nissansentra 2007 manual english

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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 complete trip foryou and your passengers!

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

ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-

ing and avoid using vehicle features ortaking other actions that could distractyou.

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

ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this Owners Manualfor important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modifieModification could affect i

performance, safety or durability, amay even violate governmentregulations. In addition, damage or peformance problems resulting from modfications may not be covered undNISSAN 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 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 thissymbol, it means Do not dothisor 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituenand certain vehicle components contaor emit chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer and birth dfects or other reproductive harm. In adtion, certain fluids contained in vehicland certain products of component wecontain or emit chemicals known to tState of California to cause cancer abirth defects or other reproductive harm

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batties, may contain perchlorate material. Tfollowing advisory is provided: Perchlate Material special handling may appSee www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

APD1005

WHEN READING THE MANUAL


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BLUETOOTH is a

trademark owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,

U.S.A. and licensed to

Visteon.

2006 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnersManualmay be reproduced or storedin a retrieval

system, or transmitted in any form, or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording or otherwise, without the prior writtenpermission of Nissan North America, Inc.


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NISSAN CARES . . .

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer our 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

Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9


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1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-26)2. Rear head restraint (P. 1-5)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag (P. 1-41)5. Supplemental side-impact air bags

(P. 1-41)6. Front head restraint (P. 1-7)7. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)8. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-41)9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Occupant classification sensor(pressure sensor) (P.1-41)

11. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P. 1-55)12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

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

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-18)3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-32)5. Power windows (P. 2-30)6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),

Intelligent Key system (if so equippedkeys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-10, 3-2)

7. Mirrors (P. 3-27)8. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-19)12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)13. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)14. Tie down hook (P. 6-13)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Trunk lid (P.3-22 )2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-14)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-23)4. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-1

5. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-24)7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-24, P. 9-3)8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)9. Exterior trunk lid release/request butt

(P.3-23, P. 3-15)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear seat (P. 1-3)2. Sunroof (P. 2-32)3. Interior lights, illuminated entry, sunro

switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-34, P. 2-19, P. 2-32)4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)5. Inside mirror (P. 3-27)6. Glove box (P. 2-27)7. Cupholders (P. 2-26)8. Parking brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-18, P. 5-22)9. Front seat (P. 1-2)10. Front console (P. 2-27)11. Rear armrest, cupholders

(P. 1-7, P 2-26)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19); Manual shift

paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )2. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Sys-tem (if so equipped) (P. 4-35, 4-37)

3. Drivers supplemental air bag/Horn(P. 1-41, 2-22)

4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)6. Cruise control main/set switches (if so

equipped) (P. 5-19)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-23)9. Audio system (P. 4-15)10. Center ventilator (P. 4-6)

11. Passengers supplemental air bag(P. 1-41)

12. Control panel display (if so equipped)(P. 4-2)

13. Side ventilator (P. 4-6)14. Engine oil pressure gauge

(if so equipped) (P. 2-6)15. G-gauge (if so equipped) (P. 2-5)16. Hazard warning flasher switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)

17. Hazard warning flasher switch (if soequipped) (P. 2-22); Manual shift modswitch (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )

18. Glove box (P. 2-27)19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-420. Climate control (P. 4-7)21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)22. Power outlet (P. 2-23)23. Ignition switch (P. 5-6)24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)

25. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-25)26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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MR20DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid rese

voir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)4. Battery (P. 8-15)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)9. Drive belt location (P.8-16)10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-14)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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QR25DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid rese

voir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)4. Battery (P. 8-15)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)9. Drive belt location (P.8-16)10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-14)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped)

2-9

or

Brake warning light 2-9

Charge warning light 2-9

Door open warninglight

2-9

Electric powersteering warninglight

2-10

Engine oil pressurewarning light

2-10

Warninglight

Name Page

Intelligent Key sys-

tem warning light (ifso equipped)

2-10

Low fuel warninglight

2-11

Low tire pressurewarning light (if soequipped)

