Nissan Cube 2010, Z12-D 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.

SIC0697

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.”

BLUETOOTH®is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon
Corporation.

XM Radio®requires subscrip­tion, sold separately after first
90 days. Not available in Alaska,
Hawaii or Guam. For more in­formation, visit www.xmradio.
com.

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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

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

For Canadian customers

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

Table of

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

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Index

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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 pretensioners (P.1-56)

11. Rear seats* (P.1-4)
— Child restraints (P.1-23)

12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system* (P.1-24)

*: except for Cargo Van models

SSI0659

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-44)

2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bags (P.1-44)

3. Seat belts (P.1-12)

4. Head restraints (P.1-6)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-9)

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5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-44)

6. Rear headrests* (P.1-9)

7. Rear center seat belt* (P.1-20)

8. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)
— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-50)

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
— Wheels 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.3-6)
— Intelligent Key system* (P.3-10)
— Security system (P.2-17)

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

*: if so equipped

SSI0559

1. Hood (P.3-21)

2. Headlights 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

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

*: if so equipped

SSI0660

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.4-42)
— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-14)

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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 lights
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

7. Rearview camera* (P.4-2)

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

EXTERIOR (Kro¯m models)

For Kro¯m models, the vehicle parts listed below
require special care or caution. 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)

SSI0577

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

9. Map lights* (P.2-38)

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

11. Cargo area
— Luggage hooks (P.2-34)
— Cargo light* (P.2-40)

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

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

*: if so equipped

SSI0634

1. Rear pillar pocket (P.2-34)

2. Soft bottle holders (P.2-33)

3. Ceiling light (P.2-39)

4. Utility hooks* (P.2-35)

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.4-44)

8. Sun visors (P.3-26)

®

Hands-Free Phone System*

COCKPIT

SSI0563

7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.5-28)

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

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-41)
— Bluetooth
(P.4-44)

10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)*
— Cruise control switches* (P.5-20)

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 light (P.2-26)
— Fog light* (P.2-27)

3. Steering wheel
— Electric power steering system (P.5-25)
— Horn (P.2-28)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-44)

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

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

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

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

SSI0562

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

12. Heater and air conditioner* control (P.4-6)
— Rear window and outside mirror* defroster
switch (P.2-23)

13. Utility hooks* (P.2-35)

®

14. iPod

15. Power outlet (P.2-31)

16. Glove box (P.2-33)

*: if so equipped

connector* (P.4-15)/USB connector*

(P.4-17)

1. Side ventilator (P.4-5)

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

3. Center ventilator (P.4-5)

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

5. Audio system* (P.4-13)
— Clock* (P.2-28)

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6. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-51)

7. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-44)

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

SIC4119

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

SSI0564

MR18DE ENGINE*

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

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.8-9)

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.8-20)

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

Adjustable headrests (if so equipped) ................. 1-9

Armrest (if so equipped) ................................ 1-12

Seat belts ...................................................... 1-12

Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-12

Child safety ................................................ 1-15

Pregnant women.......................................... 1-16

Injured persons............................................ 1-16

Three-point type seat belt .............................. 1-16

Seat belt extenders....................................... 1-22

Seat belt maintenance ................................... 1-22

Child restraints ................................................ 1-23

Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-23

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System

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

Top tether strap child restraint ......................... 1-26

Child restraint installation using LATCH

(except for Cargo Van models) ........................ 1-28

Child restraint installation using the seat belts..... 1-33

Booster seats.................................................. 1-39

Precautions on booster seats.......................... 1-39

Booster seat installation on front passenger seat

and rear seat. .............................................. 1-41

Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-44

Precautions on supplemental restraint system . .... 1-44

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ................................................ 1-50

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

supplemental air bag systems ......................... 1-54

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......... 1-56

Supplemental air bag warning labels................. 1-57

Supplemental air bag warning light................... 1-57

Repair and replacement procedure................... 1-58

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

1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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 damage.

SSS0792

SSS0793

FRONT SEATS
Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

1

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

*

*

2

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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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.

SSS0961

(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.

1

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 forward .
Release the strap to lock the seatback in
position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

*

2

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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SSS0987

. 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.

SSS0962

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

*

1

2

or

.

*

CAUTION

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

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

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 seat
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.

this section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint
stalks or remove the head restraint. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint
has been removed. If the head restraint
was removed, reinstall and pro perly
adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiven ess of the
head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may pro­vide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as specified in

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SSS1019

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. The head re­straints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

SSS0992

SSS0997

Adjustment

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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

SSS0993

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

SSS0994

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

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

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

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

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SSS0995

SSS0996

Install

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

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

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

1

must be in-

*

*

2

.

SSS0508

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

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.

ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS (if so
equipped)

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end colli­sions. Adjust the headrest properly, as
specifiedinthissection.Checkthe
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
adjustable headrest stalks or remove
the adjustable headrest. Do not use the
seat if the adjustable headrest has
been removed. If the adjustable head­rest was removed, reinstall and prop­erly adjust the headrest before a n
occupant uses the seating position.
Failure to follow these instructions
can reduce the effectiven ess of the
adjustable headrests. This may in­creasetheriskofseriousinjuryor
death in a collision.

