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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: Perchlor-ate Material special handling may apply,See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

2007 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnManualmay be reproduced or storedin a retri

system, or transmitted in any form, or by ameans, electronic, mechanical, photocopyrecording or otherwise, without the prior writpermission 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10


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1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-11)2. Supplemental curtain side-impact an

rollover air bags (if so equipped)(P. 1-49)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-11)4. Supplemental front impact air bags

(P.1-56)5. Seats (P. 1-2)6. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P. 1-56)7. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-62)8. Supplemental side-impact air bag

(if so equipped) (P. 1-49)9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-22)10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-24)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-26)3. Windshield (P. 8-22)

4. Windows (P. 2-46)5. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)10. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-27); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-31)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P.2-49)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)3. Truck box, tailgate (P.3-15)

4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)

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

(P. 5-21)16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-58)18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)20. Tilt steering wheel control

(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-32)22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)

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QR25DE engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)

3. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)6. Brake fluid reservoir/

Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)(P. 8-14)

7. Drive belt location (P.8-18)8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-110. Battery (P. 8-15)

11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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VQ40DE engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)

2. Battery (P. 8-15)

3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-111. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)See the page number indicated in par

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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 (if so equipped)

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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.

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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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 (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.

JUMP SEAT (King cab)WARNING

Do not use a child restraint in the drers side jump seat. This seating potion is not suitable for child restrainstallation. A child restraint can be stalled in the passengers side jumseat when the seat extension is ufolded from the seat base.

When folding the jump seat, be care

not to squeeze your finger between tseat cushion and the body side.

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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.

ARMRESTTo use the center armrest on the 2nd row benchseat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat andfold it down to the resting position.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seats when they arein 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, unsecuredcargo 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 theseatback 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 rear bench seat

To fold the rear bench seat up:

1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of theseat, while lifting thefront of theseat cushionup.

2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion towthe back of the vehicle until it locks in pla

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3 Repeat this process to raise and secure theseat cushion on the other side of the vehiclefor maximum storage capacity.

To returnthe rear bench seat to a seating positionreverse the process. Make sure to properlypush the seat cushion down into place.

WARNING

When the vehicle is being used to carrycargo, properly secure all cargo to helpprevent it from sliding or shifting. Do

not place cargo higher than the seat-backs. In a sudden stop or collision,unsecured cargo could cause personalinjury.

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.

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.

Folding the rear bench seat down

The rear bench seatback can be tilted forwardaccess the child restraint anchor point locatioor the jacking equipment.

To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap upand tilt the seatback. The child restraint ancpoints 2 can be accessed behind the rbench seatback. The jacking equipment canaccessed from behind the passengers sseatback.

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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 pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, 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 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 restramanufacturers 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 frmany 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 oneyear old. Booster seats are used to help positiona vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can nolonger use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Never install a rear facing child restraintin the front passengers seat. An inflat-ing supplemental air bag could seri-ously injure or kill your child. A rearfacing child restraint must only be usedin the rear seat.

Infants and children need special pro-tection. The vehicles seat belts may notfit them 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 improperlyfitting seat belt could cause serious orfatal injury. Always use appropriatechild restraints.

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.

Also, there are other types of child restraints

available for larger children for additional protec-tion.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat ifavailable (Crew Cab models). According toaccident statistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat than inthe 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 systemlater in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placin a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recomends that infants be placed in child restra

that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SaStandards. You should choose a child restrthat fits your vehicle and always follow the mafacturers instructions for installation and use

Small Children

Children that are over one year old and weigleast 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forwfacing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturinstructions for minimum and maximum wei

and 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 restra

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kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should beused to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in acommercially available booster seat if the shoul-der belt in the childs seating position fits close tothe face or neck or if the lap portion of the seatbelt goes across the abdomen. The booster seatshould raise the child so that the shoulder belt isproperly positioned across the top, middle por-tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on thehips. A booster seat can only be used in seatingpositions that have a three-point type seat belt.The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat andhave a label certifying that it complies with Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child

has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on ornear the face and neck, use the shoulder beltwithout 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 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 whthe seatback is reclined. This can dangerous. The shoulder belt will nbe against your body. In an accideyou could be thrown into it and receineck or other serious injuries. Ycould also slide under the lap belt areceive serious internal injuries.

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Fastening the seat belts (Front seatsall models and rear seats Crew cabmodels)

1 Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in thissection.

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 yousome 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 sn

on the hipsas shown.

