Nissan Armada 2015 User Manual

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2015 ARMADA

OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was 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 miles (kilome­ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov­ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve­hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.

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

In addition to factory-installed options, your ve­hicle may also be equipped with additional ac­cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,

warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac­cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE­MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable 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 give your full attention to driving

●

and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.

●

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro­priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive
models, a
ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or a collision. Be sure to read “Driv­ing safety precautions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV­ING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off­road driving precautions,” “Avoiding col­lision and rollover” and “Driving safety
precautions” in the “Starting and driv­ing” section of this manual.

mark is placed at the begin-

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.

This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend­ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There­fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
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, performance, design or compo­nent suppliers without notice and without obliga­tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with the
most accurate information currently available.
Please carefully read and retain with this manual
all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to­date information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner section
of the NISSAN website at

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-

tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa­tion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

This is used 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.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder­ate personal injury or damage to your ve­hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro­cedures must be followed carefully.

APD1005

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

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, cer­tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer­tain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de­fects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter­ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlo­rate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.

BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to
Visteon and Clarion.

SiriusXM® Satellite
Radio requires
subscription, sold
separately. Not
available in Alaska,
Hawaii or Guam.
For additional
information, visit
www.siriusxm.com.

© 2014 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con­sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

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

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

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Illustrated table of contents

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Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition 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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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

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

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

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

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

Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8

Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-20)

2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-20)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-54)

4. Front seat belts (P. 1-20)

5. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-14)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-54)

7. Seats (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P.1-54)

9. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-20)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-54)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-33)

12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(P. 1-49)

13. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap
anchor (P. 1-49)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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WII0154

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-32)

3. Windshield (P. 8-21)

4. Power windows (P. 2-57)

5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key®
(if so equipped), keys (P. 3-5, 3-12,
3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-32)

7. Tire pressure (P. 9-13)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-44)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-34)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)

13. Recovery hooks (if so equipped)
(P. 6-15)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

WII0123

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-56)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-14)

3. Glass hatch (P. 3-28)

4. Rear window washer (P.2-33)

5. Glass hatch release (P.3-28)

6. Liftgate release (P. 3-27)

7. Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-21)

8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)

9. Fuel-filler cap, recommended fuel
(P. 3-28, P. 9-36)

10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-28)

11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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WII0111

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-28)

2. Storage (P. 2-46)

3. Power moonroof (if so equipped)
(P. 2-61)

4. Map lights (P. 2-64)

5. Sun visors (P. 3-31)

6. HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-65)

7. DVD entertainment system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-63)

8. Glove box (P. 2-48)

9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Cup holders (P. 2-46)

11. Luggage storage (P. 2-53)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

LII2227

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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LIC2892

1. Vents (P. 4-28)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-34)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-81, P. 4-84)

4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-38)

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-54, P. 2-39)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)

7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-32, P. 2-33)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

10. Display screen/Display screen with
navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-4, P. 4-10)

11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-10)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-33)

13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-54)

14. Glove box (P. 2-48)

15. Hazard lights (P. 6-2)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-29)

17. Power outlet (P. 2-44)

18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-39)

19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-42)

20. Shift lever (P. 5-15)

21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-63)

22. Power outlet (P. 2-44)

23. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)

24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30)

25. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-36)

26. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-31)

27. Power vent window (if so equipped)
(P. 2-60)

28. Liftgate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

1. Battery (P. 8-15)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

5. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)

6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)

7. Drive belt location (P.8-17)

8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)

10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)

11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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LDI2482

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn­ing light

Automatic Transmis­sion check warning
light

Automatic transmis­sion park warning
light (
model)

Brake warning light 2-14

Charge warning
light

2-13

2-13

2-13

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light

4WD warning light
(

Low fuel warning
light

Low tire pressure
warning light

Low windshield­washer fluid warning
light

NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)

Master warning light 2-18

model)

2-15

2-15

2-16

2-16

2-17

2-17

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Seat belt warning
light and chime

Supplemental air
bag warning light

Name Page

Front passenger air
bag status light

Cruise main switch
indicator light

Cruise set switch
indicator light

High beam indicator
light (Blue)

Malfunction Indica­tor Light (MIL)

2-18

2-18

2-19

2-19

2-19

2-19

2-19

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Security indicator
light

Side light and head­light indicator light
(if so equipped)

Slip indicator light 2-20

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

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2-20

2-20

2-20

MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

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

Front power seat adjustment.....................1-3

2nd row bench seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-4

2nd row captain’s chair adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-6

3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-7

Armrests (captain’s chairs) ......................1-7

Flexible seating.................................1-7

Head restraints/Headrests.........................1-14

Adjustable head restraint/headrest

components ..................................1-15

Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

components ..................................1-15

Remove ......................................1-16

Install ........................................1-16

Adjust........................................1-17

Folding head restraint/headrest .................1-18

Front-seat active head restraints ................1-19

Seat belts .......................................1-20

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-20

Seat belt warning light .........................1-23

Pregnant women ..............................1-23

Injured persons................................1-23

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-23

Seat belt extenders ............................1-29

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-29

Child safety ......................................1-30

Infants........................................1-30

Small children .................................1-31

Larger children ................................1-31

Child restraints ...................................1-31

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-31

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-33

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .................................1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH..................................1-43

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-45

Installing
chairs or 2nd row bench seat

[if so equipped] ) ..............................1-49

Installing top tether strap

(3rd row bench seat)...........................1-50

top tether strap (2nd row captain’s

Booster seats .................................1-51

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...............1-54

Precautions on SRS ...........................1-54

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-68

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-69

SEATS

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con­trol of the vehicle.

● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas­senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. For additional
information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac­tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri­ous accidents.

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ARS1152

CAUTION

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

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Operating tips

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.

● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.

For additional information, refer to “Automatic
drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual for automatic
drive positioner operation.

belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre­cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in P (Park).

LRS0633

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de­sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

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LRS0634 LRS2192

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
lower back support to the driver. Move the switch
forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar
area.

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WRS0468

Outboard seats

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat­back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For
additional information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat-

back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
in P (Park).

WARNING

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this
section.

WRS0414 LRS0331

Tip up for easy entry/exit of the 3rd
row

The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
3rd row
on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

1

, lift up on the seatback latch located

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2

Then
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base.
Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

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WARNING

When returning the seatbacks to the up­right position, be certain they are com­pletely secured in the latched position. If
they are not completely secured, passen­gers may be injured in an accident or sud­den stop.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

WRS0369 WRS0415 LRS0372

2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat­back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For
additional information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat­back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
in P (Park).

Tip up for easy entry/exit of the 3rd
row

The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for­ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
seat. To enter the 3rd row
it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed
position, then lift up on the seatback latch located
on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
row captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward
at an angle over the seat base. This will release
the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

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1

, raise the armrest so

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2

Then
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same
seatback latch and fold the seatback forward
onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base
and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

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LRS2471 WRS0368

3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

The 3rd row bench seat is non-adjustable. How­ever, the seats can be folded to lay flat for maxi­mum cargo capacity. For additional information,
refer to “Flexible seating” in this section.

ARMRESTS (captain’s chairs)

A

Stowed position

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B

Resting position

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To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest­ing position.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.

● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.

● Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re­moved for any reason.

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● If the head restraints/headrests are re­moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.

● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi­tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci­dent or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help pre­vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

LRS2098 LRS2063

Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so
equipped)

To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:

1

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

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of each seat cushion, and fold each seat
cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Pull the strap to release the head
restraint/headrest rearward.

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3

Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of

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the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat­backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat,
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.

LRS2099 LRS2068 LRS2078

4

There is a carpet panel flap on the back of

䊊

each seat that can be folded toward the
back of the vehicle.

5. The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat.

6. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position, reverse the process for
the outboard seats.

7. To return the center seat to a seating posi­tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.

Make sure to hold the seat belts above
the seat cushion and properly raise the
seatback to an upright position. Then
push the seat cushion down into place.

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8. Rotate the head restraint/headrest forward
to return it to the normal seating position.

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraint/headrest must be returned to the
upright position to properly protect ve­hicle occupants.

LRS0332 LRS2063

Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if
so equipped)

To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maxi­mum cargo hauling:

1

Raise the armrest to the stowed position.

䊊

Remove the 2nd row center console, refer to
“2nd row center console” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this Owner’s
Manual.

2

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

䊊

of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cush­ion toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Pull the strap to release the head
restraint/headrest rearward.

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LRS2096 LRS2078

4

Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the

䊊

seatback flat forward.

5. There is a carpet panel flap that can be
folded toward the back of the vehicle.

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.

6. The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd
row captain’s chairs to a seating position.

Make sure to properly raise the seat­back to an upright position and push
the seat cushion down into place.

7. Rotate the head restraint/headrest forward
to return it to the normal seating position.

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Toreturn the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating
position, unfold the seatback and push it back
until it latches into position.

WARNING

● When returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

● When attaching the rear center seat belt

LRS0637 LRS0792

3rd row manual folding seats (if so
equipped)

To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for
maximum cargo capacity:

1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. For
additional information, refer to “Stowing the
3rd row center seat belt” in this section.

2. Lower the head restraints/headrests to the
full down position.

3. Then pull up on the latch located on the
outside corner of each seatback and fold the
seatback forward over the seat base.

connector, be certain that the seat­backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud­den stop.

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3rd row power folding seats (if so
equipped)

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (passenger’s
side) on the 3rd row cup holder console
There are also controls located on the rear quar­ter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen­ger’s side)

Before operating the 3rd row seats:

● Make sure the 2nd row seatback isn’t re-

● Lower the 3rd row head restraint/headrest

2

.

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clined.

to the full down position.

䊊

1

.

● Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. For
additional information, refer to “Stowing the
3rd row center seat belt” in this section.

– Always reconnect the center seat belt

when the seat is returned to the upright
position.

