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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.

Before driving your vehicle, please read thisOwners Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-iarity with controls and maintenance require-ments, assisting 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 comfortable tripfor you 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 give your full attention to drivingand avoid using vehiclefeatures or takingother actions that could distract you.

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

ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this Owners Manualfor important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modifieModification could affect i

performance, safety or durability, amay even violate governmentregulations. In addition, damage or peformance problems resulting from modfications 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 this symbol, 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

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batties, may contain perchlorate material. Tfollowing advisory is provided: PerchlorMaterial special handling may apply, Swww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorat

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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 aour 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 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003

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, audio and phone 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

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

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9


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1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-23)2. Rear head restraint (P. 1-5)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)5. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)6. Front-seat Active Head Restraint

(P. 1-8)7. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)8. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-40)9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-40)11. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-54)12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-22)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-18)3. Windshield (P. 8-20)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)5. Power windows (if so equipped)

(P. 2-32)6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),

NISSAN Intelligent Key (if soequipped), keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-10, 3

7. Mirrors (P. 3-27)8. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-20)

12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-20)14. Tie down hook (if so equipped)

(P. 6-13)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Trunk lid (P.3-22 )2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-14)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-23)4. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-1

5. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-24)7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-24, P. 9-4)8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)9. Exterior trunk lid release/request butt


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1. Rear seat (P. 1-3)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)3. Interior lights, illuminated entry,

moonroof switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-37, P. 2-20, P. 2-35)4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)5. Rearview mirror (P. 3-27)6. Glove box (P. 2-28)7. Cup holders (P. 2-27)8. Parking brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-19, P. 5-22)9. Front seat (P. 1-2)10. Front console (P. 2-29)11. Rear armrest, cup holders

(if so equipped) (P. 1-7, P 2-27)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-20); Manualshift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-14 )

2. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth Hands-Free PhoneSystem (if so equipped) (P. 4-37, 4-39)

3. Drivers supplemental air bag/Horn(P. 1-40, 2-23)

4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)6. Cruise control main/set switches

(if so equipped) (P. 5-19)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-259. Audio system (P. 4-16)10. Center ventilator (P. 4-7)

11. Passengers supplemental air bag(P. 1-40)12. Side ventilator (P. 4-7)13. Control panel display (if so equipped

(P. 4-2)14. Engine oil pressure gauge

(if so equipped) (P. 2-6)15. g (gravity)-force gauge (if so equippe

(P. 2-5)16. Hazard warning flasher switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)

17. Hazard warning flasher switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-22); Manual shmode switch (if so equipped) (P.5-14

18. Glove box (P. 2-28)19. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-40)20. Climate control (P. 4-7)21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)22. Power outlet (P. 2-24)23. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)

25. Storage bin (P. 2-25)26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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MR20DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid

reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)4. Battery (P. 8-15)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)9. Drive belt location (P.8-17)10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir


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QR25DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid

reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)4. Battery (P. 8-15)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)9. Drive belt location (P.8-17)10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-14)*Engine cover removed for clarity.

See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped)

2-9

or

Brake warning light 2-9

Charge warning light 2-10

Door open warninglight

2-10

Electric powersteering warninglight

2-10

Engine oil pressurewarning light

2-10

Low fuel warninglight

2-10

Warninglight

Name Page

Low tire pressure

warning light (if soequipped)

2-11

Low windshieldwasher fluid warninglight (if so equipped)

2-12

NISSAN IntelligentKey warning light(if so equipped)

3-3

P position selectingwarning light (CVTmodels) (if soequipped)

2-12

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-12

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-13

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Continuously Vari-

able Transmission(CVT) position indi-cator light (CVTmodels)

2-1

Cruise main switchindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

Cruise set switchindicator light (if so

equipped)

2-1

or

Front passenger airbag status light

2-1

High beam indicatorlight (blue)

2-1

Malfunction Indica-tor Light (MIL)

2-1

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

Overdrive off indica-

tor light (CVT mod-els)

2-14

Security indicatorlight

2-14

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Rear folding seat system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 1-3Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) . . . . . 1-19Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-24Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-40Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55


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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 with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat properly. See Precau-tions on seat belt usage later in thissection.

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

Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-tivate switches or controls. Unattendedchildren could become involved in seri-ous accidents.

