3

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6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore seat belt webbing out of the retractor,the retractor is in the automatic locking

mode.7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If thebeltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

for CHildren) SYSTEMThe LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) anchor points are located in the seatcushions of the rear outboard seating positionsonly. Do not attempt to install a child restraint inthe center position using the LATCH anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.If

a child restraint is not secured properly,your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

Do not secure a child restraint in tcenter rear seating position using tLATCH system anchors. The child straint will not be secured properly.

The LATCH system anchors are d signed to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstance they to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid webbing-mounted attachments that can be cnected to two anchors located at certain seapositions in your vehicle. This system is knownthe LATCH system. This system may also

referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatsystem. With this system, you do not have to a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraYour vehicle is equipped with special ancpoints that are used with LATCH system compible child restraints. Check your child restraina label stating that it is compatible with LATCH system. This information may also bthe child restraint owners manual. If you hsuch a child restraint, refer to the illustrationthe seating positions equipped with LATCH stem anchors which can be used to secure child restraint.

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The LATCH system anchors are located at therear of the seat cushion near the seatback. Alabel is attached to the seatback to help youlocate the LATCH system anchors.

LATCH child restraints generally require the useof a top tether strap. See Top tether strap childrestraint later in this section for installation in-structions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose supplied with the child restraint.

When you install a LATCH system compatiblechild restraint to the lower anchor attachments,follow these steps:

WARNING

Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH system an-chors, such as seat belt webbing or seatcushion material. The child restraint willnot be secured properly if the LATCH sys-tem anchors are obstructed.

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments into theanchor points on the seat. If the child re-straint is equipped with a top tether, see

Top tether strap child restraint later in thissection for installation instructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint and beforeplacing the child in it, use force to push thechild restraint from side to side and tug itforward to make sure that the child restraintis securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch (25 mm).

3. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD

RESTRAINTIfyourchild restraint has a top tetherstrap, itmbe secured to the provided anchor point. Fsecure the child restraint with the rear seat b

Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor powhich is located directly behind the child sePosition the top tether strap over the top of seat back1 and secure it to the tether ancbracket that provides the straightest installati

Tighten the strap according to the manufacters instructions to remove any slack.

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WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses.

Anchor point locations

Anchorpointsare located on the rear parcel shelffinisher.

If you have any questions when installing atop strap child restraint on the rear seat,consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental front air bags in-flate with great force. A rear-facingchild restraint could be struck by thesupplemental front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or kill yourchild.

NISSAN recommends that child

straints be installed in the rear seHowever, if you must install a forwafacing child restraint in the front pasenger seat, move the passenger seto the rearmost position. Also, be suthe front passenger air bag status ligis illuminated to indicate the passengair bag is OFF.See Front passengerbag and status light later in this setion for details.

A child restraint with a top tether str

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The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a suddenstopor collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front passenger air bag. See Front passengerair bag and status light later in thissection.

If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat,follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the front pas-senger seat. It should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Adjust thehead restraint to its highest position. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear-facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used in

the front seat.

The back of the child restraint shouldsecured against the vehicle seat backnecessary, adjust or remove the head straint to obtain the correct child restrainSee Head restraint adjustment earlie

this section. If the head restraint is removstore it in a secure place. Be sure to insthe head restraint when the child restrainremoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper child restrainttry another seating position or a differchild restraint.

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2 Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3 Pull on the shoulder belt untilall of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking mode when the seat belt isfully retracted.

4 Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pulon the shoulder belt to remove any slacthe belt.

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5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherseating 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 automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, theretractor is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.The passenger air bag status lightshould illuminate. If this light is not illumi-nated see Front passenger air bag andstatus light in this section. Move the childrestraint to another seating position.Have the system checked by a NISSAN

dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTERSEATS

WARNING

Infants and small children should ways be placed in an appropriate chrestraint while riding in the vehicFailure to use a child restraint booster seat can result in serious injuor death.

Infants and small children should nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibforeventhe strongest adult to resist tforces of a severe accident. The chcould be crushed between the adult a

parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put tsame seat belt around both your chand yourself.

NISSAN recommends that the boostseat be installed in the rear seat. Acording to accident statistics, childrare safer when properly restrainedthe rear seat than in the front seat.

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low back booster seat 1 is chosen, the

vehicle seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat2 should be used.

If the booster seat is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the booster seatand check the various adjustments to besure thebooster seat is compatiblewith yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

WARNING

Improper use of a booster seat can in-crease the risk or severity of injury forboth the child and other occupants ofthe vehicle.

Follow all of the booster seat manufac-turers instructions for installation anduse. When purchasing a booster seat,be sure to select one which will fit yourchildand vehicle. It may not be possibleto properly install some types ofbooster seats in your vehicle.

If the booster seat and seat belt is notused properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the booster seat, but asupright as possible.

