Nissan Quest 1999 Owner's Manual

Foreword
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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 and Maintenance Log Booklet explains de­tails about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched­ules. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve­hicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle read this own-
er’s manual carefully. This will ensure famil­iarity with controls and maintenance re­quirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers:
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed lim­its and never drive too fast for con­ditions.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea­tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
systems.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor­mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
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 without notice and without obligation.
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.
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CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
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If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’
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GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
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 world­wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes textile machinery, fork­lift trucks, marine engines, boats and other products.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America, starting with the opening of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. in 1960 and continuing with the production of some cars and trucks at one of the world’s most modern manufacturing facilities, Nissan Motor
Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design International in San Diego, California, and engi­neering at Nissan Research and Development in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
NISSAN and its dealers employ about 60,000 Americans.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup­pliers and over 150 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 the operation of port facilities and transportation services, to the supply of lubri­cants, parts and accessories.
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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 toyourdealerformaintenance,theservicetechni­cian 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.
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 our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs De­partment using our toll-free number:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers
1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)
For Hawaii customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)
For Canada 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 dash­board) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions
OR
you may write to NISSAN with the information
on the left at:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom­ers
Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Hawaii customers
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Canada customers
Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
Table of
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Contents
Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Do-it-yourself Maintenance Technical and consumer information Index
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9 10 11
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Seats ......................................................................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment.................................1-3
Power front seat adjustment (if so equipped)........1-4
Head restraints.......................................................1-6
Armrests.................................................................1-6
Underseat storage tray (if so equipped)................1-7
Tabletop seats........................................................1-7
Flexible seating ...................................................1-8
Sliding three-passenger seat ...............................1-15
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).....................................................1-19
Supplemental air bag system...............................1-22
Warning labels......................................................1-24
Supplemental air bag warning light......................1-24
Seat belts .............................................................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-26
Child safety...........................................................1-27
Pregnant women..................................................1-28
Injured persons ....................................................1-28
Three-point type with retractor.............................1-29
Three-point type seat belt with retractor for
second row bucket seats .....................................1-32
Three passenger bench seat in the second
row position..........................................................1-35
Three-passenger bench seat...............................1-37
Two-point type without retractor (center of
three-passenger bench seat)...............................1-38
Seat belt extenders..............................................1-40
Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-40
Child restraints .....................................................1-41
Front facing installation at three-passenger
bench seat center position...................................1-43
Rear facing installation at three-passenger
bench seat center position...................................1-44
Front facing installation at second and third
row outboard positions.........................................1-45
Rear facing installation at second and third
row outboard positions.........................................1-48
Child restraint with top tether strap......................1-51
Installation on second row bench or bucket
seat.......................................................................1-52
Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
second row...........................................................1-54
Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
third row................................................................1-56
Integrated child safety seats (if so equipped)......1-61
Seats/floor mats ...................................................1-68
Seating arrangements..........................................1-68
Floor mat positioning............................................1-69
Seven passenger seating ....................................1-69
Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position.................................................................1-69
Five passenger seating........................................1-70
Five passenger seating with cargo room.............1-71
Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward
position.................................................................1-71
Floor mat positioning aid......................................1-72
Seat positions.......................................................1-73
With second row bench seat................................1-73
With second row bucket seats.............................1-77
SEATS
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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 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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MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. The seat may move sud­denly and could cause loss of con­trol of the vehicle.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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Forward and backward
Rotate the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
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Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever up and move your body forward. The seatback moves forward. Re­lease the lever to lock the seatback in position.
POWER FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. The seat may move sud­denly and could cause loss of con­trol of the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in­side the vehicle. They could unknow­ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.
For memory seat and mirror information
see ‘‘Memory driver seat and mirrors’’ in the ‘‘Pre-driving checks and adjustments’’ sec­tion.
Operating tips
The motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops dur­ing operation, wait 30 seconds, then re­activate the switch.
Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This discharges the battery.
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Forward and backward adjustment
To move the seat forward, push the power slide switch forward. To move the seat backward, push the power slide switch backward. Release the switch to stop the movement of the seat.