The seatback should not be reclinany more than needed for comfort. Sebelts are most effective when the pasenger sits well back and straight up

the seat. If the seatback is reclined, trisk of sliding under the lap belt abeing injured is increased.

CAUTION

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

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

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Forward and backwardPull the center of the bar up and hold it while youslide the seat forward or backward to the desiredposition. Release the bar to lock the seat inposition.

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 reclinedto allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped andthe shift selector (CVT) is in P (Park)or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) withthe parking brake applied.

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adthe seat height until the desired positionachieved.

REAR FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM (if equipped)

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Interior trunk access (if so equipped)The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat forloading and unloading, as shown.

1. Stow outboard seat belts with clip beforefolding rear seatbacks.

When folding the passengers side rear seat-back, first disconnect and stow the center seatbelt. See Stowing the rear center seat belt laterin this section.

2. Pull up on the strapA

located on the topoutboard side of the seat to be folded.

3. Fold seatback down.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea 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 ropesstraps to help prevent it from slidingshifting. Do not place cargo higher ththe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or co

lision, unsecured cargo could caupersonal injury.

When returning the seatbacks to tupright position, be certain they acompletely secured in the latched potion. If they are not completely securepassengers may be injured in an acdent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when thare around cars to prevent them froplaying and becoming locked in t

trunk 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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Folding the rear cushions andseatbacks (if so equipped)

1. Lift up on the front edge of the seat cushionand fold it toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Fold down the rear head restraint. Pull head restraint forward and rotate untclicks into the locked position1 .

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3. To return the head restraint to the normalposition, push down 1 and release thenrotate up until in position2 .

4. Fold down seatbacks. See Interior trunkaccess (if so equipped) earlier in this sec-tion.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea 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 ropesstraps to help prevent it from slidingshifting. Do not place cargo higher ththe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or co

lision, unsecured cargo could caupersonal injury.

When returning the seatbacks to tupright position, be certain they acompletely secured in the latched potion. If they are not completely securepassengers may be injured in an acdent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when thare around cars to prevent them froplaying and becoming locked in t

trunk 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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Center armrest (if so equipped)Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEADRESTRAINTS

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in this section. Failureto do so can reduce the effectiveness ofthe Active Head Restraint.

Active Head Restraints are designed tosupplement other safety systems. Al-

ways wear seat belts. No system canprevent all injuries in any accident.

Do not attach anything to the head rstraint stalks. Doing so could impActive Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward ut

ing the force that the seatback receives from occupant in a rear-end collision. The movemof the head restraint helps support the ocpants head by reducing its backward movemand helping absorb some of the forces that mlead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisiat low to medium speeds in which it is said twhiplash injuries occur 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 Restraintsdescribed in this section.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,push and hold the lock knob and push the headrestraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-tection against injury in an accident. Donot remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of your ears.

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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 with both feet on thefloor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or theseverity of injury may be greatly reduced.NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time you drive,even if your seating position includes a supple-mental 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 put 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 inan 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.

No changes should be made to the seatbelt system. For example, do not modifythe seat belt, add material, or installdevices that may change the seat beltrouting or tension. Doing so may affectthe operation of the seat belt system.Modifying or tampering with the seatbelt system may result in serious per-sonal injury.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has acvated, it cannot be reused and must replaced together with the retractSee your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of pretesioner system components should done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including rtractors and attaching hardwashould 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 continue

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

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CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is different, so be sureto learn the best way to transport your child.

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 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facingchild restraints. Front-facing child restraints areavailable for children who outgrow rear-facingchild restraints and are at least 1 year old.Booster seats are used to help position a vehiclelap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longeruse a front-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicles seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt may

come 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 childrestraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraintsfor 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 yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint systemlater in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placin a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recomends that infants be placed in child restra

that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SaStandards. You should choose a child restrthat fits your vehicle and always follow the mafacturers instructions for installation and use

Small children

Children that are over one year old and weigleast 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forwafacing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturinstructions for minimum and maximum wei

and height recommendations. NISSAN recomends that small children be placed in crestraints that comply with Federal Motor VehSafety Standards or Canadian Motor VehSafety Standards. You should choose a crestraint that fits your vehicle and always folthe manufacturers instructions for installaand use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restra

should be seated and restrained by the seat bwhich are provided. The seat belt may noproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (14cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg)



