2007 nissan xterra

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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under-stand the operation and maintenance of yourvehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through thismanual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Bookletexplains details about the warranties cov-ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Serviceand Maintenance Guide explains detailsabout maintaining and servicing your ve-

hicle. Additionally, a separate CustomerCare/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) willexplain how to resolve any concerns youmay have with your vehicle, as well asclarify your rights under your states lemonlaw.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or have anyquestions, they will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to them.

Beforedriving your vehicle pleaseread this Own-ers Manual carefully. This will ensure familiaritywith controls and maintenance requirements, as-sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and comfortable tripfor you and your passengers!

NEVER drive under the influence of al-cohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed limitsand never drive too fast for conditions.

ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-ing and avoid using vehicle features ortaking other actions that could distractyou.

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Pre-teenchildren should be seated in the rearseat.

ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this Owners Manfor important safety information.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel d

models, a mark is placed at the begning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features off-road use, failure to operate four-whdrive models correctly may result in losscontrol or an accident. Be sure to reDriving safety precautions in the Staing and driving section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-

INGThis vehicle will handle and maneuverdifferently from an ordinary passengercar because it has a higher center ofgravity for off-road use. As with other

vehicles with features of this type, fail-ure to operate this vehicle correctly maresult in loss of control or an accident

Be sure to read On-pavement and offroad driving precautions, and Avoid-

ing collision and rollover, and Drivingsafety precautions, in the Starting andriving section of this manual.

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY


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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its

performance, safety or durability, andmay even violate gover nmentalregulations. In addition, damage or per-formance problems resulting from modi-fications may not be covered underNISSAN warranties.

This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations inthis manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications or design without notice and with-out obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. Theyare used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedprecisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause minor or moder-ate personal injury or damage to your ve-hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-cedures must be followed carefully.

If you see this symbol, it means Do not do thorDo not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustion, it means the arrow points to the front of vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thindicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thcall attention to an item in the illustration.

APD1

WHEN READING THE MANUAL


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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components containor emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth de-fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-tion, certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-

ies, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: PerchlorateMaterial special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

2007 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnersManual may be reproduced or storedin a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form, or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording or otherwise, without the prior writtenpermission of Nissan North America, Inc.


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NISSAN CARES . . .

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer aour primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSANdealer cannot assist you with or you would like toprovide NISSAN directly with comments orquestions, please contact the NISSAN Con-sumer Affairs Department using our toll-freenumber:

For U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

TheConsumer Affairs Department will ask for thefollowing information:

Your name, address, and telephone number

Vehicle identification number (attached to thetop of the instrument panel on the driversside)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informationFor U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM


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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index


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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9


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1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-10)2. Supplemental curtain side-impact an

rollover air bags (if so equipped)(P. 1-41)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)4. Supplemental front impact air bags

(P.1-41)5. Seats (P. 1-2)6. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-41)7. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-54)8. Supplemental side air bag modules

(if so equipped) (P.1-53)9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-24)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-21)3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-41)5. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)6. Mirrors (P. 3-12)7. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)9. Tire chains (P. 5-35)10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-23)

12. Fog light switch (P. 2-25)13. Tow hooks (P.6-11)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Map lights (P. 2-44)2. Sun visors (P. 3-11)3. Inside mirror (P.3-12)4. Glove box (P. 2-32)

5. Console box (P. 2-32)6. Front seats (P. 1-2)7. Rear seats (P.1-7)8. Storage (P. 2-31)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/t

signal switch (P. 2-23)3. Steering wheel switch for audio cont

(if so equipped) (P. 4-26)4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-41, P. 2-26)5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicato

lights (P. 2-3, 2-9)6. Cruise control main/set switches

(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch(P. 2-21, P. 2-22)

8. Storage (P. 2-31)9. Audio system controls (P. 4-10)10. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-41)11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-32)12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-513. Power outlet (P. 2-29)14. Electronic locking rear differential

(E-Lock) system switch (if soequipped) (P. 2-28)

Hill descent control switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-27)

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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-26)

15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-21)17. Climate controls (P. 4-2)18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-25)19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-11)21. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-29)22. Power outside mirror controls

(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)

See the page number indicated in paren-

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VQ40DE engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-12)

2. Battery (P. 8-13)

3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-111. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warn-ing light

2-10

Automatic transmis-sion oil temperaturewarning light (if soequipped)

2-10

Automatic transmis-sion park warninglight (model)

2-10

or

Brake warning light 2-11

Charge warninglight

2-11

Door open warninglight

2-11

Warninglight

Name Page

Engine oil pressure

warning light

2-11

4WD warning light( model)

2-12

Low fuel warninglight

2-12

Low tire pressurewarning light

2-12

Low windshieldwasher fluid warninglight

2-13

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-13

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-14

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Automatic transmis-

sion position indica-tor light

2-1

Cruise main switchindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

Cruise set switchindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

Electronic lockingrear differential (E-Lock) system onindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