● Make sure that there are no objects on the
seatback cushion.

CAUTION

Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the
full upright position before a passenger
sits in the seat(s).

When folding or returning the seat(s) to
the upright position, to avoid injury to
yourself and others:

● Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.

● Be careful not to allow hands or feet to
get caught or pinched in the seat.

If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seats
are only operational when the shift selector is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral).

If the engine is started during operation, the
seat(s) will temporarily pause.

NOTE:

Operating the power folding seats can dis­charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is
not running.

LRS2325

To raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top
portion of the switch.

A chime will sound one time to indicate the start
of the operation.

One long continuous warning chime will sound if
the seat isn’t in the full upright or folded position
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. If the warning beep is still present after
one complete cycle and if the seats are in the full
upright or folded position, bring your vehicle in for
service.

If the ignition switch is off, the power folding
seats are always operational.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in­jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust­able head restraints/headrests 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/headrest stalks or
remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If
the head restraint/headrest was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol­low these instructions can reduce the ef­fectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

● Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be integrated,
adjustable or non-adjustable.

LRS2072

● Adjustable head restraints/headrests have
multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position.

● The non-adjustable head restraints/
headrests have a single locking notch to
secure them to the seat frame.

● Proper Adjustment:

– For the adjustable type, align the head

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

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– If your ear position is still higher than the

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

● If the head restraint/headrest has been re­moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that desig­nated seating position.

LRS2300 LRS2299

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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LRS2302 LRS2303

REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the head
restraint/headrest:

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from
the seat.

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

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

INSTALL

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with
the holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint/headrest is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)

1

must be installed in the hole with the lock

䊊

2

䊊

.

knob

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

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

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WRS0134 LRS2351 LRS2305

ADJUST

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest 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/headrest at
the highest position.

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

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

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Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

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

LRS2306 LRS2307

Lower

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

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

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraint/headrest must be returned to the
upright position to properly protect ve­hicle occupants.

FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST

To fold the head restraint/headrest, pull the strap
located on the rear of the head
restraint/headrest.

If the head restraint/headrest has been folded,
make sure that it is returned to the upright posi­tion.

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

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SPA1025

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

● Always adjust the head restraints prop­erly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
the active head restraint.

● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al­ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.

● Do not attach anything to the head re­straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.

The active head restraint moves forward utilizing
the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu­pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.

Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as de­scribed in this section.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad­justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in a collision 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 a supple­mental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories specify that seat belts be worn at
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 all
times. Children should be properly re­strained in the rear seat and, if appro­priate, in a child restraint.

SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING

● The seat belt should be properly ad­justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an acci­dent. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21

SSS0014

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

● 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.

● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.

● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. 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 vehicle
than there are seat belts.

● If the seat belt warning light glows con­tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a mal­function in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

● No changes should be made to the seat
belt system. For example, do not modify
the seat belt, add material, or install
devices that may change the seat belt
routing or tension. Doing so may affect
the operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious per­sonal injury.

● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti­vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.

● Removal and installation of preten­sioner system components should be
done by a NISSAN dealer.

● 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 replaced if either dam­age or improper operation is noted.

● All child restraints and attaching hard­ware should be inspected after any col­lision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
The child restraints should be replaced
if they are damaged.

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LRS0786

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT

Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats are
equipped with a seat belt warning light. The
warning light, located on the instrument panel,
will show the status of the driver and passenger
seat belt.

NOTE:

The front passenger seat belt warning light
will not light up if the seat is not occupied.

For additional information, refer to
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat 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 belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

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

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● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.

● Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re­tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes
tight. This can occur even if the vehicle
is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt cannot
be unbuckled or is already unbuckled,
release the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.

Front seat shown

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. For additional information,
refer to “Seats” in this section.

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LRS0633

2

Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

䊊

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 seat
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.

WRS0137

WRS0138 WRS0139

3

Position the lap belt portion low and snug

䊊

on the hips as shown.

4

Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

䊊

retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
of operation:

● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to extend and
retract to allow the driver and passengers some

freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks
the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly
or during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks the
seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional
information, refer to “Child restraints” in this sec­tion.

The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
should not be activated. If it is activated, it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten­sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. For additional
information, refer to “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely secured
in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts

1

Tounfasten the seat belt, press the button on

䊊

the buckle. The seat belt automatically re­tracts.

Checking seat belt operation

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

● 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 as follows:

● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re­strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera­tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

SSS0240 SSS0241

Center of the 3rd row bench seat

The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector
tongue
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera­tion.

1

and a seat belt tongue

䊊

2

. Both the

䊊

WARNING

● Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.

● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt or
installing a child restraint. Do not use
the seat belt or child restraint with only
the seat belt tongue attached. This
could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.

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LRS0432

Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt

When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position as follows:

1

Hold the connector tongue so that the seat

䊊

belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as a key into the
connector buckle

2

Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.

䊊

3

Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric

䊊

sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the
connector tongue into the retractor base.

䊊

A

.