After placing the child in the boostseat and fastening the seat belt, masure the shoulder portion of the beltaway from the childs face and neck athe lap portion of the belt does n

cross the abdomen. Do not put the shoulder belt behind t

child or under the childs arm. If ymust install a booster seat in the froseat, see Booster seat installation front passenger seat later in tsection.

When your booster seat is not in uskeep it secured with a seat belt to p vent it from being thrown aroundcase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ONREAR SEAT CENTER OROUTBOARD POSITIONS

CAUTION

Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automaticlocking mode when using a booster seatwith the seat belts. When you install abooster seat in the rear seat follow thesesteps:

1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it in a front facing direction. Alwaysfollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions.

2. The booster seat should be positionedthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necsary, adjust or remove the head restrainobtain the correct booster seat fit. SHead restraint adjustment earlier in section. If the head restraint is removstore it in a secure place. Be sure to insthe head restraint when the booster searemoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper booster seattry another seating position or a differbooster seat.

3. Position the lap portion of the seat belt and snug on the childs hips. Be surefollow the booster seat manufacturers

structions for adjusting the belt routing.4. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat

toward the retractor to take up extra slaBe sure the shoulder belt is positioacross the top, middle portion of the chishoulder. Be sure to follow the booster smanufacturers instructions for adjustingbelt routing.

5. Follow the warnings, cautions and instrtions for properly fastening a seat shown in the Three-point seat belt wretractor earlier in this section.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that child restraintsbe installed in the rear seat. However, ifyou must install a booster seat in the frontpassenger seat, move the passengersseat to the rearmost position.

If you must install a booster seat in the front seat,follow these steps:

1. Move the seat to the rear-most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it in a front facing direction. Alwaysfollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct booster seat fit. SeeHead restraint adjustment earlier in thissection. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the booster seat isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a differentbooster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the childs hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belttoward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childs

shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instrtions for properly fastening a seat shown in the Three-point seat belt wretractor earlier in this section.

7. Whenthe ignition switch is turned to the

position, the passenger air bag stalight may or may not be illuminatdepending on the size of the child and type of booster seat being used. See Frpassenger air bag and status light latethis section.

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PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerningthe driver and passenger supplemental front airbags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System),supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impactair bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.

Supplemental front impact air bag system:The NISSAN advanced air bag system can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Supplemental side-impact air bag system(if so equipped): This system can help cushionthe impact force to the chest and pelvic area ofthe driver and front passenger in certain sideimpact collisions. The supplemental side air bagis designed to inflate on the side where thevehicle is impacted.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bagsystem (if so equipped): This system can helpcushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rear outboard seating positions

in certainside impact collisions. The curtainside-impact airbags aredesignedto inflateon thesidewhere the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed tosupplement the crash protection pro-vided by the driverand front passenger seat beltsand are not a substitute for them. Seat beltsshould always be correctly worn and the occu-pant seated a suitable distance away from thesteering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-ers. (See Seat belts earlier in this section forinstructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, orlower severity frontal collision. Alwayswear your seat belts to help reduce therisk or severity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seat

is unoccupied. SeeFront passenger airbag and status light later in thissection.

The seat belts and the supplemental

front air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat. The front air bags inflate withgreat force. Even with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sitting side-ways or out of position in any way, youare at greater risk of injury or death in acrash. You may also receive serious orfatal injuries from the supplementalfront air bag if you are up against it

when it inflates. Always sit back against

the seatback and as far away as praccal from the steering wheel or instment panel. Always use the seat belt

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors th

detectif the seat belts are fastened. Tadvanced air bag system monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt uage then inflates the air bags. Failureproperly wear seat belts can increathe risk or severity of injury in accident.

The front passenger seat is equippwith an occupant classification sens(pressure sensor) that turns the fropassenger air bag OFF under somconditions. This sensor is only usedthis seat. Failure to be properly seatand wearing the seat belt can increathe risk or severity of injury in an acdent. See Front Passenger air bag astatus light later in this section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steeing wheel. Placing them inside t steering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when tsupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedextend their hands or face out of twindow. Do not attempt to hold themyour lap or arms. Some examples dangerous riding positions are showin the illustrations.

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental front airbags, side air bags or curtain side-impact air bags inflate if they are notproperly restrained. Pre-teens and chil-dren should be properly restrained inthe rear seat, if possible.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front seat. An flating supplemental front air bag cou seriously injure or kill your child. S

Child restraints earlier in this sectifor details.

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air bag (if so equipped):

The supplemental side air bag and cur-tain side-impact air bag ordinarily willnot inflate in the event of a frontal im-pact, rear impact, rollover or lower se-verity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental siair bags and curtain side-impact bags are most effective when you asitting well back and upright in the se

The side air bag andcurtain side-impaair bag inflate with great force. Do nallow anyone to place their hand, legface near the side air bag on the sidethe seatback of the front seat or nethe side roof rails. Do not allow anyo sitting in the front seats or rear oboard seats to extend their hand outthe window or lean against the doSome examples of dangerous ridpositions are shown in the previo

illustrations.