4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward retractor to take up extra slack. Be sureshoulder belt is routed over your shouland across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seatpositions three-point seat belts have a lockmechanism for child restraint installation. Ireferred to as theautomatic locking mode or crestraint mode.

When the automatic locking mechanism is avated theseat belt cannotbe extended again uthe seat belt tongue is detached from the buc

Manual front seat shown

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and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat beltis in the emergency locking mode. See Childrestraints later in this section for more informa-tion.

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. It can alsochange the operation of the front passen-ger air bag. See Front passenger air bagand status light later in this section.

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.

Fastening the seat belts (Jump seatsKing cab models)

1. Open the jump seat. See Seats earlier in

this section.

2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retra

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

The retractor is designed to lock dura sudden stop or on impact. A slpulling motion permits the seat beltmove, and allows you some freedommovement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled frits fully retracted position, firmly pthe belt and release it. Then smoot

pull the belt out of the retractor.

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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 jump seat positions three-point seat beltshave a locking mechanism for child restraint in-stallation. It is referred to as the automatic lockingmode or child restraint mode.

When the automatic locking mechanism is acti-vated theseat belt cannotbe extended again untilthe seat belt tongue is detached from the buckleand fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat beltis in the emergency locking mode. See Child

restraints later in this section for more informa-tion.

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.

Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebuttonthe buckle. The seat belt automaticallytracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors aredesigned to lock seatmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly fromretractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat becheck the operation as follows.

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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.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Frontseats)

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 1 andmove the shoulder belt anchor to the desiredposition2 , so the belt passesover the centerofthe 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.

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.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder and fasten it, an extender is available whiccompatible with the installed seat belts. The tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mmlength and may be used for either the drivefront passenger seating position. See a NISSdealer for assistance if an extender is require

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, maby the same company which made t

original equipment seat belts, shoube used with NISSAN seat belts.

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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 amild soap solution or any solution recom-mendedfor cleaning upholsteryor carpet. Then

wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dryin the shade. Do not allow the seat belts toretract until they are completely dry.

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 wires

and 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 CHILD

RESTRAINTSWARNING

Infants and small children should ways be placed in an appropriate chrestraint while riding in the vehicFailure to use a child restraint can sult in serious injury or death.

Infants and small children should nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibforeventhe 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.

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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. 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. Ifyou must install a front facing child re-straint in the front seat, see Child re-straint installation using the seat beltslater in this section.

Improper use or improper installationof a child restraint can increase the riskor severity of injury for both the childand other occupants of the vehicle andcan lead to serious injury or death in anaccident.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which will

fit 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.

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 uskeep it secured with the LATCH Systeor a seat belt to prevent it from beithrown around in case of a sudden stor accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left inclosed vehicle can become very hCheck the seating surface and buckbefore placing your child in the chrestraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal crestraint lower anchor system, referred to as Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Systor LATCH. Some child restraints include two ror webbing-mounted attachments that canconnected to these lower anchors. For detaseethe LowerAnchors and Tethersfor CHildSystem (LATCH) later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible chrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. SChild restraint installation using the seat belater in this section. In general, child restraintsalso designed to be installed with the lap por

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Several manufacturers offer child restraints forinfants and small children of various sizes. Whenselecting any child restraint, keep the followingpoints in mind:

Chooseonly a restraintwith a label certifyingthat it complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechild restraintin 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 with

your child. Choose a child restraint that isdesigned for your childs height and weight.Always follow all recommended procedures.

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.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchorsand Tethers for CHildren) system compatiblechild restraints.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to installchild restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-tions only (Crew cab models only). Do not at-tempt to install a child restraint in the center

position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor point locations

The LATCH system anchors are located at rear of the seat cushion near the seatbacklabel is attached to the seatback to help ylocate the LATCH system anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible chrestraints only at the locations shown

a child restraint is not secured propeyour child could be seriously injuredkilled in an accident.

LATCH system anchor locations

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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.

Installing child restraint LATCH anchorattachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe connected to two anchors located at certainseating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt tosecure the child restraint. Check your child re-straint for a label stating that it is compatible withthe LATCH system. This information may also be

in the instructions provided by the child restraintmanufacturer.

LATCH child restraints generally require the of a top tether strap. See Top tether strap crestraint later in this section for installationstructions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully reand follow the instructions in this manual athose supplied with thechild restraint. SeeCrestraint installation using LATCH System in section.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint requiresthe use of a top tetherstrap, it must besecured to

the anchor point.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses.