2-11

Low windshield

washer fluid warninglight (if so equipped)

2-12

P position selectingwarning light (CVTmodels) (if soequipped)

2-12

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-12

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-12

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Continuously Vari-

able Transmission(CVT) position indi-cator light

2-1

CRUISE mainswitch indicator light(if so equipped)

2-1

Cruise SET switchindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

or

Front passenger airbag status light

2-1

High beam indicatorlight (blue)

2-1

Malfunction indica-

tor light (MIL)

2-1

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

Overdrive off indica-

tor light (CVT mod-els)

2-14

Security indicatorlight

2-14

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Rear folding seat system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 1-3Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Active Head Restraint (front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Three-point type seat belt with retractor(Rear center seat, all models except SE-R) . . . . . . . 1-15Three-point type seat belt with retractor(SE-R rear center seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19Shoulder belt height adjustment(Front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildrenSystem (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-27Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

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


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

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

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

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

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

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

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

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

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

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adthe seat height until the desired positionachieved.

REAR FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM (if equipped)

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Interior trunk access (if so equipped)The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat forloading and unloading, as shown.

1. Stow outboard seatbelts with clip beforefolding rear seat backs.

When folding the passengers side rear seatback, first disconnect and stow the center seat-belt. See Stowing the rear center seatbelt laterin this section.

2. Pull up on the strapA

located on the topoutboard side of the seat to be folded.

3. Fold seat back down.

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.

Properly secure all cargo with ropesstraps to help prevent it from slidingshifting. Do not place cargo higher ththe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or co

lision, unsecured cargo could caupersonal injury.

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 acdent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when thare around cars to prevent them froplaying and becoming locked in t

trunk where they could be seriously jured. Keep the car locked, with the reseatback and trunk lid securely latchwhen not in use, and prevent childrenaccess to car keys.

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Folding the rear cushions and seatbacks (if so equipped)

1. Lift up on the strap (on the front edge of theseat cushion) and fold cushion toward frontof vehicle.

2. Fold down the rear head restraint. Pull head restraint down and rotate to the lowposition1 .

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3. To return the head restraint to the normalposition, push down 1 and release thenrotate up until in position2 .

4. Fold down seat backs. See Interior trunkaccess (if so equipped) in this section.

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.

Properly secure all cargo with ropesstraps to help prevent it from slidingshifting. Do not place cargo higher ththe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or co

lision, unsecured cargo could caupersonal injury.

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 acdent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children when thare around cars to prevent them froplaying and becoming locked in t

trunk where they could be seriously jured. Keep the car locked, with the reseatback and trunk lid securely latchwhen not in use, and prevent childrenaccess to car keys.

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Center armrest (if so equipped)Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

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

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-tection against injury in an accident. Donot remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

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

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

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

Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Al-

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

Do not attach anything to the head restraint 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 certainrear-end collisions. After the collision, the headrestraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints asdescribed in this section.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

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

Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts be wornat all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint.

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

justedto a snug fit.Failure to doso mreduce the effectiveness of the entrestraint system and increase tchance or severity of injury in an acdent. Serious injury or death can occif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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WARNING Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snug aspossible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too high couldincrease the risk of internal injuries 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 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 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 rtractors and attaching hardwa should 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 haware should be inspected after any clision. Always follow the restra

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

CHILD SAFETY

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

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

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

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

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

longer use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

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

restraints.All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraints

for infants and small children. See Child Re-straints later in this section.

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

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

This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint system

later in this section.Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placedin a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-mends that infants be placed in child restraintsthat comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. You should choose a child restraintthat fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-facturers instructions for installation and use.

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

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

Larger children

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

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

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

tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on hips. A booster seat can only be used in seatpositions that have a three-point type seat bThe booster seat should fit the vehicle seat a



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

without the booster seat.

WARNING

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

PREGNANT WOMEN

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

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use

seat belts. Check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle 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 the seat with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in

section.