SSS1048

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with an adjustable headrest.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9

SSS1034

Components

1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notch

Adjustment

Adjust the headrest so the center is level with
the center of your ears.

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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SSS0997

SSS1035

To raise the headrest, pull it up.

SSS1036

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

SSS1037

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

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

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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11

SSS1038

Install

1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
the seat. Make sure that the headrest is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notch
in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
headrest down.

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

1

must be installed

*

2

*

.

SSS0970

ARMREST (if so equipped)
Front

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

SSS0963

Rear

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt prope rly
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 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.

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 inju ry. 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

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

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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.

WARNING

SSS0292

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

. The retractor is designed to lock

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

. If the seat belt cannot be pulled

from its fully retracted position,
firmly pull the belt and release it.
Then smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.

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

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
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 Emergency Locking Retractor (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 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.

When 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, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later 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.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be
certain that 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

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

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Rear seat belt buckles (except for Cargo
Van models)

The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed by
pushing the buckles into the pockets of the seat
cushion when the rear seatback is folded. The
buckles should only be stowed when the seat­back is folded. At all other times the seat belt
buckles must be pulled out of the pockets in the
unstowed position.

WARNING

Do not use the rear seat belts when the
buckles are stowed in the seat pockets.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

. When the 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 question a bout seat belt
operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

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SSS0351A

Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front
seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE”
earlier in this section.)

1

To adjust, pull the adjustment button
then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position
over the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling
off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment
button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.

2

, so that the belt passes

*

*

, and

WARNING

. After adjustment, release the ad-

justment 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 t he effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.

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Seat belt hooks (except for Cargo Van
models)

When the rear seat belts are not in use and
when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

The hook for the rear center seat belt is located
on the left wall behind the rear seat. (See “Rear
center seat belt (except for Cargo Van models)”
later in this section for details.)

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SSS0391

Rear center seat belt (except for Cargo
Van models)

The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue

1

and a seat belt tongue

*

connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera­tion.

2

. Both the

*

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. Always fasten the connector tongue

and the seat belt in the order shown.

. Always make sure both the connec-

tor tongue and the seat belt tongue
are secured when using the seat
belt or installing a child restraint. Do
notusetheseatbeltorchild
restraint with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result
in serious personal injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop.

WARNING

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The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are
identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat
belt tongue can be fastened only into the center
seat belt buckle.

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Stowing rear center seat belt:

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

1

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

2. Retract the seat belt and secure the seat
belt tongue and connector tongue on the
seat belt hook

3

*

.

*

so that the

*
*

WARNING

. Do not unfasten the rear center seat

belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

. When returning the seatback, be

sure to attach the rear center seat
belt connector.

1
2

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Attaching rear center seat belt:

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

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To connect the buckle:

1. Remove the seat belt tongue and connector
tongue from the seat belt hook

2. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector
buckle until it clicks

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

To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.

2

*

.

1

*

.

WARNING

. 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.

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 that can be
purchased. 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 r esult in serio us 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 carpets.
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 RESTRAINTS

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS

WARNING

. Infants and small children should

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

. Infants and small children should

never be carried on your lap. It is not
possible for even the strongest
adult to resist the forces of a severe
accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the
vehicle. Also, do not put the same
seat belt around both your child and
yourself.

. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

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

. NISSAN recommends that the child

restraint be installed in the rear

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seat. According to accident statis­tics, children are safer when prop­erly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat. If you must install a
front-facing child restraint in the
front seat, see “CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS” later in this section.

. Improper use or improper installa-

tion of a child restraint can increase
the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants of the
vehicle and can lead to serious
injury or death in an accident.

. Follow all of the child restraint

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

. If the child restraint is not anchored

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

. Child restraint anchor points are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circum­stances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.

. Adjustable seatbacks should be

positioned to fit the child restraint,
but as upright as possible.

. After attaching the child restraint,

test it before you place the child in
it. Push it from side to side while
holding the seat near the LATCH
attachment or 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 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.

. When your child restraint is not in

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

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

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System
or LATCH. Some child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to these lower anchors. For
details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH) (except for Cargo
Van models)” later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
(See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS” later in this section.)
In general, child restraints are also designed to
be installed with a lap/shoulder seat belt.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
infants and small 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

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CAUTION

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.

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 front-facing child
restraints be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) (except for Cargo Van
models)

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) 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.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only. Do not attempt to install a child
restraint in the center position using the LATCH
anchors.

LATCH system anchor location

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LATCH lower anchor point locations

The LATCH 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 anchors.

WARNING

. Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration. If a child
restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured
or killed in an accident.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the

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

. Child restraint anchor points are

designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circum­stances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.

LATCH system lower anchor

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SSS0637

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH 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 system. This information
may also be in the instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer.

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LATCH child restraints generally require the use

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER
STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section
for installation instructions.)

