Nissan Cube 2009 User Manual

Foreword

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

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle, read your 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 INFORMA-

TION 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 lim-

its 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 Man-

ual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

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

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above 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.”

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2009 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

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 Motor Co., Ltd.

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

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

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ................................................... 0-2

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

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

Exterior (Kro¯m models) ........................................ 0-5

Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-6

Cockpit............................................................ 0-7

Instrument panel ................................................ 0-8

Meters and gauges............................................. 0-9

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

MR18DE engine .......................................... 0-10

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

10. Seat belt with pretensioner (P.1-52)

11. Rear seats* (P.1-4) — Child restraints (P.1-19)

12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system* (P.1-20)

*: except for Cargo Van models

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1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-40)

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-40)

3. Seat belts (P.1-8)

4. Head restraints (P.1-6) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-7)

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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-40)

6. Rear headrest* (P.1-7)

7. Rear center seat belt* (P.1-16)

8. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) — Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-46)

9. Front seats (P.1-3)

EXTERIOR FRONT

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

7. License plate installation (P.9-11)

8. Recovery hook (P.6-15)

9. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-28, P.9-7) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)

10. Side turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-26) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

11. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-7) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10) — Security system (P.2-17)

12. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-6)

*: if so equipped

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1. Hood (P.3-21)

2. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P.2-23) — Bulb replacement (P.8-26)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-20) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

4. Outside mirrors (P.3-27)

5. Power windows (P.2-36)

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EXTERIOR REAR

8. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-4)

9. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-24) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

*: if so equipped

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1. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-22) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

2. High-mounted stop light — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

3. Antenna (P.4-29) — Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-10)

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4. Rear window defroster (P.2-23)

5. Back door (P.3-22) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10)

6. Rear combination light — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

7. Sonar sensors* — Sonar system* (P.5-24)

EXTERIOR (Kro¯m models)

For Kro¯m models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to additional information in each section.

1. Side sill extensions (P.3-23)

2. Aluminum alloy wheels (P.7-4)

3. Front bumper (P.3-23, P.6-14)

4. Rear spoiler (P.7-3)

5. Rear bumper (P.3-23, P.6-14)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

9. Map lights* (P.2-39)

10. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-26)

11. Cargo cover* (P.2-34)

12. Cargo area — Luggage hooks (P.2-35) — Cargo light* (P.2-41)

13. Rear cup holders* (P.2-31)

14. Front cup holders (P.2-31)

*: if so equipped

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1. Rear pillar pocket (P.2-33)

2. Soft bottle holders (P.2-32)

3. Ceiling light (P.2-40)

4. Utility hooks* (P.2-36)

5. Jack and tools (P.6-3)

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6. Door armrest — Power window switch (P.2-36) — Power door lock switch (P.3-5)

7. Microphone* — Bluetooth (P.4-31)

8. Sun visors (P.3-26)

Hands-Free Phone System*

COCKPIT

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6. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27)

7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-29)

8. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-25)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)* — Audio control* (P.4-28) — Bluetooth (P.4-31)

10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)* — Cruise control switches* (P.5-21)

11. Selector lever or Shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (P.5-14) — Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-18)

12. Parking brake (P.5-20)

*: if so equipped

Hands-Free Phone System control*

1. Front cup holders (P.2-31)

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P.2-23) — Turn signal (P.2-26) — Fog light* (P.2-27)

3. Steering wheel — Electric power steering system (P.5-26) — Horn (P.2-28) — Driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag (P.1-40)

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

5. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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11. Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelligent Key system) (P.5-9)

12. Heater/air conditioner* control (P.4-2) — Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch (P.2-23)

13. Utility hooks* (P.2-36)

14. iPod

15. Power outlet (P.2-30)

16. Glove box (P.2-33)

*: if so equipped

connector* (P.4-25)

1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)

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

3. Center ventilator (P.4-2)

4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)

5. Audio system* (P.4-9) — Clock* (P.2-28)

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6. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-47)

7. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-40)

8. Fuel-filler door release handle (P.3-24)

9. Hood release handle (P.3-21)

10. Ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key system) (P.5-7)

METERS AND GAUGES

9. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)/Trip computer mode switch (P.2-8)

*: if so equipped

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1. Tachometer (P.2-6)

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)

3. Vehicle information display (P.2-7) — Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5) — Trip computer (P.2-8) — Outside air temperature* (P.2-7)

4. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)

5. Speedometer (P.2-5)

6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10)