4WD shift indicatorlight (model)

2-1

Front passenger air

bag status light

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

High beam indicator

light (Blue)

2-15

Hill descent controlsystem on indicatorlight (if so equipped)

2-27

Malfunction indica-tor lamp (MIL)

2-15

Overdrive off indica-tor light (automatic

transmission only)

2-16

Security indicatorlight (if so equipped)

2-16

Slip indicator lightfor models withABLS (if soequipped)

2-16

Indicatorlight

Name Page

Slip indicator light

for models withVDC (if soequipped)

2-16

Transfer 4LO posi-tion indicator light( model)

2-17

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

2-17

Vehicle dynamiccontrol off indicatorlight

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Active Head Restraint (front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildrensystem (LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-26Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat properly. See Precau-tions on Seat Belt Usage later in thissection.

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

Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-tivate switches or controls. Unattendedchildren could become involved in seri-ous accidents.

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

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Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseat forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever up and leanback. To bring theseatback forward, pull theleverup and lean your body forward. Release the leverto lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit. SeePrecautions on seat belt usagelaterin this section. Also, the seatback can be reclinedto allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and heighthe seat cushion to the desired position.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped fordrivers seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the lever forward orbackward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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

The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-able.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-

tection against injury in an accident. Donot remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is lewith the center of your ears.

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in this section. Failureto do so can reduce the effectiveness ofthe Active Head Restraint.

Active Head Restraints are designed tosupplement other safety systems. Al-

ways wear seat belts. No system canprevent all injuries in any accident.

Do not attach anything to the head re-straint stalks. Doing so could impairActive Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-end collision. The movementof the head restraint helps support the occu-pants head by reducing its backward movementand helping absorb some of the forces that maylead to whiplash type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisionsat low to medium speeds in which it is said thatwhiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain

rear-end collisions. After the collision, the headrestraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints asdescribed earlier in this section.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seats when they are

in the fold-down position. In a collision,people riding in these areas withoutproper restraints are more likely to beseriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any arof your vehicle that is not equipped wseats and seat belts. Be sure everyoin your vehicle is in a seat and using

seat belt properly. Do not fold down the rear seats wh

occupants are in the rear seat areaany luggage is on the rear seats.

Head restraints should be adjustproperly as they may providesignificaprotection against injury in an accideAlways replace and adjust them proerly if they have been removed for areason.

If the head restraints are removed any reason, they should be securstored to prevent them from causiinjury to passengers or damage to tvehicle in case of sudden braking or accident.

When returning the seatbacks to tupright position, be certain they acompletely secured in the latched potion. If they are not completely securepassengers may be injured in an ac

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Properly secure all cargo to help pre-vent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace 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 forextra storage length when transporting longitems:

1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Liftup on the recline lever, located on the out-side edge of the seat, and fold the seatbackforward as far as it will go. Thenlift up onthelatch located on the upper corner of the

seatback to release the back of the seat.

2 Once the seatback is released it will enayou to fold the front passenger seatbackover the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passengers seat tseating position lift up on the seatback apushit upto an upright position. Thenpulon the recline lever and lean the seatbaca proper seating position. Release the leto lock the seatback in position.

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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 acrash, an inflating air bag might forcethat object toward a person. This couldcause severe injury or even death. Se-cure objects away from the area inwhich an air bag would inflate. SeePrecautions on supplemental restraintsystem later in this section.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the front passengers seatwhen it is in the fold-down position. Use

of these areas by passengers could re-sult in serious injury in an accident orsudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row bench seatTo fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximumcargo hauling:

1 Disconnect and secure the center seat and tongues into the retractor base. SStowing the center seat belt later in tsection. Then properly stow the outboseat belts in the seat belt hooks before fo

ing down the rear seats. See Seat hook in this section for more informatLower the head restraints to the full dowposition. Pull the strap forward, locatedthe center of each seat cushion, and feach seat cushion toward the front of vehicle.

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2 Then pull the straps located on the outsideedge of each seatback to fold the seatbacksforward.

3 This provides a level cargo floor. 4 To return the bench seats to a seating ption reverse this process. Raise the sebacks to an upright position. Masure to hold the seat belts above seat cushion, then push the seat cuion down into place.

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Removing the 2nd row bench seatcushions

The rear seat cushion can be removed to provideadditional space when folding the 2nd row seat-backs flat. To remove the 2nd row bench seatcushions:

1. Pull the straps forward, located in the centerof each seat cushion to fold the seat cush-ions forward.

2. Lift up and fold each of the red releasehandles on the seat base toward the front ofthe vehicle. The will release the seat cushionfrom the seat base.

3. Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove itfrom the seat base. Be sure to store it in asecure place.

To return the rear seat back to a seating position:

1. Push the anchor bars on the bottom of theseat cushions down into the seat base.

2. Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear ofthe vehicle and push down until they arefoldedflat to secureeach seat cushion to theseat base. Make sure to hold the seatbelts above the seat cushion and prop-erly push the seat cushion down intoplace.

WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areasby passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Do not allow people to ride in any areaof your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and seat belts. Be sure everyonein your vehicle is in a seat and using aseat belt properly. Never ride in the rearseat unless the seat bottom cushionsare in place and latched.

Properly secure all cargo with ropesstraps to help prevent it from slidingshifting. In a sudden stop or collisiounsecured cargo could cause person

injury. When returning the seatbacks to t

upright position, be certain they acompletely secured. If they are not copletely secured in the latched positiopassengers may be injured in an acdent or sudden stop.

If the seat cushions are removed for areason, they should be securely storto prevent them from causing injurypassengers or damage to the vehicle

case of sudden braking or an accide

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on thefloor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or theseverity of injury may be greatly reduced.NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time you drive,even if your seating position includes a supple-mental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts be wornat 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 alltimes. 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 a

justedto a snug fit.Failure to doso mreduce the effectiveness of the entrestraint system and increase tchance or severity of injury in an acdent. Serious injury or death can occif 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 run the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snug aspossible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too high couldincrease the risk of internal injuries in

an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is securelyfastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out ortwisted. 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 vehiclethan there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows con-tinuously while the ignition is turnedON with all doors closed and all seatbelts fastened, it may indicate a mal-function in the system. Have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer. Once the pretensioner has activated, it

cannot be reused and must be replacedtogether with the retractor. See yourNISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the preten-sioner system components should bedone by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including tractors and attaching hardwashould be inspected after any collisiby a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recomends that all seat belt assembliesuse during a collision be replaced uless the collision was minor and tbelts show no damage and continueoperate properly. Seat belt assemblnot in use during a collision should abe inspected and replaced if eithdamage or improper operation is note

All child restraints and attaching harware should be inspected after any clision. Always follow the restra

manufacturers inspection instructioand replacement recommendatioThe child restraints should be replacif they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect theThey need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in manual, child safety information is available fr

many other sources, including doctors, teachgovernment traffic safety offices, and commuorganizations. Every child is different, so be sto learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the childs size.Generally, infants up to about 1 year and lessthan 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rearfacing child restraints. Front facing child re-straints are available for children who outgrowrear facing child restraints and are at least 1 yearold. Booster seats are used to help position avehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no

longer use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicles seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt maycome too close to the face or neck. Thelap belt may not fit over their small hipbones. In an accident, an improperly fit-ting seat belt could cause serious or fatalinjury. 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.

Also, there are other types of child restraintsavailable for larger children for additional protec-

tion.NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat.According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because yourvehicle 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 placedin a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-mends that infants be placed in child restraintsthat comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. You should choose a child restraintthat fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-facturers instructions for installation and use.

Small ChildrenChildren that are over one year old and weigh atleast 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward

facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturinstructions for minimum and maximum weiand height recommendations. NISSAN recomends that small children be placed in crestraints that comply with Federal Motor VehSafety Standards or Canadian Motor VehSafety Standards. You should choose a crestraint that fits your vehicle and always folthe manufacturers instructions for installaand use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restrashould be seated and restrained by the seat bwhich are provided. The seat belt may no

properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inc(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat shouldused to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed commercially available booster seat if the shoder belt in the childs seating position fits closthe face or neck or if the lap portion of the sbelt goes across the abdomen. The booster sshould raise the child so that the shoulder beproperly positioned across the top, middle p

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have a label certifying that it complies with Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the childhas grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on ornear the face and neck, use the shoulder belt

without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving. Thechild could be seriously injured or killed inan accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,and always position the lap belt as low as pos-sible around the hips, not the waist. Place theshoulder belt over your shoulder and across yourchest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over yourabdominal area. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use

seat belts. Check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1 Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in section.

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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled fromits fully retracted position, firmly pullthe belt and release it. Then smoothly

pull the belt out of the retractor.

3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hipsas shown.

4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack. Be sure theshoulder belt is routed over your shoulderand across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seatingpositions three-point seat belts have a lockingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as the Automatic Locking Retractor(ALR) mode or child restraint mode.

When the ALR is activated the seat belt cannotbe extended again until the seat belt tongue isdetached from the buckle and fully retracted.

