Nissan Almera 2014 User Manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. It has been produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many kilometers (miles) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available for you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Reminders for safety!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers!

. NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and

never drive too fast for conditions.

. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate

child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

. ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for

important safety information.

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When reading the manual

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or designs without notice and without obligation.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

Read first — then drive safely

Before driving your vehicle, read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

Throughout this manual we have used the symbol

to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

The symbol also used throughout this manual to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damages to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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followed by the word WARNING. This is used

followed by the word CAUTION is

SIC0697

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

NOS1274

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

NOS1275

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

NOS1276

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

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Table of

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Contents

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater and air conditioner, and audio system

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............ 0-2

Exterior front .................................................................................................. 0-3

Exterior rear ................................................................................................... 0-4

Passenger compartment ............................................................................ 0-5

Instrument panel .......................................................................................... 0-6

Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model ............................................................ 0-6

Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model ........................................................ 0-7

Meters and gauges .................................................................................... 0-8

Engine compartment ............................................................................. 0-10

HR15DE engine model .................................................................. 0-10

HR12DE engine model .................................................................. 0-11

K9K engine model ........................................................................... 0-12

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SEATS SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Child restraint anchor points* (for top tether strap child restraint) (Page 1-12)

2. Rear seat belts (P.1-6)

3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags* (P.1-19)

4. Front seat belts (P.1-6)

5. Head restraints (P.1-3)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-24)

7. ISOFIX child restraint system* (P.1-11)

GUID-1D373A12-1F5E-4A48-99FF-411F065633CD

JVC0495X

8. Rear seats — Child restraints (P.1-10)

9. Armrest* (P.1-3)

10. Supplemental side-impact air bags* (P.1-19)

11. Pre-tensioner seat belt system* (P.1-27)

12. Front seats (P.1-2)

*: if equipped

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Engine hood (P.3-16)

2. Windshield — Wiper and washer switch (P.2-20) — Wiper replacement (P.8-20) — Washer fluid (P.8-21)

3. Antenna (P.4-16)

4. Windows (P.2-23)

5. Recovery hook (P.6-12)

6. Front turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-19)

10. Tires — Tires and wheels (P.8-32, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2)

11. Side turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-19) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

12. Outside rearview mirrors (P.3-20)

13. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-6) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-7) — Security system* (P.3-15)

14. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)

*: if equipped

JVC0545X

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

7. Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-20) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

8. Headlights — Switch operation (P.2-17) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

9. Clearance lights — Switch operation (P.2-17) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Rear window — Rear window defogger* (P.2-22)

2. Stop/tail lights (P.8-28)

3. Turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-19) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28)

4. High-mounted stop light (model without rear spoiler) (P.8-28)

5. Trunk — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-7)

8. Reverse light/Rear fog light* — Switch operation (P.2-20) — Bulb replacement (P.8-28)

9. License plate light (P.8-28)

10. Sonar (parking sensor) system* (P.5-24)

*: if equipped

JVC0543X

— Trunk request switch (Intelligent Key system*) (P.3-13)

— Opening (P.3-17) — Trunk light* (P.2-29, P.8-28)

6. High-mounted stop light (model with rear spoiler) (P.8-28)

7. Fuel filler lid — Fuel filler lid (P.3-18) — Fuel information (P.9-4)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Room light (P.2-28, P.8-28)

2. Door armrest — Power window switch* (P.2-23) — Power door lock switch* (P.3-5)

3. Microphone* (P.4-27)

4. Map lights* (P.2-28, P.8-28)

5. Sun visor (P.2-28)

6. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-19)

7. Rear cup holder* (P.2-27)

13. Glove box (P.2-26) *: if equipped

JVC0228X

8. Rear comfort fan* (P.4-9)

9. Power outlet* (P.2-25)

10. Parking brake (P.3-21, P.8-16)

11. Trunk lid release handle* (P.3-18)

12. Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-10) — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

