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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 ofalcohol 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 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 harmAPD1005

WHEN READING THE MANUAL


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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-

ies, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: PerchlorateMaterial special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9


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1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P. 1-36)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-36)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-36)

4. Front seat belts (P. 1-7)5. Front-Seat Active Head Restraints

(P. 1-6)6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-7)7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-17)8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-49)9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Occupant classification sensor(pressure sensor) (P.1-36)

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. 2-17)3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)5. Power windows (P. 2-28)6. Door locks, keyfob, NISSAN Intellige

Key (if so equipped), keys(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-3, 3-2)

7. Mirrors (P. 3-29)8. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-19)12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-19)14. Tie down hook (if so equipped)

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

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HATCHBACK MODEL

1. Rear hatch opener switch (P. 3-23)2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-13. Antenna (P. 4-27)

4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-27, P. 9-3)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)8. Interior hatch release (P. 3-24)9. Rear window washer (if so equipped

(P. 2-18)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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SEDAN MODEL

1. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-26 )2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-13. Antenna (P. 4-27)

4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-27, P. 9-3)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)8. Trunk opener switch/NISSAN Intellig

Key (if so equipped) (P. 3-24 / 3-1See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Cargo cover (hatchback model only)(P. 2-27)

2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)3. Interior lights (P. 2-33)

4. Front seat (P. 1-2)5. Sun visors (P. 3-28)6. Moonroof switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-31)7. Map lights (P. 2-34)8. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-24)9. Glove box (P. 2-26)10. Parking brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-23, P. 5-27)11. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-5


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1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth hands-free phone sys-

tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-26, 4-28)4. Drivers supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-36, 2-22)

5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)

6. Cruise control main/set switches(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch(P. 2-17, 2-18)

8. Audio system (P. 4-10)9. Storage bin (P. 2-23)10. Center ventilator (P. 4-2)11. Passengers supplemental air bag

(P. 1-36)12. Side ventilator (P. 4-2)13. Glove box (P. 2-26)14. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-15. Cup holders (P. 2-25)16. Shift selector (P. 5-14)

17. Defroster switch (P. 2-18)18. Climate control (P. 4-3)19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-420. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)21. Tilt steering (P. 3-28)22. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)23. Fuel-filler door release lever (P. 3-2624. Fuse block (P. 8-21)25. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-2See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir

(P. 8-13)3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

4. Battery (P. 8-14)5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)6. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

dipstick (*2) (P. 8-11)7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)10. Drive belt location (P.8-17)11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-14)

*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) mode*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T)

model

NOTE:

Engine cover removed for clarity.


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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

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

2-7

or

Brake warning light 2-7

Charge warning light 2-8

Door open warninglight

2-8

Electric powersteering warninglight

2-8

Engine oil pressurewarning light

2-8

High temperaturewarning light (red)

2-8

Warninglight

Name Page

Intelligent Key lock

warning light (M/Tmodels) (if soequipped)

2-9

Low fuel warninglight

2-9

Low tire pressurewarning light

2-9

Low windshield

washer fluid warninglight (if so equipped)

2-10

NISSAN IntelligentKey warning light(if so equipped)

2-10

P position selectingwarning light (CVTmodels) (if soequipped)

2-11

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-11

Warninglight

Name Pag

Supplemental air

bag warning light

2-1

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Automatic Transmis-sion (A/T) / Con-tinuously VariableTransmission (CVT)position indicatorlight

2-1

CRUISE mainswitch indicator light(if so equipped)

2-1

Cruise SET switchindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

Front passenger airbag status light

2-1

High beam indicatorlight (blue)

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

Low temperature

indicator light (blue)

2-12

Malfunction Indica-tor Light (MIL)

2-12

Overdrive OFF indi-cator light (A/T /CVT models)

2-13

Security indicatorlight

2-13

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Folding rear seat(if so equipped for Hatchback models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-21Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50


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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 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 reclinedto allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N(Neutral) position with the parking brake fullyapplied.

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

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

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FOLDING REAR SEAT (if soequipped for Hatchback models)

1 Remove the cargo cover (hatchback modelonly) from the rear seatback.

2 Pull the knob A to fold each seatbackdown.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areas

by passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help pr event 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 the

upright 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 theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jured. Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and tr unk lid securely latched

when not in use, and prevent childrensaccess to car keys.

Interior trunk access (if so equipped

for Sedan models)Type AFold down the rear center armrest1 and othe trunk access panel2 .

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Type B

Pull the knob1 to fold each seatback down2 .

When returning the seatback to the upright posi-tion, makesurethe seat belt is routed through theguideA .

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areas

by passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help pr event 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 the

upright 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 theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jured. Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and tr unk lid securely latched

when not in use, and prevent childrensaccess to car keys.