Once retracted, the seat belt is in the EmergeLocking Retractor (ELR) mode. See Child straints later in this section for more informat

The ALR should be used only for child straint installation. During normal seat buse by a passenger, the locking moshould not be activated. If it is activatemay cause uncomfortable seat belt tsion. It can also change the operationthe front passenger air bag. See Frpassenger air bag and status light latethis section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certa

that the seatbacks are completely scured in the latched position. If they anot completely secured, passengers mbe injured in an accident or sudden sto

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Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebutton onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat beltmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

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 forwardquickly. The retractor should lock and re-strict further belt movement.

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

Center of the rear bench seat

The center seat belt has a connector tongueand a seat belt tongue 2 . Both the connectongueand the seat belt tonguemust be seculatched for proper seat belt operation.

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WARNING Always fasten the connector tongue

and the seat belt in the order shown.

Always make sure both the connectortongue and the seat belt tongue aresecured when using the seat belt. Donot use it with only the seat belt tongueattached. This could result in seriouspersonal injury in case of an accident ora sudden stop.

Stowing the center seat belt

When folding down the rear seat, the rear censeat belt can be retracted into a stowed positas follows:

1. Hold the connector tongue 1 so that seat belt does not retract suddenly whentongue is released from the connebuckle.

2. Insert a suitable tool such as a key A the connector buckle and release the cnector tongue 1 .

3. Fold the connector as illustrated2 .

4. Then secure the connector tongue into

retractor base3 in the ceiling.

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center sebelt connector except when foldidown the rear seat.

When attaching the rear center sebelt connector, be certain that the sebacks are completely secured in tlatched position and the rear cen

seat belt connector is completsecured.

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If the rear center seat belt connectorand the seatbacks are not secured inthe correct position, serious personalinjury may result in an accident or sud-den stop.

Attaching the center seat belt

Always be sure the center seat belt connectongue and connector buckle are attached. Dconnect only when folding down the rear sea

To connect the buckle:

1 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the rettor base.

2 Pull out the connector tongue from molded retractor base.

3 Pull the seat belt and secure the recebuckle until it clicks.

The center seat belt connector tongue and ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < ma

The center seat belt connector tongue canattached only into the rear center seat belt cnector buckle.

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

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center sebelt connector except when foldi

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

secured.

If the rear center seat belt connectorand the seatbacks are not secured inthe correct position, serious personalinjury may result in an accident or sud-den stop.

2nd row center seat belt comfortguideWhen using the 2nd row center seat belt it maybe necessary to use the comfort guide to adjusttheshoulderbelt heightfor occupants of differentsizes for added comfort and to help obtain properseat belt fit.

1. Raise the head restraint on the 2nd rowdrivers side seating position. Remove thecomfort guide from the stowed position bypulling the cord from the channel.

2. Insert the shoulder belt into the back of

comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flathe guide. Be sure that the comfort guroutes the seat belt properly over the cenof your shoulder and across your chest. Tbelt should be away from your face neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

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3. To return the seat belt comfort guide to the

stowed position, route the comfort guidestrap in the channel under the 2nd row driv-ers side seating position head restraint andattach the guide in the clip.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontand 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 andmove the shoulder belt anchor 2 to the desiredposition, so the belt passes over the center of theshoulder. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-

lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulderbelt anchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjument button and try to move the shoder belt anchor up and down to ma

sure it is securely fixed in position. The shoulder belt anchor height shou

be adjusted to the position best for yoFailure to do so may reduce the effetiveness of the entire restraint systeand increase the chance or severityinjury in an accident.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD

RESTRAINTSWARNING

Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restraint can re-sult in serious injur y or death.

Infants and small children should neverbe carried on your lap. It is not possiblefor even the strongest adult to resist theforces of a severe accident. The childcould be crushed between the adult and

parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put thesame seat belt around both your childand yourself.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front seat. An flating supplemental front air bag couseriously injure or kill your child. A re

facing child restraint must only be usin the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the child straint be installed in the rear seat. Acording to accident statistics, childrare safer when properly restrainedthe rear seat than in the front seatyou must install a front facing child rstraint in the front seat, see Child straint installation using the seat bellater in this section.

Improper use or improper installatof a child restraint can increase the rior severity of injury for both the chand other occupants of the vehicle acan lead to serious injury or death in accident.

Follow all of the child restraint manfacturers instructions for installatiand use. When purchasing a child straint, be sure to select one which w

fit your child and vehicle. It may not possible to properly install some typof child restraints in your vehicle.

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If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child being in-jured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the child restraint, but asupright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint, test itbefore you place the child in it. Push it

from side to side while holding the seatnear the LATCH attachment or by theseat belt path. Try to tug it forward andcheck to see if the belt holds the re-straint in place. The child restraintshould not move more than 1 inch (25mm). If the restraint is not secure,tighten the belt as necessary, or put therestraint in another seat and test itagain. You may need to try a differentchild restraint. Not all child restraints fit

in all types of vehicles.