(P.5-13) — Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-16)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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LEFT-HAND DRIVE (LHD) MODEL

1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch (P.2-17)

2. Steering-wheel-mounted controls* (P.4-26)

3. Driver’s front-impact air bag/Horn (P.1-19, P.2-22)

4. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

5. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)

6. Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)

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14. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-19)

15. Audio system* (P.4-10)

16. Cup holder (P.2-27)

17. Cigarette lighter* (P.2-26)

18. Heater and air conditioner control (P.4-3)

19. Rear window defogger switch (P.2-22)

20. Glove box (P.2-26) *: if equipped

JVC0227X

7. Center ventilator (P.4-2)

8. Passenger’s front-impact air bag* (P.1-19)

9. Side ventilator (P.4-2)

10. Fuel filler lid release handle (P.3-18)

11. Hood lock release handle (P.3-16)

12. Outside rearview mirror control switch* (P.3-20)

13. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4)

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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) MODEL

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)

2. Passenger’s front-impact air bag* (P.1-19)

3. Center ventilator (P.4-2)

4. Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)

5. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)

6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls* (P.4-26)

7. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

15. Power outlet* (P.2-25)

16. Cup holder (P.2-27)

17. Rear window defogger switch (P.2-22)

18. Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelligent Key system) (P.5-5)

19. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-19)

20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch* (P.5-22) (except for Australia)

21. Ignition switch (model without Intelligent Key system)/steering lock (P.5-4)

22. Hood lock release handle (P.3-16)

23. Fuel filler lid release handle (P.3-18)

24. Idling stop OFF switch* (P.5-19) or Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P.5-22) (for Australia)

25. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-18)

26. Outside rearview mirror control switch* (P.3-20)

*: if equipped

JVC0544X

8. Driver’s front-impact air bag/Horn (P.1-19, P.2-22)

9. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-17)

10. Fuse box cover (P.8-26)

11. Glove box (P.2-26)

12. Audio system* (P.4-10)

13. USB/AUX connector* (P.4-25)

14. Heater and air conditioner control (P.4-3)

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Tachometer* (P.2-8)

2. Speedometer (P.2-6)

3. Warning/indicator lights* (P.2-11)

4. Trip odometer reset switch/Trip computer mode switch (P.2-7)

5. Clock settings switch (P.2-24)

6. Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator* (P.2-9)

JVC0541X

Type A

7. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)/Trip computer (P.2-7)

8. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

*: if equipped

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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-8)

3. Vehicle information display (P.2-5) — Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6) — Trip computer (P.2-7) — Clock (P.2-24) — Outside air temperature* (P.2-7) — Instrument brightness control display

(P.2-10)

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Type B

4. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)

5. Speedometer (P.2-6)

6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)

7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-10)

8. Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator* (P.2-9)

9. Trip odometer reset switch/Trip computer mode switch (P.2-6)

*: if equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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HR15DE ENGINE MODEL

1. Engine drive belts (P.8-15)

2. Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir (P.8-17, P.8-18)

— Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

4. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

5. Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir (P.8-17, P.8-18)

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11. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

*: For Manual Transmission (MT) Model

JVC0118X

— Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model

6. Fuse/fusible link box (P.8-25)

7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-21)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)

9. Radiator cap (P.8-8) — Vehicle overheat (P.6-10)

10. Battery (P.5-28, P.8-22) — Jump starting (P.6-8)

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HR12DE ENGINE MODEL

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1. Engine drive belts (P.8-15)

2. Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir (P.8-17, P.8-18)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

4. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

5. Fuse/fusible link box (P.8-25)

6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-21)

7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)

JVC0240X

8. Radiator cap (P.8-8) — Vehicle overheat (P.6-10)

9. Battery (P.5-28, P.8-22) — Jump starting (P.6-8)

10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

*: For Manual Transmission (MT) Model

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K9K ENGINE MODEL

1. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (P.8-17, P.8-18)

2. Air cleaner (P.8-19)

3. Fuse/fusible link box (P.8-25)

4. Priming pump (P.8-14)

5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-21)

