2004 nissan maxima

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.

Before driving your vehicle please read 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 complete trip foryou 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 use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Preteenchildren 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 manual forimportant safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, andmay even violate governmentalregulations. In addition, damage or per-formance problems resulting frommodifications may not be covered un-der NISSAN warranties.

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY

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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 MANUALYou 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 thisor Do not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-tion, it means the arrow points to the front of thevehicle.

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

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

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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.

2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.GARDENA, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnersManual may be reproduced or stored in 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., Gar-dena, California.

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WHEN READING THE MANUAL


Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication toproduce the finest in safe, reliable and economicaltransportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc-cessful worldwide company that manufactures carsand trucks in over 17 countries and distributes themin 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufacturedby Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded inTokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world-wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largestautomaker in the world. In addition to cars andtrucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marineengines, boats and other diversified products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in-vestment in North America. NISSANs commitmentis over $6 billion dollars in capital investments infacilities across the continent. Some of the facilitiesinclude the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can-ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle

styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in SanDiego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-nical Center North America in Farmington Hills,Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than21,000 people throughout the United States,Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 peoplework for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealersacross North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli-ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately4,500 people. These include company employeesand the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.In addition, many Canadians work for companiesthat supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-terials and services ranging from the operation ofport facilities and transportation services, to thesupply of lubricants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-puters in automobiles, and has led the industry inimproving both performance and fuel efficiencythrough new engine designs and the use of syn-thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com-pany has also developed ways to build quality into itsvehicles at each stage of the production process,both through extensive use of automation and most importantly through an awareness thatpeople are the central element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppliersuntil you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozensof checks were made to ensure that only the best jobwas being done in producing and delivering yourvehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure thatwhen you take your NISSAN to your dealer formaintenance, the service technician will perform hiswork according to the quality standards that havebeen established by NISSAN.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As youknow, seat belts are an integral part of the safetysystems that will help protect you and your passen-gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.We urge you to use the seat belts every time youdrive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-ship a product that we can be proud to build andyou can be proud to own.

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN


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 areour 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 or ques-tions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer AffairsDepartment using our toll-free number:

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

For Hawaii customers1-808-836-0888 (Oahu Number)

For Canadian customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer 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 information at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customersNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customersNissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii2880 Kilihau St.Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

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.

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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental air bags

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, 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 locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

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1. Supplemental front impact air bags(P. 1-9)

2. Supplemental curtain side-impact airbag (P. 1-9)

3. Supplemental side impact air bag(P. 1-9)

4. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-20)5. Front seat belts (P. 1-23)6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-23)7. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-39)8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) (P. 1-38)9. Seats (P. 1-2)10. Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9)11. Rear head restraint (P. 1-8)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS

0-2 Illustrated table of contents


1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)2. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-19)3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)4. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-17)5. Windshield (P. 8-21)6. Sunroof (P. 2-36)7. Power windows (P. 2-34)8. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5,

3-2)9. Mirrors (P. 3-17)10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)12. Tire chains (P. 8-39)13. Cornering light (P. 2-19)14. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

Illustrated table of contents 0-3


1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18)2. Rear sun shade (P. 2-38)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-12)4. Trunk lid (P. 3-10)5. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)6. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-13, P. 9-3)9. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-13)10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR



1. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror(P. 3-17)

2. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-39,P. 2-19)

3. Sun visors (P. 3-16)4. Glove box (P. 2-31)5. Sunroof (P. 2-36)6. Front seat (P. 1-2)7. Rear console (P. 2-32)8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-29)10. Front console (P. 2-31)11. Front cup holders (P. 2-29)12. Park brake, parking on hills (P. 5-12,

P. 5-16)13. HomeLinkT (P. 2-42)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT



1. Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-19)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.