When your child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with the LATCH Systemor a seat belt to prevent it from beingthrown around in case of a sudden stopor accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the childrestraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint lower anchor system, referred to as theLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Systemor LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigidor webbing-mounted attachments that can beconnected to these lower anchors. For details,seethe LowerAnchors and Tethersfor CHildrenSystem (LATCH) later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible childrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. SeeChild restraint installation using the seat beltslater in this section. In general, child restraints arealso designed to be installed with the lap portion

of a lap/shoulder seat belt.

Several manufacturers offer child restraintsinfants and small children of various sizes. Wselecting any child restraint, keep the followpoints in mind:

Choose only a restraint with a label certifythat it complies with Federal Motor VehSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechildrestraint in your vehicle tosure it is compatible with the vehicles sand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yvehicle, place your child in the child restrand check the various adjustments tosure the child restraint is compatible w

your child. Choose a child restraint thadesigned for your childs height and weigAlways follow all recommended procedu

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesterritories require that infants and smchildren be restrained in an approved chrestraint at all times while the vehiclebeing operated.



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LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERSFOR CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-ible child restraints. This system may also bereferred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatiblesystem. With this system, you do not have to usea vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install

child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraintin the center position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor point locationsThe LATCH anchors are located at the rear of theseat cushion near the seatback. A label is at-tached to the seatback to help you locate theLATCH anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH compatible child re-straints only at the locations shown inthe illustration. If a child restraint is not

secured properly, your child could beseriously injured or killed in anaccident.

Do not secure a child restraint in tcenter rear seating position using tLATCH anchors. The child restraint wnot be secured properly.

Child restraint anchor points are dsigned to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstance athey to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

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Installing top tether strapFirst, secure the child restraint with the seat beltor the LATCH system (rear outboard seat posi-tions only), as applicable.

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

For the 2nd row bench seat, install the top tetherstrap as follows:

1. Position the top tether strap over the top ofthe head restraint with the head restraint inthe full down position.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint on the seat directly behind the childrestaint.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturers instructions to remove anyslack.

For best child restraint fit, see the child restraintinstallation instructions in this section and thechild restraint manufacturers instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

Attach LATCH compatible child re-straints only at the locations shown. Forthe LATCH lower anchor locations, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-dren System (LATCH) in this section. Ifa child restraint is not secured properly,your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

The LATCH anchors are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under

no circumstance are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses.

Inspect the lower anchors by insertiyour fingers into the lower anchor arand feeling to make sure there are obstructions over the LATCH anchosuch as seat belt webbing or seat cus

ion material. The child restraint will nbe secured properly if the LATCH achors are obstructed.

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing crestraint using LATCH:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions.2nd row bench seat

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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

3. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seat back..

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraintto obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Headrestraint adjustment in this section. If the headrestraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Besure to install the head restraint when the childrestraint is removed. If the seating position does

not have an adjustable head restraint and it is

interfering with the proper child restraint fit, tryanother seating position or a different child re-straint.

4. For child restraints that are equipped wwebbing mounted attachments, remove additional slack from the anchor attaments. Press downward and rearward firin the center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while tightening the webbof the anchor attachments.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a tether strap, route the top tether strap asecure the tether strap to the tether anc

point. SeeTop tetherstrap child restrainthis section.

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6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-tachment and use force to push the childrestraint from side to side, and tug it forwardto make sure that it is securely held in place.Itshould not movemore than1 in(25mm). Ifit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pullagain on the anchor attachments to furthertighten thechildrestraint. If youare unabletoproperly secure the restraint, move the re-straint to another seating position and try

again, or try a different child restraint. Not allchild restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using 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 attaments to the LATCH lower anchors.

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3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourhand to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

4. Beforeplacing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-tachment and use force to push the childrestraint from side to side, and tug it forwardto make sure that it is securely held in place.Itshould not movemore than1 in(25 mm). Ifit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pullagain on the anchor attachments to furthertighten thechild restraint. If youare unabletoproperly secure the restraint, move the re-straint to another seating position and tryagain, or try a different child restraint. Not allchild restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If child restraint is loose, repeat stepsthrough 4.

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front passengerseat. Supplemental front air bags in-flate with great force. A rear-facingchild restraint could be struck by thesupplemental front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or kill yourchild.

NISSAN recommends that child re-straints be installed in the rear seat.However, if you must install a forwardfacing child restraint in the front pas-senger seat, move the passenger seat

to the rearmost position. Also, be surethe front passenger air bag status lightis illuminated to indicate the passengerair bag is OFF.See Front passenger airbag and status light later in this sec-tion for details.

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an Automatic LockingRetractor (ALR) which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the ALR mode will resultin the child restraint not being properlysecured. The restraint could tip over orotherwise be unsecured and cause in-jury to the child in a sudden stop orcollision. Also, it can change the opera-tion of the front passenger air bag. SeeFront passenger air bag and statuslater in this section.