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80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used toobtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in acommercially available booster seat if the shoul-

der belt in the childsseating position fits close tothe face or neck or if the lap portion of the seatbelt goes across the abdomen. The booster seatshould raise the child so that the shoulder belt isproperly positioned across the top, middle por-tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on thehips. A booster seat can only be used in seatingpositions that have a three-point type seat belt.The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat andhave a label certifying that it complies with Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child

has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on ornear the face and neck, use the shoulder beltwithout 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 shouldbe wornsnugandalways position the lap belt as low as possible

aroundthe hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal area. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons useseat belts. Check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

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

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whthe seatback is reclined. This can dangerous. The shoulder belt will nbe against your body. In an accideyou could be thrown into it and receineck or other serious injuries. Ycould also slide under the lap belt areceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shoube upright. Always sit well back in tseat with both feet on the floor aadjust the seat belt properly.



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Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in this

section.

2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

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

Theretractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows yousome 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 sn

on the hips as shown.

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

The front passenger seat and the rear seatpositions three-point seat belts have two moof operation:

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows the seat belt to extend and retract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom ofmovementin the seat.TheELR locks the seat beltwhen the vehicle slows down rapidly or during

certain impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for childrestraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat beltcannot be extended again until the seat belttongue is detached from the buckle and fullyretracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR modeafter the seat belt fully retracts. See Child re-straints later in this section for more information.

The ALR mode should be used only forchild restraint installation. During normalseat belt use by an occupant, the ALR modeshould not be activated. If it is activated, itmay cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-sion. It can also change the operation ofthe front passenger air bag. See Frontpassenger air bag and status light later inthis section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they are

not completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebuttonthe buckle. The seat belt automaticallytracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors aredesigned to lock seatmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly fromretractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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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.

Center of the rear seat (except SE-Rmodel)

The rear seat center seat belt has a connectortongue1 and a seat belt tongue2 . Both theconnector tongue and the seat belt tongue mustbe securely latched for proper seat belt opera-tion.

WARNING Always fasten the connector tong

and the seat belt in the order shown

Always make sure both the connecttongue and the seat belt tongue asecured when using the seat belt installing a child restraint. Do not uthe seat belt or child restraint with onthe seat belt tongue attached. Tcould result in serious personal injurycase of an accident or a sudden stop

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Stowing the rear center seat belt

When folding down the rear seat, the center seatbelt can be retracted into a stowed position asfollows:

1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seatbelt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. Release the connector tongue byinserting a suitable tool such as key into theconnector buckleA .

2 Retract theseat belt up to theretractor base.

3 Insert the seat belt connector buckle into thefabric sleeve to stow.

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center seatbelt connector except when foldingdown the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seatbelt connector, be certain that the seat-backs are completely secured in thelatched position and the rear centerseat belt connector is completelysecured.

If the rear center seat belt connectand the seatbacks are not securedthe correct position, serious personinjury may result in an accident or suden stop.

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Attaching the rear center seat belt

Always be sure the center seat belt connectortongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis-connect only when folding down the rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

1 Pull out the connector buckle from the fabricsleeve.

2 Pull out the connector tongue.

3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiverbuckle until it clicks.

The center seat belt connector tongue and re-ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < marks.

The center seat belt connector tongue can beattached only into the rear center seat belt con-nector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see Fastening the seatbelt earlier in this section.

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center sebelt connector except when foldidown the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center sebelt connector, be certain that the sebacks are completely secured in tlatched position and the rear censeat belt connector is completsecured.

If the rear center seat belt connectand the seatbacks are not securedthe correct position, serious personinjury may result in an accident or suden stop.

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SHOULDER BELT HEIGHTADJUSTMENT (front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-justed to the position best for you. (See Precau-tions on seat belt usage earlier in this section.)To adjust, pull out the adjustment button1 andmove the shoulder belt anchor to the desiredposition2 , so the belt passesover the centerofthe shoulder. The belt should be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-

der belt anchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to make

sure it is securely fixed in position. The shoulder belt anchor height should

be 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 ofinjury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it is

not 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 in (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 the

original equipment seat belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN seat belts.