2-17)4. Driver side, center and passenger side

ventilators (P. 4-14)5. Security indicator light (P. 2-14)6. Display screen/Navigation system*

(P. 4-2, P. 4-7)7. Audio system controls (P. 4-19)8. Climate controls (P. 4-16)9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-9)10. Glove box (P. 2-31)11. Hazard warning flasher switch

(P. 2-23)12. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 2-23)13. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-9, P. 2-24)14. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls

(P. 3-14)15. Steering wheel switch for audio control

(P. 4-31)16. Heated steering wheel switch (P. 2-25)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL



17. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) offswitch (if so equipped) or Traction con-trol system (TCS) off switch (if soequipped) (P. 2-26, P. 2-26)

18. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)20. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-24)21. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-38)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-ers Manual (if so equipped).

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



1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)

(P. 8-14)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)6. Battery (P. 8-15)7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)

(P. 8-11)9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)10. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)11. Fuse block (P. 8-23)12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-14)13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS


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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock brakewarning light

2-9

Automatictransmissioncheck warninglight (if soequipped)

2-10

or

Brake warninglight

2-10

Charge warninglight

2-10

Door openwarning light

2-10

Warninglight

Name Page

Engine oil pres-sure light

2-10

Low fuel warn-ing light

2-11

Low windshieldwasher fluidwarning light

2-11

Seat belt warn-ing light andchime

2-11

Supplementalair bag warninglight

2-11

Trunk lid openwarning light

2-11

Indicatorlight

Name Page

Automatictransmissionposition indica-tor light (A/Tmodels)

2-12

CRUISE mainswitch indicatorlight

2-12

Cruise SETswitch indicatorlight

2-12

High beam in-dicator light(blue)

2-12

Malfunctionindicator lamp(MIL)

2-12

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS



Indicatorlight

Name Page

Slip indicatorlight (if soequipped)

2-13

Traction controlsystem off indi-cator light (ifso equipped)

2-13

Turnsignal/hazardindicator lights

2-13

Vehicle dynam-ics control offindicator light(if so equipped)

2-13



1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental air bags

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment passengerside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front power seat adjustment (for driversseat and if so equipped for passengersseat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-27Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31Installation on rear seat center (5-passengermodels only) or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40


WARNING

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 and adjust the seat properly. SeePrecautions on Seat Belt Usage laterin this section.

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT PASSENGER SIDE

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be given tovehicle operation. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

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

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SEATS

1-2 SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental air bags


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.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and leanback. To bring the seatback forward, pull the leverup 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 to helpobtain proper seat belt fit (see Precautions onseat belt usage later in this section). Also, theseatback can be reclined to allow occupants torest when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

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

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SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-3


FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (for drivers seat and ifso equipped for passengers seat)

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be given tovehicle operation. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

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

Operating tips The power seat motor has an auto-reset

overload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 seconds,then reactivate the switch.

Do not operate the power seat switch for along period of time when the engine is off.This will discharge the battery.

See Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)in Pre-driving checks and adjustments for auto-matic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backwardMoving the switch forward or backward will slidethe seat forward or backward to the desiredposition.

RecliningMove the recline switch backward until the de-sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatbackforward again, move the switch forward andmove your body forward. The seatback will moveforward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes to helpobtain proper seat belt fit (see Precautions onseat belt usage later in this section). Also, theseatback can be reclined to allow occupants torest when the vehicle is stopped.

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Seat lifter (drivers seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.

Lumbar support (drivers seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the lever up or down(manual) or move the switch forward or backward(power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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PowerLRS0238



FOLDING REAR SEAT (if soequipped)

Interior trunk access

For models without rear center console, the trunkcan be accessed from the passenger side of therear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.

s1 Push down on the button on the rear parcelshelf.

s2 Fold down the passenger side seatback.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea 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.

The 4-passenger model has seating andseat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the frontseats and 2 in the rear seats. Never usethe rear console as a seating position orfor a child restraint.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-lision, unsecured cargo could causepersonal injury.

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secured,passengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jured. Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and trunk lid securely latchedwhen not in use, and prevent childrensaccess to car keys.

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To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reachthrough the opening and pull on the strap s1located behind the seat.

The rear seats can be locked using the masterkey to prevent unauthorized access. The valet keycannot be used to lock or unlock the releasebutton.

For models with rear center console, the trunkcan be accessed through the access panel be-tween the rear seats.

