Nissan Armada v3 Owner's Manual PDF

2014 ARMADA OWNERS MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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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.

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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 ac- cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owners Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- iarity with controls and maintenance require- ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- MINDERS 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 al- cohol 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 appro- priate 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 Owners Manual for important safety information.

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a mark is placed at the begin- ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving safety precautions in the Start- ing and driving section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV- ING

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, fail- ure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read On-pavement and off- road driving precautions, and Avoid- ing collision and rollover, and Driving safety precautions, in the Starting and driving section of this manual.

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 per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

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 with- out obligation.

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WARNING

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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 de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, 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 batter- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/.

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Your name, address, and telephone number

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Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

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Your comments or questions

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Table of Contents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, 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

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-24) 2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-24) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-57) 4. Front seat belts (P. 1-24) 5. Head Restraints (P.1-7 ) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P.1-57) 7. Seats (P. 1-2) 8. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-64) 9. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-70) 10. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P. 1-57) 11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) (P. 1-38) 12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor

(P. 1-52) 13. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap

anchor (P. 1-53) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-28) 3. Windshield (P. 8-20) 4. Power windows (P. 2-51) 5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key,

keys (P. 3-5, 3-12, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-32) 7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12) 8. Flat tire (P. 6-3) 9. Tire chains (P. 8-43) 10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33) 11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-30) 12. Fog light switch (P. 2-34) 13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-14) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Roof rack (P. 2-49) 2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) 3. Glass hatch (P. 3-28) 4. Rear window washer (P.2-29) 5. Glass hatch release (P.3-28) 6. Lift gate release (P. 3-27) 7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped)

(P.4-33) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-28, P. 9-3, 9-5) 10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-28) 11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-39) 2. Storage (P. 2-40) 3. DVD entertainment system

(if so equipped) (P. 4-76) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-54) 5. Map lights (P. 2-58) 6. Sun visors (P. 3-31) 7. HomeLink (P. 2-58) 8. Glove box (P. 2-41) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Cup holders (P. 2-44) 11. Luggage storage (P. 2-47) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Vents (P. 4-39) 2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch

(P. 2-30) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio

control/Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-94, P. 4-96, 4-111)

4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-57, P. 2-34) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-4, 2-13) 7. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 5-20) 8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-28, P. 2-29)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9) 10. Display screen/Display screen with

navigation system* (if so equipped) (P.4-4, , P. 4-16)

11. Navigation system* controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-16)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-44) 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-57) 14. Glove box (P. 2-41)LIC2435

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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15. Hazard lights (P. 6-2) 16. Climate controls (P. 4-40) 17. Power outlet/cigarette lighter

(accessory) (P. 2-38) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-34) 19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off

switch (P. 5-33) 20. Shift selector (P. 5-14) 21. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-66) 22. Power outlet (P. 2-38) 23. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-27) 24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30) 25. Front and rear sonar system off switch

(P. 2-36) 26. Pedal position adjustment switch

(P. 3-31) 27. Headlight aiming control

(if so equipped) (P. 2-30) 28. Power vent window (if so equipped)

(P. 2-53) 29. Lift gate open/close switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-23) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- ers Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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1. Battery (P. 8-14) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23) 3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-13) 7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18) 8. Drive belt location (P.8-16) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

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Warning light

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light

2-14

Automatic transmis- sion check warning light

2-14

Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model)

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Brake warning light 2-14

Charge warning light

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Warning light

Name Page

Check suspension warning light (if so equipped)

2-15

Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light

2-15

4WD warning light ( model)

2-16

Low fuel warning light

2-16

Low tire pressure warning light

2-16

Master warning light 2-18

Seat belt warning light and chime

2-18

Warning light

Name Page

Supplemental air bag warning light

2-18

Indicator light

Name Page

Front passenger air bag status light

2-19

High beam indicator light (Blue)

2-19

Malfunction indica- tor light (MIL)

2-19

Security indicator light

2-20

Slip indicator light 2-20

Tow mode ON indi- cator light (if so equipped)

2-20

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Indicator light

Name Page

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

2-20

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

2-20

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front power seat adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2nd row captains chair adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2nd row bench seat adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Head restraints (1st row only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Head restraints (2nd row outboard positions only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Adjustable headrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 3rd row power folding seats (if so equipped) . . . . . 1-22

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34

Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44 Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47 Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Installing top tether strap (2nd row captains chairs or 2nd row bench seat [if so equipped] ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52 Installing top tether strap (3rd row bench seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-71 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-72

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 Precau- tions 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 ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.

The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas- senger 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.

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SEATS

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

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.

See Automatic drive positioner in Pre-driving checks and adjustments for automatic drive po- sitioner operation.

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 de- sired 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 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 shift selector is in P (Park).

