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.
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!
cNEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.
cALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
cALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.
cALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
cALWAYS 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.
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.”
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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
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
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
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Table of
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Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems |
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-36)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-7)
5. Front-Seat Active Head Restraints (P. 1-6)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-7)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-17)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-49)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-36)
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. 8-19)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
5. Power windows (P. 2-28)
6. Door locks, keyfob, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped), keys
(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-3, 3-2) 7. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-19)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
13. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-19)
14. Tie down hook (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
HATCHBACK MODEL
1. Rear hatch opener switch (P. 3-23)
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18)
3. Antenna (P. 4-27)
4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6) 5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-27, P. 9-3)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
8. Interior hatch release (P. 3-24)
9. Rear window washer (if so equipped) (P. 2-18)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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SEDAN MODEL
1.Interior trunk lid release (P.3-26 )
2.Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18)
3.Antenna (P. 4-27)
4.Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
5.Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)
6.Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-27, P. 9-3)
7.Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
8.Trunk opener switch/NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-24 / 3-13)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Cargo cover (hatchback model only) (P. 2-27)
2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-33)
4. Front seat (P. 1-2)
5. Sun visors (P. 3-28)
6. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
7. Map lights (P. 2-34)
8. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-24)
9. Glove box (P. 2-26)
10. Parking brake, parking on hills (P. 5-23, P. 5-27)
11. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-5)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
WIC1286
1.Outside mirror control switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-29)
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. 4-26, 4-28)
4.Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-36, 2-22)
5.Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6.Cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
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. 1-36)
12.Side ventilator (P. 4-2)
13.Glove box (P. 2-26)
14.Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-21)
15.Cup holders (P. 2-25)
16.Shift selector (P. 5-14)
17.Defroster switch (P. 2-18)
18.Climate control (P. 4-3)
19.Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-44)
20.Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
21.Tilt steering (P. 3-28)
22.Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
23.Fuel-filler door release lever (P. 3-26)
24.Fuse block (P. 8-21)
25.Instrument brightness control (P. 2-20)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
6. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) dipstick (*2) (P. 8-11)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T) model
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Charge warning light |
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Engine oil pressure |
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warning light |
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High temperature |
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Low fuel warning |
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Low tire pressure |
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warning light |
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Low windshield |
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P position selecting |
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Seat belt warning |
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Supplemental air |
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bag warning light |
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Front passenger air |
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Low temperature |
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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
(if so equipped for Hatchback models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36 Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
SEATS
ARS1152
WARNING
cDo 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.
cFor 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.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
cDo not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.
1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
c 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.
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
WRS0692
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
WRS0720
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” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.
WRS0694
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
WRS0758
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so equipped for Hatchback models)
s1 Remove the cargo cover (hatchback model only) from the rear seatback.
s2 Pull the knob sA to fold each seatback down.
WARNING
cNever 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.
cProperly 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.
cWhen 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.
cClosely 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.
1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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Type A
Interior trunk access (if so equipped for Sedan models)
Type A
Fold down the rear center armrest s1 and open the trunk access panel s2 .
SSS0592
Type B
Type B
Pull the knob s1 to fold each seatback down s2 .
When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure the seat belt is routed through the guide sA .
WARNING
cNever 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.
cProperly 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.
cWhen 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.
cClosely 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.
WRS0755
Center armrest (if so equipped)
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
SPA1025
FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
cAlways adjust the head restraints properly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint.
cActive Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.
cDo not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injuries occur 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.
LRS0286
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.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SEAT BELTS
WRS0134
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.
SSS0136
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.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
WARNING
cEvery 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
c 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.
1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0014
WARNING
c 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.
cPosition 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.
cBe sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.
cDo not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
cDo not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
cNever carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.
cIf 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.
cNo 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.
cOnce a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
cRemoval and installation of pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
cAll 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.
cAll 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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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:
cRear-facing child restraint
cFront-facing child restraint
cBooster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs (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.
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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 at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forwardfacing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
cDo 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.
cFor 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.
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Manual front seat shown
Fastening the seat belts
1.Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section.
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s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.
cThe 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.
cIf 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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s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.
s4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the 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:
cEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
cAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
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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” later 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 “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
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.
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Unfastening the seat belts
s1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on 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:
cWhen the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.
cWhen the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:
cGrasp 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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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 s1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position s2 , so the belt passes over the center of 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.
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WARNING
c 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.
cThe 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 in (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
cOnly NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.
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