The panel can be locked using the master key toprevent unauthorized access. The valet key can-not be used to lock or unlock the access panel.For more information on keys, refer to Keys inthe Pre-driving checks and adjustments sectionof this manual.

Center armrestPull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

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

To adjust the head restraint forward or backward(Type A only), push it in the direction required.

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 levelwith the center of your ears.

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in the previous section.Failure to do so can reduce the effec-tiveness of the 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 head restraint moves forward utilizing theforce that the seatback receives from the occu-pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of thehead restraint helps support the occupants headby reducing its backward movement and helpingabsorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-lash 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 certainrear-end collisions. After the collision, the headrestraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-scribed earlier in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe driver and passenger supplemental front airbags, supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.

Supplemental front impact air bag system:This system can help cushion the impact force tothe head and chest of the driver and front pas-senger in certain frontal collisions.

Supplemental side-impact air bag system:This system can help cushion the impact force tothe chest 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.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bagsystem: This system can help cushion the im-pact force to the head of occupants in front andrear outboard seating positions in certain sideimpact collisions. The curtain side-impact airbags are designed to inflate on the side wherethe vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed to supplement the crash protection pro-vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM



and are not a substitute for them. Seat beltsshould always be correctly worn and the occu-pant seated a suitable distance away from thesteering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-ers. (See Seat belts later in this section forinstructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

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

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 seat belts and the supplementalfront air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat. The front air bags inflate withgreat force. If you are unrestrained,leaning forward, sitting sideways or outof position in any way, you are atgreater risk of injury or death in a crash.You may also receive serious or fatalinjuries from the supplemental front airbag if you are up against it when itinflates. Always sit back against theseatback and as far away as practicalfrom the steering wheel or instrumentpanel. Always use the seat belts.

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The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. Theair bag system monitors the severity ofa collision and then inflates the air bagsbased on belt usage. Failure to properlywear seat belts can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.

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

WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin 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 air bags inflate if they are notproperly restrained. Pre-teens and chil-dren should be properly restrained inthe rear seat, if possible.

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could seri-ously injure or kill your child. See Childrestraints later in this section fordetails.

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air bag:

The supplemental side air bag and cur-tain side-impact air bag ordinarily willnot inflate in the event of a frontal im-pact, rear impact, rollover or lower se-verity side collision. Always wear yourseat belts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental sideair bags and curtain side-impact airbags are most effective when you aresitting well back and upright in the seat.The side air bag and curtain side-impactair bag inflate with great force. Do notallow anyone to place their hand, leg orface near the side air bag on the side ofthe seatback of the front seat or nearthe side roof rails. Do not allow anyonesitting in the front seats or rear out-board seats to extend their hand out ofthe window or lean against the door.Some examples of dangerous ridingpositions are shown in the previousillustrations.

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WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front seat.If the side air bag inflates, you may beseriously injured. Be especially carefulwith 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 air bag (right)2. Supplemental side air bag modules3. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod-

ule4. Satellite sensors5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor

6. Diagnosis sensor unit7. Supplemental front air bag modules8. Crash zone sensor9. SRS curtain side-impact air bag (left)10. Seat belt buckle switches

Supplemental front air bag system

The driver supplemental front air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel. The passengersupplemental front air bag is mounted in theinstrument panel above the glove box.

These systems are designed to meet optionalcertification requirements under U.S. regulations.They are also permitted in Canada. The optionalcertification allows the front air bags to be de-signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully thanpreviously. However, all of the information,cautions and warnings in this manual stillapply and must be followed.

The supplemental front air bag system is de-signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli-sions, although it may inflate if the forces in an-other type of collision are similar to those of ahigher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate incertain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lackof it) is not always an indication of proper supple-mental front air bag system operation.

The supplemental air bag system has dual stageinflators for both the driver and passenger airbags. The system monitors information from thecrash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit andseat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seatbelts are fastened. Inflator operation is based onthe severity of a collision and whether the seatbelts are being used. Only one front air bag may

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inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severityand whether the front occupants are belted orunbelted. This does not indicate improper perfor-mance of the system. If you have any questionsabout the performance of your air bag system,please contact your NISSAN dealer.