When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. (See
“CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING
LATCH (except for Cargo Van models)” later in
this section.)

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SSS0644

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE­STRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint
requires the use of a top tether strap, it must
be secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

. Child restraint anchor points are

designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circum­stances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.

. If the cargo cover 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. Your 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 that
contacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be
seriously injured or killed in a colli­sion if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the following
locations.

. On the seat cushion behind the outboard

and center seating positions (except for
Cargo Van models)

. On the floor behind the front passenger seat

(Cargo Van models)

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WARNING

Do not attach upper tether anchors to
the luggage hooks. The child restraint
will not be properly installed. Your child
could be injured or killed in a sudden
stop or collision.

Installing top tether strap

First secure the child restraint with the LATCH
system (except for Cargo Van models: rear
outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt
as applicable.

SSS0967

Rear seats (except for Cargo Van models):

1. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback and under the headrest.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
on the seat directly behind the child
restraint.

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

For the best child restraint fit, see the child
restraint installation instructions in this section
and the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

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

For the best child restraint fit, see the child
restraint installation instructions in this section
and the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

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

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH (except for Cargo Van
models)

Front passenger seat (Cargo Van models):

For the front passenger seat in Cargo Van
models, install the top tether strap according to
the following procedure.

1. Adjust the head restraint to its highest
position.

2. Route the top tether strap between the head
restraint and the top of the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the floor behind the seat.

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

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SSS1039

WARNING

. Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the locations
shown. For the LATCH lower anchor
locations, see “Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren System
(LATCH) (except for Cargo Van mod­els)” earlier in this section. If a child
restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured
or killed in an accident.

. The LATCH anchors are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstance are they to
be used for adult seat belts or

harnesses.

. Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

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

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using LATCH system:

1. Adjust the rear seat to the upright and
rearmost position.

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

Front-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3

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

Front-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3

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

If necessary, remove the headrest to obtain
the correct child restraint fit. (See “ADJUS­TABLE HEADRESTS” earlier in this sec­tion.)

If the headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
headrest when the child restraint is re­moved. If the seating position does not have
a removal headrest and it is interfering with
the proper child restraint fit, try another
seating position or a different child restraint.

Front-facing — step 5

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5. 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.

6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.)

Front-facing — step 7

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7. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the seat 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.

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

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using LATCH system:

1. Adjust the rear seat to the upright and
rearmost position.

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

Rear-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3

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

Rear-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3

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6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 5.

4. For child restraints that are equipped with

Rear-facing — step 4

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.

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5. After attaching the child restraint, test it

Rear-facing — step 5

before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the seat 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.

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear­facing child restraint in the front
passenger seat. Front air bags in­flate with great force. A rear-facing
child restraint could be struck by the
front air bag in a crash and could
seriously injure or kill your child.

. NISSAN recommends that child re-

straints be installed in the rear seat.

However, if you must install a front­facing child restraint in the front
passenger seat, move the passen­ger seat to the rearmost position.
Also, be sure the front passenger air
bag status light is illuminated to
indicate the passenger air bag is
OFF. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section
for details.

. The three-point seat belt in your

vehicle is equipped with an Auto­matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which
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 otherwise be un­secured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.

. When using the rear center seat belt

to install a child restraint, make sure
the connector tongue and the seat
belt tongue are secured. Do not use
the seat belt with only the seat belt
tongue attached. This could result in
serious personal injury in case of an
accident or sudden stop.

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. A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front
passenger seat (except for Cargo
Van models).

The instructions in this section apply to child
restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts
in the rear seat or the front passenger seat.

Front-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

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Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat (except for Cargo Van models) or in the
front passenger seat:

1. Adjust the rear seat to the upright and
rearmost position.

If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a
front-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 seatback.

If necessary, adjust the head restraint (front
passenger seat only) or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS”
earlier in this section and “ADJUSTABLE
HEADRESTS” earlier in this section.)

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.

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

Front-facing — step 3

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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.

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Front-facing — step 4

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

Front-facing — step 5

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

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Front-facing — step 6

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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.

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. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT” earlier in this section.) Do not
install child restraints that require the use of
a top tether strap to seating positions that
do not have a top tether anchor.

9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is
in the ALR mode.

10. 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 9.

Front-facing — step 8

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8. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the seat 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 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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Front-facing — step 11

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11. 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, see “Front passenger
air bag and status light” later 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.

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Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear
seat (except for Cargo Van models):

1. Child restraints for infants must be

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

Adjust the rear seat to the upright and
rearmost position. Position the child restraint
on the seat. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear-facing — step 2

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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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Rear-facing — step 3

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

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the

Rear-facing — step 4

shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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5. Remove any additional slack from the child

Rear-facing — step 5

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

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Rear-facing — step 6

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side while holding the seat 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 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.

BOOSTER SEATS

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode
by trying to pull more seat belt out of the
retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat
belt webbin g out of the retracto r, the
retractor is in the ALR mode.

8. 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 7.