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Reclining
To recline the seat back, push the power recliner switch backward. To return to a more upright position, push the power re­cliner switch forward. Release the switch to stop the movement of the seatback.
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Seat height adjustment
To raise the height of the seat, lift the power seat height switch and release it when the desired position is reached. To lower the height of the seat, push the power seat height switch down and release it when the desired position is reached.
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Lumbar support
The lumbar support provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push in the release button and push the head restraint down.
The head restraints on the two-passenger bench seat equipped with the integrated child safety seats, are not adjustable or removable.
Adjust the head restraints so the top is level with the tops of your ears.
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi­cant protection against injury in an ac­cident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.
Some seat arrangements may require re­moval of the head restraints when the seat is in a storage position and not to be used by passengers.
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WARNING
ARMRESTS
To use the armrests on any seat, pull them down to the resting position.
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UNDERSEAT STORAGE TRAY (if so equipped)
Some front passenger seats have an under­seat storage tray.
WARNING
Never place hard items such as cof­fee mugs or drinking glasses on the tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving. Any item can become a pro­jectile inside a vehicle involved in a collision. To help prevent personal injury, never leave loose items on the folded-down tabletop seats when the vehicle is moving.
Do not use the tabletop and cup holder feature while the vehicle is in motion unless you are properly seated with your seat belt on.
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TABLETOP SEATS
The second and third row seats convert into tabletops with built-in cupholders. To use the tabletop seats, lift up on the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward.
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
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Removing and installing the second row bench seat
WARNING
Do not remove or install seats while the vehicle is moving.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an acci­dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
For 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.
When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or
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webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at an authorized NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could in­crease the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.
CAUTION
The seats are heavy. Two people should remove or install them.
Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.
1. Detach the single window seat belt tongue from the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat and store the tongue out of the way. For detailed infor­mation, see ‘‘Two buckle seat belt sys­tem for the second row bench seat’’ later in this section.
2. Lift up the recliner lever.
3. Fold the seatback fully forward.
4. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.
5. Lift the back of the seat.
6. Slide the seat rearward off the front an­chor positions.
Installing the second row bench seat
Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing the seat.
1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and catch the seat leg hooks into each floor anchor.
2. Push down on the back of the seat to secure the two rear floor latches.
3. Lift up the recliner lever and raise the seatback.
4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure
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all four seat legs are securely latched.
5. Insert the single window seat belt tongue into the auxiliary buckle mounted to the side of the seat.
Removing second row bucket seats
WARNING
Do not remove or install seats while the vehicle is moving.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an acci­dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
For 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.
When adjusting or moving any of the seats in your vehicle, do not use any of the seat belt buckles, tongues, or webbing to carry or move the seats. Lifting the seats by any of the seat belts could damage them. Damaged seat belts should be replaced at your NISSAN dealer. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.
CAUTION
The seats are heavy. Two people should remove or install them.
Do not sit in seats that have been removed from the vehicle. They may tip over and you could be injured.
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1. Lift the recliner lever.
2. Fold the seatback fully forward.
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3. Unlock the seat legs at the two rear floor latch levers by pulling up on the two straps.
4. Lift the back of the seat and slide it rearward off the front anchor positions.
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Installing the bucket seats
Clean the area around the seat leg floor anchors before installing the seat.
1. With the seatback fully folded, place the seat behind the floor anchors and slide seat leg hooks so they catch into each floor anchor.
2. Push down on the rear of the seat to secure the two rear floor latches.
3. Lift the recliner lever and raise the seat­back.
4. Rock the seat back and forth to be sure it is securely latched.
The second row bucket seats are not interchangeable. If you are having diffi­culty installing the seats, you may have them in the wrong location.
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Second row passenger side bucket seat
The bucket seat near the passenger side sliding door can be moved forward to allow easier entry and exit for third seat passen­gers.
There is also a lever behind the bucket seat which allow third seat passengers to move the bucket seat forward without help from another passenger.
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SLIDING THREE-PASSENGER SEAT
Reclining
To recline the three-passenger seat, lift up on the lever and lean back until the desired position is reached. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward.
Some three-passenger seats do not have the recline feature.