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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

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

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

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

pull the belt out of the retractor.

3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

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

The front passenger seat belt and the rear three-point seat belts have a locking mechanism forchild restraint installation. It is referred to as theautomatic locking mode or child restraint mode.

When automatic locking mode is activated theseat belt cannot be extended 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 restrainlater in this section for more information.

The automatic locking mode should used only for child restraint installati

During normal seat belt use by a passeger, the locking mode should not be acvated. If it is activated it may cause uncofortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certathat the seatbacks are completely scured in the latched position. If they anot completely secured, passengers mbe injured in an accident or sudden sto

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Unfastening the seat belts

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

Checking seat belt operation

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

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should lock and re-

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

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR (Rear centerseat, all models except SE-R)

WARNING

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

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion always sit wellback in the seat with both feet on thefloor and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac

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


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The front passenger seat belt and the rear three-point seat belts have a locking mechanism forchild restraint installation. It is referred to as theautomatic locking mode or child restraint mode.


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

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


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

When the seat belt is pulled quickly fromretractor.


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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.

Center of the rear seat (except SERmodel)The rear seat center seat belt has a connectortongue1 and a seat belt tongue2 . Both theconnector tongue and the seat belt tongue mustbe securely latched for proper seat belt opera-tion.

WARNING Always fasten the connector tong

and the seat belt in the order shown

Always make sure both the connecttongue and the seat belt tongue a secured when using the seat belt. not use it with only the seat belt tongattached. This could result in seriopersonal injury in case of an accidenta sudden stop.

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Stowing the rear center seat belt

When folding down the rear seat, the center seatbelt can be retracted into a stowed position asfollows:

1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seatbelt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. Release the connector tongue byinserting a suitable tool such as key into theconnector buckleA .

2 Retract theseat belt up to theretractor base.

3 Insert the seat belt connector buckle into thefabric sleeve to stow.

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center seatbelt connector except when foldingdown the rear seat.

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

If the rear center seat belt connectand the seatbacks are not securedthe correct position, serious persoinjury may result in an accident or suden stop.

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Attaching the rear center seat belt

Always be sure the center seat belt connectortongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis-connect only when folding down the rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

1 Pull out the connector buckle from fabricsleeve.

2 Pull out the connector tongue.

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

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

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

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

WARNING

Do not unfasten the rear center seatbelt connector except when foldingdown the rear seat.

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

secured.

If the rear center seat belt connectand the seatbacks are not securedthe correct position, serious persoinjury may result in an accident or suden stop.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR (SE-R rear censeat)

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in th vehicle should use a seat belt at times.

For the most effective protection whthe vehicle is in motion, always sit wback in the seat with both feet on tfloor and adjust the seat belt properl

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1 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

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

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

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





The rear three-point seat belts have a lockingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as theautomaticlocking modeor childrestraint mode.


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

The automatic locking mode should used only for child restraint installatiDuring normal seat belt use by a passeger, the locking mode should not be acvated. If it is activated it may cause uncofortable seat belt tension.

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Unfastening the seat belts

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


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

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.



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 HEIGHTADJUSTMENT (Front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be justed to the position best for you. (See Prections on seat belt usage earlier in this sectiTo adjust, pull out the adjustment button1move the shoulder belt anchor to the desiposition2 , sothe belt passes overthe centethe shoulder. The belt should be away from yface and neck, but not falling off your shouldRelease the adjustment button to lock the sho

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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 make

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

be adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint 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 the

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

Adults and children who can use the standard 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-mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.

Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seatbelts todry inthe shade.Do not allow the seatbelts to retract 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

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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.

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 and

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

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 anchorproperly, the risk of a child being jured in a collision or a sudden stgreatly increases.

Child restraint anchor points are d signed to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstances they to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

Adjustable seatbacks should be potioned to fit the child restraint, but upright as possible.