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

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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

. Infants and small children should

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

. Infants and small children should

never be carried on your lap. It is not
possible for even the strongest
adult to resist the forces of a severe
accident. The child could be crushed

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between the adult and parts of the
vehicle. Also, do not put the same
seat belt around both your child and
yourself.

. NISSAN recommends that the boos-

ter seat be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistic s,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat. If you must install a
booster seat in the front seat, see
“BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND
REAR SEAT” later in this section.

. A booster seat must only be in-

stalled in a seating position that has
a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
three-point type seat belt with a
booster seat can result in a serious
injury in sudden stop or collision.

. Improper use or improper installa-

tion of a booster seat can increase
the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants of the
vehicle and can lead to serious
injury or death in an accident.

. Do not use towels, books, pillows or

other items in place of a booster

seat. Items such as these may move
during normal driving or a collision
and result in serious injury or death.
Booster seats are designed to be
used with a lap/shoulder belt. Boos­ter seats are designed to properly
route the lap and shoulder portions
of the seat belt over the strongest
portions of a child’s body to provide
the maximum protection during a
collision.

. Follow all of the booster seat man-

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

. If the booster seat and seat belt is

not used properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision or a
sudden stop greatly increases.

. Adjustable seatbacks should be

positioned to fit the booster seat,
but as upright as possible.

. After placing the child in the booster

seat and fastening the seat belt,

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 abdomen.

. Do not put the shoulder belt behind

the child or under the child’s arm. If
you must install a booster seat in
the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT
INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSEN­GER SEAT AND REAR SEAT” later in
this section.

. When your booster seat is not in

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

CAUTION

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

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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.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND REAR
SEAT

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster
seats be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a booster
seat in the front passenger seat, move
the passenger’s seat to the rearmost
position.

LRS0453

. 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
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

1

is chosen, the

*

2

should be used.

*

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. If the booster seat is compatible with your

vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with
your 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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CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto­matic Loc king Retractor (ALR) mode
when using a booster seat with the
seat belts.

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

1. Adjust the rear seat to the upright and

Front passenger seat

rearmost position.

If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rear­most position.

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2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only

Rear center position

place it in a front-facing direction. Always
follow t he booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions.

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

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LRS0451

Rear outboard position

LRS0452

If necessary, adjust the head restraint (front
passenger seat only) or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS”
earlier in this section and “ADJUSTABLE
HEADRESTS” earlier in this section.)

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.

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

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc­tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in the “THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT
BELT” earlier in this section.

Front passenger seat

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4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow t he 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.

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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

may or may not be
illuminated depending on the size of the
child and the type of booster seat used.
(See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.)

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concern­ing the following systems:

. Driver and passenger supplemental front-

impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System)

. Front seat-moun ted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-

mental 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 bag system: This system can help

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

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact 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 collisions. The
curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de­signed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and passenger seat belts
and are 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. (See “SEAT BELTS” earlier in this
section for instructions and precautions on seat
belt usage.)

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

After the ignition is placed 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 systems are operational.

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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

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passenger seat is unoccupied. See
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” later in this section.

. The seat belts and the front air bags

are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the
seat with both feet on the floor. 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 steer-

crease the risk that they are injured

if the front air bag inflates.
ing wheel or instrument panel. Al­ways use the seat belts.

. 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. Failure to
properly wear seat belts can in­crease the risk or severity of injury
in an accident.

. The front passenger seat is

equipped with occupant classifica­tion sensors (weight sensors) that
turn 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. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this
section.

. Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could in-

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SSS0007

SSS0006

SSS0008

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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.

. Children may be severely injured or

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

. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear­facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child.
See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in
this section for details.

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SSS0100

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

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

. The side air bags and curtain air

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

. The seat belts, the side air bags and

curtain air bags are most effective
when you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat. The side air bag
and curtain 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.

. When sitting in the 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.

1. Crash zone sensor

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

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

4. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)

5. Occupant classification system control unit

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6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags modules

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bag inflators

8. Seat belt with pretensioners

9. Satellite sensors

10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS­TEM (front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the
passenger’s advanced air bag system,
please observe the following items.

. Do not allow a passenger in the rear

seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.

. Do not place heavy loads heavier

than 2.2 lb (4 kg) on the seatback,
head restraint or in the seatback
pocket.

. Do not store luggage behind the

seat that can press into the seat­back.

. Confirm the operating condition

with the front passenger air bag
status light.

. If you notice that the front passen-

ger air bag status light is not
operating, please take your vehicle
to your NISSAN dealer to check the
occupant classification system.

. Until you have confirmed with your

dealer that your passenger seat

occupant classification system is
working properly, position the occu­pants in the rear seating positions.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSA N
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 instrument panel 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
operation.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has
dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) ,
seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant
classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front

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passenger, the occupant classification sensors
are also monitored. 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 information
provided by the occupant classification sensors.
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). (See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later
in this section for further details.) One front air
bag inflating does not indicate improper perfor­mance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag
system, contact NISSAN or a 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 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.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,

help to cushion the impact force on the head
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 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 in the ON position.

