Nissan Tiida 2007 User Manual

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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 sothat youmay enjoymany miles(kilome­ters) ofdriving 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.
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 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 give your full attention to driv­ing and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
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.
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.
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.
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WARNING
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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 ConsumerAffairs Departmentwill 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 OR
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
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
Table of
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Contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Airbags, 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
AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-33)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (P. 1-33)
3. Supplemental side impact air bags (P. 1-33)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-6)
5. Rear seat belts (P. 1-6)
6. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-16)
7. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P. 1-46)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-33)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-17)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
5. Power windows (P. 2-28)
6. Door locks, keyfob, Intelligent Key system, keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-10, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-27)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-30)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-37)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-19)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)
14. Tie down hook (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Rear hatch (P. 3-23)
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18)
3. Antenna (P. 4-26)
4. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)
5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-3)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
8. Interior hatch release (P. 3-24)
9. Rear window washer (P. 2-18)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Tonneau cover (P. 2-27)
2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-32)
4. Front seat (P. 1-2)
5. Sun visors (P. 3-27)
6. Sunroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
7. Map lights (P. 2-33)
8. Sunglass holder (P. 2-24)
9. Glove box (P. 2-26)
10. Parking brake, parking on hills (P. 5-21, P. 5-25)
11. Rear armrest (P. 1-4)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Outside mirror control switch (P. 3-28)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-19)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control and BluetoothT hands-free phone sys­tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-25, 4-28)
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4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-33, 2-22)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-22)
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7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-17, 2-18)
8. Audio system (P. 4-10)
9. Storage bin (P. 2-23)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-2)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-33)
12. Side ventilator (P. 4-2)
13. Glove box (P. 2-26)
14. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-42) or Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-21)
15. Cup holders (P. 2-25)
16. Shift selector lever (P. 5-13)
17. Defroster switch (P. 2-18)
18. Climate control (P. 4-3)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-21) or Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-42)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-5)
21. Tilt steering (P. 3-26)
22. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
23. Fuel-filler door release lever (P. 3-25)
24. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-20)
See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
6. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
NOTE: Engine cover removed for clarity. See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
or
Name Page
Anti-lock braking warning light (if so equipped)
Brake warning light 2-7
Charge warning light 2-7
Door open warning light
Electric power steering warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
High temperature warning light (red)
2-7
2-8
2-8
2-8
2-8
Warning
light
Name Page
Intelligent Key lock warning light (M/T models)(if so equipped)
Intelligent Key sys­tem warning light (if so equipped)
Low fuel warning light
Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)
Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so equipped)
P position selecting warning light (CVT models)(if so equipped)
2-9
2-9
2-9
2-9
2-10
2-10
Warning
light
Indicator
light
Name Page
Seat belt warning light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light
Name Page
Continuously Vari­able Transmission (CVT) position indi­cator light (CVT models)
CRUISE main switch indicator light (if so equipped)
Cruise SET switch indicator light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air bag status light
2-11
2-11
2-11
2-11
2-12
2-12
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Indicator
light
Name Page
High beam indicator light (blue)
Low temperature indicator light (blue)
Malfunction indica­tor light (MIL)
Overdrive off indica­tor light (CVT mod­els)
Security indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
2-12
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-13
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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
Active head restraint (front seats).................1-5
Head restraint adjustment .......................1-5
Seat belts ........................................1-6
Precautions on seat belt usage...................1-6
Child safety....................................1-8
Pregnant women ..............................1-10
Injured persons................................1-10
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-10
Seat belt extenders ............................1-13
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-13
Child restraints...................................1-14
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-14
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ..............................1-16
Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-17
Child Restraint Installation Using LATCH .........1-18 Child Restraint Installation Using The Seat
Belts .........................................1-22
Booster seats ....................................1-28
Booster seats ....................................1-28
Precautions on booster seats ...................1-28
Booster seat installation ........................1-30
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-33
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................1-33
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-47
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-48
SEATS
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.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT
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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” later in this section.
After adjustment,gently rockin theseat 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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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forwardor backward to the desiredposition. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
Torecline the seatback, pull the lever up andlean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull thelever 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” later in thissection. Also,the seatbackcan be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped.
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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Pull upor push down the adjustinglever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
1
Remove the tonneau cover from the rear
s
seatback.
2
Pull the knob
s
down.
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.
A
to fold each seatback
s
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 forward until it is horizontal.
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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)
WARNING
Always adjust the head restraints prop­erly as specified inthe previoussection. Failure to do so can reduce the effec­tiveness of the active head restraint.
Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Al­ways wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.
Do not attach anything to the head re­straint stalks. Doing so could impair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occu­pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restrainthelps supportthe occupant’shead by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip­lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de­scribed in this section.
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 restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.
SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad­justed andyou are sitting upright and well backin your seat with both feeton the floor, your chances of beinginjured or killed in an accident and/orthe 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 beworn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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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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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
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WARNING
Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your armor acrossyour 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.
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.
Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
Removal and installation of the pre­tensioner seat belt system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
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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 orimproper 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.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint systems:
Rear facing child restraint
Front facing child restraint
Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 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 and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a front facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protec­tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fit­ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri­tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Re­straints” later in this section.
Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protec­tion.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys­tem (Air bag system) for the front passen­ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section.
Infants
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom­mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu­facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
Small Children
Children that are over one year old and weigh between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be
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placed ina forward facing child restraint.Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply withFederal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Mo­tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal­lation and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints should beseated andrestrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul­der beltin the child’s seating position fits closeto the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle por­tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed­eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could beseriously 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.
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.
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 belt properly.
Manual front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts
1
Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
s
section.
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2
Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
s
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.
3
Position the lap belt portion low and snug
s
on the hips as shown.
4
Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
s
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger seat belt and the rear three­point seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode or child restraint mode.
When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the
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emergency locking mode. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information.
The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen­ger, the locking mode should not be acti­vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom­fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se­cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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 questions about seat belt opera­tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts
1
Tounfasten the seatbelt, pressthe button on
s
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re­tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods:
When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.
When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows.
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad­justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau­tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjustment button move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul­der belt anchor into position.
2
, so the belt passes over the center of
s
s
1
and
WARNING
After adjustment, release the adjust­ment button and try to move the shoul­der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec­tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available which is compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex­tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
WARNING
Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.
Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.
Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sud­den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom­mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.
If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
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Periodically check to see that the seat
belt andthe metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as­sembly should be replaced.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
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WARNING
Infants and small children should al­ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re­sult in serious injury or death.
Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even thestrongest adultto resistthe forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.
Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in­flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear­facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
NISSAN recommends that the child re­straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac­cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a front facing child re­straint in the front seat, see “Child re­straint installation using the seat belts” later in this section.
Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.
Follow all of the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child re­straint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.
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