Nissan Titan 2017 Owner's Manual

2017 TITAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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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 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 “Maintenance and schedules” section of this manual 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, and clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
A 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 prior to delivery. It is recom­mended thatyou visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which you vehicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of suchaccessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recommended that you visit 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!
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
and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro­priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive models, a ning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or a collision. For additional infor­mation, refer to “Driving safety precau­tions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV­ING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.
For additional information, refer to “On­pavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and “Driving safety precau­tions” in the “Starting and driving” sec­tion of this manual.
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety, emissions or dura­bility and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per­formance problems resulting from modi­fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diag­nostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause inter­ference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un­less specifically approved by NISSAN. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device
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-to-date information re­garding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found inthe Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
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tions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact information, refer to the NISSAN CUS­TOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
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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 yousee 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.
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/”.
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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SiriusXM® services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca.
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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 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 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 Contents

Illustrated table of 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
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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3
4
5
6
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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 . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights .......................0-10
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
3. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-10)
4. Front seat belts with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-15, 1-45)
5. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-45)
6. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) (if so equipped) (P. 1-45)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
9. Rear seats (P. 1-2)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-26)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26)
Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Power windows (P. 2-81)
2. Windshield (P. 8-18)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-49)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
5. Front fog lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-57) Daytime running lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
6. Headlight and turn signal switches (P. 2-53, 2-57) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26) Daytime running lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-31) Flat tire (P. 6-3) Tire chains (P. 8-31)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-27) Side view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-16)
9. Door locks (P. 3-5) NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-8)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Antenna (P. 4-83)
2. Cargo lamp (P. 2-58)
3. Rear sliding window (P. 2-81)
4. Bed liner storage bins (if so equipped) (P. 2-72)
5. Under rail bed lamps (if so equipped) (P. 2-58)
6. Truck box (P. 3-32) Tailgate (P. 3-32) Rearview camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-10, 4-16)
7. Towing (P. 10-31)
8. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped) (P. 5-60)
9. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
10. Fuel-filler cap* (P. 3-22) Fuel-filler door* (P. 3-22) Fuel recommendation* (P. 10-2)
11. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)
*: For diesel models, refer to the separate Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Interior lights (P. 2-85)
2. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-85) Console light (if so equipped) (P. 2-85)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
4. Rearview mirror (P. 3-27)
5. Glove box (P. 2-72)
6. Console box (if so equipped) (P. 2-72) Cup holders (P. 2-72)
7. Spare tire tools location (P. 6-3)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Vents (P. 4-32)
2. Turn signal switch (P. 2-57) Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-49)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (P. 4-82) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-82) Vehicle information display controls (P. 2-32)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-45) Horn (P. 2-58)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-6) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-21)
6. Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-40)
7. Shift lever (P. 5-16) Tow mode switch (P. 2-67)
8. Audio controls (P. 4-46)
9. Center display (P. 4-4)
10. Climate controls (P. 4-33)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
12. Glove box (P. 2-72)
13. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-45)
14. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-69)
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15. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-62) Warning Systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-62)
16. Power outlet (P. 2-69)
17. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-46) USB port (P. 4-46)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. Trailer Brake Controller Unit (if so equipped) (P. 2-68)
20. Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-58) Heated front seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-60)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-63) Parking sensor switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-67)
22. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-44)
23. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
24. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control (P. 3-24)
25. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) (P. 2-53) Power inverter switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-66) Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-58) Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-65) Hill descent control system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-63)
26. Headlight switch (P. 2-53) Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-57) Instrument brightness control switches (P. 2-53) Trip reset switch (P. 2-6)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
Cummins 5.0 L engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-20)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)
4. Engine coolant reservoir*
5. Fuel filter (Stage 2)*
6. Engine oil filler cap*
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
8. Air cleaner*
9. Battery (P. 8-13)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Radiator cap*
12. Engine oil dipstick*
13. Drive belt location*
14. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)
15. Battery (P. 8-13)
*: Refer to the separate Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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LDI2870
LDI3003
VK56VD engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-20)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