After the ignition is placed 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.

Front passenger air bag status light

SSS0481

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.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51

Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light
located on the instrument panel. The light
operates as follows:

. Unoccupied passenger seat: The

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

. Occupied passenger seat and the passen-

ger meets the conditions outlined in this
section: The
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 as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate
in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags
in your 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

light illuminates to indi-

light is OFF to indicate

light

is

as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.

The occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under
the front passenger seat and are designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat. 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, the occupant classification sensors can
detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

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 does not sit in the seat
properly (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
sensors to turn the air bag 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 sensors are designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode)
may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS”
earlierinthissectionforproperuseand
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 being detected by the occupant
classification sensors. 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

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that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
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. However, if the
seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

, located in the meter and gauges area,

Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions

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.

. Do not place objects with sharp

edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that
will leave permanent impressions in
the seat. Such objects can damage
the seat or occupant classification
sensors (weight sensors). This can
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious perso­nal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners

(hot steam cleaners) on the seat.
This can damage the seat or occu­pant classification sensors. This can
also affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious
personal injury.

. 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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-53

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 is 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 sensors.

. 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 elec-

trical equipment should also be
done by a NISSAN d ealer. The
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* 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 fun ction 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.

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM­PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND
ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM­PACT 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. These
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide­lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of­position o ccupants. However, all of the

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

The side air bags and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in higher severity side

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SSS0978

collisions, although they may inflate if the forces
in another type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity side impact. They are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
collisions on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.

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
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
and pelvic area 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. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, side air bags
and curtain air bags may cause abrasions or
other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags
do not provide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bags. 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 in the outboard seating positions.
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 bags and curtain air bags will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.

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

After turning the ignition switch to 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 systems are 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

bagandcurtainairbagsystem
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 side air bag and 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

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55

be done by a NISSAN dealer. In­stallation of electrical equipment
should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (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 and curtain supplemental air
bag systems.

*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 side air bag and
curtain air bag systems 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

frontal collision but a pretensioner
is not activated, be sure to have the
pretensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by a 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 preten-

sioner 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.

. If you need to dispose of a preten-

sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct preten­sioner disposal procedures are set
forthintheappropriateNISSAN
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal
injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunc­tion with the front air bag system. Working with
the seat belt retractor, it 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. The
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

1-56 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

reduce forces against the chest.

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light

will not come on, will flash intermittently or
will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been placed in the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner system
may not function properly and must be checked
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
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.

SSS1020

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

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

1 SRS air bag

*

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

SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, display­ing
circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag,
front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact sup­plemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
systems. The monitored circuits include Air bag
Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite
sensors, occupant classification system, front air
bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air
bag modules, pretensioners and all related
wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

in the instrument panel, monitors the

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57

the supplemental air bag warning light illumi­nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.

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 and pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be checked
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

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.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO­CEDURE

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to activate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
will remain illuminated after inflation has oc­curred. Repair and replacement of these 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 and 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.

. Once a front air bag, side air bag or

curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
if any of the front air bags inflate,
the activated pretensioners must
also be replaced. The air bag mod­ule and pretensioner should be
replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The
air bag modules and pretensioner
system cannot be repaired.

. The front air bag, side air bag and

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

. If you need to dispose of a supple-

mental air bag or pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN
dealer. Correct supplemental air
bag and pretensioner system dis­posal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Man­ual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.

1-58 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit............................................................ 2-2

Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3

Meters and gauges............................................. 2-4

Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5

Tachometer................................................... 2-6

Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6

Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7

Vehicle information display................................ 2-7

Outside air temperature (if so equipped).............. 2-7

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

position indicator (if so equipped) ...................... 2-8

Trip computer ................................................ 2-8

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-10

Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-10

Warning lights ............................................. 2-10

Indicator lights............................................. 2-15

Audible reminders ........................................ 2-17

Security systems.............................................. 2-17

Vehicle Security System................................. 2-17

NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-19

Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-20

Rear window wiper and washer switch.................. 2-22

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch..... 2-23

Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-23

Headlight switch .......................................... 2-23

Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-26

Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................... 2-27

Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 2-27

Horn ............................................................. 2-28

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-28

Clock (if so equipped)....................................... 2-28

Adjusting the time ........................................ 2-29

Resetting the time (Type B) ............................ 2-30

Power outlet ................................................... 2-31

Storage ......................................................... 2-31

Cup holders................................................ 2-31

Glove box .................................................. 2-33

Rear pillar pocket ......................................... 2-34

Luggage hooks............................................ 2-34

Utility hooks (if so equipped)........................... 2-35

Windows ....................................................... 2-36

Power windows ........................................... 2-36

Interior lights ................................................... 2-38

Map lights (if so equipped)............................. 2-38

Map light control switch (if so equipped) ........... 2-39

Ceiling light ................................................ 2-39

Cargo light (if so equipped) ................................ 2-40

COCKPIT

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

11. Selector lever or Shift lever
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
— Manual Transmission (MT)

12. Parking brake

*: if so equipped

SSI0563

1. Front cup holders

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

3. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver’s supplemental air bag