Adults and children who can use tstandard seat belt should not use extender. Such unnecessary use couresult in serious personal injury in tevent of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to instchild restraints. If the child restraintnot secured properly, the child could seriously injured in a collision or a suden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbing, appmild soap solution or any solution recomended for cleaning upholstery or carp

Then wipe with a cloth and allow the sbelts todryin the shade.Do not allow the sbelts to retract until they are completely d

If dirt builds up in the shoulder bguide of the seat belt anchors, the sbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoubelt 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 pa

deterioration, cuts or other damage on webbing is found, the entire seat belt sembly should be replaced.

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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 injur y or death.

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 theadult and

parts 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 front air bag could seriously jure or kill your child. A rear-facing ch

restraint must only be used in the reseat.

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 seatyou must install a front-facing child straint in the front seat, see Child straint installation using the seat bellater in this section.

Improper use or improper installatof a child restraint can increase the rior severity of injury for both the chand other occupants of the vehicle acan lead to serious injury or death in accident.

Follow all of the child restraint manfacturers instructions for installatiand use. When purchasing a child straint, be sure to select one which w

fit your child and vehicle. It may not possible to properly install some typof child restraints in your vehicle.

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

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

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

After attaching the child restraint, test itbefore you place the child in it. Push it

from side to side while holding the seatnear the LATCH attachment or by theseat belt path. The child restraintshould not move more than 1 inch (25mm), from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the beltholds the restraint in place. If the re-straint is not secure, tighten the belt asnecessary, or put the restraint in an-other seat and test it again. You mayneed to try a different child restraint.

Not all child restraints fit in all types ofvehicles.

When your child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with the LATCH systemor a seat belt to prevent it from beingthrown around in case of a sudden stopor accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the childrestraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint lower anchor system, referred to as theLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-dren) system. Some child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe connectedto these lower anchors. Fordetails,see LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible childrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. SeeChild restraint installation using the seat beltslater in this section. In general, child restraints arealso designed to be installed with a lap/shoulder

seat belt.

Several manufacturers offer child restraintsinfants and small children of various sizes. Wselecting any child restraint, keep the followpoints in mind:

Choose only a restraint with a label certifythat it complies with Federal Motor VehSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechildrestraint in your vehicle tosure it is compatible with the vehicles sand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yvehicle, place your child in the child restrand check the various adjustments tosure the child restraint is compatible w

your child. Choose a child restraint thadesigned for your childs height and weigAlways follow all recommended procedu

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesterritories require that infants and smchildren be restrained in an approved chrestraint at all times while the vehiclebeing operated. Canadian law requires top tether strap on front-facing child straints be secured to the designated chor point on the vehicle.



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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (LowerAnchorsand Tethers for CHildren) system compatiblechild restraints. This system may also be referredto as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.With this system, you do not have to use a vehicleseat belt to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install

child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraintin the center position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor point locationsThe LATCH anchors are located at the rear of theseat cushion near the seatback. A label is at-tached to the seatback to help you locate theLATCH anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown. Ifa 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 anchors. The child restraint wnot be secured properly.

Child restraint anchor points are dsigned to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstances athey to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

LATCH system anchor locations

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Installing child restraint LATCH anchorattachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe connected to two anchors located at certainseating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt tosecure the child restraint. Check your child re-straint for a label stating that it is compatible withLATCH. This information may also be in the in-

structions provided by the child restraint manu-facturer.

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 thechild restraint. SeeChildrestraint installation using LATCH later in thissection.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint requthe use ofa top tetherstrap, it must be secure

the anchor point.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designto withstand only those loads imposed correctly fitted child restraints. Under circumstances are they to be used adult seat belts or harnesses.

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Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points1 are located on the rear parcelshelf.

Installing top tether strap

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCHSystem (rear outboard seating positions only) orseat belt, as applicable.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchorpoint which is located directly behind the

child seat.2. Position the top tether strap over the top of

the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorbracket that provides the straightest instal-lation.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturers instructions to remove anyslack.

If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap child restraint on the rearseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de-tails.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.For the LATCH lower anchor locationssee LATCH (Lower Anchors and Teth-ers for CHildren) system. If a child re-straint is not secured properly, yourchild could be seriously injured or killedin an accident.

The LATCH anchors are designed towithstand only those loads imposed by

correctly fitted child restraints. Underno circumstances are they to be usedfor adult seat belts or harnesses.

Inspect the lower anchors by insertiyour fingers into the lower anchor arand feeling to make sure there are obstructions over the LATCH anchosuch as seat belt webbing or seat cus

ion material. The child restraint will nbe secured properly if the LATCH achors are obstructed.