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

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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 re-straint stalks. Doing so could impairActive Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-end collision. The movementof the head restraint helps support the occu-pants head by reducing its backward movementand helping absorb some of the forces that maylead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisionsat low to medium speeds in which it is said thatwhiplash injuries occur most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain

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

Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints asdescribed in this section.

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. 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 bothfeet 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 longer

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 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 childs seating 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 childhas 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 should bewornsnug andalways position the lap belt as low as possible

aroundthe hips, not the waist. Place theshoulderbelt 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.

The retractor 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 sureshoulder 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 ofmovement in theseat. TheELR locks theseat beltwhen the vehicle slows down rapidly or duringcertain 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.

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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.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontseats)

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 adjument button and try to move the shoder belt anchor up and down to ma

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

be adjusted to the position best for yoFailure to do so may reduce the effetiveness of the entire restraint systeand increase the chance or severityinjury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,

not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder and fasten it, an extender is available whiccompatible with the installed seat belts. The tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)length and may be used for either the drivefront passenger seating position. See a NISSdealer for assistance if an extender is require

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, maby the same company which made t

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

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Adults and children who can use thestandard 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 wipewitha cloth andallowthe seatbeltsto dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat beltsto retract until they are completely dry.

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 seatbelt and the metal components, such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wiresand anchors, work properly. If loose parts,

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

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS WARNING

Infants and small children should ways be placed in an appropriate chrestraint while riding in the vehicFailure to use a child restraint can sult in serious injury or 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.

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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. A rear-facing childrestraint must only be used in the rearseat.

NISSAN recommends that the child re-straint 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 front facing child re-straint in the front seat, see Child re-straint installation using the seat beltslater in this section.

Improper use or improper installationof a child restraint can increase the riskor severity of injury for both the childand other occupants of the vehicle andcan lead to serious injury or death in anaccident.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which will

fit 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.

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 itfrom 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 uskeep it secured with the LATCH systeor a seat belt to prevent it from beithrown around in case of a sudden stor accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left inclosed vehicle can become very hCheck the seating surface and buckbefore placing your child in the chrestraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal crestraint lower anchor system, referred to as

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Cdren) system. Some child restraints include trigid or webbing-mounted attachments that be connectedto these lower anchors. Fordetsee LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers CHildren) system later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible chrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. SChild restraint installation using the seat belater in this section. In general, child restraintsalso designed to be installed with a lap/shoulseat belt.



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Several manufacturers offer child restraints forinfants and small children of various sizes. Whenselecting any child restraint, keep the followingpoints 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 besure the child restraint is compatible with

your 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. Canadian law requires thetop tether strap on front-facing child re-straints be secured to the designated an-chor point on the vehicle.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchorsand 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 inschild restraints in the rear outboard seating potions only. Do not attempt to install a child straint in the center position using the LATanchors.

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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 thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH anchors. The child restraint willnot be secured properly.

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. Installing child restraint LATCH anch

attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that be connected to two anchors located at cerseating positions in your vehicle. With this stem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belsecure the child restraint. Check your child straint for a label stating that it is compatible wLATCH. This information may also be in the

structions provided by the child restraint mafacturer.

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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 requiresthe use of a top tetherstrap, it must be secured to

the anchor point.

WARNING

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.

Your child could be seriously injured or

killed in a collision if the child restrainttop tether strap is damaged.

If the cargo cover contacts the toptether strap when it is attached to thetop tether anchor, remove the cargocover from the vehicle or secure it onthe cargo floor below its attachmentlocation. If the cargo cover is not re-moved, it may damage the top tetherstrap during a collision. Your childcould be seriously injured or killed in a

collision if the child restraint top tetherstrap is damaged.

Do not allow cargo to contact the ttether strap when it is attached to ttop tether anchor. Properly secure tcargo so it does not contact the ttether strap. Cargo that is not prope

secured or cargo that contacts the ttether strap may damage it duringcollision. Your child could be seriousinjured or killed in a collision if the ttether strap is damaged.

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Top tether anchor point locationsAnchor points are located on the back of the rearseats (hatchback model) or on the rear parcelshelf (sedan model).

Installing top tether strap (hatchbackmodel)

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCHsystem (rear outboard seat positions only) or theseat belt, as applicable.

1. Remove the head restraint. Store it in asecurelocation. Be sure to reinstall the headrestraint when the child restraint is removed.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top ofthe seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint on the seat directly behind the childrestraint.

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

If you have any questions when installing a

top tether strap child restraint on the rearseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de-tails.

Installing top tether strap (sedanmodel)

First, secure the child restraint with the LATsystem (rear outboard seat positions only) or

seat belt, as applicable.