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

from side to side while holding the senear the LATCH attachment or by tseat belt path. Try to tug it forward acheck to see if the belt holds the r straint in place. The child restra should not move more than 1 inch (mm). If the restraint is not secutighten the belt as necessary, or put trestraint in another seat and testagain. You may need to try a differechild restraint. Not all child restraints

in all types of vehicles.

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

WARNING

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

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

Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH anchors. The child restraint willnot be secured properly.

Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Installing child restraint LATCH anchattachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that be connected to two anchors located at cerseating positions in your vehicle. With this stem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belsecure the child restraint. Check your child straint for a label stating that it is compatible wthe LATCH system. This information may also

in the instructions provided by the child restrmanufacturer.

LATCH lower anchor location

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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 thechild restraint. SeeChildrestraint installation using LATCH System in thissection.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint requiresthe use of a top tetherstrap, it must be secured 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 on the rear parshelf.

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Installing top tether strap

First, secure the child restraint with the seat beltor LATCH System (rear outboard seat positionsonly), as applicable.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchorpoint which is located directly behind thechild seat.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top ofthe seatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorbracket that provides the straightest instal-lation.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturers instructions to remove anyslack.

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

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

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

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

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

Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH anchors,such as seat belt webbing or seat cush-ion material. The child restraint will notbe secured properly if the LATCH an-chors are obstructed.

Front-facing

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

If the seating position does not have an adjust-able head restraint and it is interfering with theproper child restraint fit, try another seating posi-tion or a different child restraint.

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 anchorpoint.See Top tetherstrap child restraint inthis section.

6. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrahold the child restraint near the LATCHtachment and use force to push the chrestraint from side to side, and tug it forwto make sure that it is securely held in plaItshould not movemore than1 in(25mmit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), again on the anchor attachments to furttightenthe child restraint. If you areunablproperly secure the restraint, move the

straint to another seating position andagain, or try a different child restraint. Nochild restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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

Rear-facing

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

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

2. Secure the child restraint anchor 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.

Front facing step 6

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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.Itshould not movemore than1 in(25mm). Ifit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pullagain on the anchor attachments to furthertighten thechildrestraint. If youare unabletoproperly secure the restraint, move the re-straint to another seating position and tryagain, or try a different child restraint. Not allchild 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

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front passeng seat. Supplemental front air bags flate with great force. A rear-facchild restraint could be struck by t supplemental front air bag in a craand could seriously injure or kill yochild.

Rear facing step 3

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NISSAN recommends that child restraints 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 passenger 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.

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

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in a

front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and thereforemust not be used in the front seat.

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

The back of the child restraint should be securedagainst the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust

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

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

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

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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the automatic locking mode (child re-straint mode). It reverts to emergency lock-ing mode when the seat belt is fully re-tracted.

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

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7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint (rear seat installation only). See Toptether strap child restraint in this section.Do not install child restraints that require theuse of a top tether strap to seating positionsthat do not have a top tether anchor.

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

9. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking 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 frpassenger seat, turn the ignition switchthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light or should illunate. If this light is not illuminated see Frpassenger air bag and status light in section. Move the child restraint to other seating position. Have the systchecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking m

child restraint mode) is canceled.

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

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

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

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3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the automatic locking mode (child re-straint mode). It reverts to emergency lock-ing mode when the seat belt is fully re-tracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the 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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6. 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 in (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again onthe shoulder belt to further tighten the childrestraint. If you are unable to properly securethe restraint, move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again, or try a

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

7. 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

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

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

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATS

WARNING

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 and

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

NISSAN recommends that the booster seat 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 anaccident.

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

are designed to be used with alap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed 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 n

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

child or under the childs arm. If ymust install a booster seat in the fro seat, see Booster seat installatiolater in this section.

When your booster seat is not in uskeep it secured with a seat belt to p vent it from being thrown aroundcase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several 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 thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat2 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 smchildren 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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3. The booster seat should be positioned onthe 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 instrtions for properly fastening a seat shown in the Three-point seat belt wretractor earlier in this section.