A child restraint with a top tether strapshould not be used in the front passen-

ger seat.

The instructions in this section apply to crestraintinstallation using the vehicle seat beltthe rear seat or the front passenger seat.

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Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and therefore

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 securedagainst the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust

or remove the head restraint to obtain the correctchild restraint fit. See Head restraint adjust-ment in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it in asecure place. Be sure to install the head restraintwhen the child restraint is removed. If the seatingposition does not have an adjustable head re-straint and it is interfering with the proper childrestraint fit, try another seating position or a dif-ferent child restraint.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the crestraint and insert it into the buckleuntilhear and feel the latch engage. Be surefollow the child restraint manufacturersstructions for belt routing.

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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking retractor mode when the seatbelt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Remove any additional slack from the sbelt; press downward and rearward firmlthe center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while pulling up on the sbelt.

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7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint.See Top tether strap child restraint inthis section. Do not install child restraintsthat require the use of a top tether strap toseating positions that do not have a toptether anchor.

8. Beforeplacing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the seat beltpath and useforce to push thechild restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward to makesure that it is securely held in place. It shouldnot move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again onthe shoulder belt to further tighten the childrestraint. If you are unable to properly securethe restraint, move the restraint to anotherseating position and try again, or try a differ-entchild restraint. Not allchild restraints fit inall types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the AutomaticLocking Retractor mode by trying to pullmore seat belt out of the retractor. If you

cannot pull any more belt webbing out of theretractor, the retractor is in the AutomaticLocking Retractor mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 8.

11. If the child restraint is installed in the frpassenger seat, turn the ignition switchthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light should illuminate. If light is not illuminated see Front passenair bag and status light in this sectMove the child restraint to anotseating position. Have the syschecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt is fully retracted, the Automatic Locking

tractor mode (child restraint mode) is cancele

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Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats:

1. Child restraints for infants must beused in the rear-facing direction andtherefore must not be used in the frontseat. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the restraint manufacturersinstructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fextended. At this time, the seat belt retrais in the Automatic Locking Retractor mo(child restraint mode). It reverts to emgency locking retractor mode when the sbelt is fully retracted.

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint; press downward and rearwardfirmly in the center of the child restraint tocompress thevehicle seat cushion andseat-back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrahold the child restraint near the seat bpathand useforce to push the child restrfrom side to side, and tug it forward to msure that it is securely held in place. It shonot move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it dmove more than 1 in (25 mm), pull againthe shoulder belt to further tighten the crestraint. If you are unable to properly secthe restraint, move the restraint to anotrear seating position and try again, or t

different child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check that the retractor is in the AutomaticLocking Retractor mode by trying to pullmore seat belt out of the retractor. If youcannot pull any more seat belt webbing outof the retractor, the retractor is in the Auto-matic Locking Retractor mode

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thebeltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the Automatic Locking Re-tractor mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATS

WARNING

Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restraint orbooster seat can result in serious injuryor death.

Infants and small children should nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibfor even the strongest adult to resist tforces of a severe accident. The chcould be crushed between the adult a

parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put tsame seat belt around both your chand yourself.

NISSAN recommends that the boostseat be installed in the rear seat. Acording to accident statistics, childrare safer when properly restrainedthe rear seat than in the front seatyou must install a booster seat in tfront seat, see Booster seat instaltion in this section.

A booster seat must only be installeda seating position that has lap/shoulder belt. Failure to usethree-point type seat belt with booster seat can result in a serious jury in sudden stop or collision.

Improper use or improper installatof a booster seat can increase the rior severity of injury for both the chand other occupants of the vehicle acan lead to serious injury or death in accident.

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Do not use towels, books, pillows orother items in place of a booster seat.Items such as these may move duringnormal driving or a collision and resultin serious injury or death. Booster seats

ar e designed to be used with alap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de-signed to properly route the lap andshoulder portions of the seat belt overthe strongest portions of a childs bodyto provide the maximum protection dur-ing a collision.

Follow all of the booster seat manufac-turers instructions for installation anduse. When purchasing a booster seat,be sure to select one which will fit your

childand vehicle. It may not be possibleto properly install some types ofbooster seats in your vehicle.

If the booster seat and seat belt is notused properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the booster seat, but asupright as possible.

After placing the child in the boosterseat and fastening the seat belt, makesure the shoulder portion of the belt isaway from the childs face and neck andthe lap portion of the belt does not

cross the abdomen. Do not put the shoulder belt behind the

child or under the childs arm. If youmust install a booster seat in the frontseat, see Booster seat installationlater in this section.

When your booster seat is not in use,keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-vent it from being thrown around incase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the boosterseat.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered

several manufacturers. When selecting booster seat, keep the following points in min

Choose only a booster seat with a lacertifying that it complies with Federal MoVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check the booster seat in your vehicle tosure it is compatible with the vehicles sand seat belt system.