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

Seat belts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as far aspractical away from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. The supplemental front air bags in-flate quickly in order to help protect the frontoccupants. Because of this, the force of the frontair bag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to, or is against, thefront air bag module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The supplemental front air bags operateonly when the ignition switch is in the ONor START position.


WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer-ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not place any objectsbetween any occupant and the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Such ob-jects may become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-tal front air bag inflates.

Immediately after inflation, severalfront air bag system components will behot. Do not touch them; you may se-verely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. This isto prevent accidental inflation of thesupplemental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe supplemental front air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental frontair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel and theinstrument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel padand above the instrument panel or byinstalling additional trim materialaround the air bag system.



Work on and around the supplementalfront air bag system should be done bya NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri-cal equipment should also be done by aNISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re-straint System (SRS) wiring should notbe modified or disconnected. Unautho-rized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be used onthe air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be re-placed immediately by a qualified re-pair facility. A cracked windshield couldaffect inflation of the supplemental airbag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors areyellow and orange for easyidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the supplemental front airbag system and guide the buyer to the appropri-ate sections in this Owners Manual.

Supplemental side-impact air bag andcurtain side-impact air bags systemThe supplemental side-impact air bags are lo-cated in the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental curtain side-impact airbags are located in the side roof rails. Thesesystems are designed to meet voluntary guide-lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the infor-mation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be followed.The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higherseverity side collisions, although they may inflateif the forces in another type of collision are similar

to those of a higher severity side impact. They aredesigned to inflate on the side where the vehicleis impacted. They may not inflate in certain sidecollisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag operation.

When the supplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise maybe heard, followed by release of smoke. Thissmoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it maycause irritation and choking. Those with a historyof a breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

Supplemental side air bags, along with the use ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe chest of the front occupants. Curtain side-impact air bags help to cushion the impact forceto the head of occupants in the front and rearoutboard seating positions. They can help savelives and reduce serious injuries. However, aninflating side air bag and curtain side-impact airbag may cause abrasions or other injuries.Supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags do not provide restraint to thelower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as far as

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practical away from the supplemental side airbag. Rear seat passengers should be seated asfar away as practical from the door finishers andside roof rails. The side air bags and curtainside-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants. Because of this, theforce of the side air bag and curtain side-impactair bag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to, or is against, theseair bag modules during inflation. The side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag will deflatequickly after the collision is over.

The supplemental side air bags and curtainside-impact air bags operate only when theignition switch is in the ON or START posi-tions.


WARNING

Do not place any objects near the seat-back of the front seats. Also, do notplace any objects (an umbrella, bag,etc.) between the front door finisherand the front seat. Such objects maybecome dangerous projectiles andcause injury if the supplemental side airbag inflates.

Right after inflation, several side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag systemcomponents will be hot. Do not touchthem; you may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe side air bag and curtain side-impactair bag system. This is to prevent acci-dental inflation of the side air bag andcurtain side-impact air bag or damageto the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or side panel. Thiscould affect proper operation of thesupplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental sideair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial near the seatback or by installingadditional trim material, such as seatcovers, around the side air bag.

Work around and on the side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag systemshould be done by a NISSAN dealer.Installation of electrical equipmentshould also be done by a NISSANdealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*should not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devices shouldnot be used on the side air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harness connectors areyellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the supplemental side airbag and curtain side-impact air bag system andguide the buyer to the appropriate sections in thisOwners Manual.



Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Forfront seats)

WARNING

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot bereused after activation. It must be re-placed together with the retractor andbuckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but the pre-tensioner isnot activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if nec-essary, replaced by your NISSANdealer.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe pre-tensioner seat belt system. Thisis to prevent accidental activation ofthe pre-tensioner seat belt or damageto the pre-tensioner seat belt operation.Tampering with the pre-tensioner seatbelt system may result in serious per-sonal injury.

Work around and on the pre-tensionersystem should be done by a NISSANdealer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should also be done by a NISSANdealer. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devices shouldnot be used on the pre-tensioner seatbelt system.