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Seat lifter (drivers 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 (drivers seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

2ND ROW CAPTAINS CHAIR ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back 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 shift selector is in P (Park).

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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captains chairs can be tipped for- ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 1 , raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row captains chair and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

Then 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the 2nd row captains chair forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat- back 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 shift selector is in P (Park).

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WARNING

After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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 and adjust the seat belt properly. See Precautions on seat belt usage later in this section.

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row 1 , lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

Then 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

WARNING

When returning the seatbacks to the up- right position, be certain they are com- pletely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passen- gers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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ARMRESTS To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest- ing position.

A Stowed position

B Resting position

HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only)

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain 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. 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 effec- tiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The first row head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest.

Components 1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupants ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

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Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable 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 re- straint before an occupant uses the seating position.

Install 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.

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pants 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.

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Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section.

HEAD RESTRAINTS (2nd row outboard positions only)

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain 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. 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 effec- tiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The second row head restraints are removable but not adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest.

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Components 1. Head restraint

2. Lock knob

3. Stalks

Removal Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints.

1. Adjust the seat or seatback as necessary.

2. Push and hold the lock knob(s).

3. Pull the head restraint up until it is removed from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall the head restraint and properly ad- just the seat or seatback before an occupant uses the seating position.

Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction.

2. Push the head restraint down until it locks in place.

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ADJUSTABLE HEADREST

WARNING

The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headrest stalks . Do not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest was removed, reinstall and prop- erly adjust the headrest before an occu- pant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the adjustable headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the headrests are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.

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Components 1. Adjustable headrest

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupants ears.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests.

1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the headrest from the seat.

4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi- tion.

Install 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in

the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the ad- justment notches 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 2 .

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the headrest before an oc- cupant uses the seating position.

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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 fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them prop- erly if they have been removed for any reason.

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 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 posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent 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.

Folding the front passengers seatback (if so equipped) To fold the front passengers seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting long items:

1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position by moving the switch backward until the seat comes to a stop. Then recline the seatback as far forward as possible using the recline switch. Lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat.

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2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passengers seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained.

WARNING

If you fold the front passengers seat- back flat forward to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- cured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Se- cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See Precautions on supplemental restraint system later in this section.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passengers seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers could re- sult in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped) To fold the 2nd row captains chairs flat for maxi- mum cargo hauling:

1 Raise the armrest to the stowed position. Remove the 2nd row center console, see 2nd row center console in the Instruments and controls section of this Owners Manual.

2 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cush- ion toward the front of the vehicle.

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3 Pull the strap to release the head restraint rearward.

4 Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the seatback flat forward.

5 There is a carpet panel flap that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle.

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6 The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captains chairs to a seating position. Make sure to properly raise the seat- back to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place.

7. Rotate the head restraint forward to return it to the normal seating position.

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal seating position, the head restraints must be returned to the upright position to properly protect vehicle occupants.

Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling:

1 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

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2 Pull the strap to release the head restraint rearward.

3 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

4 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle.

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5 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat.

6. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process for the outboard seats.

7. To return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the seatback. Then push the seat cushion back into place. Make sure to hold the seat belts above the seat cushion and properly raise the seatback to an upright position. Then push the seat cushion down into place.

8. Rotate the head restraint forward to return it to the normal seating position.

WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal seating position, the head restraints must be returned to the upright position to properly protect vehicle occupants.

Folding the 3rd row split bench seat (if so equipped)

To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for maximum cargo capacity:

1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt later in this section.

2. Lower the head restraints to the full down position.

3. Then pull up on the latch located on the outside corner of each seatback and fold the seatback forward over the seat base.

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To return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating position, unfold the seatback and push it back until it latches into position.

WARNING

When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop.

3RD ROW POWER FOLDING SEATS (if so equipped)

The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (passengers side) on the 3rd row cup holder console 1 . There are also controls located on the rear quar- ter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen- gers side) 2 .

Before operating the 3rd row seats:

Make sure the 2nd row seatback isnt re- clined.

Lower the 3rd row headrest to the full down position.

Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt later in this section.

Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position.

Make sure that there are no objects on the seatback cushion.

CAUTION

Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the full upright position before a passenger sits in the seat(s).

When folding or returning the seat(s) to the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others:

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.

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To fold down the 3rd row seats, push and hold the bottom portion of the switch.

To raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top portion of the switch.

A chime will sound three times to indicate the start of the operation.

A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isnt in the full upright or folded position when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the warning beep is still present after one complete cycle and if the seats are in the full upright or folded position, bring your vehicle in for service.

If the ignition switch is off, the power folding seats are always operational.

If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seats are only operational when the shift selector is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

If the engine is started during operation, the seat(s) will temporarily pause.

