Nissan Sentra 2001 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 (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet and
in Canada, a Warranty and Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance schedules. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns youmayhavewith
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 please read this
owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
●
ALWAYS review this owner’s manual
for important safety information.
The insidepages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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
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including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.
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this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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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 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 International 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 trans-
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portation 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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needs.
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For U.S. mainland and Alaska
customers
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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
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— Vehicle identification number (on dash-
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— Date of purchase
— Current odometer reading
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
tion 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 Canadian 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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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2
Front seat adjustment........................................1-2
Folding rear seat ...............................................1-4
Head restraint adjustment.................................1-5
Supplemental restraint system...............................1-6
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...............................................................1-6
Supplemental air bag warning labels..............1-16
Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-16
Seat belts .............................................................1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-18
Child safety......................................................1-20
Pregnant women .............................................1-20
Injured persons................................................1-21
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-21
Seat belt extenders .........................................1-24
Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-24
Child restraints .....................................................1-25
Precautions on child restraints........................1-25
Installation on rear seat center or
outboard positions...........................................1-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children) system ..................................................1-32
Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-34
Installation on front passenger seat................1-35
SEATS
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. 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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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
properly. See ‘‘Precautions on seat
belt usage’’ later in this section.
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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the back of the seat
forward again, pull the lever and move your
body forward.
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Seat lifter
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and
height of the seat cushion to the desired
position.
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● Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked
in the trunk where they could be
seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the rear seatback securely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to car
keys.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
(if so equipped)
The trunk can be accessed from the rear
seat for loading and unloading, as shown.
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage 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.
● 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.
● When returning seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position.
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When using the fold down rear seatback,
the rear center seat belt retractor may lock
up and prevent folding down the seatback.
If the rear center seat belt retractor has
inadvertently locked up, push the seat belt
webbing toward the retractor as shown in
the above illustration. This will unlock the
seat belt retractor and allow the rear seatback to fold down.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.
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Adjust the head restraints so the top is level
with the tops of your ears.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front air bag system: This
system can help cushion the impact force to
the face and chest of the driver and front
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side air bag system (if so
equipped): This system can help cushion
the impact force to the head and the chest
area of the driver and front passenger in
certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on
the side where the vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are
designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger
seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ later in this
section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
●
The supplemental front air bags 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.
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●
The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright
in the seat. The front air bags inflate
with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any
way, you are at greater risk of injury
or death in a crash and may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from
the supplemental front air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always use the seat belts.
● 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 front air bag
inflates.
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1-8 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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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 illustrations.
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front
air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section for details.
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WARNING
Supplemental side air bag (if so
equipped):
● The supplemental side air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
frontal impact, rear impact or lower
severity side collision. Always wear
your seat belt to help reduce the risk
or severity of injury in various kinds
of accidents.
● The seat belts and the supplemental
side air bag are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright
in the seat. The side air bag inflates
with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face
near the side air bag on the side of
the seatback of the front seat. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front seat
to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. When
sitting in the rear seat, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seat.
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If the side air bag inflates, the occupant may be seriously injured. Be
especially careful with children, who
should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.
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Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front 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
the front air bags to be designed to inflate
somewhat less forcefully than previously.
However, all of the information, cautions
and warnings in this manual still apply
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and must be followed.
The front air bag system is designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
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 front air
bag system operation.
When the supplemental front 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 to not
intentionally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
The supplemental front 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 front air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Front 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
as practical away from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Since the supplemental
front air bags inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front occupants, the force of the
front air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to or is
against the front air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
●
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental front air bag inflates.
● Right after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
●
No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental front air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the front air bags or damage
to the front air bag system.
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WARNING
● Donot make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag
system.
●
Tampering with the supplemental front
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 dashboard, or by installing additional trim material around the
front air bag system.
● Work around and on the supplemental front 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 SRS wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the supplemental front 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 front air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
owner’s manual.