11. Battery (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa­rentheses for operating details.
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
Name Page
4–Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (if so equipped)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn­ing light
Automatic Transmis­sion check warning light
Automatic Transmis­sion oil temperature warning light
Automatic Transmis­sion park warning light ( model)
2-22
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
Warning
light
or
Name Page
Brake warning light 2-24
Charge warning light
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light (if so equipped)
Driver seat belt warning and chime
Engine oil pressure warning light
Low DEF warning light (if so equipped)
2-24
2-25
2-25
2-25
2-25
2-25
Warning
light
Name Page
Low fuel warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
Malfunction warning light (red) (if so equipped)
Master warning light (if so equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so equipped)
P position selecting warning light (if so equipped)
Passenger seat belt warning light
2-25
2-25
2-27
2-27
2-27
2-28
2-28
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Warning
light
Name Page
Indicator
light
Name Page
Indicator
light
Name Page
Indicator
light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Water in Fuel warn­ing light (if so equipped)
Name Page
Electronic locking rear differential (E­Lock) system ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine start opera­tion indicator (if so equipped)
Front fog light indi­cator light (if so equipped)
2-28
2-28
2-29
2-29
2-29
Front passenger air bag status light (if so equipped)
High beam indicator light (blue)
Hill descent control system ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Malfunction Indica­tor Light (MIL) (yel­low) (For Gas en­gines only)
Security indicator light
Side light and head­light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
2-29
2-29
2-29
2-30
2-30
2-30
Slip indicator light 2-31
TOW mode ON in­dicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
2-31
2-31
2-31
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped for passenger’s seat) .............1-4
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-5
Front armrests (if so equipped)...................1-6
Rear armrests ..................................1-7
Flexible seating.................................1-7
Head restraints/Headrests.........................1-10
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ..................................1-11
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ..................................1-11
Remove ......................................1-12
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only) .....................1-12
Install ........................................1-13
Adjust........................................1-13
Seat belts .......................................1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-15
Seat belt warning light .........................1-18
Pregnant women ..............................1-18
Injured persons................................1-18
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-18
Seat belt extenders ............................1-23
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-23
Child safety ......................................1-23
Infants........................................1-24
Small children .................................1-24
Larger children ................................1-24
Child restraints ...................................1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ..............................1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH.......................................1-30
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts .................................1-32
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH..................................1-35
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts — rear bench seat...........1-38
Booster
Supplemental
Precautions on SRS (with NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag System) (if so equipped) ......1-45
seats .................................1-42
Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-45
Precautions on SRS (if so equipped) ............1-60
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems ...................1-69
Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats) .......1-71
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-72
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-73
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.
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For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. For additional information, refer to “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.
To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assis­tance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera­ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.
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.
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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 BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section.
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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.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bringthe seatbackforward, pullthe 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. For additional information, refer to “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 is in the P (Park) position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
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Front center bench seat adjustment
The frontcenter bench seat folds down by pulling on the strap. It does not have adjustments in between the upright and the folded down posi­tions. It is either in seating position or armrest position.
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.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for passenger’s seat)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section.
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Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bringthe seatbackforward, pullthe 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. For additional information, refer to “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 is in the P (Park) position.
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Operating tips
The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds then reactivate the switch.
Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.
For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, refer to “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 is in P (Park).
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de­sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
LRS2744 LRS2745 LRS0425
Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Push the switch forward or backward to adjust the seatback lum­bar area.
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FRONT ARMRESTS (if so equipped)
Touse the center armrest on the front bench seat, pull on the strap in between the front passenger and center seats and fold it down to the resting position.
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REAR ARMRESTS
To use the center armrest on the bench seats, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and fold it down to the resting position.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.
– Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet
to get caught or pinched in the seat.
Head restraints/headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re­moved for any reason.
If the head restraints/headrests are re­moved for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.
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.
Properly secure all cargo to help pre­vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
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Folding the rear bench seat up
To fold the rear bench seat up for storage capac­ity behind the front seats or to remove the jacking tools from the storage area:
1. Lift the front of the seat cushion up.
2. Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.
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3. Repeat this process to raise and secure the seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle for maximum storage capacity.