Top Tether Anchor Point Locations

Anchor points are located in the following loca-

tions:

On the back of the front passenger seat(King cab only).

On the floor between the jump seat beltbuckles in the center of thevehicle (King cabonly).

Under the rear window behind the rearbench seat (Crew cab only).

If you have any questions when installing atop strap child restraint on the front pas-sengers seat, rear passengers side jumpseat or rear bench seat, consult yourNISSAN dealer for details.

Installing top tether strapFirst, secure the child restraint with the seat beltor the LATCH system (rear bench outboard seat-ing positions on King cab only), as applicable.

Front passenger seat (King cab mod

only)For the front passenger seat in the 2 passencargo van only, install the top tether strapfollows:

1. Adjust the head restraint to its highest ption.

2. Route the top tether strap between the hrestraint and the top of the seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anc

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4. 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 the

child restraint manufacturers instructions.

1. Cover plate

2. Top tether strap routing bracket

3. Top tether strap anchor point

The anchor point is located on the floor betweenthe jump seat belt buckles in the center of thevehicle. The routing bracket is located behind thecover plate under therear window above therightpassengers side jump seat.

Installing top tether strap

1. Top tether strap

2. Routing bracket

3. Top tether strap anchor point.

WARNING

Do not secure the top tether strap to trouting bracket. If the child restraint is nanchored properly, the risk of a child bing injured in a collision or a sudden st

greatly increases.

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1. Pull the cover plate off to access the toptether strap routing bracket for the passen-gers side jump seat.

2. Route the top tether strap through the rout-ing bracket.

3. Then pull the top tether strap tight and se-cure it to the top tether anchor bracket lo-cated between the seat belt buckle receiv-ers in the center of the vehicle.

Rear bench seat (Crew cab models only)

The anchor points are located under the rearwindow behind the rear bench seat.

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

1. Pull strap2. Anchor point location

To access the anchor points behind the rbench seat, tilt the rear seatback forwardlifting up on the pull strap behind the seatbac

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Installing top tether strap

1. Top tether strap

2. Hook

3. Anchor point

Install the top tether strap as follows:

1. Raise the head restraint.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top ofthe seatback and under the head restraint.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint on the seat directly behind the childrestraint.

4. 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 the

child restraint manufacturers instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

Attach LATCH compatible child straints only at the locations shown. Fthe LATCH lower anchor locations, sLower Anchors and Tethers for CHdren System (LATCH) in this sectiona child restraint is not secured propeyour child could be seriously injuredkilled in an accident.

The LATCH anchors are designed withstand only those loads imposed correctly fitted child restraints. Und

no circumstance are they to be used fadult 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 cusion material. The child restraint will nbe secured properly if the LATCH achors are obstructed.

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Front-facing

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-

ways follow the child restraint manufactur-ers instructions.

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

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 fitanother seating position or a different childstraint.

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4. 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 yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point.See Top tether strap child restraint inthis section.

6. 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 try

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

7. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If child restraint is loose, repeat stepsthrough 6.

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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 attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. 3. 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 yhand to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while tightening the webbof the anchor attachments.

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4. 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.It should not move more than 1 inch (25mm). If it does move more than 1 inch (25mm), pull again on the anchor attachmentsto further tighten thechild restraint. If you areunable to properly securethe restraint, movethe restraint to another seating position and

try again, or try a different child restraint. Notall child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 4.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING THE SEAT BELTS FRONTPASSENGER AND REAR BENCHSEAT (crew cab models only)

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air BSystem, never install a rear-facing chrestraint in the front passenger seSupplemental front air bags inflate wgreat force. A rear-facing child restra

could be struck by the supplemenfront air bag in a crash and could seously injure or kill your child.

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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 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 suddenstopor collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front pas-senger air bag. See Front passengerair bag and status light later in thissection.

A child restraint with a top tether strap

should not be used in the front passen-ger seat except for the King cabmodels.

The instructions in this section apply to childrestraint installation using thevehicle seat belts inthe rear seats or the front passenger seat.

Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing crestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rbench seat (Crew cab models only)or inthe fpassenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restrainthe front seat, it should be placed ifront-facing direction only. Move seat to the rearmost position. Chrestraints for infants must be used

the rear-facing direction and therefmust not be used in the front seat.

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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 seat back. 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 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.

