XTrail
Foreword
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 under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care booklet will explain how to resolve
any concerns you may have with your ve-
hicle.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available for you.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
tenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
쐌 Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
쐌 Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
쐌 Always use your seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “ Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion for precautions regarding chil-
dren.
쐌 Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.
쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, 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 at any time without
notice.
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 moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this
or Do not let this happen.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a
successful worldwide company that manufactures
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes
them in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks,
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod-
ucts.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of
the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing
facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de-
sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego,
California, and engineering at Nissan Technical
Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the
1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North
America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately
4,500 people. These include company employees
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across
Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for
companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ers with materials and services ranging from op-
eration of port facilities and transportation services
to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The
company has also developed ways to build quality
into its vehicles at each stage of the production
process, both through extensive use of automation
and — most importantly — through an awareness
that people are the central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
job was being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
perform his work according to the quality stan-
dards that have been established by the factory.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
time you drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud
to build and you can be proud to own.
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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
0 Illustrated table of contents
Exterior .................................................................................... 0-2
Passenger compartment ..................................................... 0-3
Instrument panel ................................................................... 0-4
Meters and gauges .............................................................. 0-6
Engine compartment check locations ............................. 0-7
1. Engine hood (Page 3-8)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-17)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-15)
4. Sunroof (*) (P.2-34)
5. Power windows (P.2-32)
6. Fog light switch (*) (P.2-19)
7. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-31)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
8. Mirrors (P.3-12)
9. Doors (P.3-3)
— keys (P.3-2)
— door locks (P.3-3)
— keyfob (P.3-4)
10. Fuel filler lid (P.3-10)
11. Rear combination light (P.8-32)
12. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-16)
13. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-16)
14. Back door (P.3-8)
15. Roof rack (P.2-31)
* If so equipped
SSI0051
EXTERIOR
0-2 Illustrated table of contents
1. Inside mirror (P.3-12)
2. Room light/Map light (P.2-35/P.2-36)
3. Power windows (P.2-32)
4. Front seat (P.1-2)
5. Room light (P.2-35)
6. Luggage room light (P.2-37)
7. Fuel filler lid opener lever (P.3-10)
8. Parking brake (P.5-15)
9. Console box (P.2-29)
10. Rear cup holders (P.2-26)
11. Rear seat (P.1-6)
12. LATCH system (P.1-25)
SSI0052
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents 0-3
1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
2. Cup holder (P.2-26)
3. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-17)
4. Driver air bag (P.1-31)
5. Driver’s box (P.2-24)
6. Driver’s side ventilator (P.4-2)
7. Windshield (P.2-15)/rear window (P.2-16)
wiper and washer switch
8. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
10. Audio system (P.4-10)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19)
12. Passenger air bag (P.1-31)
13. Hood release switch (P.3-8)
14. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-12)
15. Instrument brightness control (P.2-18)
16. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch (*)
(P.2-21)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-11)
19. Cruise control switch (P.5-16)
20. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
21. 4WD mode switch (*) (P.5-20)/SNOW
mode switch (*) (P.2-21)
22. Rear window/outside mirror defroster
switch (P.2-16)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-4 Illustrated table of contents
23. Multi box (P.2-25)
24. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)
25. Glove box (P.2-28)
26. Upper glove box (P.2-28)
* If so equipped
Illustrated table of contents 0-5
1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-18)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-19)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
6. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-7)
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)/Clock
(P.2-22)
8. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)/Clock
adjustment (P.2-22)
9. A/T shift position indicator (*) (P.5-10)
* If so equipped
SIC2394
METERS AND GAUGES
0-6 Illustrated table of contents
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P.8-13)
4. Brake and clutch (M/T) fluid reservoir
(P.8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P.8-9)
10. Fuse/Fusible link holder (P.8-22)
11. Battery (P.8-15)
SDI1626
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Illustrated table of contents 0-7
MEMO
0-8 Illustrated table of contents
1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system
Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment ..................................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s side) ...... 1-4
Lumbar support (for driver’s seat) .............................. 1-5
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................... 1-6
Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-8
Active head restraint (front seats) .............................. 1-9
Armrest .............................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10
Child safety .................................................................... 1-13
Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-13
Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-14
Rear center seat belt .................................................. 1-17
Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-18
Child restraints ................................................................... 1-18
Precautions on child restraints ................................. 1-18
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions ......................................................................... 1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system ............................................................................. 1-25
Top tether strap child restraint ................................. 1-26
Installation on front passenger seat ........................ 1-28
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-31
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... 1-41
Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-41
WARNING
쐌 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
쐌 For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
쐌 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.