1. Flip up the anchor cover1 from the ancpoint which is located directly behind child seat.

2. Position the top tether strap over the tothe seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether ancpoint on the rear parcel shelf.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to

manufacturers instructions to remove slack.

If you have any questions when installintop tether strap child restraint on the rseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for tails.

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.For the LATCH lower anchor locationssee LATCH (Latch Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) system.If a child restraintis not secured properly, your child couldbe seriously injured or killed in anaccident.

The LATCH anchors are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under

no circumstances are they to be usedfor adult seat belts or harnesses.

Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH anchors,such as seat belt webbing or seat cush-ion material. The child restraint will notbe secured properly if the LATCH an-chors are obstructed.

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using LATCH:

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.

3. The back of the child restraint shouldsecured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restrato obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Hrestraints earlier 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.

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

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point.See Top tetherstrap child restraint inthis section.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it foreyou place the child init. Pushit fromsto 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 anotseat 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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7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.

Rear-facingFollow 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 attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto makesure theLATCH attachment is prop-erly 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 be-foreyou place the child init. Pushit from sideto 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.

5. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If child restraint is loose, repeat stepsthrough 4.

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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 your

child.

NISSAN recommends that child re-straints be installed in the rear seat.However, if you must install a front-facing child restraint in the front pas-senger seat, move the passenger seat

to the rearmost position. Also, be surethe front passenger air bag status lightis illuminated to indicate the passengerair bag is OFF.See Front passenger airbag and status light later in this sec-tion for details.

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an Automatic LockingRetractor (ALR) which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the ALR mode will resultin the child restraint not being properlysecured. The restraint could tip over orotherwise be unsecured and cause in-jury to the child in a sudden stop orcollision. Also, it can change the opera-tion of the front passenger air bag. SeeFront passenger air bag and statuslight later in this section.

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

ger seat.

The instructions in this section apply to crestraintinstallation using the vehicle seat beltthe rear seat or the front passenger seat.

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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. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-ers instructions

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

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraintto obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Headrestraint adjustment 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.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the crestraint and insert it into the buckleuntilhear and feel the latch engage. Be surefollow the child restraint manufacturersstructions for belt routing.

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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 toEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Remove any additional slack from the sbelt; press downward and rearward firmlthe center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while pulling up on the sbelt.

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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 be-foreyou placethe child init. Pushit fromsideto side while holding the seat near the seatbelt path. The child restraint should notmovemorethan1 inch(25 mm),fromside toside. Try to tug it forward and check to see if

the 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.9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode

by trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more beltwebbing out of the retractor, the retractor isin the ALR mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 9.

11. If the child restraint is installed in the fpassenger seat, place the ignition switcthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light should illuminate. If light is not illuminated see Front passenair bag and status light in this sectMove the child restraint to anotseating position. Have the syschecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child

straint mode) is canceled.

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

1. Child restraints for infants must beused in the rear-facing direction andtherefore must not be used in the frontseat. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the restraint manufacturersinstructions.

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 fextended. At this time, the seat belt retrais in the Automatic Locking Retractor (Amode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mowhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint; press downward and rearwardfirmly in the center of the child restraint tocompress thevehicle seat cushion andseat-back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it foreyou place the child init. Pushit fromsto side while holding the seat near the sbelt path. The child restraint should move morethan1 inch(25 mm), from sidside. 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 anotseat and test it again. You may need to tdifferent child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR modeby trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more seatbelt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac-tor is in the ALR mode.

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

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

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 nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibfor even the 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 seatyou must install a booster seat in tfront seat, see Booster seat instaltion in this section.

A booster seat must only be installeda seating position that has a lashoulder belt. Failure to use a threpoint type seat belt with a booster secan result in a serious injury in suddstop or collision.

Improper use or improper installatof a booster seat can increase the rior severity of injury for both the chand other occupants of the vehicle a

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Do not use towels, books, pillows orother items in place of a booster seat.Items such as these may move duringnormal driving or a collision and resultin serious injury or death. Booster seats

are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de-signed to properly route the lap andshoulder portions of the seat belt overthe strongest portions of a childs bodyto provide the maximum protection dur-ing a collision.

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 your

childand 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 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

several manufacturers. When selecting booster seat, keep the following points in min

Choose only a booster seat with a lacertifying that it complies with Federal MoVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

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Make sure the childs head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seatback must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. For example, if alow back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seatback must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seatback 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 be

sure thebooster seat is compatiblewith yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or

territories 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 seabe installed in the rear seat. However

youmust install a booster seat in the fropassenger seat, move the passengeseat to the r earmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Aumatic Locking Retractor mode when usia booster seat with the seat belts.

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

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1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, 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 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 reinsthe head restraint when the booster searemoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper booster seat

try another seating position or a differbooster seat.