NOTE:

Operating the power folding seats can dis- charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is not running.

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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 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 supple- mental 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 re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint.

WARNING

The seat belt should be properly ad- justed 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 acci- dent. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

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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 con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function 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 per- sonal injury.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti- vated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of preten- sioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom- mends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced un- less 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 hard- ware should be inspected after any col- lision. Always follow the restraint manufacturers 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 ab- dominal 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 Re- tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a childs neck with the ALR mode acti- vated, 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 un- buckled, 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.

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 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 re- tractor.

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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 re- straints 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 ten- sion. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely 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

1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts.

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 re- strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

Center of the 3rd row bench seat The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue 1 and a seat belt tongue 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion.

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WARNING

Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown.

Always make sure both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.

Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt

When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows:

1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as a key into the connector buckle A .

2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.

3 Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base.

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WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop.

Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt

Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are at- tached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base.

2 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric sleeve.

3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver buckle until it clicks.

The center seat belt connector tongue and re- ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < marks.

The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt con- nector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see Fastening the seat belts earlier in this section.

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WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seat- backs are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sud- den stop.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front and 2nd row outboard seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See Precau- tions on seat belt usage earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out 1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor 2 to the desired position so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re- lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der 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 effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur- chasing an extender if an extender is required.

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WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.

Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sud- den stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a

mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended 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 as- sembly should be replaced.

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a childs 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. Un- buckle 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 restraint

Forward-facing child restraint

Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the childs 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 rear- facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicles 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 fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See Child re- straints later in this section.

A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See Child restraints later in this section for more information.

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 sys- tem (air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See Supplemental restraint system later in this section.

INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends 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 manu- facturers instructions for installation and use.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear- facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing child re- straint with a harness. Refer to the manufactur- ers 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 Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturers instructions for instal- lation and use.

LARGER CHILDREN Children should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi- mum 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 re- straint, 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

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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 shoul- der. 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 posi- tions 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 Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck and the lap belt can be posi- tioned properly across the lower hips or upper thighs use the seat 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 area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion 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 manufacturers instructions for installation and use.

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Infants and children should never be held on anyones lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.

Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger.

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, see Forward-facing child restraint in- stallation using the seat belts later in this section.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seri- ously 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 anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted.

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 re- straint 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 colli- sion, loose objects can injure occu- pants or damage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur- face 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) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to these anchors. For details, see LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem later 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 se- lecting 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 vehicles 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 childs height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures.

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 an- chor point on the vehicle.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) 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.

The LATCH lower anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the following positions only:

2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped)

2nd row bench seat outboard positions only (if so equipped)

LATCH system lower anchor locations - captains chairs

WRS0364

LATCH system lower anchor locations - bench seat

WRS0416

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LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious in- jury or death of a child or other passen- gers 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 an- chors are obstructed.

LATCH lower anchor location LRS0748

LATCH label locations 2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped)

LRS0344

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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.

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 sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in- structions provided by the child restraint manu- facturer.

When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.

LATCH label locations 2nd row bench (if so equipped)

LRS0382

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LRS0661

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment LRS0662

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Top tether anchor

WARNING

If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con- tacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, re- move the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location. If the cargo cover is not removed, it may damage the top tether strap during a collision. A child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged.

Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage it during a collision. A child could be seriously in- jured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped) LRS2100

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) LRS2069

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Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions:

2nd row bench (if so equipped) on the floor behind the outboard seating positions as shown.

2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped) on the floor behind the seats as shown.

3rd row bench seat on the floor of the cargo area behind the center seat position as shown.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the Child Safety and Child Restraint sections before in- stalling a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- ers instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors.

3rd row bench seat LRS0640

Rear-facing web-mounted step 2 WRS0801

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3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. 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- 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 re- straint 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 at- tachment 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.

Rear-facing rigid-mounted step 2 WRS0802

Rear-facing step 3 LRS0673

Rear-facing step 4 LRS0674

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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 Auto- matic 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. Also, it can change the operation of the front pas- senger air bag. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt in this section.

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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the Child Safety and Child Restraint sections before in- stalling a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats:

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 restraint manufacturers instructions.

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 manufacturers in- structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Rear-facing step 1 WRS0256

Rear-facing step 2 WRS0761

Rear-facing step 3 LRS0669

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore 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.

Rear-facing step 4 LRS0670

Rear-facing step 5 WRS0762

Rear-facing step 6 WRS0763

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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 3 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 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the Child Safety and Child Restraints sections before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- ers instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly 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. See Installing top tether strap in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seat- ing positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is re- moved. See Head restraints in this section for head restraint adjustment information.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

Forward-facing web-mounted step 2 WRS0799

Forward-facing rigid-mounted step 2 WRS0800

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4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. 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 manufacturers instructions to remove any slack.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- 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 re- straint 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 at- tachment 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.