WARNING

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

● When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seat­backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud­den stop.

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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt

Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are at­tached. Disconnect only when folding down the
rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

1

Pull out the connector tongue from the re-

䊊

tractor base.

2

Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric

䊊

sleeve.

3

Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver

䊊

buckle until it clicks.

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

The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt con­nector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, refer to “Fastening the
seat belts” in this section.

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WARNING

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

● When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seat­backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud­den stop.

LRS0242

Front and 2nd row outboard seats

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
and 2nd row outboard seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad­justed to the position best for you. For additional
information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt
usage” in this section. To adjust, pull out
adjustment button and move the shoulder belt
anchor
passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt
should be away from your face and neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment
button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into posi­tion.

2

to the desired position so the belt

䊊

䊊

1

the

WARNING

● After adjustment, release the adjust­ment button and try to move the shoul­der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.

● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec­tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available for purchase.
The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance with purchasing an ex­tender if an extender is required.

WARNING

● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.

● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to install

●

child restraints. If the child restraint is not
secured properly, the child could be seri­ously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

●

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.

● 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.

● Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as

buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as­sembly should be replaced.

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CHILD SAFETY

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac­tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt
becomes wrapped around a child’s neck
with the ALR mode activated, the child can
be seriously injured or killed if the seat
belt retracts and becomes tight. This can
occur even if the vehicle is parked. Un­buckle the seat belt to release the child. If
the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is
already unbuckled, release the child by
cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool
(such as a knife or scissors) to release the
seat belt.

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

In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:

● Rear-facing child restraint

● Forward-facing child restraint

● Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
are available for children who outgrow rear­facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a forward-facing child restraint.

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 hip bones.
In an accident, an improperly fitting seat
belt could cause serious or fatal injury.
Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo­ries require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. For additional infor­mation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.

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A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. For additional information, refer to
“Child restraints” in this section.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.

This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys­tem (air bag system) for the front passen­ger. For additional information, refer to
“Supplemental restraint system (SRS)” in
this section.

INFANTS

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom­mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu­facturer’s instructions for installation and use.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
child restraint as long as possible up to the height
or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who
outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear­facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old
should be secured in a forward-facing child re­straint with a harness. Refer to the manufactur­er’s instructions for minimum and maximum
weight and height recommendations. NISSAN
recommends that small children be placed in
child restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve­hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal­lation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN

Children should remain in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi­mum height or weight limit allowed by the child
restraint manufacturer.

Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit
of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re­straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be
placed in a commercially available booster seat to
obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit

properly, the booster seat should raise the child
so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
across the chest and the top, middle portion of
the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross
the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul­der. The lap belt should lie snugly across the
lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. A
booster seat can only be used in seating posi­tions that have a three-point type seat belt. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have
a label certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo­tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has
grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near
the face and neck and the lap belt can be posi­tioned properly across the lower hips or upper
thighs, use the seat belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat
and do not allow a child in the cargo area.
The child could be seriously injured or
killed in a sudden stop or collision.

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ARS1098

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

WRS0256

WARNING

● Failure to follow the warnings and in­structions for proper use and installa­tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:

– The child restraint must be used and

installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.

– Infants and children should never be

held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron­gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.

– Do not put a seat belt around both a

child and another passenger.

– NISSAN recommends that all child

restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, refer to
“Forward-facing child restraint in­stallation using the seat belts” in this
section.

– Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear­facing child restraint in the front seat.
An inflating air bag could seriously
injure or kill a child. A rear-facing
child restraint must only be used in
the rear seat.

– Be sure to purchase a child restraint

that will fit the child and vehicle.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.

– Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re­straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or 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.

– Never use the anchor points for adult

seat belts or harnesses.

– A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat.

– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

– Infants and children should always

be placed in an appropriate child re­straint while in the vehicle.

● When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli­sion, loose objects can injure occupants
or damage the vehicle.

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CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating sur­face and buckles before placing a child in
the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys­tem. Some child restraints include rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con­nected to these anchors. For additional informa­tion, refer to “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Teth­ers for CHildren) system” in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and children of various sizes. When se­lecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:

● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.

● If the combined weight of the child and child
restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), you
may use either the LATCH anchors or the
seat belt to install the child restraint (not both
at the same time).

● If the combined weight of the child and child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use
the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an­chors) to install the child restraint.

● Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac­turer’s instructions for installation.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child re­straints be secured to the designated an­chor point on the vehicle.

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WRS0364

LATCH system lower anchor locations -

captain’s chairs

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with LATCHsystem compat­ible child restraints. This system may also be
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to use
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint
unless the combined weight of the child and child
restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the com­bined weight of the child and child restraint is
greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s
seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the

WRS0416

LATCH system lower anchor locations -

bench seat

child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

The LATCH lower anchor points are provided to
install child restraints in the following positions
only:

● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only

(if so equipped)

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc­tions for proper use and installation of
child restraints could result in serious in­jury or death of a child or other passen­gers in a sudden stop or collision:

– Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.