To return the rear bench seat to a seating posi­tion, pull the latch on the bottom of the seat cushions to release the seat from the locked position. Make sure to properly push the
seat cushion down into place.
WARNING
When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat­backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place.
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.
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Folding the rear bench seat down
The rear bench seat can be tilted forward to access the child restraint anchor point locations.
To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor points bench seatback.
2
can be accessed behind the rear
WARNING
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 or death in an accident or sudden stop.
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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.
LRS2020
Front bucket seat
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints/headrests.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.
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.
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Front bench seat
Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalk(s) 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.
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– 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.
LRS2300 LRS2299
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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LRS2302 LRS2302
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.
REMOVABLE (without Dual head restraint/headrest DVD system only)
CAUTION
Do not remove head restraint/headrest from vehicles equipped with Dual head restraint/headrest DVD system. Removal may damage the system wiring.
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INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)
1
must be installed in the hole with the lock
2
.
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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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.
LRS2305 LRS2306
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.
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.
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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 a collision 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.
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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 in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.
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SSS0134 SSS0016
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.
SSS0014
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. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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 seat belt pretensioner(s) have ac­tivated, they cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
All seat belt assemblies, including re­tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. 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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LRS0786
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats are equipped with a seat belt warning light. The warning light, located on the instrument panel, will show the status of the driver and passenger seat belt.
NOTE:
The front passenger seat belt warning light will illuminate for a period of time. If the seat is occupied and seat belt is latched within that period of time, the light will go out.
For additional information, refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt shouldbe wornsnug 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. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.
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 and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.
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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 (if so equipped)
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Power front seat shown (if so equipped)
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. For additional information, refer to “Seats” in this section.
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LRS2674
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insertthe tongue into the buckle you hear and feel the latch engage.
The retractor is designed to lock dur-
ing 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.
A
until
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3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack the shoulder belt is routed over your shoul­der and across your chest.
The front passenger seat, front center seat (if so equipped), and the rear seating positions’ three­point seat belts have two modes of operation:
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
B
as shown.
C
. Be sure
The 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 seatbelt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.
The 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. For additional information, refer to “Child restraints” in this sec­tion.
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.
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.
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle
1
. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat beltretractors 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
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:
Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and re­strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check, get the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service, or to learn more about seat belt operation.
LRS0242
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad­justed to the position best for you. For additional information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section. To adjust, pull out the adjustment button anchor to the desired position 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.
1
and movethe shoulder belt
2
, so the belt
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.
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CHILD SAFETY
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 that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available for purchase. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. It is recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for assis­tance with purchasing an extender 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 or killed 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.
Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the 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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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There are three basic types of child restraint systems:
Rear-facing child restraints
Forward-facing child restraints
Booster seats
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. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear­facing 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 forward-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. For additional infor­mation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. For additional information, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that 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. For additional information, refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” 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.
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SMALL CHILDREN
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraintas longas possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear­facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing child re­straint with a harness. 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 should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi­mum height or weight limit allowed by the child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re­straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the chest and the top, middle portion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul­der. The lap belt should lie snugly across the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. 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.
A booster seat should be used until the child can pass the seat belt fit test below:
Are the child’s back and hips against the vehicle seatback?
Is the child able to sit without slouching?
Do the child’s knees bend easily over the
front edge of the seat with feet flat on the floor?
Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lap belt lowand snug across the hips and shoul­der belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?
Is the child able to use the properly adjusted head restraint/headrest?
Will the child be able to stay in position for the entire ride?
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If you answered no to any of these questions, the child should remain in a booster seat using a three-point type seat belt.
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NOTE:
Laws in some communities may follow dif­ferent guidelines. Check local and state regulations to confirm your child is using the correct restraint system before travel­ing.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
ARS1098 WRS0256
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in­structions for proper use and installa­tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision:
– The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
– Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron­gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
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– NISSAN recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, refer to “Forward-facing child restraint in­stallation using the seat belts” in this section.
– Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System (if so equipped), never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint
that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle.
– Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re­straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchor­age, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.