6. Engine drive belts (P.8-15)

7. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)

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SDI2711

9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9) — Vehicle overheat (P.6-10)

10. Battery (P.5-28, P.8-22) — Jump starting (P.6-8)

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats ............................................................................................................... 1-2

Front seats .............................................................................................. 1-2

Armrest (if equipped) ........................................................................... 1-3

Head restraints ............................................................................................. 1-3

Adjustable head restraint components ............................................ 1-4

Non-adjustable head restraint components ................................... 1-4

Remove .................................................................................................... 1-4

Install ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Adjust ....................................................................................................... 1-4

Seat belts ...................................................................................................... 1-6

Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................................ 1-6

Child safety ............................................................................................. 1-7

Pregnant women ................................................................................... 1-8

Injured persons ...................................................................................... 1-8

Three-point type seat belts ................................................................ 1-8

Two-point type seat belts (if equipped) ....................................... 1-9

Center mark on seat belts ............................................................ 1-10

Seat belt maintenance ................................................................... 1-10

Child restraints ......................................................................................... 1-10

Precautions on child restraint usage .......................................... 1-10

ISOFIX child restraint system (if equipped) ............................. 1-11

Child restraint anchorage (if equipped) .................................... 1-12

Child restraint installation using ISOFIX (if equipped) .......... 1-12

Installation of child restraint system ............................................ 1-15

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .............................................. 1-19

Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 1-19

Supplemental air bag systems ..................................................... 1-23

SRS air bag deployment conditions ........................................... 1-24

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (if equipped) ........................... 1-27

Repair and replacement procedure ............................................ 1-27

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SEATS

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SSS0133A

WARNING:

. Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with

the seatback reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be properly against the body. In an accident, you and your passengers could be thrown into the shoulder belt and receive neck or other serious injuries. You and your passengers could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious injuries.

. For the most effective protection while the

vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-6).)

FRONT SEATS

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so that full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

Manual seat adjustment

After adjusting a seat, gently shake the seat to confirm that the seat is locked securely. If the seat is not locked securely, it may move suddenly and could cause the loss of control of the vehicle.

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WARNING:

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WARNING:

CAUTION:

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

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Forward and backward:

1. Pull up the adjusting lever

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2. Slide the seat to the desired position.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining:

1. Pull up the adjusting lever

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2. Tilt the seatback to the desired position.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-6).)

The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Seat lifter (if equipped):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever

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to adjust

the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

ARMREST (if equipped)

Rear

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GUID-93866274-495E-42DF-A608-4662C6C92B29

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

SSS0660

SSS0963

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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WARNING:

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraints must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraint. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

. Your vehicle is equipped with a head restraint that

may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

. Adjustable head restraints have multiple notches

along the stalk to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

. The non-adjustable head restraints have single

locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

. Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the head restraint

so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint.

— If your ear position is still higher than the

recommended alignment, place the head restraint at the highest position.

. If the head restraint has been removed, ensure

that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

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ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

REMOVE

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INSTALL

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SSS0992

1. Removable head restraint

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

JVR0203X

1. Removable head restraint

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SSS0995

SSS0996

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment

notch lock knob

must be installed in the hole with the

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

ADJUST

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SSS0997

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For adjustable head restraint

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint at the highest position.

Make sure the head restraint is positioned from the stored position or any non-latch position so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Lower

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JVR0259X

For non-adjustable head restraint

Make sure the head restraint is positioned from the stored position or any non-latch position so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Raise

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SSS1035

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

SSS1036

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

Make sure the head restraint is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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SEAT BELTS

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing the seat belt properly adjusted and sitting upright and well back in the seat, chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes the supplemental air bag systems.

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SSS0134A

SSS0136A

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WARNING:

. Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the

bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Serious injury may occur if a seat belt is not worn properly.

. Position the lap belt as low and snug as

possible around the hips, not the waist. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

. Do not allow more than one person to use

the same seat belt. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant’s lap.