If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact aNISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensionerdisposal procedures are set forth in theappropriate NISSAN Service Manual.Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt systemactivates in conjunction with the supplemental airbag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac-tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehiclebecomes involved in certain types of collisions,helping to restrain front seat occupants.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat beltsretractor. These seat belts are used the same asconventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate afire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may

cause irritation and choking. Those with a historyof a breathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensionersystem, the supplemental air bag warninglight will not come on, will flash intermit-tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain onafter the ignition key has been turned to the ON orSTART position. In this case, the pre-tensionerseat belt may not function properly. They must bechecked and repaired. Take your vehicle to thenearest NISSAN dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem and guide the buyer to the appropriatesections in this Owners Manual.



1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (locatedon the sun visors)

2. SRS Side Air Bag Warning Labels (lo-cated on the door pillar)

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental front airbag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicleas shown in the illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,displaying in the instrument panel, moni-tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tems. The circuits monitored by the supplementalair bag warning light are the diagnosis sensorunit, crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front airbag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat beltsand all related wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ON or STARTposition, the supplemental air bag warning lightilluminates for about 7 seconds and then turnsoff. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental front air bag, supplemental side airbag and curtain side-impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning light re-mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light doesnot come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplemental frontair bag, supplemental side air bags and curtainside-impact air bag or pre-tensioner seat beltsystems may not operate properly. It must bechecked and repaired. Take your vehicle to thenearest NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the supplementalfront air bag, supplemental side air bag,curtain side-impact air bag systemsand/or pre-tensioner seat belt systemswill not operate in an accident.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental front air bags, supplementalside air bags, curtain side-impact air bags andpre-tensioner seat belts are designed to inflateon a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless itis damaged, the supplemental air bag warninglight remains illuminated after inflation has oc-curred. Repair and replacement of these supple-mental air bag systems should be done only by aNISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the ve-hicle, the supplemental front air bags, supple-mental side air bags, curtain side-impact airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and related partsshould be pointed out to the person performingthe maintenance. The ignition key should alwaysbe in the LOCK position when working under thehood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once a supplemental front air bag,supplemental side air bag or curtainside-impact air bag has inflated, the airbag module will not function again andmust be replaced. Additionally, if any ofthe supplemental front air bags inflate,the activated pre-tensioner seat beltsmust also be replaced. The air bag mod-ule and pre-tensioner seat belt systemshould be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.The air bag module and pre-tensionerseat belt system cannot be repaired.

The supplemental front air bag, side airbag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-tems, and the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem should be inspected by aNISSAN dealer if there is any damage tothe front end or side portion of thevehicle.

If you need to dispose of the supple-mental air bag, pre-tensioner seat beltsystem or scrap the vehicle, contact aNISSAN dealer. Correct supplementalair bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem disposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN ServiceManual. Incorrect disposal procedurescould cause personal injury.



PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat, your chances of being injured or killedin an accident and/or the severity of injury may begreatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encouragesyou and all of your passengers to buckle up everytime you drive, even if your seating position in-cludes a supplemental 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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SEAT BELTS



WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle 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 ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entirerestraint system and increase thechance or severity of injury in an acci-dent. Serious injury or death can occurif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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WARNING

Always route the shoulder belt overyour 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 inan 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 itseffectiveness.

Do not allow more than one person touse the same seat belt.

Never carry more people in the vehiclethan there are seat belts.

The 4-passenger model has seating andseat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the frontseats and 2 in the rear seats.

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 systemchecked by a NISSAN dealer.

Once the pre-tensioner seat belt hasactivated, it cannot be reused and mustbe replaced together with the retractor.See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system componentsshould be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including re-tractors and attaching hardware,should be inspected after any collisionby a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-mends that all seat belt assemblies inuse during a collision be replaced un-less the collision was minor and thebelts show no damage and continue tooperate properly. Seat belt assembliesnot in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation is noted.

All child restraints and attaching hard-ware should be inspected after any col-lision. Always follow the restraintmanufacturers inspection instructionsand replacement recommendations.The child restraints should be replacedif they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.

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.