– Never use the anchor points for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
– A child restraint with a top tether
strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-
sible after fitting the child restraint.
– Infants and children should always
be placed in an appropriate child re­straint while in the vehicle.
When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli­sion, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur­face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys­tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con­nected to these anchors. For additional informa­tion, refer to “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Teth­ers for CHildren) system” in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and children of various sizes. When se­lecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:
Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
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If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures.
If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), you may use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt to install the child restraint (not both at the same time).
If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an­chors) to install the child restraint.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac­turer’s instructions for installation.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child re­straints be secured to the designated an­chor point on the vehicle.
LATCH system lower anchor locations
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compat­ible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint unless thecombined weight of the child and child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the com­bined weight of the child and child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the
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child restraint.Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi­tions only. Do not attempt to install a child re­straint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc­tions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious in­jury or death of a child or other passen­gers in a sudden stop or collision:
– Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration.
– Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child re­straint will not be secured properly.
– Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the lower an­chors are obstructed.
– Child restraint anchorages are de-
signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re­straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchor­age, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.
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LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH lower anchors.
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LATCH lower anchor point locations
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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments
LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys­tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re­straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in­structions provided by the child restraint manu­facturer.
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.
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LRS0393
Top tether anchor point locations
Anchor points are located under the rear window behind the rear bench seat.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the childand thechild restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) , use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the rear bench seats using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.
WRS0801
Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to makesure the LATCH attachmentis prop­erly attached to the lower anchors.
WRS0802
Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
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LRS0673
Rear-facing – step 3
3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach­ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
Rear-facing – step 4
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re­straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH at­tachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision.
For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the childand thechild restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) , use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be
sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats:
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Rear-facing – step 1
1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.
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Rear-facing – step 2
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in­structions for belt routing.
LRS2395
Rear-facing – step 3
3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
Rear-facing – step 4
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.
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LRS2396
WRS0762
Rear-facing – step 5
5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
LRS2397
Rear-facing – step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the childand thechild restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) , use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint in the rear bench seats using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.
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If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
LRS2398
Forward-facing webbing-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach­ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to makesure the LATCH attachmentis prop­erly attached to the lower anchors.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. For additional information, refer to “In­stalling top tether strap” in this section.
Do not install child restraints that require the
Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure
to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information about head restraint/headrest adjustment, refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this section.
use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
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LRS2399
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6.
LRS0671
Forward-facing – step 4
4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach­ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
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Forward-facing – step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re­straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH at­tachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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LRS2769
Rear bench seat
A
Anchor points
Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments.
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (rear bench outboarding seating positions only).
Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. For additional informa­tion, refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this section for head restraint/headrest ad­justment, removal and installation informa­tion.
2. Position the top tether strap over the seat­back.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the back side of the seatback be­hind the child restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to at­tach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS — REAR BENCH SEAT
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision.
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For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections of this manual before install­ing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the childand thechild restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) , use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats:
1. If you must install a child restraint in
the front seat, it should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al­ways follow the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure
to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information about head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and installation, refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this section.
If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
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WRS0680
Forward-facing – step 3
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in­structions for belt routing.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). For addi­tional information, refer to “Installing top tether strap” in this section.
Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
LRS0667
Forward-facing – step 4
4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
Forward-facing – step 5
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.
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LRS0668
WRS0681
Forward-facing – step 6
6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 8.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re­straint mode) is canceled.
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Forward-facing – step 8
8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be­fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the seat belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the re­straint in another seat and test it again. You may need to trya differentchild restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
LRS2769
A
Anchor points
Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with seat belts.
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. For additional informa­tion about head restraint/headrest adjust-
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ment, removal and installation, refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this section.
2. Position the top tether strap over the seat­back.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the back side of the seatback be­hind the child restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
CENTER SEATING POSITION
1. Position the top tether strap over the seat­back.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the back side of the seatback be­hind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to at­tach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.
BOOSTER SEATS
For additional information on installing a booster seat in your vehicle, follow the instructions out­lined in this section.
Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:
– Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach.
– Make sure the shoulder belt is not
behind the child or under the child’s arm.