. Never carry more people in the vehicle than

there are seat belts.

. Never wear seat belts inside out. Belts

should not be worn with straps twisted. Doing so may reduce their effectiveness.

. Seatbelts should be adjusted as firmly as

possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.

. Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint system.

. Do not put the belt behind your back or

under your arm. Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Serious injury may occur if a seat belt is not worn properly.

. No modifications or additions should be

made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

. Care should be taken to avoid contamina-

tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

. All seat belt assemblies including retractors

and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and, when necessary, replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

. It is essential to replace the entire assembly

after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt (if

equipped) has activated, it cannot be reused. It must be replaced together with the retractor. Contact a NISSAN dealer.

. Removal and installation of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system components (if equipped) should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

CHILD SAFETY

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WARNING:

. Infants and children need special protection.

The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hipbones. In an accident, an improperly fitted seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury.

. Always use an appropriate child restraint

system.

Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.

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Infants and small children

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NISSAN recommends that infants and small children be seated in a child restraint system. You should choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle and the child, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Large children

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WARNING:

. Never allow children to stand or kneel on

any seats.

. Never allow children in the luggage area

while the vehicle is moving. A child could be seriously injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Children who are too large for a child restraint system should be seated and restrained by the seat belts that are provided.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle

portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should also fit the vehicle seat. Once the child has grown so that the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face or neck of the child, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. In addition, there are many types of child restraint systems available for larger children that should be used for maximum protection.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat

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belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/ shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat

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belts. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS

Fastening seat belts

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WARNING:

The seatback should not be in a reclined position any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat.

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.

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

Shoulder belt height adjustment (if equipped)

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WARNING:

. The shoulder belt anchor height should be

adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the

entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

. The shoulder belt should rest on the middle

of the shoulder. It must not rest against the neck.

. Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in

any way.

. Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is

secured by trying to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down after adjustment.

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you.

The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

To adjust, pull the release button shoulder belt anchor to the proper position

and move the

, so that

the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. Release the button to lock the shoulder belt anchor

into position.

Unfastening seat belts

Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt

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automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt

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movement: . When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor. . When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check

the operation by grasping the shoulder belt and pulling forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check, contact a NISSAN dealer immedi-

ately.

TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS (if equipped)

Fastening seat belts

Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat.

1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked CENTER until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

2. Adjust the seat belt length. To shorten, hold the tongue and pull the upper belt as illustrated To lengthen, hold the tongue and pull the under belt as illustrated

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.

Unfastening seat belts

Push the button on the buckle.

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CENTER MARK ON SEAT BELTS

Selecting correct set of seat belts

The center seat belt buckle the tongue The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

Periodically check that the seat belt and all the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the seat belt webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.

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

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.

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or both the buckle and

are identified by the CENTER mark.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT USAGE

. Infants and small children should never be

carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, it is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on the occupant’s lap.

. Infants and children need special protection.

The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury.

. Infants and small children should always be

placed in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint system can result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING:

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. Child restraint systems specially designed

for infants and small children are available from several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint systems, place your child in the child restraint system and check the various adjustments to be sure that the child restraint system is compatible with your child. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

. NISSAN recommends that the child restraint

system be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather than in the front seat.

. Follow all of the child restraint system

manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child restraint system, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraint systems in your vehicle.

. For a front-facing child restraint system,

check to make sure the shoulder belt does not fit close to child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint system.

. Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front-impact air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint system must only be used in the rear seat.

. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned

to fit a child restraint system, but as upright as possible.

. If the seat belt in the position where a child

restraint system is installed requires a locking clip and if it is not used, injuries could result from a child restraint system tipping over during normal vehicle braking or cornering.

. After attaching a child restraint system, test

it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check if it is held securely in place. The child restraint system should not move more than 25 mm (1 in). If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or install the restraint in another seat and test it again.

. Check the child restraint system in your

vehicle to be sure that it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat belt system.