4. Wiper and washer switch

5. Fuse box cover

2-2 Instruments and controls

6. Outside mirror remote control switch

7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

8. Tilting steering wheel lever

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

®

Hands-Free Phone System control*

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SSI0562

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

12. Heater and air conditioner* control
— Rear window and outside mirror* defroster
switch

13. Utility hooks*

®

14. iPod

15. Power outlet

16. Glove box

*: if so equipped

connector*/USB connector*

1. Side ventilator

2. Meters and gauges

3. Center ventilator

4. Hazard warning flasher switch

5. Audio system*
— Clock*

6. Front passenger air bag status light

7. Front passenger supplemental air bag

8. Fuel-filler door release handle

9. Hood release handle

10. Ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key
system)

Instruments and controls 2-3

METERS AND GAUGES

*: if so equipped

The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position. This is not a
malfunction.

SIC4119

1. Tachometer

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge

3. Vehicle information display
— Odometer/twin trip odometer
— Trip computer
— Outside air temperature*

4. Fuel gauge

2-4 Instruments and controls

5. Speedometer

6. Warning/indicator lights

7. Instrument brightness control knob

8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi­tion indicator*

9. RESET switch for trip odometer/Trip computer
mode switch

For trip computer information, see “TRIP COM­PUTER” later in this section.

Resetting the trip odometer:

3

Pushing the reset switch
second resets the trip odometer to zero.

for approximately 1

*

Speedometer

SIC4120

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).

Odometer/twin trip odometer

SIC4121

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer
displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the reset switch
meter panel changes the display as follows:

TRIP A ? TRIP B ? Trip computer mode ?
TRIP A

1

/twin trip odometer

*

3

*

located on the

2

*

are

Instruments and controls 2-5

SIC4122

TACHOMETER

The tacho meter indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the

engine into the red zone

*

1

.

CAUTION

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.

SIC4123

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge
temperature.

The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge is within the zone

2

shown in the illustration.

*

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

1

indicates the engine coolant

*

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If 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. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER­HEATS” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for immediate action required.

2-6 Instruments and controls

SIC4124

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge
level in the tank.

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

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers 0 (empty).

The low fuel warning light
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably
before the gauge reaches 0. There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge reaches 0.

1

indicates the approximate fuel

*

illuminates when

The
located on the front passenger’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
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
a NISSAN dealer.

. For additional information, see

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
later in this section.

light should turn off. If the

SIC4125

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the vehicle information display shows
the following information:

1. Outside air temperature (if so equipped)

2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi­tion indicator (if so equipped)

3. Odometer/Instrument brightness control display

4. Twin trip odometer/Trip computer

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE (if so
equipped)

The outside air temperature is displayed in 8For
8C.

Instruments and controls 2-7

When the outside air temperature becomes
378F(38C) or lower, the outside air temperature
display blinks to give a warning. The display will
stop blinking after 1 minute or when the outside
air temperature becomes 398F(48C) or above.

The display may differ from the actual outside
temperature displayed on various signs or bill­boards.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS­MISSION (CVT) POSITION INDICATOR
(if so equipped)

The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator indicates the selector lever
position when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

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TRIP COMPUTER

The switch for the trip computer is located on
the meter panel.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the trip computer mode
switch

Each time the trip computer mode switch
pushed, the display will change as follows:

(TRIP A ? TRIP B) ? Current fuel consumption
? Distance to empty (dte) ? Average fuel
consumption ? Average speed ? Elapsed time
(Canada only) ? Maintenance information
(Canada only) (? TRIP A)

*

A

.

A

*

Current fuel consumption

The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.

Distance to empty (dte — mls or km)

The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. When the fuel level is low, the dte mode
is automatically selected and the dte display will
blink. Push the trip computer mode switch
to return to the mode that was selected before
the warning occurred.

When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “----”.

. If the amount of fuel added is small, the

display just before the ignition switch is

is

turned off may continue to be displayed.

. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the

fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta­rily change the display.

A

*

Average fuel consumption (mpg or l
(liter)/100 km)

The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer
mode switch

The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “---”.

A

for approximately 1 second.

*

Average speed (mph or km/h)

The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is
done by pushing the trip computer mode switch

A

for approximately 1 second.

*

The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“---”.

Elapsed time (Canada only)

The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the trip computer mode switch
for approximately 1 second.

*

Resetting displays

When the average fuel consumption, average
speed, elapsed time or TRIP B is displayed,
push the trip computer mode switch
longer than 3 seconds. The average fuel

A

*

for

consumption, average speed, elapsed time and
trip odometer (TRIP B only) displays will be reset
at the same time.

Maintenance information (Canada only)

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, maintenance information (the wrench
symbol
tenance item) comes on for about 5 seconds
and then turns off.

The wrench symbol
distance comes for changing an item, such as
engine oil.

