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2012 VERSA
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
FOREWORD |
READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY |
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!
●NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
●ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.
●ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.
●ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
●ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon.
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© Nissan Mexicana, S. A. de C. V.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Mexicana, S. A. de C. V.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:
–Your name, address, and telephone number
–Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)
–Date of purchase
–Current odometer reading
–Your NISSAN dealer’s name
–Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
For U.S. customers nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers information.centre@nissancanada.com
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Table of
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Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems |
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Appearance and care |
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules (P. 1-34)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-8)
5. Head Restraints (P. 1-5)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-8)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-18)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-47)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P. 1-34)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
5. Power windows (P. 2-31)
6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped), NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped), keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
13. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-20)
14. Tie down hook (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Rear hatch opener switch/NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-24, 3-13)
2. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-20)
3. Antenna (P. 4-48)
4. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-7) 5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-26, 9-3)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
8. Interior hatch release (P. 3-25)
9. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P. 2-19)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P. 2-29) 2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-35)
4. Front seat (P. 1-2)
5. Sun visors (P. 3-28)
6. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
7. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-36) 8. Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)
(P. 2-27)
9. Glove box (P. 2-29)
10. Parking brake, parking on hills (P. 5-22, 5-26)
11. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-4)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
WIC1599
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Outside mirror control switch (P. 3-30) |
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Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn |
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signal switch (P. 2-20) |
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Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) |
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Steering wheel switch for audio control and |
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7.Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18, 2-19)
8.Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-17)
9.Covered storage bin (P. 2-25)/iPod outlet (if so equipped) (P. 4-42)/USB interface (if so equipped) (P. 4-41)
10.Center ventilator (P. 4-8)
11.Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23)
12.Passenger’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
13.Glove box (P. 2-29)
14.Side ventilator (P. 4-8)
15.Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
16.Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17.Shift selector (P. 5-13)
18.Defroster switch (P. 2-20)
19.Climate control (P. 4-9)
20.Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-42)
21.Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
22.Tilt steering (P. 3-28)
23.Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
24.Hood release lever (P. 3-23)
25.Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-25)
26.Fuse block (P. 8-21)
27.Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (P. 2-24)
*:Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
MR18DE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-15)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)/ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid dipstick (*2) (P. 8-12)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T) model/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) model
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Anti-lock Braking |
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Brake warning light |
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Charge warning light |
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Door open warning |
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light |
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Electric power |
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steering warning |
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light |
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Engine oil pressure |
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warning light |
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High temperature |
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Low fuel warning |
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light |
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Low tire pressure |
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washer fluid warning |
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Key ™ warning light |
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P position selecting |
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Seat belt warning |
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Supplemental air |
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bag warning light |
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Cruise main switch |
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Front passenger air |
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bag status light |
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High beam indicator |
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Security indicator |
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Slip indicator light |
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Turn signal/hazard |
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MEMO
0-10 Illustrated table of contents
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
SEATS
ARS1152
WARNING
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
●For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later 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.
1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
●The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WRS0692
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
WRS0693
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.
WRS0694
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
WRS0758
FOLDING REAR SEAT
1 Remove the cargo cover from the rear seatback.
2 Pull the knob A to fold each seatback down.
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 in an accident or sudden stop.
●Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
●When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
WRS0755
Center armrest (if so equipped)
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.
LRS2000
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint.
LRS0887
Components
1.Head restraint
2.Adjustment notches
3.Lock knob
4.Stalks
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS0890
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.
1.Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.
2.Push and hold the lock knob.
3.Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4.Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5.Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.
LRS0891 |
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1.Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notches 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 2 .
2.Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
3.Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
SEAT BELTS
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section.
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
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WARNING
●Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
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WARNING
●The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
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●Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
●Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.
●Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.
●Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
●Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
●Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.
●If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
●No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.
●Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
●Removal and installation of pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
●All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
●All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.
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PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
●Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
●For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.
●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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Fastening the seat belts
1.Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section.
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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.
●The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.
●If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.
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3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation:
●Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
●Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
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WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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Unfastening the seat belts
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods:
●When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor.
●When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:
●Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.
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