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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 childrestraints.

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

In addition, there are many types of child re-straints available for larger children which shouldbe used for maximum protection.

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 isespecially important because your vehiclehas a supplemental restraint system (Airbag system) for the front passenger. SeeSupplemental restraint system earlier inthis section.

Infants and small children

NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil-dren be placed in child restraints that comply withFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Youshould choose a child restraint that fits your ve-hicle and always follow the manufacturers in-structions for installation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided.

If the childs seating position has a shoulder beltthat fits close to the face or neck, the use of abooster seat (commercially available) may helpovercome this. The booster seat should raise thechild so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-tioned across the top, middle portion of theshoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. Thebooster seat should fit the vehicle seat and havea label certifying that it complies with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child hasgrown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or nearthe face and neck, use the shoulder belt withoutthe 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 useseat 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 and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

s1 Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in thissection.

s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock during asudden stop or on impact. A slow pullingmotion permits the seat belt to move, andallows you some freedom of movement inthe seat.

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s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snugon the hips as shown.

s4 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 belt and the rear three-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism forchild restraint installation. It is referred to as theautomatic locking mode.

When automatic locking mode is activated theseat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seatbelt tongue is detached from the buckle and fullyretracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the

emergency locking mode. See Child restraintslater in this section for more information.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installation.During normal seat belt use by a passen-ger, the locking mode should not be acti-vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-fortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts

s1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.

Checking seat belt operationSeat 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.

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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 rear seatSelecting correct set of seat belts:

The center seat belt buckle is identified by theCENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue canbe fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Forfront 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 the adjustment button s1 andmove the shoulder belt anchor to the desiredposition s2 , so the belt passes over the center ofthe shoulder. The belt should be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-der belt anchor into position.

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WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position.

The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it isnot possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder beltand fasten it, an extender is available which iscompatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) oflength and may be used for either the driver orfront passenger seating position. See a NISSANdealer for assistance if an extender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN seat belts.

Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary use couldresult in serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to installchild restraints. If the child restraint isnot secured properly, the child could beseriously 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 seatbelts to dry in the shade. Do not allow theseat belts to retract until they are completelydry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulderbelt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components, such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wiresand anchors, work properly. If loose parts,deterioration, cuts or other damage on thewebbing is found, the entire seat belt as-sembly should be replaced.



PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

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 can re-sult in serious injury or death.

WARNING

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

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could seri-ously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be usedin the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the child re-straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-cording to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat.

An improperly installed child restraintcould lead to serious injury or death inan accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to beinstalled with the lap portion of a three-point typeseat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped witha universal child restraint lower anchor system,referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) system. Some child re-straints include two rigid or webbing-mountedattachments that can be connected to theselower anchors. For details, see the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem later in this section.

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Child restraints for infants and small children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manufactur-ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep thefollowing points in mind:

Choose only a restraint with a label certifyingthat it complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check the child restraint in your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicles seatand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to besure the child restraint is compatible withyour child. Always follow all recommendedprocedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadarequire that infants and small children berestrained in an approved child restraint atall times while the vehicle is being oper-ated.

WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint canincrease the risk or severity of injury forboth the child and other occupants ofthe vehicle.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which willfit your child and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install some typesof child restraints in your vehicle.

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

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. Tilt itfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the belt holds therestraint in place. The child restraintshould not move more than 1 inch. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the beltas necessary, or put the restraint in an-other seat and test it again.

For a front-facing child restraint, checkto make sure the shoulder belt does notgo in front of the childs face or neck. Ifit does, put the shoulder belt behind thechild restraint. If you must install a frontfacing child restraint in the front seat,see Installation on front passengerseat later in this section.

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



INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATCENTER (5-passenger models only)OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision.

The 4-passenger model has seating andseat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the frontseats and 2 in the rear seats. Never usethe rear console as a seating position orfor a child restraint.

Front facingWhen you install a child restraint in the rear seat,follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It canbe placed in a front facing direction, de-pending on the size of the child. Alwaysfollow the restraint manufacturers instruc-tions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the seat beltis fully retracted.