To set the distance to change an item:

1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

Push the trip computer mode switch
3 seconds while the wrench symbol
and maintenance information are displayed.
The symbol and distance display will start
flashing and the display shows the current
interval.

A

2. Push the switch
distance.

Each step increases the interval distance by
1,000 km (500 miles). The interval distance
can be set up to 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
after the display returns to 0 (zero) .

3. If no further action is made, the display

and distance to change a main-

appears when the set

A

to increase the interval

*

A

*

returns to the previous mode and the new
interval is set.

If the interval distance is set to 0, the display will
skip the maintenance information when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

for

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light

Brake warning light

Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Slip indicator light

Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Low beam indicator light

Electric power steering warning light Front passenger air bag status light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Engine oil pressure warning light Cruise indicator light*

Intelligent Key system warning light* Engine start operation indicator light*

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:

, or , , , ,

The following lights come on briefly and then go

Low fuel warning light High beam indicator light

Low tire pressure warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Low washer fluid warning light* Overdrive off indicator light*

P position selecting warning light* Security indicator light

off (if so equipped):

, or , , , , ,
, ,

If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light

*: if so equipped

WARNING LIGHTS

or Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates

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the ABS is operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis­tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)

or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is
necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “BRAKE

AND CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8. Mainte­nance and do-it-yourself” section.)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warningsystemcheckedbyaNISSAN
dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re­paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)

WARNING

. Your brake system may not be

working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care­fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.

. Pressing the brake pedal with the

engine stopped and/or low brake

fluid level may increase your stop­ping distance and braking will re­quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

. If the brake fluid level is below the

minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

Charge warning light

If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or back door are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.

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Electric power steering warning
light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi­nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.

If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.

See “ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYS­TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,

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pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.

The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See

“ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it­yourself” section.)

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov­ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.

Intelligent Key system warning light
(if so equipped)

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.

This light illuminates or blinks as follows:

. The light blinks in yellow when the door is

closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the

Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

. The light blinks in green when the Intelligent

Key battery is running out of power. Replace
the battery with a new one. (See “KEY
BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Main­tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

. The light illuminates in yellow when it warns

of a malfunction with the electrical steering
lock system or the Intelligent Key system.

If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the
engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free
the steering lock or to start the engine. If the
light comes on while the engine is running, you
can drive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as
possible.

Low fuel warning light

This light illuminates when the fuel in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the 0
(empty) position.

There will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 position.

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.

For additional information, see “TIRE PRES­SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi­mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain
on after 1 minute. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see “TIRE PRES­SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.

WARNING

. If the light does not illuminate with

the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.

. If the light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicl e as
soon as possible. Driving with un­der-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the

likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shownontheTireandLoading
Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driv­ing after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat. If you have a flat
tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi­mately 1 minute. The l ight will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.

. Replacing tires with those not ori-

ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

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CAUTION

. The TPMS is not a substitute for the

regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.

. If the vehicle is being driven at

speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.

. Be sure to install the specified size

of tires to the four wheels correctly.

Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)

This light illuminates when the washer fluid is at
a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“WINDOW WASHER FLUID” in the “8. Main­tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

P position selecting warning light
(if so equipped)

The warning light blinks in red when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with the
selector lever in any position except the P (Park)
position.

If this warning appears, move the selector lever

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to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound.

See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.

Seat belt warning light

The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat is
occupied. For 5 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the system does
not a ctivate the warning light for the front
passenger.

See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning light

After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
supplemental front air bag and supplemental
side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN
dealer.

. 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 illuminate at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioners may
not function properly.

For additional information, see “SUPPLEMEN­TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section.

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.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)

Cruise main switch indicator:

This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise indicator light illuminat es, the cruise
control system is operational.

Cruise malfunction:

If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.

Front passenger air bag status
light

The front passenger air bag status light (located
on the center of the instrument panel) will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be OFF
depending on how the front passenger seat is
being used.

For front passenger air bag status light opera­tion,see“NISSANADVANCEDAIRBAG
SYSTEM (front seats)” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section of this manual.

Engine start operation indicator
light (if so equipped)

This light appears when the selector lever is in
the P (Park) position. This light means that the
engine will start by pushing the ignition switch
with the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position.

High beam indicator light

This light illuminates when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light illuminates
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control and/or
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) mal­function.

The malfunction indicator light may also illumi­nate steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3
US gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance tes t. (See “READINESS FOR
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)

Operation:

The malfunction indicator light will illuminate in
one of two ways:

. Malfunction indicator light illuminated steady

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light should

— An emission control system and/or CVT
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
should turn off after a few driving trips. If the

light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.

. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.

To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:

a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

c) Avoid steep uphill grades.

d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain illuminated.

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

light

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CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and re­paired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission con­trol system.

Overdrive off indicator light (if so
equipped)

The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.

For additional information, see ““CONTINU­OUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Security indicator light

The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.

If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see

“SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.

Slip indicator light

The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.

Low beam indicator light

The light illuminates when the headlight switch is
turned to the

position.