– A booster seat must only be installed
in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.
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A. Low back booster seat
B. High back booster seat
LRS2479 LRS0453 LRS0464
Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind:
Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat should be used.
If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place the child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with the child. Always follow all recommended pro­cedures.
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All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.
Booster seat installation
WARNING
To avoid injury to child, do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Lock­ing Retractor (ALR) mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.
For additional information, refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety”, “Child re­straints” and “Booster seats” sections of this manual before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
WRS0699
1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear­most position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in­structions.
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Front passenger position
3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the booster seat is removed. For additional
information about head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and installation, refer to Head restraints/headrestsin this section.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in­structions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc­tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt with retractor” in this section.
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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ONposition. The front passenger air bag
status light may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. For additional information, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light”in this section.
(if so equipped) may or
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PRECAUTIONS ON SRS (with NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) (if so equipped)
This SRS section contains important information concerning the following systems:
Driver and front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag
Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)
Supplemental front-impact air bag system
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion theimpact force to the head and chest of the driver and right front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and right front pas­senger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certainside impactor rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time.
The SRS is designed to supplement the crash protection providedby the seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seatbelts shouldalways be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suit­able distance away from the steering wheel, in­strument panel and door finishers. For additional information about instructions and precautions on seat belt usage, refer to “Seat belts” in this section.
The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec­onds if the system is operational.
WARNING
The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron­tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. For additional informa­tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section.
WRS0031
The seat belts and the front air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it in­flates. Always sit back against the seat­back and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always properly use the seat belts.
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The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System moni­tors the severity of a collision and inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to prop­erly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front pas­senger air bag OFF under some condi­tions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. For additional information, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section.
Keep hands on the outside of the steer­ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.
The air bag system monitors the sever­ity of a collision and then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
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ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043
WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re­strained in the rear seat, if possible.
WARNING
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ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256
WARNING
Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in­flating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
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WRS0431
Do not lean against doors or windows.
Do not lean against doors or windows.
WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags:
The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
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LRS0396
SSS0162
Do not lean against doors or windows.
WARNING
The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not al­low anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear out­board seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.
LRS0421 SSS0159
WARNING
When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)
1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag inflators
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bags
3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
5. Crash zone sensor
6. Occupant classification sensor (weight sen­sor)
7. Occupant classification system control unit
8. Seat belt buckle switches
9. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)
10. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag modules
11. Satellite sensors
LRS2806
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passen­ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, please observe the following items.
Do not allow a passenger in the rear bench seats to push or pull on the seat­back pocket.
Do not place heavy loads heavier than 1 kg (2.2 lb) on the seatback, head re­straint or in the seatback pocket.
Do not store luggage behind the seat that can press into the seatback.
Do not position the front passenger seat so it contacts the rear bench seats. If the front seat does contact the rear bench seats, the air bag system may determine a sensor malfunction has oc­curred and the front passenger air bag status light may illuminate and the supplemental air bag warning light may flash.
If a forward-facing child restraint is in­stalled in the front passenger seat, do not position the front passenger seat so the child restraint contacts the instru­ment panel. If the child restraint does contact the instrument panel, the sys­tem may determine the seat as occu­pied and the passenger air bag may deploy in a collision. Also the front pas­senger air bag status light may not illu­minate. For additional information about installing and using child re­straints, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger air bag status light.
If you notice that the front passenger air bag status light is not operating as de­scribed in this section, it is recom­mended that you take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer to check the occupant classification system.
Until you have confirmed with your dealer that your passenger seat occu­pant classification system is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.
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This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad­vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. All of the information, cau-
tions and warnings in this manual still ap­ply and must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflateif theforces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag sys­tem operation.
The NISSANAdvanced Air Bag System monitors information from the crash zone sensor and the Air bag Control Unit (ACU). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based upon the information from the sensor, only one front air bag may inflatein acrash, depending on the crash severity. Additionally, the front pas­senger air bag may be automatically turned off under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the front passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag
is OFF, the front passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). For additional information, refer to “Front passenger air bag andstatus light”in this section. One front air bag inflating does not indicate im­proper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag system, it is recommended that you contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are consid­ering modificationof your vehicle due to a disabil­ity, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact infor­mation is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the forceof the front air bag inflating canincrease the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during infla­tion.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec­onds if the system is operational.