– Do not secure a child restraint in the

center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child re­straint will not be secured properly.

– Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

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

– Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re­straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used to attach adult seat
belts, or 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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LATCH lower anchor location

LRS0748

LRS0344

LATCH label locations 2nd row captain’s

chairs (if so equipped)

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LRS0382

LATCH label locations 2nd row bench

(if so equipped)

LATCH lower anchor point locations

The LATCH lower 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
LATCH lower anchors.

LRS0661

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH lower
anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. 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
LATCH. This information may also be in the in­structions provided by the child restraint manu­facturer.

LRS0662

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.

Top tether anchor

WARNING

● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con­tacts the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor, re­move the cargo cover from the vehicle
or secure it on the cargo floor below its
attachment location. If the cargo cover
is not removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.

● Do not allow cargo to contact the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Properly secure the
cargo so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
secured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage it during a
collision. A child could be seriously in­jured or killed in a collision if the top
tether strap is damaged.

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LRS2100

2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

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LRS2069

LRS0640

3rd row bench seat

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the following locations:

● 2nd row bench (if so equipped) on the floor
behind the outboard seating positions as
shown.

● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) on
the floor behind the seats as shown.

● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo
area behind the center seat position as
shown.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraint” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If
the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH
system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

WRS0801

Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCHattachment is prop­erly attached to the lower anchors.

WRS0802

Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

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

LRS0673

Rear-facing – step 3

3. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach­ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

LRS0674

Rear-facing – step 4

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the LATCH attachment path. The child re­straint should not move more than 1 inch
(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the LATCH at­tachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint or try
installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if
applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all
types of vehicles.

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WRS0256

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS

WARNING

● The three-point seat belt with Auto­matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
be loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front pas­senger air bag. For additional informa­tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.

● When installing a child restraint system
in the rear center position, both the
center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle tongue must be secured. For ad­ditional information, refer to “Attaching
the 3rd row center seat belt” in this
section.

WRS0256

Rear-facing – step 1

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraint” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If
the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation.

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Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear
seats:

1. Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the front
seat. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

WRS0761

Rear-facing – step 2

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in­structions for belt routing.

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LRS2395

Rear-facing – step 3

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to the ELR mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

LRS2396

Rear-facing – step 4

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the seat

Rear-facing – step 5

belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint to compress
the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while
pulling up on the seat belt.

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WRS0762

LRS2397

Rear-facing – step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraints” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the
lower anchors if the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg) .
If the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the
vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to
install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the
LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

LRS2398

Forward-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCHattachment is prop­erly attached to the lower anchors.

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. For additional information, refer to “In­stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do
not install child restraints that require the use
of a top tether strap in seating positions that
do not have a top tether anchor.

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

LRS2399

Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

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

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure

to reinstall the head restraint/headrest
when the child restraint is removed. For

additional information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment information.

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LRS0671

Forward-facing – step 4

4. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach­ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.

WRS0697

Forward-facing – step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the LATCH attachment path. The child re­straint should not move more than 1 inch
(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the LATCH at­tachment holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the operation
of the front passenger air bag. For addi­tional information, refer to “Front passen­ger air bag and status light” in this section.

When installing a child restraint system in
the rear center position, both the center
seat belt connector tongue and buckle
tongue must be secured. For additional
information, refer to “Attaching the 3rd
row center seat belt” in this section.

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WRS0699

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –

step 1

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child
Restraint” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing
child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the
rear seats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only. Move
the seat to the rearmost position. Child
restraints for infants must be used in

the rear-facing direction and, there­fore, must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest or headrest to obtain the
correct child restraint fit. If the head
restraint/headrest or headrest is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to rein-

stall the head restraint/headrest or
headrest when the child restraint is
removed. For additional information, refer

to “Head restraints/headrests” or “Adjust­able headrest” in this section for head
restraint/headrest or headrest adjustment,
removal and installation information.

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

WRS0680

Forward-facing – step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in­structions for belt routing.

LRS0667

Forward-facing – step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It
reverts to ELR mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.

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7. 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 (rear seat installation only). For addi­tional information, refer to “Installing top
tether strap” in this section. Do not install
child restraints that require the use of a top
tether strap in seating positions that do not
have a top tether anchor.

LRS0668

Forward-facing – step 5

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

WRS0681

Forward-facing – step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.

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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.

WRS0698

Forward-facing – step 8

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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WRS0475

Forward-facing – step 10

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag

status light

should illuminate. If this
light is not illuminated, refer to ⬙Front pas­senger air bag and status light⬙ in this sec­tion. Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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

LRS2100

2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

LRS2069

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
(2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row
bench seat [if so equipped] )

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (2nd row captain’s or bench out­board seating positions only) or the seat belt, as
applicable.

1. If necessary, raise or remove the head
restraint/headrest to position the top tether
strap over the top of the seatback. If the
head restraint/headrest is removed, store it
in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the child re­straint is removed. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section
for head restraint/headrest adjust­ment, removal and installation infor­mation.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the floor behind the child restraint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in­stallation procedure steps in this section
before tightening the tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap on the rear seat, consult
your NISSAN dealer for details.