7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-26)

8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator* (P.2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

* Shown with the resonator removed. For removal

instructions, see “ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

*1: for Manual Transmission (MT) models

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MR18DE ENGINE*

1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8)

2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P.8-11)

3. Air cleaner (P.8-16)

4. Battery (P.8-13) — Jump starting (P.6-8)

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5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12)

6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15)

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

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

9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7) — Vehicle overheat (P.6-11)

10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)

MEMO

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MEMO

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

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

Front seats ................................................... 1-3

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

Head restraints .............................................. 1-6

Front-seat Active Head Restraints ...................... 1-7

Armrest (if so equipped) .................................. 1-8

Seat belts ........................................................ 1-8

Precautions on seat belt usage ......................... 1-8

Child safety ................................................ 1-11

Pregnant women.......................................... 1-12

Injured persons............................................ 1-12

Three-point type seat belt .............................. 1-12

Seat belt extenders....................................... 1-18

Seat belt maintenance ................................... 1-18

Child restraints ................................................ 1-19

Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-19

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system

(LATCH) (except for Cargo Van models)............ 1-20

Top tether strap child restraint ......................... 1-22

Child restraint installation using LATCH

(except for Cargo Van models) ........................ 1-24

Child restraint installation using the seat belts..... 1-29

Booster seats.................................................. 1-35

Precautions on booster seats.......................... 1-35

Booster seat installation on front passenger seat

and rear seat. .............................................. 1-37

Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-40

Precautions on supplemental restraint system . .... 1-40

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................ 1-46

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag systems ......................... 1-50

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......... 1-52

Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-53

Supplemental air bag warning light................... 1-53

Repair and replacement procedure................... 1-54

SEATS

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

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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later 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.

SSS0133

. 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.

CAUTION

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

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FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining:

To recline the seatback, pull the lever lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

up and hold it while you slide

up and

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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Seat lifter (for driver’s seat):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

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(except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.)

REAR SEATS (if so equipped) Forward and backward

Pull the lever the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

up and hold it while you slide

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the strap lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the strap up and lean your body forwar d. Release the strap to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.)

Folding

Before folding the rear seats:

. Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks

and

on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.)

. Release the connector tongue of the rear

center seat belt from the buckle, and secure the connector and seat belt tongues on the seat belt hook. (See “Rear center seat belt

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. Stow seat belt buckles by pushing the seat

belt buckles into seat pockets.

The seat belt buckles should only be stowed when the rear seat is folded. The rear seat belt buckles should be in the unstowed position at all other times.

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To fold down the seatback of each rear seat, pull the strap

CAUTION

When folding or returning the seatback(s) to the upright position, to

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avoid injury to yourself and others: . Make sure that the seat path is clear

before moving the seat.

. The seatback is spring assisted and

may move at a rapid rate. Be careful not to allow the seatback to pinch or hit any part of your body when you fold it.

To return the seatback to the seating position, lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched. Unstow the seat belt buckles by pulling the buckles out of the pockets.

WARNING

. Do not use the rear seat belts when

the buckles are stowed in the seat pockets. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

. Do not fold down the rear seats

when occupants are in the rear seat area or any objects are on the rear seats.

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes

or straps 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.

. 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.

Adjustment (front seats)

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

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SSS0288

and

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

Adjustment (rear seats)

Rear headrests cannot be adjusted.

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Removal and attachment

To remove the head restraint or headrest, push and hold the lock knob restraint/headrest up.

To attach the head restraint/headrest, push and hold the lock knob restraint/headrest stalks into the holes.

If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Reinstall the head restraint/ headrest when the head restraint/headrest does not need to be removed.

and pull the head

and insert the head

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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.

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. 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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ARMREST (if so equipped) Front

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

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Rear

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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 an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes 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.

. 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.

. Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest. Nev er 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

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

. Removal and installation of the

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 attachi ng

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.

CHILD SAFETY

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

. Front-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 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rearfacing child restraints. Front-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear-facing 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 front-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. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)

Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, 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. (See “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later 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

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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.

Small children

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a front-facing child restraint. 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 who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially availableboosterseatifthe shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits

close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a threepoint 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, use the shoulder 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 areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

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 put the lap/shoulder belt over

your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

. Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

. 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

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properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this section.)

2. Make sure rear seat belt buckles are removed from the stowed position. See “Rear seat belt buckles (except for Cargo Van models)” later in this section.

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