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light

The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip
indicator light illuminate with the VDC system
turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact
that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operat­ing, for example the VDC system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system checked

SECURITY SYSTEMS

by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime

Models with Intelligent Key system:

A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position.

Make sure the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.

Models without Intelligent Key system:

The key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Remove the key
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch
in the
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.

or position, and the ignition

Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn­ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.

Parking brake reminder chime

The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.

Seat belt warning chime

The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.

SIC4160

Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:

. Vehicle security system

. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors,
or back door when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.

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The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when unattended. Be aware
of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification markers,
and tracking syste ms, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if
you may be eligible for discounts for various
theft protection features.

SIC2045

How to arm the vehicle security system

1. Close all windows.

The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.

2. Models with Intelligent Key system:

Place the ignition switch in the OFF position
and remove the Intelligent Key from the
vehicle.

Models without Intelligent Key system:

Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and remove the key.

3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors
can be locked with:

. the LOCK

Intelligent Key (if so equipped)

. any request switch (Intelligent Key

equipped model)

. the power door lock switch

. the key — master or mechanical (In-

telligent Key equipped model)

4. Confirm that the security indicator light
illuminates. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, the
system will not arm.

Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors locked with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. When turning
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, the system will be released.

button on the keyfob or

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Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the follow­ing alarm:

. The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently.

. The alarm automatically turns o ff after

approximately 50 seconds. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.

The alarm is activated by:

. Unlocking the door without using the keyfob,

the Intelligent Key (if so equipped) the
request switch (if so equipped) or the key.
(Even if the door is opened by releasing the
door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the UNLOCK
or Intelligent Key, pushing the request switch or
using the key. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position.

If the system does not operate as de­scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

button on the keyfob

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS­TEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.

If the engine fails to start using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the engine using the following
procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and wait approximately 10
seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.

4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.

If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the regis­tered key on a separate key ring to avoid
interference from other devices.

Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System (CONT ASSY-BCM. ANT ASSY­IMMOBILISER)

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Cana­da. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX­PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPER­ATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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service as soon as possible. Please bring
all registered keys that you have when
visiting a NISSAN dealer for service.

WINDSHIELD WI PER AND WASHER
SWITCH

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.

CAUTION

SIC2045

Security indicator light

The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

The light blinks after the ignition switch was in
the LOCK position. This function indicates the
security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.

If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer
for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

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. Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

. Do not fill the window washer

reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates

with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to

mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

If the windshield wiper operation is inter­rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to operate
the wiper.

SIC3664

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:

1

Intermittent — intermittent operation can be

*

adjusted by turning the knob toward
(Slower) or

2

Low — continuous low speed operation

*

3

High — continuous high speed operation

*

Push the lever up
operation of the wiper.

*

B

(Faster).

4

to have one sweep

*

*

Pull the lever toward you
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.

A

5

to operate the

*

Instruments and controls 2-21

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm
the rear window with the defroster
before you wash the rear window.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

. Do not fill the window washer

reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates

with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate

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and water.

If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that is
on and around the wiper arms. In approxi­mately 1 minute, turn the switch on again
to operate the wiper.

SIC3666

The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.

1

Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation

*

(not adjustable)

2

Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-

*

tion

3

Push the switch forward
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.

to operate the

*

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

Type A

SIC4127

To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the switch

2

will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn

*

the defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.

1

on. The indicator light

*

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

SIC3668

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting

1

Turn the switch to the position:

*

The front park, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.

2

Turn the switch to the position:

*

Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.

Type B

SIC4145

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SIC3669

Autolight system (if so equipped)

The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,

The autolight system can turn on the headlights

1

.

*

or position.

automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.

For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is operated
continuously).

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.

Automatic headlights off delay:

You can keep the headlights on for up to 45
seconds after you place the ignition switch in
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.

SAA1232

Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
instrument panel. The photo sensor con­trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.

1

located on the top of the

*

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SIC3670

Headlight beam select

1

To select the low beam, put the lever in the

*

neutral position as shown.

2

To select the high beam, push the lever

*

forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low beam.

3

Pulling the lever toward you will flash the

*

headlight high beam even when the head­light switch is in the OFF position.

Battery saver system

. When the headlight switch is in the or

position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch

has been placed in the OFF position.

. When the headlight switch remains in the

or position after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

CAUTION

. When you turn on the headlight

switch again after the lights auto­matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other­wise the battery will be discharged.

. Never leave the light switch on

when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.

Daytime running light system (Canada
only)

The daytime running lights automatically illumi­nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
headlight switch to the

position. Turn the

position for full

illumination when driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

Instruments and controls 2-25

Instrument brightness control

The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Push the control knob
ness of the instrument panel lights. The bright­ness indicator
vehicle information display when the control is
turned.

When the brightness level reaches the maximum
or minimum, a beep will sound.

*

A

to adjust the bright-

*

B

will be shown briefly in the

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SIC4128

SIC4129

SIC3671

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

1 Turn signal

*

Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.

2 Lane change signal

*

To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.