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.

FORWARD-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. Also, it can change the opera- tion of the front passenger air bag. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, both the center seat belt connector tongue and buckle tongue must be secured. See Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt in this section.

Forward-facing step 4 LRS0671

Forward-facing step 6 WRS0697

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Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the Child Safety and Child Restraint sections before in- stalling a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat:

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, there- fore, must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- ers instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint or headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint or headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or headrest when the child restraint is removed. See Head restraints or Adjust- able headrest in this section for head re- straint or headrest adjustment, removal and installation information.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint or headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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 manufacturers in- structions for belt routing.

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) step 1

WRS0699

Forward-facing step 3 WRS0680

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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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. 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). See In- stalling 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.

Forward-facing step 4 LRS0667

Forward-facing step 5 LRS0668

Forward-facing step 6 WRS0681

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8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore 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.

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.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see Front passenger air bag and status light in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re- straint mode) is canceled.

Forward-facing step 8 WRS0698

Forward-facing step 10 WRS0475

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INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (2nd row captains chairs or 2nd row bench seat [if so equipped] )

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captains or bench out- board seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable.

1. If necessary, raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap 1 over the top of the seatback. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See

Head restraint adjustment in this section for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 2 on the floor behind the child re- straint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

2nd row captains chairs (if so equipped) LRS2100

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) LRS2069

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INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (3rd row bench seat)

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position.

The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt, as applicable.

1. Position the top tether strap 1 over the top of the center seating position seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 2 on the floor behind the child re- straint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de- tails.

BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:

Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the childs 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 childs arm.

A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.

3rd row bench seat LRS0640

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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 vehicles seat and seat belt system.

LRS0455 LRS0453 LRS0464

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Make sure the childs head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the childs ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the childs ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the childs ears, a high back booster seat 2 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 pro- cedures.

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

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the Child Safety, Child Restraint and Booster Seats sections before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturers in- structions.

WRS0699

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3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. See Head restraints in this sec- tion for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint 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 childs hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturers in- structions 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 childs shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturers instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in Three-point type seat belt with retractor earlier in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

Front passenger position LRS0454 WRS0475

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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems:

Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag

Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system- :The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact colli- sions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is im- pacted.

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 certain side impact or 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, both curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and re- main inflated for a short time.

These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection pro- vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis- tance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. See Seat belts earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed 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 sec- onds if the system is operational.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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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 fron- tal 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. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

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 Sys- tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of posi- tion 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 practi- cal from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always 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 Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then 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 (pressure 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 acci- dent. See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.

WRS0031

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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.

ARS1133 ARS1041

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044

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WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See Child re- straints earlier in this section for details.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags:

The side air bags and curtain and roll- over air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear im- pact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

ARS1045 WRS0256 Do not lean against the door.

WRS0431

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WARNING

The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover 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.

Do not lean against doors or windows. WRS0365

Do not lean against doors or windows. SSS0162

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WARNING

When sitting in the 2nd row 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 care- ful 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.

WRS0363 SSS0159

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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact 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 mod-

ules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control

unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pres-

sure sensor) 8. Seat belt buckle switches 9. Seat belt with pretensioner 10. Satellite sensors 11. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed.WRS0366

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The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The 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 in- flate 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 opera- tion.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas- sification sensor (pressure sensor) and passen- ger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally monitors the weight of an occupant or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag

is OFF, the 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). See Front passenger air bag and status light later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owners 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 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 infla- tion.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed 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 sec- onds if the system is operational.

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure 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 air bag status light is located under the climate controls. After the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instru- ment 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 passengers seat: The is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

Passengers seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen- ger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is opera- tional.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto- matically 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 auto- matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. It works together with seat belt sensors described later. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regula- tions is on the seat, its weight and the childs weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera- tion can vary depending on the front passenger seat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de- signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). Based on the

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weight on the seat detected by the occupant classification sensor and the belt tension de- tected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger 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 cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant improperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mode (child restraint mode), this could cause the air bag to be turned 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 chil- dren 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 and seat belt sensors are 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 (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen- ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See Child restraints earlier in this section for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the 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 objects 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 and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is au- tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front pas- senger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen- ger 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 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 not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu- minate 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). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the 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 , located in the meter and gauges area on the drivers side of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate.

Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se- verely 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 vehicles electrical system, sus- pension 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.

Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate- rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi- cally 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 classifica- tion sensor (pressure 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 seri- ous personal injury.

Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthor- ized electrical test equipment and prob- ing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair 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 Owners Manual.

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