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WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to at­tach adult seat belts, or 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.

LRS0640

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP
(3rd row bench seat)

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an
outboard seating position and attempt to
angle the tether strap to the center
position.

The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt,
as applicable.

1. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the center seating position seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on floor behind the child restraint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in­stallation procedure steps in this section
before tightening the tether strap.

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

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WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to at­tach adult seat belts, or 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.

BOOSTER SEATS
Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:

– Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and the lap portion of the
belt does not cross the stomach.

– Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the child’s
arm.

– A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt.

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A. Low back booster seat

B. High back booster seat

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LRS0453 LRS0464

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:

● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
low back booster seat is chosen, the vehicle
seatback must be at or above the center of
the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than
the center of the child’s ears, a high back
booster seat should be used.

● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with the
child. Always follow all recommended pro­cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.

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Booster seat installation

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the
Automatic Locking Retractor mode when
using a booster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warnings
and Cautions in the “Child Safety”, “Child Re­straint” and “Booster Seats” sections of this
manual before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the
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 rear­most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in­structions.

LRS0454

Front passenger position

3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. If the head
restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the

head restraint/headrest when the
booster seat is removed. For additional

information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in­structions for adjusting the seat 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 positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc­tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in “Three-point type seat belt with
retractor” in this section.

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag

status light
depending on the size of the child and the
type of booster seat being used. For addi­tional information, refer to “Front passenger
air bag and status light” in this section.

may or may not illuminate,

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important information
concerning the following systems:

● Driver and passenger supplemental front­impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag

● Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bags

This system can help cushion the impact force to
the chest area of the driver and front passenger in
certain side impact collisions. The supplemental
side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact force to
the head of occupants in front and rear outboard
seating positions in certain side impact or rollover
collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags
are designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, both curtain and
rollover air bags are designed to inflate and re­main inflated for a short time.

The SRS is designed to supplement the crash
protection provided by the seat belts and is not a
substitute for them. Seat belts should always be
correctly worn and the occupant seated a suit­able distance away from the steering wheel, in­strument panel and door finishers. For additional
information, refer to “Seat belts” in this section for
instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position.

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

WARNING

● The front air bags ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity fron­tal collision. Always wear your seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in various kinds of accidents.

● The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. For additional informa­tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag
and status light” in this section.

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● The seat belts and the front air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat. The front
air bags inflate with great force. Even
with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys­tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of posi­tion in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practi­cal from the steering wheel or instru­ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

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● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
Advanced Air Bag System monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt us­age then inflates the air bags as
needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some con­ditions. This sensor is only used in this
seat. Failure to be properly seated and
wearing the seat belt can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.
For additional information, refer to
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” in this section.

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

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ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043

WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.

WARNING

● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain and rollover air bags
inflate if they are not properly re­strained. Pre-teens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear seat, if
possible.

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WARNING

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An in­flating front air bag could seriously in­jure or kill your child. For additional
information, refer to “Child restraints”
in this section.

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Do not lean against the door.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air
bags:

● The side air bags and curtain and roll­over air bags ordinarily will not inflate in
the event of a frontal impact, rear im­pact, or lower severity side collision.
Always wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury in
various kinds of accidents.

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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SSS0162

Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING

● The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags are most
effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. The side air bag
and curtain and rollover air bag inflate
with great force. Do not allow anyone to
place their hand, leg or face near the
side air bag on the side of the seatback
of the front seat or near the side roof
rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to
extend their hand out of the window or
lean against the door. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.

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WARNING

● When sitting in the second row rear
seat, do not hold onto the seatback of
the front seat. If the side air bag in­flates, you may be seriously injured. Be
especially careful with children, who
should always be properly restrained.
Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the illustrations.

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

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LRS2537

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag inflators

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bags

3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

5. Crash zone sensor

6. Front door pressure sensors

7. Occupant classification system control unit

8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sen­sor)

9. Seat belt buckle switches

10. Seat belt with pretensioner

11. Satellite sensors

12. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag modules

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This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad­vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regu­lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,

all of the information, cautions and warn­ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box.
The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may in­flate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact.
They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper front air bag system opera­tion.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage inflators. It also monitors information from
the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas­sification sensor (weight sensor) and passenger
seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is
based on the severity of a collision and seat belt
usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it
additionally monitors the weight of an occupant
or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based

on information from the sensors, only one front air
bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the
crash severity and whether the front occupants
are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front
passenger air bag may be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions, depending on the
weight detected on the passenger seat and how
the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag
is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be
illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will
not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). For
additional information, refer to “Front passenger
air bag and status light” in this section. One front
air bag inflating does not indicate improper per­formance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag
system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN
dealer. If you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact
NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by the release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

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Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the face and
chest of the front occupants. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to
help protect the front occupants. Because of this,
the force of the front air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close 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 or START
position.