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Supplemental side air bag system
(if so equipped)
The supplemental side air bags are located
in the outside of the seatback of the front
seats. The supplemental side air bag (on
the driver or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate in higher severity side
collisions, although it may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar
to those of a higher severity side impact. It is
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in
certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of
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proper supplemental side air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag in-
flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is
not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but
care should be taken to not intentionally
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental side air bags along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the chest of the front occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as
far as practical away from the supplemental
side air bag. Since the side air bag inflates
quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants, the force of the side air bag
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to or is against the
side air bag module during inflation. The
side air bag will deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental side air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
● Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the
supplemental side air bag inflates.
● Right after inflation, several supplemental side 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 side air bag system. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bag or damage to the side air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation of
the side air bag system.
● Tampering with the supplemental
side air bag system may result in
serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the front seats
assembly by placing material near
the seatback of the front seat, or by
installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side
air bag system.
● Work around and on the supplemental side 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
SRS wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the side air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
ered 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 side air bag system and guide the buyer
to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For
front seats)
WARNING
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot
be reused after activation. It must be
replaced together with the retractor
as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pretensioner is not activated, be sure to
have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced
by your NISSAN dealer.
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● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental
activation of the pre-tensioner seat
belt or damage to the pre-tensioner
seat belt operation. Tampering with
the pre-tensioner seat belt system
may result in serious personal injury.
● Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the pretensioner seat belt system.
● If you need to dispose of the pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct pre-tensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental front air bag. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt
the instant the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used
the same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire, but care should be taken
to not intentionally inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag
warning light
after the ignition key is turned to the ON or
START position. In this case, the pretensioner seat belt will not function properly.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner seat belt system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
owner’s manual.
will flash intermittently
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag systems are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
monitors the circuits of the supplemental
front air bags, pre-tensioner seat belt and
supplemental side air bag (if so equipped)
systems. The circuits monitored by the
supplemental air bag warning light are the
diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag
modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all
related wiring.
in the instrument panel,
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When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt
systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag or
pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not
operate properly. It must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag or supplemental side air bag
system will not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bag modules are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of the supplemental air
bag system should be done only by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
After a supplemental air bag inflates, the
instrument panel assembly should be re-
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placed by an authorized NISSAN dealer if
damaged.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
supplemental air bag system must be
inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certification label
located on the driver side front pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
and related parts should be pointed out to
the person performing the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once the supplemental front air bag
or supplemental side air bag has
inflated, the air bag module will not
function again and must be replaced. The air bag module should
be replaced by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The air bag module cannot be repaired.
SEAT BELTS
● The supplemental front air bag and
supplemental side air bag systems
should be inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer if there is any
damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle, or replaced if the
supplemental air bag has inflated.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Correct supplemental air bag
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, 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 and all Canadian provinces
or territories require that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.
WRS0035
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be properly restrained and, if appropriate, in
a child restraint.
● The belt should be properly adjusted
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
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● 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.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.
● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
● Do not allow more than one person
to use the same belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.
● If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
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● All seat belt assemblies including
retractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any collision by an authorized 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.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about one year
and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be
placed in rear facing child restraints. Front
facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints.
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.
In addition, there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. 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’’ earlier in this section.
Infants and small children
NISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213. 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.
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the
use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster
seat should raise the child so that the shoul-
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der belt is properly positioned across the
top, middle portion of the shoulder and the
lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat
should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 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. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should wear a seat belt
at all times.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
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ries. 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
properly. See “Precautions on seat
belt usage” earlier in this section.
locking mode. For additional information,
see ‘‘Child 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 automatic locking mode should
not be activated. If it is activated it may
cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.
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Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the belt to move,
and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.
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.
The front passenger seat belt and the rear
three-point seat belts have a cinching
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When automatic locking mode is activated,
the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again
until the seat belt tongue is detached from
the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the emergency
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate methods:
1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check
or if you have any question about belt operation, see an authorized NISSAN dealer.
WRS0005
Center of rear seat
Selecting correct set of seat belts:
The center seat belt buckle is identified by
the word ‘‘CENTER.’’ The center seat belt
tongue can be fastened only into the center
seat belt buckle.
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