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing crestraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions.

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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure theLATCH attachmentis prop-erly attached to the lower anchors.

3. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraintto obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Headrestraints earlier in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it in asecure place. Be sure to reinstall the head re-straint when the child restraint is removed.

If the seating position does not have an adjust-able head restraint and it is interfering with theproper child restraint fit, try another seating posi-tion or a different child restraint.

4. For child restraints that are equipped wwebbing-mounted attachments, removeadditional slack from the anchor attaments. Press downward and rearward firin the center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while tightening the webbof the anchor attachments.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a tether strap, route the top tether strap asecure the tether strap to the tether anc

point. SeeTop tetherstrap child restrainthis section.

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-foreyou placethe child init. Pushit fromsideto side while holding the seat near theLATCH attachment path. The child restraintshould not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),from side to side. Try to tug it forward andcheck to see if the LATCH attachment holdsthe restraint in place. If the restraint is notsecure, tighten the LATCH attachment asnecessary, or put the restraint in anotherseat and test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint. Not all child re-straints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-ers instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attaments to the LATCH lower anchors. Chto make sure theLATCH attachmentis prerly attached to the lower anchors.

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3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourhand to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it foreyou place the child init. Pushit from sto side while holding the seat near LATCH attachment path. The child restrshould not move more than 1 inch (25 mfrom side to side. Try to tug it forward acheck to see if the LATCH attachment hothe restraint in place. If the restraint is secure, tighten the LATCH attachmentnecessary, or put the restraint in anoseat and test it again. You may need to t

different child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

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5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 4.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front passengerseat. Front air bags inflate with greatforce. A rear-facing child restraint couldbe struck by the 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 frofacing child restraint in the front pasenger seat, move the passenger se

to 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

The three-point seat belt in your vehicis equipped with an Automatic LockiRetractor (ALR) which must be uswhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the ALR mode will resin the child restraint not being propesecured. The restraint could tip overotherwise be unsecured and cause jury to the child in a sudden stop collision. Also, it can change the opetion of the front passenger air bag. SFront passenger air bag and statlight later in this section.

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When using the rear center seat belt toinstall a child restraint, make sure theconnector tongue and the seat belttongue are secured. Do not use the seatbelt with only the seat belt tongue at-

tached. This could result in serious per-sonal injury in case of an accident orsudden stop.

A child restraint with a top tether strapshould not be used in the front passen-ger seat.

The instructions in this section apply to childrestraint installation using thevehicle seat belts inthe rear seat or the front passenger seat.

Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions

The back of the child restraint should be secuagainst the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restrato obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Hrestraint adjustment in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it isecure place. Be sure to reinstall the head straint when the child restraint is removed.

If the seating position does not have an adjuable head restraint and it is interfering with proper child restraint fit, try another seating potion or a different child restraint.

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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onshoulder belt to remove any slack in the b

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6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt.

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint (rear seat installation only). See Toptether strap child restraint in this section.Do not install child restraints that require theuse of a top tether strap to seating positionsthat do not have a top tether anchor.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it foreyou place the child init. Pushit from sto side while holding the seat near the sbelt path. The child restraint should move morethan1 inch(25 mm), from sid

side. Try to tug it forward and check to sethe belt holds the restraint in place. If restraint is not secure, tighten the beltnecessary, or put the restraint in anoseat and test it again. You may need to tdifferent child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR moby trying to pull more seat belt out of retractor. If you cannot pull any more bwebbing out of the retractor, the retracto

in the ALR mode.10. Check to make sure the child restrain

properly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 8.

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11. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch totheON position. Thefront passengerair bag

status light or should illumi-nate. If this light is not illuminated see Frontpassenger air bag status light in this sec-tion. Move the child restraint to anotherseating position. Have the systemchecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-

straint mode) is canceled.

Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing crestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rseats:

1. Child restraints for infants must used in the rear-facing direction atherefore must not be used in the frseat. Position the child restraint on the sAlways follow the restraint manufacturinstructions.

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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 tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onshoulder belt to remove any slack in the b

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5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint; press downward and rearwardfirmly in the center of the child restraint tocompress thevehicle seat cushion and seat-back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-foreyou place the child init. Pushit from sideto side while holding the seat near the seatbelt path. The child restraint should notmovemorethan1 inch(25 mm), from sidetoside. Try to tug it forward and check to see ifthe belt holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the belt asnecessary, or put the restraint in anotherseat and test it again. You may need to try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-straints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR moby trying to pull more seat belt out of retractor. If you cannot pull any more sbelt webbing out of the retractor, the retrtor is in the ALR mode.