WARNING
Do not recline the seatback while the vehicle is moving.
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 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.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to be sure both sides are se­curely locked.
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Sliding the three-passenger seat
Before sliding the seat, fasten the center belt tongue to the center buckle and remove the appropriate floor mats.
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1. Lift the seat cushion release lever.
2. Lift the seat cushion up into the locked position.
3. Lift the slide release lever and grasp the bar under the seat in the center.
4. Slide the seat until locked at a passenger seating position or a storage position. After the seat starts moving, release the slide lever. The seat latches at the next latching position. Continue to lift and release the slide lever until the desired position is obtained.
To lower the cushion, the seat must be locked at a passenger seating position. Lift the seat cushion release lever and lower the cushion until locked.
The seat cushion cannot be lowered in a storage position. This prevents a pas­senger from using a seat or seat belt that is out of a seating position.
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The seating system allows great flexibility. Proper usage is important to your safety.
WARNING
Do not slide the seat while the ve­hicle is moving.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to be sure it is securely locked.
After sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are locked securely by attempting to move each side of the seat forward and backward. This must be done before the vehicle is
put into motion in order to prevent unintended movement of the seat and passenger injuries.
Do not attempt to use the seats placed into a storage position for passengers because in this position the seat belts will not protect the occupants. Be sure to use the proper seat belts for each seat location. Improper seat belt usage will in­crease the risk of severe injury in an accident.
When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shift­ing. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
Be careful not to damage the seat belt. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on a seat that is in a storage position. It is not designed for passengers. They could be in­jured in sudden braking or a collision.
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.
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.
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.
Be sure to replace and reposition floor mats as discussed in ‘‘Floor mat positioning’’ in this section.
The three-passenger sliding bench seat is not intended to be removed from the vehicle by consumers. However, if it must be removed, have a qualified person remove it. That person should refer to the instruc­tions in the Service Manual. When seat is reinstalled, the attaching bolts must be tightened to the appro­priate torque specifications. Failure
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to follow these instructions could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.
Cleaning the seat tracks
The seat tracks for the three-passenger sliding bench seat should be cleaned peri­odically with a high-powered vacuum cleaner. Dirty seat tracks may reduce the sliding ability of the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be used if necessary, but the seat tracks must be thoroughly dried.
Use a cloth wrapped around a screwdriver (or similar object) to clean the seat tracks. Do not use your fingers to clean debris from the tracks.
Do not apply any type of lubricant to the seat tracks.
CAUTION
Never insert fingers into the seat track rails. The rails may be sharp and could cause injury.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (supplemental air bag system)
This Supplemental Restraint System de­scription contains important information concerning the special driver and passen­ger supplemental air bag. The Supplemen­tal Restraint System Air Bags can help reduce impact force to the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The supplemental air bags are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for the seat belts. The seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage later in this section.)
The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
The supplemental air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over, 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 seat belts and the supplemental air bag are most effective when you are sitting back and upright in the seat. Supplemental air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways, you
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are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental air bag if you are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seatbelts.
Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental air bag inflates.
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WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dan­gerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.
Children may be severly injured or killed when the supplemental air bag inflates if they are not properly re­strained.
Never install a rear-facing child re­straint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental air bag could seri­ously injure or kill your child. See ‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec­tion for details.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM
The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S. regula­tions. They are also permitted in Canada. The optional certification allows air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously. However, all of the infor-
mation, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed.
The supplemental air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
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although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental air bag system operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but care should be taken not to unintentionally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.
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The supplemental air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the occupant. They can help save lives and reduce seri­ous injuries. However, an inflating supple­mental air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Since the supplemental air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupant, the force of the supplemental air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the supplemental air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag deflates quickly after a collision. The supplemental air
bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or 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 supplemental air bag inflates.
Right after inflation, several supple­mental 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 vehicles electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel, or by installing additional trim material around the supplemental air bag system.
Work around and on the supplemen­tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal­lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS­SAN dealer. The yellow Supplemen­tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or discon­nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple­mental air bag system.
The SRS wiring harnesses are cov­ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner’s manual.
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