Nissan MURANO 2005 Service 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 for you.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main-

tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

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

쐌 Never drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

쐌 Always observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

쐌 Always use the seat belts. Refer to

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions regarding children.

쐌 Always provide information about the

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

쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

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

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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 this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen.

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

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

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

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.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

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Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN’S commitment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital investments in facilities across the continent. Some of

the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling design at Nissan Design America in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with materials and services ranging from operation of port facilities and transportation services

to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by the factory.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own.

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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 our (NISSAN’s) 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 (on dash panel) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Canadian customers

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

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2

Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3

Instrument panel ..................................................................... 0-4

Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-6

Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-7

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (Page 3-24)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-18)

3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/ Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

4. Interior light (P.2-39)

5. Sunroof* (P.2-37)

6. Power windows (P.2-35)

7. Towing hook (P.6-12)

8. Fog light switch* (P.2-26)/ Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25)

9. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-29, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2)

10. Mirrors (P.3-30)

11. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-5)

(P.3-20)

— Intelligent Key* (P.3-9)

*: if so equipped

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SSI0008

EXTERIOR REAR

1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-26)/Fuel recommendation (P.9-2)

2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)

3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-21)

4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-28)

5. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P.2-21)

6. Luggage light (P.2-41, P.8-28)

7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28)

8. Back door opener switch (P.3-25)

9. Back door request switch (Intelligent Key)* (P.3-9)

*: if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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SSI0072

1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch (P.2-22)

2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)

3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-26)

4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)

5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21) wiper and washer switch

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

7. Center ventilator (P.4-19)

8. Audio control (P.4-24)

9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4)

10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside

mirror* switch (P.2-21)

11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navi-

gation system*1

12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)

13. Side ventilator (P.4-19)

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

15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*

(P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control (P.2-

25)

16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-35)

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

18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)

19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn

(P.2-27)

20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21)

21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8) (P.5-

10)

22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-20)

23. Coin box (P.2-30)

24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-32)

25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-31)

26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-24)

27. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)

28. Power outlet cover* (P.2-29)

29. Glove box (P.2-32)

*: if so equipped

*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer (P.2-4)

2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-26)/Hazard indicator (P.2-27)

3. Speedometer (P.2-4)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)

5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)

6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)

7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)

8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)

9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)

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

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

4. Air cleaner (P.8-17)

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

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

7. Drive belts (P.8-16)

8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)

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

10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21)

11. Battery (P.8-14)

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MEMO

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-

tal restraint system

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

Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-3

Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4

Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5

Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7

Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8

Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9

Seat belts................................................................................. 1-9

Precautions on seat belt usage.................................... 1-9

Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12

Pregnant women............................................................ 1-13

Injured persons............................................................... 1-13

Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-13

Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-17

Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20

Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20

Child restraints ..................................................................... 1-21

Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21

Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard or

center positions.............................................................. 1-22

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

system .............................................................................. 1-27

Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-29

Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31

Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-34

Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-34

Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or

center positions.............................................................. 1-37

Booster seat installation on front passenger

seat.................................................................................... 1-38

Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-39

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-39

Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-49

Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-50

SEATS

SSS0133B

WARNING

쐌 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.

쐌 For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side

WARNING

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

SSS0179A

Forward and backward

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

while you slide the seat

쎻

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Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback moves forward.

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

쎻

and

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while

driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-

side the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

Operating tips

쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload

protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

쐌 Do not operate the power support seat

for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” for automatic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backward

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

forward or backward will

쎻

SPA1273C

Reclining

Move the recline switch desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward. The seatback will move forward.

backward until the

쎻

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4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head restraint adjustment” later in this section.

5. After closing the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the strap on the rear seat beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.

6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to install the head restraints and attach the rear center seat belt connector.

쎻

or pull the lever 쎻

WARNING

쐌 Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seat when it is 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.

쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not

equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

쐌 Do not fold down the rear seats when

occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

쐌 If the head restraints are removed for

any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

vent 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.

쐌 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.

쐌 When returning the seatbacks, be

sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat

belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

쐌 Do not remove the head restraints

except when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints.

쐌 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.

쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector

and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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SSS0227 SSS0228A

Reclining

Pull the reclining strap back at the desired angle reclining strap the desired angle.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

쎻

and position the seat

쎻

. Release the

after positioning the seat at

쎻

WARNING

쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

쐌 For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up.

To lower, push the lock knob head restraint down.

To tilt the head restraint direction required (if so equipped).

To remove the head restraint when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints, push the lock knob restraint out.

쎻

and push the

쎻

, push it in the

쎻

and pull the head

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WARNING

쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

쐌 Do not remove the head restraints

except when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

쐌 If the head restraints are removed for

any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

SSS0287 SPA1278

Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the center is level with the center of your ears.

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)

WARNING

쐌 Always adjust the head restraints

properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

쐌 Active head restraints are designed

to supplement other safety systems.

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SEAT BELTS

Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.

쐌 Do not attach anything to the head

restraint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.

The 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 the previous section.

SSS0229A

ARMREST

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, 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 states, provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

쐌 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.

쐌 The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed 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

SSS0136A

accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest. Never run 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.

쐌 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.

쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

쐌 Do not wear the seat belt inside out

or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

쐌 Do not allow more than one person

to use the same belt.

쐌 Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

쐌 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.

쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the

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SSS0134A SSS0016

retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Removal and installation of the pre-

tensioner seat belt system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 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.

쐌 All child restraints and attaching

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

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SSS0014

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. Hold the connector tongue seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle.

2. Inserting a suitable tool such as key the connector buckle and release the connector tongue

3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base

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WARNING

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat

belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

쐌 When attaching the rear center seat

belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in

SSS0225

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the latched position and the rear

center seat belt connector is completely secured.

쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector

so that the

쎻

into

and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

SSS0232

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.

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from the retractor base

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retractor base

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

The center seat belt connector tongue and buckle are indicated by the “왔” and “왖” mark.

The 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 belt” earlier in this section.

쎻

WARNING

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat

belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

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쐌 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.

쐌 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.

WARNING

쐌 Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,

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

쐌 Adults and children who can use the

standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal in-

SSS0235

Storing rear seat belt buckles

Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in the storage of the seat cushion to avoid dropping it under the seat cushion.

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 is available. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

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jury in the event of an accident.

쐌 Never use seat belt extenders to in-

stall 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

쐌 To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a

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

쐌 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.

쐌 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 belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

쐌 Infants and small children should al-

ways 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.

쐌 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.

쐌 Never install a rear-facing child re-

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

쐌 NISSAN recommends that the child

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

쐌 An improperly installed child re-

straint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbingmounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM” later in this section.

Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:

쐌 Choose only a restraint with a label certifying

that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle

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Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

쐌 Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be

sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

쐌 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 US states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

WARNING

쐌 Improper use of a child restraint can

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

쐌 Follow all of the child restraint manu-

facturer’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.

쐌 If the child restraint is not anchored

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

쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po-

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

쐌 After attaching the child restraint,

test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). 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.

쐌 If you must install a front facing child

restraint in the front seat, see “Child restraint installation on front passenger seat” later in this section for details.

쐌 When your child restraint 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 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.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR CENTER POSITIONS

WARNING

쐌 The three-point seat belt in your ve-

hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

쐌 Failure to use the automatic locking

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.

쐌 When installing a child restraint sys-

tem in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See “Attaching rear center seat belt” earlier in this section.

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Rear outboard seat

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Front facing

When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps:

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

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the

Rear center seat

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

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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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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor

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

is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.

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5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt to further tighten the child restraint. If unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt

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