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Make sure the childs head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. For example, if alow back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat 2 should be used.

If the booster seat is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the booster seatand check the various adjustments to be

sure thebooster seat is compatiblewith yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

The instructions in this section apply to boosterseat installation in the rear seats or the frontpassenger seat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seabe installed in the rear seat. However

youmust install a booster seat in the fropassenger seat, move the passengeseat to the r earmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt aumatic locking retractor mode when usia booster seat with the seat belts.

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

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

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it in a front facing direction. Alwaysfollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions.

3. The booster seat should be positionedthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necsary, adjust or remove the head restrainobtain the correct booster seat fit. SHead restraint adjustment earlier in section. If the head restraint is removstore it in a secure place. Be sure to insthe head restraint when the booster searemoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper booster seat

try another seating position or a differbooster seat.

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4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the childs hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions for adjusting the 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 positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childsshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-tions for properly fastening a seat beltshown in the Three-point seat belt withretractor earlier in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frpassenger seat, turn the ignition switchthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light may or may not illumindepending on the size of the child and type of booster seat being used. See Frpassenger air bag and status light latethis section.

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PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerningthe driver and passenger supplemental front airbags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System), frontseat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-over supplemental airbags andpretensioner seatbelts.

Supplemental front impact air bag system:The NISSAN Advanced AirBag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system (if so equipped):Thissystem can help cushion the impact force to thechest area of the driver and front passenger incertain side impact collisions. The supplementalside air bag is designed to inflate on the sidewhere the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (if so

equipped): This system can help cushion theimpact force to the head of occupants in frontand rear outboard seating positions in certain

side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact,the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on theside where the vehicle is impacted. In a rolloverboth curtain air bags are designed to inflate andremain inflated for a short time.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed tosupplement the crash protection pro-vided by the seat belts and are not a substitutefor them. Seat belts should always be correctlyworn and the occupant seated a suitable dis-tance away from the steering wheel, instrumentpanel and door finishers. See Seat belts earlierin this section for instructions and precautions onseat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON or

START position.After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.



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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of aside impact, rear impact, rollover, orlower severity frontal collision. Alwayswear your seat belts to help reduce therisk or severity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seatis unoccupied. SeeFront passenger airbag and status light later in thissection.

The seat belts and the supplemental

front air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat. The front air bags inflate withgreat force. Even with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sitting side-ways or out of position in any way, youare at greater risk of injury or death in acrash. You may also receive serious orfatal injuries from the supplementalfront air bag if you are up against itwhen it inflates. Always sit back against

the seatback and as far away as praccal from the steering wheel or instment panel. Always use the seat belt

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors th

detectif the seat belts are fastened. Tadvanced air bag system monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt uage then inflates the air bags. Failureproperly wear seat belts can increathe risk or severity of injury in accident.

The front passenger seat is equippwith an occupant classification sens(pressure sensor) that turns the fropassenger air bag OFF under som

conditions. This sensor is only usedthis seat. Failure to be properly seatand wearing the seat belt can increathe risk or severity of injury in an acdent. See Front Passenger air bag astatus light later in this section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steeing wheel. Placing them inside tsteering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when tsupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedextend their hands or face out of twindow. Do not attempt to hold themyour lap or arms. Some examples dangerous riding positions are showin the illustrations.

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental front airbags, side air bags or curtain side-impact and rollover air bags inflate ifthey are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properlyrestrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating supplemental front air bag couldseriously injure or kill your child. SeeChild restraints earlier in this sectionfor details.

WARNINGFront seat-mounted side-impact suppmental air bags (if so equipped) and roomounted curtain side-impact and rollovsupplemental air bags (if so equipped)

The supplemental side air bag and ctain side-impact and rollover air bordinarily will not inflate in the eventa frontal impact, rear impact, or lowseverity side collision. Always weyour seat belts to help reduce the riskseverity of injury in various kinds accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental siair bags and curtain side-impact arollover air bags are most effectwhen you are sitting well back and u

right in the seat. The side air bag acurtain air bag inflate with great forcDo not allow anyone to place thhand, leg or face near the side air bon the side of the seatback of the froseat or near the side roof rails. Do nallow anyone sitting in thefront seatsrear outboard seats to extend thhand out of the window or lean againthe door. Some examples of dangeroriding positions are shown in the pre

ous illustrations.

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

When sitting in the 2nd rowrear seat, donot hold onto the seatback of the frontseat. If the side air bag inflates, you maybe seriously injured. Be especially care-ful with children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere withsupplemental side air bag inflation.