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WRS0475
Front passenger air bag and status light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some condi­tions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual con­cerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passen­ger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front
passenger air bag status light located on the instrument panel.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illumi­nated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows:
Unoccupied front passenger’s seat: The
ger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
Front passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in
this section: The indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
Occupied front passenger seat and the pas­senger meets the conditions as outlined in
this section: The cate that the front passenger air bag is op­erational.
light is OFF and the front passen-
light illuminates to
light is OFF to indi-
which is
In addition to the above, certain objects placed on the front passenger seat may also cause the light to operate as described above depending on their weight.
For additional information related to the normal operation and troubleshooting of this occupant classification sensor system, please refer to “Normal operation” and “Troubleshooting” in this section.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to auto­matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto­matically turned OFF.Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System is de-
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signed to turn the front passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child’s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out­lined in this manual should not cause the front passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting up­right, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), thiscould cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil­dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or move in a collision or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen-
ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. For additional information about proper use and installation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object’s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you andall vehicleoccupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the front passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front pas­senger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indi­cating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the front passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being
used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is posi­tioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child re­straint in a rear seat.
If the front passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). A NISSAN dealer can check that the sys­tem is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you haveconfirmed with a dealer that your airbag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The NISSAN Advanced AirBag Systemand front passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the front passen­ger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the front passenger air bag status light will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
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If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys­tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
In order for the occupant classification sensor system to classify the front passenger based on weight, please follow the precautions and steps outlined below:
Precautions
Make sure that there are no objects weigh-
Make sure that a child restraint or other
Make sure that a rear passenger is not push-
Make sure that the front passenger seat or
Make sure that there is no object placed
, located in the meter and gauges area
ing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
object is not pressing against the rear of the seatback.
ing or pulling on the back of the front pas­senger seat.
seatback is not forced back against an ob­ject on the seat or floor behind it.
under the front passenger seat.
Steps
1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats” section of this manual. Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably ex­tended to the floor.
2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual.
4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds al­lowing the system to classify the front pas­senger before the vehicle is put into motion.
5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.
NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sen­sor system locks the classification during driving so it is important that you confirm that the front passenger is properly classi­fied prior to driving. Also, the occupant classification sensor system may recalcu­late the weight of the occupant when the vehicle comes to a stop (i.e. stop light, stop sign, etc.), so front passenger seat occu­pants should continue to remain seated as outlined above.
Troubleshooting
If you think the front passengerair bagstatus light is incorrect:
1. If the light is ON with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat:
This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:
An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hang­ing on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
An object placed under the front passenger seat.
An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
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NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:
Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light is functioning as intended. The front passen­ger air bag is suppressed.
However, ifthe occupantis not a small adult, then this may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:
Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.
A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
An object placed under the front passenger seat.
An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the person should be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
3. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passen­ger seat.
This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sen­sors:
Small adult or child is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet com­fortably extended to the floor.
The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined in the “Child restraints” section of this manual.
An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hang­ing on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
An object placed under the front passenger seat.
An object placed between the seat cushion and center console.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult, child or child restraint should be repositioned in the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions
WARNING
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may be­come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate.
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Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se­verely burn yourself.
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.
Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system.
Tampering with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system.
Removing or modifying the front pas­senger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.
Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate­rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi­cally designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) .
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in seri­ous personal injury.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the front air bag. It is also recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthor­ized electrical test equipment and prob­ing devices should not be used on the air bag system.
A cracked windshield should be re­placed immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could af­fect the function of the supplemental air bag system.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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PRECAUTIONS ON SRS (if so equipped)
This SRS section contains important information concerning the following systems:
Driver and front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bag
Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)
Supplemental front-impact air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and right front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and right front pas­senger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certainside impactor rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time.