4. Pull on the shoulder belt until the belt is fextended. At this time, the seat belt retrais in the automatic locking mode (childstraint mode). It reverts to emergency loing mode when the seat belt is fully tracted.

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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 seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt.

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a tether strap, route the top tether strap asecure the tether strap to the tether ancpoint. SeeTop tetherstrap child restrainthis section. Do not install child restrathat require the use of a top tether strapseating positions that do not have a tether anchor.

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8. Before placing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the seat beltpath and use force to push the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward to makesure that it is securely held in place. It shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If itdoes move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pullagain on the shoulder belt to further tightenthe child restraint. If you are unable to prop-erly secure the restraint, move the restraintto another seating position and try again, ortry a different child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull any

more belt webbing out of the retractor, theretractor is in the automatic locking 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 frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch tothe ON position. The passenger air bag sta-tus light should illuminate. If this lightis not illuminated see Front passenger airbag and status light in this section. Movethe child restraint to another seatingposition. Have the system checked by aNISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode

child restraint mode) is canceled.

Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing crestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rbench seat (Crew cab models only):

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING THE SEAT BELTS PASSENGERS SIDE JUMP SEAT(King cab models only)

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 child

in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING

When installing a child restraint systemin the passengers side jump seat posi-tion be sure to unfold the seat exten-sion on the jump seat. If the jump seatextension is not properly used, the childrestraint will not be installed correctlyand the child could be injured in a col-lision or sudden stop.

Never install a child restraint on thedrivers side jump seat. A child restraint

can not be properly installed in the driv-ers side jump seat and the child couldbe injured in a collision or sudden stop.

Front facing

When you install a child restraint on the passgers side jump seat, follow these steps:

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1. To access the jump seat extension1 on thepassengers side jump seat pull up 2 onthe extension to unfold it to the open posi-tion. Then unfold the two support legs3 and lower the jump seat to the full open4 seating position.

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 seat back. If necessary, adjustor 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 isecure place. Be sure to install the head restrwhen the child restraint is removed. If the seatposition does not have an adjustable head straint and it is interfering with the proper crestraint fit, try another seating position or a ferent child restraint.

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3. 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.

4. Pull on the shoulder belt until allof 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.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onshoulder belt to remove any slack in the b

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2. Move the front passengers seat into theFULL FORWARD position. Then move thefront seatback to theupright or tilted forwardposition. Position the child restraint on the

jump seat. The direction of the child restraintdepends on the type of the child restraintand the size of the child. Always follow therestraint manufacturers instructions.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the crestraint and insert it into the buckle untilhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint mafacturers instructions for belt routing.

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4. 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.

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 crestraint; press downward and rearwfirmly in the center of the child restraincompress thevehicle seat cushion andseback while pulling up on the seat belt.

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7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the seat beltpath and use force to push the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward to makesure that it is securely held in place. It shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If itdoes move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pullagain on the shoulder belt to further tightenthe child restraint. If you are unable to prop-erly secure the restraint, move the restraintto another rear seating position and try

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

8. 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.

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

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

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATSWARNING

Infants and small children should ways be placed in an appropriate chrestraint while riding in the vehicFailure to use a child restraint booster seat can result in serious injuor death.

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

NISSAN recommends that the boosterseat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-cording to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat. Ifyou must install a booster seat in thefront seat, see Booster seat installa-tion in this section.

A booster seat must only be installed ina seating position that has alap/shoulder belt. Failure to use athree-point type seat belt with abooster seat can result in a serious in-jury in sudden stop or collision.

Improper use or improper installationof a booster seat can increase the riskor severity of injury for both the childand other occupants of the vehicle andcan lead to serious injury or death in an

accident.

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 seatsare 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 providethe 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 boostseat and fastening the seat belt, masure the shoulder portion of the beltaway from the childs face and neck athe lap portion of the belt does ncross the abdomen.

Do not put the shoulder belt behind tchild or under the childs arm. If ymust install a booster seat in the froseat, see Booster seat installatiolater in this section.

When your booster seat is not in uskeep it secured with a seat belt to pvent it from being thrown around case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:

Choose only a booster seat with a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

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 a

low back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seat back must be at or above the

center 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 besure thebooster seat is compatible with yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesterritories require that infants and sm

children be restrained in an approved chrestraint at all times while the vehiclebeing operated.