쐌 After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
SSS0133
SEATS
1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up 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 bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Seat lifter (for driver’s side)
Turn the dial and adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
SPA1727 SPA1201
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s side)
WARNING
쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
Operating tips
쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
쐌 Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
SPA1728
1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seat lifter
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
LUMBAR SUPPORT (for driver’s
seat)
Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the
seat lumbar area.
SSS0166 SPA1729
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding
1. Remove the rear seat cup holder from the
center console.
2. Secure the seat belt on the clip.
3. Remove the head restraints. (The removed
head restraints can be stored on the reclining
lock plate.)
4. Pull the strap forward and bring up the seat
cushion.
5. After removing the tonneau cover (if so
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull up
the knob and fold the seatback down.
6. When resetting the seat, be sure to install the
head restraints.
WARNING
쐌 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 seri-
ous injury in an accident or sudden
stop.
쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously in-
jured or killed.
쐌 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 ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
쐌 Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seat.
쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.
쐌 If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to
SPA1348
1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
쐌 When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
Reclining
Pull the knob to remove it from the lock plate and
lean back until the desired angle is obtained. To
bring the seatback forward, pull the knob and
move your body forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING
쐌 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
쐌 For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Seat belts” later
in this section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
SPA1349
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob
쎻
1
and push the head
restraint down.
When removing the rear head restraint for seat
folding etc., push the lock knob and pull up the
head restraint. The removed head restraint
should be securely stored.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
SSS0288 SSS0287
1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
쐌 Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous
section. Failure to do so can reduce
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint.
쐌 Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
Always wear seat belts. No system
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent.
쐌 Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could im-
pair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant 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 positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
ARMREST
Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.
The armrest see-through appears by pulling the
pocket forward.
SPA1025
SPA1350
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
Removing the armrest
You can remove the armrest when the armrest
and pocket are pulled down.
1. Remove the clip from the hinge.
2. Slide the armrest and pocket toward the clip
side.
3. Shift the armrest and pocket, sliding them to
the right side to remove from the pin.
CAUTION
Do not sit in the rear center seat posi-
tion when the armrest is removed.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back
in your seat, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SPA1354B
SEAT BELTS
1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
쐌 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.
쐌 The 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.
쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run 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.
쐌 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.
쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
쐌 Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
쐌 Do not allow more than one person
to use the same belt.
쐌 Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
쐌 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 indi-
cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
SSS0134A
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
쐌 Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
dealer.
쐌 All seat belt assemblies including re-
tractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt as-
semblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage
and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
쐌 All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected after
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are dam-
aged.
SSS0136A SSS0016
SSS0014
1-12 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less
than 9 kg (20 lb) should be placed in rear facing
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear facing
child restraints.
WARNING
Infants and children need special pro-
tection. 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.
Provinces of Canada require the use of ap-
proved child restraints for infants and small
children. (See “Child restraints” later in this
section.)
In addition, there are many types of child re-
straints available for larger children which should
be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all preteens and
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger (see “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section for precautions).
Infants and small children
NISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be placed in child restraints that comply
with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
You should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraint
systems should be seated and restrained by the
seat belts which are provided.
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt
that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a
booster seat (commercially available) may help
overcome this. The booster seat should raise the
child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of the
shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have
a label certifying that it complies with Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
The child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident or a sudden stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across
your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
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INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
쐌 Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
쐌 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
쐌 For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly.
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Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps. For additional information regarding
the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion will permit the belt to move, and
allow you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
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. Make sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
cinching mechanism for child restraint installa-
tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
fully retracted. For additional information, see
“Child restraints” later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that seatbacks are completely se-
cured 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
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
Checking seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement using two separate methods:
쐌 when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
쐌 when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
You can check their operation as follows:
쐌 grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
ward. 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 belt operation,
see your NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For
front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best suited for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
section.) To lower, pull the release button, and
then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position, so that the belt passes over the
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position.
To raise, move the adjuster up to the desired
position while pulling the button.
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WARNING
쐌 After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt down to make sure it is
securely fixed in position.
쐌 The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
Seat belt hook (For rear seats)
When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear
seat belt at the belt hook.
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can
be fastened only into the center seat belt
buckle.
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