The SRS is designed to supplement the crash protection providedby the seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seatbelts shouldalways be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suit­able distance away from the steering wheel, in­strument panel and door finishers. For additional information about instructions and precautions on seat belt usage, refer to “Seat belts” in this section.
The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec­onds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron­tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
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The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sit­ting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always properly use the seat belts.
The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
Keep hands on the outside of the steer­ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.
The air bag system monitors the sever­ity of a collision and then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
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WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
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WARNING
Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re­strained in the rear seat, if possible.
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WARNING
Even with the air bag system, never in­stall a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear­facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
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Do not lean against doors or windows.
WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags:
The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
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Do not lean against doors or windows.
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Do not lean against doors or windows.
WARNING
The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not al­low anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear out­board seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.
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WARNING
When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
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Supplemental air bag system
1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bags inflators
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll­over supplemental air bags
3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
5. Crash zone sensor
6. Seat belt buckle switches
7. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple­mental air bag modules
9. Satellite sensors
This vehicle is equipped with supplemental front air bag system for the driver and right front pas­senger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of
the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be fol­lowed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The
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front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove
box. The supplemental front air bags are de­signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli­sions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not in­flate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag system operation.
The supplemental air bag system monitors infor­mation from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) and seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and whether the seat belts are being used. Only one front air bag may inflatein acrash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occu­pants are belted or unbelted. This does not indi­cate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about the performance of your air bag system, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to obtain information about the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag system, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to obtain information about the system. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is con­tained in the beginning of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the driver and right front passenger. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instru­ment panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Be­cause of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START posi­tion.
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After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec­onds if the system is operational.
WARNING
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may be­come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bag inflates.
Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se­verely burn yourself.
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.
Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system.
If your vehicle has front recovery hooks as original factory equipment do not remove or modify them. If it was not equipped with front recovery hooks do not install them. Either action could af­fect proper operation of the front air bag system resulting in injury or death.
Tampering with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system.
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in seri­ous personal injury.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the front air bag. It is also recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.
A cracked windshield should be re­placed immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could af­fect the function of the supplemental air bag system.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE­IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed. The side air bags
and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity impact. They
are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in cer­tain side collisions.
Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near roll­overs. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe off-roading) may cause the curtain air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicatea fire.Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing con­dition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occu­pants in the front and rear outboard seating po­sitions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag or curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over.
The curtain air bags will remain inflated for a short time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags op­erate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec­onds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
Do not place any objects near the seat­back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.
Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the cur­tain air bag systems.
Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seat­backs or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the side air bag and curtain air bag. It is also recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of elec­trical equipment. The SRS wiring har­nesses* should not be modified or dis­connected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or cur­tain air bag systems.
*The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
SEAT BELT WITH PRETENSIONER(s) (front seats)
WARNING
The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but pretensioner(s) are not ac­tivated, be sure to have the preten­sioner system checked and, if neces­sary, replaced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to pre­vent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioner(s). Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the pretensioner system. It is also rec­ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.
If you need to dispose of the preten­sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec­ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Incorrect dis­posal procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased within the seat belt retractor and to the seat belt anchor affixed to the floor of the vehicle. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.
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When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re­leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if neces­sary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental air bag warning lightin this sec­tion. If the operation of the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked.It isrecommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious injury or death.
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1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the sur­face of the sun visor.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front­impact airbag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten­sioner(s) and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
in the instrument panel, moni-
If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten­sioner systems need servicing:
The supplemental air bag warning light re­mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten­sioner systems will not operate in an acci­dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or re­placed as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on the ve­hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioner(s) and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the mainte­nance. The ignition switch should always be placed in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.
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WARNING
Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the acti­vated pretensioner(s) must also be re­placed. The air bag module and preten­sioner(s) should be replaced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. However, the air bag module and pretensioner(s) cannot be repaired.
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. It is recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If you need to dispose of the supple­mental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause per­sonal injury.
If there is an impact to your vehicle from any direction, your occupant classifica­tion sensor (if so equipped) should be checked to verify it is still functioning correctly. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) should be checked even if no air bags deploy as a result of the impact. Failure to verify proper oc­cupant classification sensor (weight sensor) function may result in an im­proper air bag deployment resulting in injury or death.
