Nissan Murano 2006 Owner's 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.

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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)

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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

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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

Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-4

Instrument panel ..................................................................... 0-5

Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-7

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

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.8-28)

4. Interior light (P.2-40)

5. Sunroof* (P.2-38)

6. Power windows (P.2-36)

7. Recovery hook (P.6-14)

8. Fog light switch* (P.2-27)/ Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25)

9. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-30, 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 door (P.3-26)/Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

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

3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-22)

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

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

6. Luggage light (P.2-42, P.8-28)

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

8. Lift gate opener switch (P.3-24)

9. Lift gate request switch (Intelligent Key)* (P.3-9)

*: if so equipped

SSI0073

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Seat belts (P.1-10)

2. Head restraints (P.1-8)

3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-39)

4. Power windows (P.2-36)

5. Interior lights (P.2-40)

6. Sunroof* (P.2-38)

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

8. Inside mirror (P.3-30) — Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*

(P.3-31)

— HomeLink

(P.2-43)

9. Seats (P.1-2)

10. Supplemental side-impact air bags

(P.1-39)

11. Console box (P.2-34)

12. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

selector lever (P.5-13)

*: if so equipped

Universal Transceiver*

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SSI0168

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SSI0176

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.4-27)

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

10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside

mirror* switch (P.2-22)

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.4-43)

17. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)

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

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

(P.2-28)

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

21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-9)

(P.5-10)

22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-23)

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23. Coin box (P.2-31)

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.2-30)

29. Glove box (P.2-33)

*: 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.2-27)/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.8-23)

11. Battery (P.8-14)

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SDI1760

1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-

tal restraint system

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

Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3

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

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

Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-8

Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-9

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

Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-10

Precautions on seat belt usage................................. 1-10

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

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

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

Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-14

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 ........................................................ 1-23

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system ........................................................... 1-28

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

NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ... 1-45

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

Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-54

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

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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SPA1275B SSS0280 SSS0569

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

1. Pull up or push down the switch the seat height.

2. Tilt up or down the switch seat angle.

쎻

to adjust the

쎻

to adjust

Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push each side of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Folding

1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.

2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center seat belt” later in this section.

3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cushion. See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in this section.

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

5. Remove any cups from the rear cup holder and make sure the rear cup holder is empty.

6. Close the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped) from each rear seatback.

쎻

7. Pull the strap on the rear seat

8. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to

쎻

lever seatback.

install the head restraints and attach the rear center seat belt connector.

beside the cargo area and fold the

or pull the

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.

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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.

SSS0227

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.

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SSS0228A SSS0287

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

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.

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

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SPA1278 SSS0229A

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.

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.

ARMREST

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, 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.

SSS0136A

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

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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

retractor. See a 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

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SSS0134A

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.

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:

SSS0016

SSS0014

쐌 Rear facing child restraint

쐌 Front facing child restraint

쐌 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 rear facing 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.

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WARNING

Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in this section.)

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

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. See

“Supplemental restraint system” later in this section.

Infants

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

Small children

Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be placed in a forward 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 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the 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 three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, 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 run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

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

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

쐌 Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

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.

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. For additional information regarding the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center seat belt” later in this section.

쐌 The retractor is designed to lock during

a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat.

Front seat

SSS0292

쐌 If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its

Rear seat

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

SSS0293

Front seat

SSS0290

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

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

The front passenger and rear seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode.

When the locking mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see “Child

Rear seat

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restraints” later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

WARNING

쐌 When fastening the seat belts, be

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

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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ward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

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

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Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods:

쐌 when the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

쐌 when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

You can check their operation as follows:

쐌 grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (Except for rear center seat)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the release button and then move the shoulder belt anchor the desired position, so that the belt passes 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.

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WARNING

쐌 After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.

쐌 The shoulder belt anchor height

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

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Seat belt hook

When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear seat belt at the belt hook.

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT

The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue

and a seat belt tongue

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

The connector tongue connected except when folding down the rear seat.

. Both the con-

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should always be

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