Do not lean against the door.

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WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front seat.If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially carefulwith children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere withsupplemental side air bag inflation.

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1. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod-ules (if so equipped)

2. SRS curtain side-impact air bags (if so

equipped)3. Supplemental side air bag modules (ifso equipped)

4. Diagnosis sensor unit5. Supplemental front air bag modules6. Crash zone sensor7. Occupant classification system control

unit

8. Seat belt buckle switches on driversand passengers side

9. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor)

10. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor

11. Side satellite sensor12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren)

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN vanced air bag system for the driver and frpassenger seats. This system is designedmeet certification requirements under U.S. relations. It is also permitted in Canada. Howevall of the information, cautions and waings in this manual still apply and mustfollowed.

The driver supplemental front air bag is locatethe center of the steering wheel. The passensupplemental front air bag is mounted in dashboard above the glove box. The supplemtal front air bags are designed to inflate in higseverity frontal collisions, although they mayflate if the forces in another type of collision

similar to those of a higherseverity frontal impThey may not inflate in certain frontal collisio

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Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental front air bagsystem operation.

The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information from

the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classificationsensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seatbelt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based onthe severity of a collision and seat belt usage forthe driver. For the front passenger, it additionallymonitors the weight of an occupant or object onthe seat and seat belt tension. Based on informa-tion from the sensors, only one front air bag mayinflate in a crash, depending on the crash severityand whether the front occupants are belted or

unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger airbag may be automatically turned OFF undersome conditions, depending on the weight de-tected on the passenger seat and how the seatbelt is used. If the front passenger airbag is OFF,the passenger air bag status light will be illumi-nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will notbe illuminated, but the air bag will be off). SeeFront passenger air bag and status light later inthis section for further details. One front air baginflating does not indicate improper performanceof the system.

If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN

dealer. If you are considering modification of yourvehicle due to a disability, you may also contactNISSAN. Contact information is contained in thefront of this Owners Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflates, a

fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by therelease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful anddoes not indicate a fire. Care should be taken tonot inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-ing. Those with a history of a breathing conditionshould get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front air bags, along with theuse ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the front occupants. Theycan help save lives and reduce serious injuries.However, an inflating front air bag may cause

facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bagsdo not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat beltsshould be correctly worn and the driver and pas-senger seated upright as far as practical awayfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Thesupplementalfrontair bagsinflate quickly in orderto help protect the front occupants. Because ofthis, the force of the front air bag inflating canincrease the risk of injury if the occupant is tooclose to, or is against, the front air bag moduleduring inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The supplemental front air bags operonly when the ignition switch is in the or START position.

After turning the ignition key to the position, the supplemental air bag warn

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure to follow all instructions in thismanual concerning the use of seats, seatbelts and child restraints can increase therisk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light

The front passenger air bag status light islocated under the climate controls. The light op-erates as follows:

Unoccupied passengers seat: The isOFF and the front passenger air bag is OFFand will not inflate in a crash.

Passengers seat occupied by a small adult,child or child restraint as outlined in thissection: The illuminates to indicatethat the front passenger air bag is OFF andwill not inflate in a crash.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen-ger meets the conditions outlined in this

section: The light is OFF to indicatethat the front passenger air bag is opera-tional.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operatedunder some conditions as described below inaccordance with U.S. regulations. If the frontpassenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in acrash.The driver air bagandother air bagsin yourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, sas children, by requiring the air bag to be aumatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are uto meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classifica

sensor(pressure sensor). It is in thebottomoffront passenger seat cushion and is designeddetect an occupant and objects on the seatweight. It works together with seat belt sensdescribed later. For example, if a child is in front passenger seat, the advanced air bag stem is designed to turn the passenger air bOFF in accordance with the regulations. Alsochild restraint of the type specified in the regutions is on the seat, its weight and the chiweight can be detected and cause the air bag

turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opetion can vary depending on the front passenseat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are signed todetectif the seat belt isbuckled andamount of tension on the seat belt, such as whit is in the automatic locking mode (child restrmode). Based on theweight on theseat detecby theoccupantclassification sensorand thebtension detected on the seat belt, the advanc

air bag system determines whether the front psenger air bag should be automatically turnOFF as required by the regulations.