1-74 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-4
Meters and gauges ................................2-6
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-7
Tachometer ....................................2-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-9
Fuel gauge ...................................2-10
Auxiliary gauges (if so equipped) ................2-11
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level
(if so equipped) ...............................2-12
Off-road monitor (if so equipped)................2-13
Trip computer (if so equipped) ..................2-13
Compass (if so equipped) .........................2-18
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders........................................2-21
Checking lights ...............................2-22
Warning lights ................................2-22
Indicator lights ................................2-28
Audible reminders .............................2-31
Vehicle information display (if so equipped) ..........2-32
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-32
Startup display ................................2-33
Settings ......................................2-33
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators.....................................2-41
Diesel warnings and indicators
(if so equipped) ...............................2-46
Security systems .................................2-47
Vehicle security system.........................2-47
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-48
Wiper and washer switch .........................2-49
Switch operation ..............................2-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ...............................2-51
Rear window and/or outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) ..................................2-52
Headlight switch .................................2-53
Headlight control switch........................2-53
Daytime running light system
(if so equipped) ...............................2-56
Instrument brightness control ...................2-56
Turn signal switch ................................2-57
T
signal....................................2-57
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Lane change signal ............................2-57
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................2-57
Horn ............................................2-58
Cargo lamp switch................................2-58
Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-58
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-60
Heated rear seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-61
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-62
Warning systems switch (if so equipped)............2-62
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch. . .........2-63
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-63
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................2-65
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-66
Parking Sensor (sonar) System OFF Switch
(if so equipped) ..................................2-67
Tow mode switch.................................2-67
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-68
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU)
(if so equipped) ..................................2-68
Power outlets ....................................2-69
12v Outlets . . .................................2-69
120v outlets (if so equipped) ...................2-70
Extended storage switch ..........................2-71
Storage .........................................2-72
Map pockets ..................................2-72
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-73
Under-seat storage (if so equipped) .............2-74
Console box storage trays (if so equipped) .......2-75
Glove box ....................................2-75
Console box (if so equipped) ...................2-75
Center armrest storage (if so equipped) ..........2-76
Under front seat storage bin (if so equipped) .....2-77
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) ..............2-77
Cup holders ..................................2-78
Grocery hooks (if so equipped) .................2-80
Bed liner storage bins (if so equipped) ...........2-80
Windows ........................................2-81
Power windows ...............................2-81
Rear power window switch (if so equipped) ......2-83
Rear sliding window (if so equipped) ............2-84
Interior lights .....................................2-85
Console
light
(if so equipped) ...................2-86
Map lights (if so equipped) .....................2-86
Personal Lights (if so equipped) .................2-86
HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) ....2-87
Programming HomeLink® ......................2-87
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers....................2-89
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ...................................2-89
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-89
Clearing the programmed information ............2-90
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ......2-90
If your vehicle is stolen .........................2-90
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-4 Instruments and controls
1. Vents (P. 4-32)
2. Turn signal switch (P. 2-57) Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-49)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (P. 4-82) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-82) Vehicle information display controls (P. 2-32)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-45) Horn (P. 2-58)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-6) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-21)
6. Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-40)
7. Shift lever (P. 5-16) Tow mode switch (P. 2-67)
8. Audio controls (P. 4-46)
9. Center display (P. 4-4)
10. Climate controls (P. 4-33)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
12. Glove box (P. 2-72)
13. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-45)
14. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-69)
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15. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-62) Warning Systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-62)
16. Power outlet (P. 2-69)
17. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-46) USB port (P. 4-46)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. Trailer Brake Controller Unit (if so equipped) (P. 2-68)
20. Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-58) Heated front seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-60)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-63) Parking sensor switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-67)
22. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-44)
23. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
24. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel con­trol (P. 3-24)
25. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) (P. 2-53) Power inverter switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-66) Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-58) Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-65) Hill descent control system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-63)
26. Headlight switch (P. 2-53) Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-57) Instrument brightness control switches (P. 2-53) Trip reset switch (P. 2-6)
Instruments and controls
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