The instructions in this section apply to booseat installation in the rear seats or the frpassenger seat.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ONFRONT PASSENGER SEAT ANDREAR SEAT (Crew cab models only)

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that child restraintsbe installed in the rear seat. However, ifyou must install a booster seat in the frontpassenger seat, move the passengersseat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto-matic locking mode when using a boosterseat with the seat belts. Follow these

steps to install a booster seat in the rearseat or in the front passenger seat:

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.

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3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct booster seat fit. SeeHead restraint adjustment earlier in thissection. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the booster seat isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a differentbooster seat.

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 is installed in the front pass

ger seat: When the ignition switch is turnto the ON position, the passenger air bstatus light may or may not be illunated, dependingon thesize of thechildathe type of booster seat being used. SFront passenger air bag and status liglater in this section.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ONPASSENGERS SIDE JUMP SEATONLY (King cab models only)

WARNING

When installing a booster seat in thepassengers side jump seat position besure to unfold the seat extension on thejump seat. If the jump seat extension isnot properly used, the booster seat willnot be installed correctly and a childcould be injured in a collision or suddenstop.

Never install a booster seat on the driv-ers side jump seat. A child restraint cannot be properly installed in the driversside jump seat and a child could beinjured in a collision or sudden stop.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto-matic locking mode when using a boosterseat with the seat belts. When you install abooster seat on the jump seat followthese steps:

1. To access the jump seat extension1 on passengers side jump seat only pull up

on the extension to unfold it to the opposition. Then unfold the two support l3 and lower the jump seat to the full op4 seating position.

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vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain airbags are designed to inflate and remain inflatedfor 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 orSTART position.

After turning the ignition key to the ON

position, 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 front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seatis unoccupied. SeeFrontpassenger air

bag and status light later in thissection.

The seat belts and the supplemenfront air bags are most effective whyou are sitting well back and uprightthe seat. The front air bags inflate wgreat force. Even with the NISSAN Avanced Air Bag System, if you are unstrained, leaning forward, sitting sidways or out of position in any way, yare at greater risk of injury or death icrash. You may also receive seriousfatal injuries from the supplemenfront air bag if you are up against

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when it inflates. Always sit back againstthe seatback and as far away as practi-cal from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seat belt

buckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. Theadvanced air bag system monitors theseverity of a collision and seat belt us-age then inflates the air bags. Failure toproperly wear seat belts can increasethe risk or severity of injury in anaccident.

The front passenger seat is equippedwith an occupant classification sensor(pressure sensor) that turns the front

passenger air bag OFF under someconditions. This sensor is only used inthis seat. Failure to be properly seatedand wearing the seat belt can increasethe risk or severity of injury in an acci-dent. See Front Passenger air bag andstatus light later in this section.

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

supplemental front air bag inflates.

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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Do not lean against the door.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental sideair bags and curtain side-impact androllover air bags are most effectivewhen you are sitting well back and up-

right in the seat. The side air bag andcurtain air bag inflate with great force.Do not allow anyone to place theirhand, leg or face near the side air bagon the side of the seatback of the frontseat or near the side roof rails. Do notallow anyonesitting in the front seats orrear outboard seats to extend theirhand out of the window or lean againstthe door. Some examples of dangerousriding positions are shown in the previ-ous illustrations.

WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of thefront 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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the 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 undersome conditions, depending on the weight de-tected on the passenger seat and how the seatbelt is used. If the front passenger airbag is OFF,

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 performance

of 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-

from 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

seconds if the system is operational.


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Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNINGThe 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.

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

Unoccupied passengers seat: The is

OFF 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 that

the 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

matically 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 mode (child restrmode). Based on theweight on theseat detecby theoccupantclassification sensorand thebtension detected on the seat belt, the advancair bag system determines whether the front psenger air bag should be automatically turnOFF as required by the regulations.

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WARNING Tampering with the supplemental sidei b t lt i i

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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 and rollover airbag system components will be hot. Donot touch them; you may severely burnyourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring of

the side air bag and curtain air bagsystem. This is to prevent accidentalinflation of the side air bag and curtainair bag or damage to the side air bagand curtain air bag system.

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

air bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial near the seatbacks or by installingadditional trim material, such as seat

covers, around the side air bag. Work around and on the curtain air bag

system should be done by a NISSANdealer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should 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 or cur-tain air bag system.

* The SRSwiring harness or connectors areyellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the supplemental side airbag and curtain air bag system and guide thebuyer to the appropriate sections in this OwnersManual.

seats)

WARNING

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot

reused after activation. It must be placed together with the retractor abuckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved infrontal collision b

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