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Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-lined in this manual should not cause the passen-ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF, however if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sittingon an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being outof position), this could cause the sensor to turnthe air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupantimproperly uses the seat belt in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode), this couldcause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always besure to be seated and wearing the seat beltproperly for the most effective protection by theseat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.NISSAN also recommends that appropriate childrestraints and booster seats be properly installedin a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupantclassification sensor and seat belt sensors aredesigned to operate as described above to turnthe front passenger air bag OFF for specifiedchild restraints as required by the regulations.Failing to properly secure child restraints and touse the automatic locking mode (child restraint

mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move inanaccident or sudden stop. This can also result inthe passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead

of being OFF. See Child restraints earlier in thissection for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied thepassenger air bag is designed not to inflate in acrash. However, heavy objects placed on the

seat could result in air bag inflation, because ofthe objects weight detected by the occupantclassification sensor. Otherconditionscould alsoresult in air bag inflation, such as if a child isstanding on the seat, or if two children are on theseat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.Always be sure that you andall vehicle occupantsare seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you canmonitor when the front passenger air bag is au-tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.

The light will not illuminate when the front pas-senger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen-ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicatingthat the air bag is OFF), it could be that theperson is a smalladult, oris not sittingon the seatproperly or not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,the passenger airbag status light may or may notbe illuminated, depending on the size of the child

and the type of child restraint being used. If thepassenger air bag status light is not illuminated(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a

crash), it could be that the child restraint or sbelt is not being used properly. In rare cases, passenger air bag status light will not illumineven though the air bag is OFF.

If such situations happen, properly position

restrain the occupant or child restraint. Othwise reposition the occupant or child restraina rear seat. If you have any questions abwhether your passenger air bag is workingdesigned, your NISSAN dealer canconfirm this working properly by using a special tool.

The air bag system and passenger air bag stalight will take a few seconds to register a chanin the passenger seat status. For example, large adult who is sitting in the front passenseat exits the vehicle, the passenger air

status light will go from OFF to ON for a fseconds and then to OFF. This is normal systoperation and does not indicate a malfunctio

If a malfunction occurs in the front passengebag system, the supplemental air bag warnlight , located in the meter and gauges ain the center of the instrument panel, will blHave the system checked by a NISSAN deal



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Other supplemental front air bag precau-tions

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer-

ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not place any objectsbetween any occupant and the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Such ob-jects may become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-tal front air bag inflates.

Immediately after inflation, severalfront air bag system components will behot. Do not touch them; you may se-verely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. This isto prevent accidental inflation of thesupplemental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe supplemental front air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental frontair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel and theinstrument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel padand above the instrument panel or byinstalling additional trim materialaround the air bag system.

Modifying or tampering with the frontpassenger seat may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial on the seat cushion or by installingadditional trim material, such as seatcovers, on the seat that are not specifi-

cally designed to assure proper air bagoperation. Additionally, do not stow anyobjects under the front passenger seator the seat cushion and seatback. Suchobjects may interfere with the properoperation of the occupant classifica-tion sensor (pressure sensor).

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe seat belt system. This may affect the supplemental front air bag system.

Tampering with the seat belt systemmay result in serious personal injury.

Work on and around the supplemenfront air bag system should be done a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electcal equipment should also be done byNISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Rstraint System (SRS) wiring should nbe modified or disconnected. Unauthrized electrical test equipment aprobing devices should not be used the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be placed immediately by a qualified rpair facility. A cracked windshield couaffect the function of the supplemenair bag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors a

yellow and orange for eaidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that inform the buyer about the supplemental fronbag system and guide the buyer to the approate sections in this Owners Manual.



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Supplemental side-impact air bag and

curtain side-impact air bags system (ifso equipped)

The supplemental side-impact air bags are lo-cated in the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental curtain side-impact airbags are located in the side roof rails. Thesesystems are designed to meet voluntary guide-lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the infor-mation, cautions and warnings in this

manual still apply and must be followed.The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher

severity side collisions, although they may inflateif the forces in another type of collision are similarto those of a higher severity side impact. They aredesigned to inflate on the side where the vehicleis impacted. They may not inflate in certain sidecollisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag operation.

When the supplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air baginflate, a fairly loud noise maybe heard, followed by release of smoke. Thissmoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it maycause irritation and choking. Those with a history

of a breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Supplemental side airbags, along with the use ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe chest and pelvic area of the front occupants.Curtain side-impact air bags help to cushion theimpact force to the head of occupants in the frontand rear outboard seating positions. They canhelp save lives and reduce serious injuries. How-ever, an inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other

injuries. Supplemental side air bags and curtainside-impact air bags do not provide restraint tothe lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and driver and passenger seated upright as farpractical away from the supplemental sidebag. Rear seat passengers should be seatedfar away as practical from the door finishers side roof rails. The side air bags and curtside-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to hprotect the front occupants. Because of this,force of the side air bag and curtain side-impair bag inflating can increase the risk of injuthe occupant is too close to, or is against, thair bag modules during inflation. The side air band curtain side-impact air bag will defquickly after the collision is over.

The supplemental side air bags and curtside-impact air bags operate only when

ignition switch is in the ON or START potions.

After turning the ignition key to

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