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1. SRS curtain side-impact and rolloverbag modules (if so equipped)

2. SRS curtain side-impact and rolloverbags (if so equipped)

3. Diagnosis sensor unit

4. Supplemental front air bag modules5. Crash zone sensor6. Occupant classification system contr

unit7. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor)8. Satellite sensors9. Seat belt buckle switches10. Pre-tensioner retractor11. Supplemental side air bag modules

(if so equipped)NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Avanced Air Bag System for the driver and frpassenger seats. This system is designedmeet certification requirements under U.S. relations. It is also permitted in Canada. Howevall of the information, cautions and waings in this manual still apply and must

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The driver supplemental front air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel. The passengersupplemental front air bag is mounted in thedashboard above the glove box. The supplemen-tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higherseverity frontal collisions, although they may in-flate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilarto those of a higherseverity frontal impact.They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental front air bagsystem operation.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classification

sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seatbelt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based onthe severity of a collision and seat belt usage forthe driver. For the front passenger, it additionallymonitors the weight of an occupant or object onthe seat and seat belt tension. Based on informa-tion from the sensors, only one front air bag mayinflate in a crash, depending on the crash severityand whether the front occupants are belted orunbelted. Additionally, the front passenger airbag may be automatically turned OFF under

some conditions, depending on the weight de-tected on the passenger seat and how the seatbelt is used. If the front passenger airbag is OFF,

the passenger air bag status light will be illumi-nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will notbe illuminated, but the air bag will be off). SeeFront passenger air bag and status light later inthis section for further details. One front air baginflating does not indicate improper performanceof the system.

If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, please contact NISSAN or your NISSANdealer. If you are considering modification of yourvehicle due to a disability, you may also contactNISSAN. Contact information is contained in thefront of this Owners Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by therelease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and

does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken tonot inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-ing. Those with a history of a breathing conditionshould get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front air bags, along with theuse ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the front occupants. Theycan help save lives and reduce serious injuries.However, an inflating front air bag may causefacial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bagsdo not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat beltsshould be correctly worn and the driver and pas-

senger seated upright as far as practical awfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Tsupplemental front airbags inflatequickly in orto help protect the front occupants. Becausethis, the force of the front air bag inflating increase the risk of injury if the occupant is

close to, or is against, the front air bag modduring inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collis

The supplemental front air bags operonly when the ignition switch is in the or START position.

After turning the ignition key to the position, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates. The supplemental air bwarning light will turn off after abou

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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure to follow all instructions in thismanual concerning the use of seats, seatbelts and child restraints can increase therisk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light

The front passenger air bag status light islocated near the climate controls. The light oper-ates as follows:

Unoccupied passengers seat: The isOFF and the front passenger air bag is OFFand will not inflate in a crash.

Passengers seat occupied by a small adult,child or child restraint as outlined in thissection: The illuminates to indicatethat the front passenger air bag is OFF andwill not inflate in a crash.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen-ger meet the conditions outlined in this sec-

tion: The light is OFF to indicate thatthe front passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operatedunder some conditions as described below inaccordance with U.S. regulations. If the frontpassenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in acrash.The driver air bagandother air bagsin yourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bagto certain front passenger seat occupants, such

as children, by requiring the air bag to be aumatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are uto meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classificasensor(pressure sensor). It is in thebottomof

front passenger seat cushion and is designeddetect an occupant and objects on the seatweight. It works together with seat belt sensdescribed later. For example, if a child is in front passenger seat, the advanced air bag stem is designed to turn the passenger air bOFF in accordance with the regulations. Alsochild restraint of the type specified in the regutions is on the seat, its weight and the chiweight can be detected and cause the air bagturn OFF. Occupant classification sensor ope

tion can vary depending on the front passenseat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are signed todetectif the seat belt isbuckled andamount of tension on the seat belt, such as whit is in the Automatic Locking Retractor mo(child restraint mode). Based on the weightthe seat detected by the occupant classificasensor and the belt tension detected on the sbelt, the Advanced Air Bag System determi

whether the front passenger air bag shouldautomatically turned OFF as required by regulations.

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Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly 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. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF, however if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-

ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sittingon an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being outof position), this could cause the sensor to turnthe air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupantimproperly uses the seat belt in the AutomaticLocking Retractor mode (child restraint mode),this could cause the air bag to be turned OFF.Alwaysbe sureto beseatedand wearing the seatbelt properly for the most effective protection bythe seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and childrenbe properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN alsorecommends that appropriate child restraints andbooster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. Ifthis is not possible, the occupant classificationsensor and seat belt sensors are designed to op-erate as described above to turn the front passen-ger air bag OFF for specified child restraints asrequired by the regulations. Failing to properly se-cure child restraints and to use the AutomaticLocking Retractor mode (child restraint mode) may

allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident orsudden stop. This can also result in the passengerair bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF.

See Child restraints earlier in this section forproper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied thepasse

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