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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 belt

toward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childsshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

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

7. If the booster seat is installed in the fr

passenger seat, place the ignition switcthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light may or may not illumindepending 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 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 area of thedriver and front passenger in certain side-impact

collisions. The side air bags are designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

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 placed in theON or START position.

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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 air

bag 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, youare 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 against

the 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 thdetectif 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.

WARNINGFront 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. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-ules3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)4. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag6. Side satellite sensor7. Seat belt with pretensioner8. Seat belt buckle switches on drivers

and passengers side

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats)This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,all of the information, cautions and warn-ings in this manual still apply and must befollowed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is

located in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger supplemental front-impact air bag ismounted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Thefront air bags aredesigned 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 collisioVehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysindication of proper front air bag system opetion.

The NISSAN Advanced AirBag System has dstage inflators. It also monitors information frthe crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control U(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant csification sensor (pressure sensor) and passger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operatiobased on the severity of a collision and seat busage for the driver. For the front passenge

additionally monitors the weight of an occuporobject onthe seat and seat belt tension.Baon information from the sensors, only one fronbag may inflate in a crash, depending on crash severity and whether the front occupaare belted or unbelted. Additionally, the frpassenger air bag may be automatically turnOFF under some conditions, depending on weight detected on the passenger seat and hthe seat belt isused. Ifthe front passenger airis OFF, the passenger air bag status light wil

illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the lightnot be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). SFront passenger air bag and status light late

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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. Careshould betaken to not inhaleit, asit maycause 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 air bags, seat belts should becorrectly worn and the driver and passengerseated upright as far as practical away from the

steering wheel or instrument panel. The front airbags inflate quickly in order to help protect thefront occupants. Because of this, the force of the

front air bag inflating can increase the risk ofinjury if the occupant is tooclose to, or is against,the front air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The front air bags operate only when the

ignition switch is placed 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.

Front passenger air bag and status ligh

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designedautomatically turn OFF under some coditions. Read this section carefully learn how it operates. Proper use of tseat, seat belt and child restraints is neessary for most effective protection. Faure to follow all instructions in tmanual concerning the use of seats, sebelts and child restraints can increase t

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Status light

The front passenger air bag status light islocated near the climate controls. The light oper-ates 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 meet the conditions outlined in this sec-

tion: The light is OFF to indicate thatthe front passenger air bag is operational.

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 driverair bag and other air bags inyourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bagto certain front passenger seat occupants, such

as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are usedto meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classificationsensor(pressure sensor). It is in thebottomof the

front passenger seat cushion and is designed todetect an occupant and objects on the seat byweight. It works together with seat belt sensorsdescribed later. For example, if a child is in thefront passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag Sys-tem is designed to turn the passenger air bagOFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if achild restraint of the type specified in the regula-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 belt is 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 Bag

System determines whether the front passengerair bag should be automatically turned OFF asrequired by the regulations.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who properly seated and using the seat belt as olined in this manual should not cause the passger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. small adults it may be turned OFF, however if occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cuion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitton an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being of position), this could cause the sensor to tthe air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupimproperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mothis could cause the air bag to be turned OAlwaysbe sureto beseatedand wearing the sbelt properly for the most effective protectionthe seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and c

dren be properly restrained in a rear sNISSAN also recommends that appropriate crestraints and booster seats be properly instain a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupclassification sensor and seat belt sensors designed to operate as described above to tthe front passenger air bag OFF for specifchild restraints as required by the regulatioFailing to properly secure child restraints anduse the ALR mode may allow the restraint to timove in an accident or sudden stop. This also result in the passenger air bag inflating



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crash instead of being OFF. See Child re-straints earlier in this section for proper use andinstallation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, thepassenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a

crash. However, heavy objects placed on theseat 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 youand all 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 small adult, oris not sitting onthe seatproperly or not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,the passenger air bag status light may or may not

be illuminated, depending on the size of the childand the type ofchild restraint being used. If the airbag status light is not illuminated (indicating that

the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could bethat the child restraint or seat belt is not beingused properly. Make sure that thechildrestraint isinstalled properly, the seat belt is used properlyand the occupant is positioned properly. If the airbag status light is not illuminated, reposition theoccupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu-minate even though you believe that the childrestraint, the seat belts and the occupant areproperly positioned, the system may be sensingan unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag isOFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that thesystem is OFF by using a special tool. However,until you have confirmed with your dealer thatyour air bag is working properly, reposition the

occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag statuslight will take a few seconds to register a changein the passenger seat status. For example, if alarge adult who is sitting in the front passengerseat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bagstatus light will go from OFF to ON for a fewseconds and then to OFF. This is normal systemoperation and does not indicate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the f

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