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

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restrmode) is canceled.

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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATS

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 orbooster seat can result in serious injuryor death.

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 theadult and

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

NISSAN recommends that the boosterseat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-cording to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat. Ifyou must install a booster seat in thefront seat, see Booster seat installa-tion in this section.

A booster seat must only be installed ina seating position that has alap/shoulder belt. Failure to use athree-point type seat belt with abooster seat can result in a serious in-jury in sudden stop or collision.

Improper use or improper installationof a booster seat can increase the riskor severity of injury for both the childand other occupants of the vehicle and

can lead to serious injury or death in anaccident.

Do not use towels, books, pillows other items in place of a booster seItems such as these may move durinormal driving or a collision and resin serious injury or death. Booster sea

are designed to be used with lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are dsigned to properly route the lap ashoulder portions of the seat belt ovthe strongest portions of a childs boto provide the maximum protection ding a collision.

Follow all of the booster seat manufaturers instructions for installation ause. When purchasing a booster sebe sure to select one which will fit yo

child and vehicle. It may not be possibto properly install some types booster seats in your vehicle.

If the booster seat and seat belt is nused properly, the risk of a child beiinjured in a collision or a sudden stgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be potioned to fit the booster seat, but upright as possible.

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After placing the child in the boosterseat and fastening the seat belt, makesure the shoulder portion of the belt isaway from the childs face and neck andthe lap portion of the belt does not

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

child or under the childs arm. If youmust install a booster seat in the frontseat, see Booster seat installationlater in this section.

When your booster seat is not in use,keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-vent it from being thrown around incase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the boosterseat.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:

Choose only a booster seat with a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

Make sure the childs head will be prop

supported by the booster seat or vehseat. The seatback must be at or abovecenter of the childs ears. For example,low back booster seat 1 is chosen, vehicle seatback must be at or above center of the childs ears. If the seatbaclower than the center of the childs earhigh back booster seat2 should be us

If the booster seat is compatible with yvehicle, place your child in the booster sand check the various adjustments to

sure thebooster seat is compatiblewith ychild. Always follow all recommended pcedures.

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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.

The instructions in this section apply to boosterseat installation in the rear seats or the frontpassenger seat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seatsbe installed in the rear seat. However, if

you must install a booster seat in the frontpassenger seat, move the passengersseat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto-matic Locking Retractor mode when usinga booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in therear seat or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a booster seat in tfront seat, move the seat to the remost position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Oplace it in a front-facing direction. Alwfollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions.

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3. The booster seat should be positioned onthe 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 asecure place. Be sure to reinstall the headrestraint when the booster seat is removed.

If the seating position does not have an

adjustable head restraint and it is interferingwith the proper booster seat fit, try anotherseating position or a different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt and snug on the childs hips. Be surefollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions for adjusting the seat belt rout

5. 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 adjustingseat belt routing.

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6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-tions for properly fastening a seat beltshown in theThree-point type seat belt withretractor earlier in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch totheON position. Thefront passenger air bag

status light or may or may notilluminate, depending on the size of the childandthe typeof booster seat being used. SeeFront passenger air bag and status lightlater in this section.

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PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerningthe following systems:

Driver and passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air BagSystem)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag

Seat belt with pretensionerSupplemental front-impact air bag system:The NISSAN Advanced AirBag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can helpcushion the impact force to the chest and pelvicarea of the driver and front passenger in certain

side impact collisions. The side air bags are de-signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can helpcushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rear outboard seating positionsin certain side-impact collisions. The curtain airbags are designed to inflate on the side wherethe vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed tosupplement the crash protection pro-vided by the driver and 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.

After placing the ignition switch in the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.



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WARNING

The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk or severityof injury in various kinds of accidents.

The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seatis unoccupied. SeeFront passenger airbag and status light later in thissection.

