Nissan Sentra 2014 User Manual

2014 SENTRA

OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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.

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 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.

In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

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 give your full attention to driving

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and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

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ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen 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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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.

This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on 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, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate and up-todate information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-

tions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

APD1005

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

BLUETOOTH® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon and Bosch.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio requires subscription, sold separately. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Mexicana, S. A. de C. V.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition 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

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

Exterior front ......................................0-3

Exterior rear.......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ...........................0-5

Instrument panel...................................0-6

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

Warning/indicator lights ............................0-8

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-32)

2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)

4. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-2)

5. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-36)

7. Front seats (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-44)

9. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-36)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)

11. Rear seats (P. 1-4)

12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-20)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch, Windshield (P. 2-24, 8-18)

3. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)

4. Power windows (P. 2-39)

5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2, 3-10)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-29)

7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch, LED headlight accents (P. 2-26)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-26)

13. Tie down hook (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk lid (P. 3-24)

2. High mount stop light (P. 8-28)

3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)

4. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-25)

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

6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25), Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-4)

7. Rearview camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)

8. Exterior trunk lid release (P. 3-16), Interior trunk lid release (if so equipped) (P. 3-24)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Interior lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)

2. Power window switch, Power door lock switch (P. 2-39, 3-6)

3. Sun visors (P. 3-28)

4. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)

5. Map lights (P. 2-46)

6. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-35)

7. Rearview mirror (P. 3-29)

8. Front cup holders (P. 2-36)

9. Console box (P. 2-37)

10. Rear armrest, cup holders (P. 1-4, P 2-36)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-26)

2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer, audio control and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 2-7, 4-65)

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3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn (P. 1-44, 2-30)

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

5. Cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-24)

6. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-24)

7. Ventilator (P. 4-16)

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

9. Audio system (P. 4-27)

10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)

11. Glove box (P. 2-37)

12. Shift lever (P. 5-17)

13. Climate control (P. 4-16, 4-24)

14. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8, 5-10)

15. Telescopic steering (P.3-27)

16. Hood release (P. 3-23)

17. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-25)

18. ECO mode switch (P. 5-22); SPORT mode switch (P.5-22); Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-31)

19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-29); Power mirror switch (P.3-30); Trunk release (P.3-24)

* Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

MRA8DE engine

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

2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

reservoir (P. 8-12)

3. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)

4. Battery (P. 8-13)

5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)

6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

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

9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)

10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-12)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light 2-13

Charge warning light 2-14

Door open warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Low fuel warning light

2-13

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Low tire pressure warning light

Low windshieldwasher fluid warning light

NISSAN Intelligent Key® lock warning light (M/T models) (if so equipped)

NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so equipped)

P position selecting warning light (CVT models) (if so equipped)

Power steering warning light

2-14

2-16

2-17

2-16

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Seat belt warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Name Page

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light (CVT models)

Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)

ECO mode indicator light

Engine start operation indicator light (if so equipped)

2-17

2-18

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models)

Security indicator light

Side light and headlight indicator light (green)

2-18

2-19

Slip indicator light 2-19

SPORT mode indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

2-20

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MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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

Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2

Folding rear seat ...............................1-4

Head restraints/Headrests.......................1-5

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

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

Pregnant women ..............................1-12

Injured persons................................1-12

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-12

Seat belt extenders ............................1-15

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-15

Child safety ......................................1-16

Infants........................................1-17

Small children .................................1-17

Larger children ................................1-17

Child restraints ...................................1-18

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-18

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-20

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-22

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts . . ...............................1-24

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH. . . ...............................1-27

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-29

Installing top tether strap .......................1-32

Booster seats .................................1-33

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-36

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-36

Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-51

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-51

SEATS

● 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.

● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section.

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

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WRS0719 WRS0720 WRS0721

Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

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” in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever (CVT) is in P (Park) or the manual shift lever is in N (Neutral) with the parking brake applied.

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Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

LRS2194 LRS2217

FOLDING REAR SEAT

Pull the knob

● 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.

to fold each seatback down.

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WARNING

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

● 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 and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

Center armrest

Pull the armrest down until it rests on the seat cushion.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraints/headrests must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat if the head restraint/headrest has been removed. If the head restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints/headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

LRS2164

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints/headrests.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

● Your vehicle is equipped with a head restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

● Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalks to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

● The non-adjustable head restraints/ headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

● Proper Adjustment:

– For the adjustable type, align the head

restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.

– If your ear position is still higher than the

recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

● If the head restraint/headrest has been removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

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LRS2300 LRS2299 LRS2302

Adjustable head restraint/headrest components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

Non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single Notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Remove

Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest.

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

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.

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

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

LRS2303 WRS0134

Install

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)

must be installed in the hole with the lock

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knob

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

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

Adjust

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

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LRS2351 LRS2305 LRS2306

For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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Lower

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

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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 with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

SSS0136

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WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

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WARNING

● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

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WARNING

● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

● Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.

● Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.

● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

● No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

● Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.

● Removal and installation of pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

● All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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

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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.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

● Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

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Manual front seat shown

Fastening the seat belts

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

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Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

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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 seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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Position the lap belt portion low and snug

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on the hips as shown.

Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

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retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation:

● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child restraints” in this section for more information.

The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Supplemental air bag warning light” in this section.

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