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

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5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to tilt the child restraint from sideto side, and tug it forward to make sure thatit is securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch (25mm).

6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, theretractor is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the beltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

Rear facingWhen you install a child restraint in the rear seat,follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Thedirection of the child restraint depends onthe type of the child restraint and the size ofthe child. Always follow the restraint manu-facturers instructions.


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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking mode when the seat belt isfully 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. Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to tilt the child restraint from sideto side, and tug it forward to make sure thatit is securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch (25mm).

6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore seat belt webbing out of the retractor,the retractor is in the automatic lockingmode.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the beltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.





LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown. Ifa child restraint is not secured properly,your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH system anchors. The child re-straint will not be secured properly.

The LATCH system anchors are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstance arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to two anchors located at certain seatingpositions in your vehicle. This system is known asthe LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-dren) system. This system may also be referred toas the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.With this system, you do not have to use a vehicleseat belt to secure the child restraint. Your vehicleis equipped with special anchor points that areused with LATCH system compatible child re-straints. Check your child restraint for a labelstating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys-tem. This information may also be in the childrestraint owners manual. If you have such a childrestraint, refer to the illustration for the seatingpositions equipped with LATCH system anchorswhich can be used to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH system anchors are located at therear of the seat cushion near the seatback. Alabel is attached to the seatback to help youlocate the LATCH system anchors.

LATCH child restraints generally require the useof a top tether strap. See Top tether strap childrestraint later in this section for installation in-structions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose supplied with the child restraint.

When you install a LATCH system compatiblechild restraint to the lower anchor attachments,follow these steps:

WARNING

Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH system an-chors, such as seat belt webbing or seatcushion material. The child restraint willnot be secured properly if the LATCH sys-tem anchors are obstructed.

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments into theanchor points on the seat. If the child re-straint is equipped with a top tether, seeTop tether strap child restraint later in thissection for installation instructions.

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2. After attaching the child restraint and beforeplacing the child in it, use force to tilt thechild restraint from side to side and tug itforward to make sure that the child restraintis securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch.

3. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

WARNING

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.

After removing a rear seat head re-straint for top tether installation, storeit securely to prevent it from causinginjury to passengers or damage to thevehicle in case of sudden braking or anaccident. Always replace it and adjustproperly when top tether is no longer inuse.

If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it mustbe secured to the anchor point provided behindits position.

5-passenger modelsLRS0243

4-passenger modelsLRS0296



First, secure the child restraint with the rear seatbelt or the LATCH system (outboard positions),as applicable.

Remove the head restraint from the seat back.Store it in a secure place. Flip up the anchorcover for the anchor point which is located di-rectly behind the child seat. Position the toptether strap over the top of the seat back s1 andsecure it to the tether anchor bracket that pro-vides the straightest installation. Tighten thetether strap according to the manufacturers in-structions to remove any slack.

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

Anchor point locationsAnchor points are located on the rear parcel shelffinisher.

If you have any questions when installing atop strap child restraint on the rear seat,consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

INSTALLATION ON FRONTPASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat.Supplemental front air bags inflate withgreat force. A rear-facing child restraintcould be struck by the supplementalfront air bag in a crash and could seri-ously injure or kill your child.

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

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

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

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Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision.

If you must install a child restraint in the front seat,follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the front pas-senger seat. It should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Adjust thehead restraint to its highest position. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear-facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used inthe front seat.







3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking mode when the seat belt isfully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull upon the shoulder belt to remove any slack inthe belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to tilt the child restraint from sideto side, and tug it forward to make sure thatit is securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, theretractor is in the automatic locking mode.






7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.



2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Compass display (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Zone variation change procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2-9Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . . . . . . . . 2-16

Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-21Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24Heated seats (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25Traction control system (TCS) off switch(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31Rear center console (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32Covered storage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33Cargo nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33


Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Skyview roof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36Sunroof (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Automatic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36Rear sun shade (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Trunk light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

HomelinkT universal transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42Programming HomeLinkT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42Programming HomeLinkT for Canadiancustomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44Operating the HomeLinkT universaltransceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

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