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

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some condi­tions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat,
seat belt and child restraints is necessary
for most effective protection. Failure to
follow all instructions in this manual con­cerning the use of seats, seat belts and
child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.

Status light

The front passenger air bag status light
located under the climate controls. After the igni­tion switch is placed in the ⬙ON⬙ position, the
front passenger air bag status light on the instru­ment panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off or remains illuminated depending
on the front passenger seat occupied status. The
light operates as follows:

● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The
light is OFF and the front passenger air bag
is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The

illuminates to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passen­ger meets the conditions outlined in this

section: The light

is OFF to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is opera­tional.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto­matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front

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passenger air bag is OFF it will not inflate in a
crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your

is

vehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto­matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to
meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor). It is in the bottom of the
front passenger seat cushion and is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. It works together with seat belt sensors
described in this section. For example, if a child is
in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air
Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air
bag OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the
regulations is on the seat, its weight and the
child’s weight can be detected and cause the air
bag to turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor
operation can vary depending on the front pas­senger seat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de­signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the
amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when
it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode). Based on the

weight on the seat detected by the occupant
classification sensor and the belt tension de­tected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag
system determines whether the front passenger
air bag should be automatically turned OFF as
required by the regulations.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as out­lined in this manual should not cause the passen­ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF; however, if the
occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush­ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting
on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out
of position), this could cause the sensor to turn
the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant
improperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mode
(child restraint mode), this could cause the air
bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be
seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the
most effective protection by the seat belt and
supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and children
be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also
recommends that appropriate child restraints and
booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If
this is not possible, the occupant classification
sensor and seat belt sensors are designed to op­erate as described above to turn the front passen­ger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as

required by the regulations. Failing to properly se­cure child restraints and to use the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip
or move in a collision or sudden stop. This can also
result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash
instead of being OFF. For additional information,
refer to “Child restraints” in this section for proper
use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is au­tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front pas­senger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen­ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating
that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.

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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 child
and the type of child restraint being used. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that
the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be
that the child restraint or seat belt is not being
used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is
installed properly, the seat belt is used properly
and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu­minate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

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

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning

light
on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, will
blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions

, located in the meter and gauges area

WARNING

● Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be­come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.

● Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se­verely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the front air bag system.

● Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument
panel assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and above
the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air
bag system.

● Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate­rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifi­cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor) .

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with
the seat belt system may result in seri­ous personal injury.

● Work on and around the front air bag
system should be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equip­ment should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthor­ized electrical test equipment and prob­ing devices should not be used on the
air bag system.

● A cracked windshield should be re­placed immediately by a qualified repair
facility. A cracked windshield could af­fect the function of the supplemental air
bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

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where the vehicle is impacted. They may not
inflate in certain side collisions.

Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near roll­overs. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for
example, during severe off-roading) may cause
the curtain air bags to inflate.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain air bags

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Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof­mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems

The side air bags are located in the outside of the
seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags
are located in the side roof rails in all three rows.

All of the information, cautions and warn­ings in this manual must be followed. The

side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity side collisions, although
they may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
impact. They are designed to inflate on the side

inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed
by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing con­dition should get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest of
the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to
cushion the impact force to the head of occu­pants in the front and rear outboard seating po­sitions in all rows. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag or curtain air bag may cause abra­sions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
air bags do not provide restraint to the lower
body.

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The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air bags and
curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. The side
air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.

The curtain air bag will remain inflated for a short
time.

The side air bags and curtain air bags op­erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON or START position.

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

WARNING

● Do not place any objects near the seat­back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

● Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain air bag
systems. This is to prevent damage to or
accidental inflation of the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the cur­tain air bag systems.

● Tampering with the side air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material near the seat­backs or by installing additional trim
material, such as seat covers, around
the side air bag.

● Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems should be
done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also be
done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir­ing harnesses* should not be modified
or disconnected. Unauthorized electri­cal test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the side air bag
or curtain air bag systems.

* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bags and
curtain air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts with pretensioners (front
seats)

WARNING

● The pretensioners cannot be reused af­ter activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not acti­vated, be sure to have the pretensioner
system checked and, if necessary, re­placed by your NISSAN dealer.

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to pre­vent damage to or accidental activation
of the pretensioners. Tampering with
the pretensioner system may result in
serious personal injury.

● Work around and on the pretensioner
system should be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equip­ment should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.

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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN
dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with the
supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor,
the pretensioner helps tighten the seat belt when
the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu­pants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same way
as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re­leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. For additional information, refer to
⬙Supplemental air bag warning light⬙ in this sec­tion. If the operation of the supplemental air bag
warning light indicates there is a malfunction,
have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

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1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels

The warning labels are located on the sur­face of the sun visor.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front­impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.

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WARNING

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an airbag in front of it!