. If a child restraint system is not anchored

properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

. Improper use of a child restraint system can

increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants in the vehicle.

. Always use an appropriate child restraint

system. An improperly installed child restraint system could lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

. When the child restraint system is not in use,

keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

NISSAN recommends that infants and small children be seated in a child restraint system. You should choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. In addition, there are many types

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of child restraint systems available for larger children that should be used for maximum protection.

CAUTION:

Remember that a child restraint system left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in a child restraint system.

ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with ISOFIX child restraint systems.

ISOFIX lower anchor point locations

The ISOFIX anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only.

Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the ISOFIX anchors.

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ISOFIX label location

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ISOFIX lower anchor location

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The ISOFIX anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the ISOFIX anchors.

ISOFIX child restraint anchor attachments

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Anchor attachment

ISOFIX child restraints include two rigid attachments that can be connected to two anchors located in the seat. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the ISOFIX child restraints. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

ISOFIX child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap or other anti-rotation devices such as support legs. When installing ISOFIX child restraints, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraints. (See “Child restraint installation using ISOFIX” (P.1-12).)

CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE (if equipped)

Your vehicle is designed to accommodate a child restraint system on the rear seat. When installing a child restraint system, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint system.

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

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WARNING:

Anchorage location

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The anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf for all three seating positions of the rear seat as shown (for Australia) .

The anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf for the right and left outboard seating positions of the rear seat (except for Australia).

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING ISOFIX (if equipped)

. Attach ISOFIX child restraints only at the

specified locations. For the ISOFIX lower anchor locations, see “ISOFIX child restraint system” (P.1-11). If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.

. Do not install child restraints that require the

use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the center

rear seating position using the ISOFIX lower anchors. The child restraint will not be

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secured properly.

. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your

fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the ISOFIX anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the ISOFIX anchors are obstructed.

. Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Installation on rear outboard seats

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper use of your child restraint. Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint on the rear outboard seats using ISOFIX:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the ISOFIX lower anchors

3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. (See “Head restraints” (P.1-3).) If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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4. Shorten the rigid attachment to have the child restraint firmly tightened; press downward and rearward restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. (See “Child restraint anchorage” (P.1-12).)

6. If the child restraint is equipped with other antirotation devices such as support legs, use them instead of the top tether strap following the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 4

firmly in the center of the child

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1. Position the child restraint on the seat

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the ISOFIX lower anchors

7. Test the child restraint before you place the child

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

Rear-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper use of your child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint on the rear outboard seats using ISOFIX:

in it

. Push the child restraint from side to side

and tug it forward to make sure that it is held securely in place.

properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 7.

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3. Shorten the rigid attachment to have the child restraint firmly tightened; press downward and rearward restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback.

4. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. (See “Child restraint anchorage” (P.1-12).)

5. If the child restraint is equipped with other antirotation devices such as support legs, use them instead of the top tether strap following the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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firmly in the center of the child

6. Test the child restraint before you place the child

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

in it

. Push the child restraint from side to side

and tug it forward to make sure that it is held securely in place.

properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6.

Step 6

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INSTALLATION OF CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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Installation on rear seats (3-point type seat belt)

The direction of the child restraint system depends on the type of the child restraint system and the size of the child.

Front-facing:

If you must install a front-facing child restraint system on the rear seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the front-facing child restraint system on the rear seat.

Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint system and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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To prevent slack in the lap belt, it is necessary to secure the shoulder belt in place with a locking

clip

. Use the locking clip attached to the child

restraint system or one which is equivalent in dimension and strength.

Be sure to follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Test the child restraint system before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check if it is held securely in place.

4. Make sure that the child restraint system is properly secured prior to each use.

Rear-facing:

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If you must install a rear-facing child restraint system on the rear seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the rear-facing child restraint system on the rear seat.

Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint system and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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To prevent slack in the lap belt, it is necessary to secure the shoulder belt in place with a locking

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