The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat. The frontair bags inflate with great force. Evenwith the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-tem, if you are unrestrained, leaningforward, sitting sideways or out of posi-tion in any way, you are at greater risk ofinjury or death in a crash. You may alsoreceive serious or fatal injuriesfrom thefront air bag if you are up against itwhen it inflates. Always sit back againstthe seatback and as far away as practi-cal from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors thdetect if the seat belts are fastened.TAdvanced Air Bag System monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt u

age 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 increa

the 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 tsteering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when the froair 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 front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restrained. Pre-teensand children should be properly re-strained in the r ear seat, if possible.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. See Child re-straints earlier in this section fordetails.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact suppmental air bags and roof-mounted curtaside-impact supplemental air bags:

The side air bags and curtain air baordinarily will not inflate in the eventa frontal impact, rear impact, rolloverlower severity side collision. Alwawear your seat belts to help reduce trisk or severity of injury in various kinof accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags aremost effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet on the floor. The

side air bag and curtain air bag inflatewith great force. Do not allow anyone toplace their hand, leg or face near theside air bag on the side of the seatbackof the front seat or near the side roofrails. Do not allow anyone sitting in thefront seats or rear outboard seats toextend their hand out of the window orlean against the door. Some examplesof dangerous riding positions areshown in the previous illustrations. WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nhold onto the seatback of the front seIf the side air bag inflates, you may seriously injured. Be especially carewith children, who should always properly restrained. Some examplesdangerous riding positions are showin the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the froseatbacks. They may interfere with siair bag inflation.

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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators

2. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag modules

3. Supplemental front-impact air bag

modules4. Crash zone sensor5. Air Bag Control Unit (ACU)6. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor)7. Pretensioner8. Side satellite sensor

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Avanced 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-impact air balocated in the center of the steering wheel. Tpassenger supplemental front-impact air ba

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flate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilarto those of a higherseverity frontalimpact.They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper front air bag system opera-tion.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas-sification sensor (pressure sensor) and passen-ger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation isbased on the severity of a collision and seat beltusage for the driver. For the front passenger, itadditionally monitors the weight of an occupantorobjecton the seat and seat belt tension. Based

on information from the sensors, only onefront airbag may inflate in a crash, depending on thecrash severity and whether the front occupantsare belted or unbelted. Additionally, the frontpassenger air bag may be automatically turnedOFF under some conditions, depending on theweight detected on the passenger seat and howthe seat beltis used. Ifthe front passengerair bagis OFF, the passenger air bag status light will beilluminated (if theseat is unoccupied, thelight willnot be illuminated, but the air bagwillbe off). SeeFront passenger air bag and status light later in

this 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 front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noisemay be heard, followed by the release of smoke.This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate afire. Careshouldbe taken to not inhaleit, as itmaycause irritation and choking. Those with a historyof a breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,help to cushion the impact force on the face andchest of the front occupants. They can help savelives and reduce serious injuries. However, aninflating front air bag may cause facial abrasionsor other injuries. Front air bags do not providerestraint 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 away

from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Thefront air bags inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants. Because of this, the

force of the front air bag inflating can increaserisk of injury if the occupant is too close to, oagainst, the front air bag module during inflat

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collis

The front air bags operate only when t

ignition switch is in the ON or START potion.

After placing the ignition switch in the position, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates. The supplemental air bwarning light will turn off after abouseconds if the system is operational.



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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

or islocatednear the climate controls. Thelight operates as follows:

Unoccupied passengers seat: The

or is OFF and the front passenger airbag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

Passengers seat occupied by a small adult,child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The or illuminates toindicate that the front passenger air bag isOFF and will not inflate in a crash.

Occupied passenger seat and the passger meet the conditions outlined in this s

tion: The light or is OFF todicate that the front passenger air baoperational.

Front passenger air bagThe front passenger air bag is designed to aumatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operaunder some conditions as described belowaccordance with U.S. regulations. If the frpassenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate icrash.The driverair bag and other air bags inyvehicle are not part of this system.

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

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 classificasensor(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 S

tem is designed to turn the passenger air bOFF in accordance with the regulations. Alsochild restraint of the type specified in the regu

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tions is on the seat, its weight and the childsweight can be detected and cause the air bag toturn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera-tion can vary depending on the front passengerseat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de-signedto detect ifthe seat beltis buckled and theamount of tension on the seat belt, such as whenit is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). Based on theweight on the seat detected by the occupantclassification sensor and the belt tension de-tected on the seat belt, the Advanced Air BagSystem determines whether

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