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying

tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten­sioners and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn­ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.

in the instrument panel, moni-

If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten­sioner systems need servicing:

● The supplemental air bag warning light re­mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten­sioner systems will not operate in an acci­dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-69

Repair and replacement procedure

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of these supplemental
air bag systems should be done only by a
NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the ve­hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, pretensioners and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the mainte­nance. The ignition switch should always be in
the LOCK position when working under the hood
or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

● Once a supplemental front air bag, side­impact supplemental air bag, roof­mounted curtain side-impact supple­mental air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, if any of
the supplemental front air bags inflate,
the activated pretensioners must also
be replaced. The air bag module and
seat belts with pretensioners should be
replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air
bag module and with pretensioners
cannot be repaired.

● If you need to dispose of a supplemen­tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incor­rect disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag systems and the pretensioner
system should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.

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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-71

2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel...................................2-2

Meters and gauges ................................2-3

Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4

Tachometer ....................................2-5

Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5

Fuel gauge ....................................2-6

Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-7

Voltmeter ......................................2-7

Automatic transmission fluid temperature

gauge .........................................2-8

Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-8

Compass display ...............................2-9

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-12

Checking bulbs ...............................2-13

Warning lights ................................2-13

Indicator lights ................................2-18

Audible reminders .............................2-20

Vehicle Information Display ........................2-21

How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-22

Security systems .................................2-29

Vehicle security system.........................2-29

NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-31

Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-32

Switch operation ..............................2-32

Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-33

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-34

Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-34

Headlight control switch........................2-35

Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-37

Instrument brightness control ...................2-38

Turn signal switch .............................2-38

Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-38

Horn ............................................2-39

Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-39

Heated rear seats (if so equipped)..................2-40

Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-41

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch...........2-42

Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped)........2-42

Front and rear sonar system off switch
(if

so equipped) ..................................2-43

Tow mode switch .................................2-44

Power outlet .....................................2-44

Storage .........................................2-46

Map pockets ..................................2-46

Seatback pocket ..............................2-46

Instrument panel storage trays ..................2-46

Console box ..................................2-47

Glove box ....................................2-48

Sunglasses holder .............................2-48

Overhead console .............................2-49

Cup holders ..................................2-50

2nd row center console (if so equipped) .........2-52

Cargo area storage bin.........................2-53

Luggage hooks................................2-54

Roof rack .....................................2-56

Windows ........................................2-57

Power windows ...............................2-57

Power vent windows (if so equipped) ............2-60

Manual vent windows (if so equipped) . . .........2-61

Moonroof (if so equipped) .........................2-61

Power moonroof...............................2-61

Interior light ......................................2-63

Console light..................................2-64

Personal lights ...................................2-64

Map lights .......................................2-64

Cargo light ......................................2-65

HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) ....2-65

Programming HomeLink® ......................2-66

Programming HomeLink® for Canadian

customers and gate openers....................2-67

Operating the HomeLink® universal

transceiver....................................2-67

Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-67

Clearing the programmed information ............2-68

Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ......2-68

If your vehicle is stolen .........................2-68

INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-2 Instruments and controls

LIC2892

1. Vents (P. 4-28)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-34)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-81, P. 4-84)

4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-38)

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-54, P. 2-39)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)

7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-32, P. 2-33)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

10. Display screen/Display screen with
navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P.4-4, P. 4-10)

11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-10)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-33)

13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-54)

14. Glove box (P. 2-48)

15. Hazard lights (P. 6-2)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-29)

17. Power outlet (P. 2-44)

18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-39)

19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-42)

20. Shift lever (P. 5-15)

21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-63)

22. Power outlet (P. 2-44)

23. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)

24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30)

25. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-36)

26. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-31)

27. Power vent window (if so equipped)
(P. 2-60)

28. Liftgate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/indicator lights

2. Tachometer

3. Engine coolant temperature gauge

4. Voltmeter

5. Fuel gauge

6. Speedometer

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7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera­ture gauge

8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle
Information Display

9. Engine oil pressure gauge

Instruments and controls 2-3

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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

1. Speedometer

2. Odometer/twin trip display

3. Change/reset button

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

The odometer records the total distance the ve­hicle is driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:

Trip

Elapsed time, driving distance and average
speed information is also available for vehicles
with navigation system (if so equipped). For ad­ditional information, refer to to “Control panel
buttons” in the “Display screen, heater, air condi­tioner and audio systems” section in this manual.

→ Trip → Odometer only

2-4 Instruments and controls

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the change/reset button for more than
1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo­lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en­gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.

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CAUTION

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera­ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
within the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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when the gauge needle points

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Instruments and controls 2-5

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera­ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor­mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over­heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad­ditional information, refer to “If your ve­hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer­gency” section for immediate action
required.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis­ters E (Empty) .

The
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.

After a few driving trips, the
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.

light

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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys­tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The
needle should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.

CAUTION

● This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional infor­mation, refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec­tion of this manual.

● If the gauge needle does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.

VOLTMETER

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the battery volt­age. When the engine is running, it indicates the
generator voltage.

While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal
range (11 – 15 volts)
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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while the engine is

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Instruments and controls 2-7