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch totheON position. Thefront passengerair bagstatus light or may or may notbe illuminated, depending on the size of thechild and the type of booster seat beingused. See Front passenger air bag andstatus light later in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) s

tion contains important information concernthe driver and passenger supplemental frontbags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Systesupplemental side air bags, curtain side-impair bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.

Supplemental front impact air bag systeThe NISSAN advanced air bag system can hcushion the impact force to the head and chesthe driver and front passenger in certain frocollisions.

Supplemental side-impact air bag systeThis system can help cushion the impact forcethe chest and pelvic area of the driver and frpassenger in certain side impact collisions. Tfront seat side-impact supplemental side airbare designed to inflate on the side where vehicle is impacted.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bsystem: This system can help cushion the pact force to the head of occupants in front rear outboard seating positions in certain s

impact collisions. The curtain side-impactbags are designed to inflate on the side whthe vehicle is impacted.

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These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed tosupplement the crash protection pro-vided by thedriverand front passenger seat beltsand are not a substitute for them. Seat beltsshould always be correctly worn and the occu-pant seated a suitable distance away from the

steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-ers. (See Seat belts earlier 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 7

seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of a side 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 airbag and status light later in thissection.

The seat belts and the supplemen

front 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 againstwhen it inflates.Always sit back again

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the seatback and as far away as practi-cal from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors that

detect 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 frontpassenger air bag OFF under some

conditions. 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 the steering wheel rim could increase therisk that they are injured when thesupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured killed when the supplemental front bags, side air bags or curtain sidimpact air bags inflate if they are nproperly restrained. Pre-teens and chdren should be properly restrainedthe rear seat, if possible.

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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 could seriously injure or kill your child. SeeChild restraints earlier in this sectionfor details.

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 your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

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1. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod-ules

2. SRS side-impact air bags3. Supplemental front air bag modules4. Crash zone sensor

5. Diagnosis sensor unit6. Occupant classification sensor (pres-sure sensor)

7. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor8. Side satellite sensor

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN ad-vanced air bag system for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,all of the information, cautions and warn-ings in this manual still apply and must befollowed.

The driver supplemental front air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel. The passengersupplemental front air bag is mounted in thedashboard above the glove box. The supplemen-tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higher

severity 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 dual

stage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classificationsensor (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 mayinflatein a crash, depending on the crash severity

and 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 air bag is OFF,the passenger air bag status light will be illumi-nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will notbe illuminated, but the air bag will be off). SeeFront passenger air bag and status light later inthis section for further details. One front air bag

inflating does not indicate improper performanceof the system.

If you have any questions about your air bsystem, please contact NISSAN or your NISSdealer. If you are considering modification of yvehicle due to a disability, you may also contNISSAN. Contact information is contained infront of this Owners Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflatesfairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful does not indicate a fire. Care should be takennot inhale it, as it may cause irritation and ching. Those with a history of a breathing condishould get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front airbags, along with the usseat belts, help to cushion the impact force

the face and chest of the front occupants. Tcan help save lives and reduce serious injurHowever, an inflating front air bag may cafacial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bado not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat bshould be correctly worn and the driver and psenger seated upright as far as practical awfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Tsupplemental front airbags inflatequickly in orto help protect the front occupants. Because

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Occupied passenger seat and the passen-ger meet the conditions outlined in this sec-tion: The light or is OFF to in-dicate that the front passenger air bag isoperational.

Front passenger air bagThe 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 driverair bag and other air bags inyourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, suchas children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are usedto meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classificationsensor(pressure sensor). It is in thebottomof thefront passenger seat cushion and is designed todetect an occupant and objects on the seat byweight. It works together with seat belt sensorsdescribed later. For example, if a child is in thefront passenger seat, the advanced air bag sys-

tem is designed to turn the passenger air bagOFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if achild restraint of the type specified in the regula-

tions is on the seat, its weight and the childsweight can be detected and cause the air bag toturn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera-tion can vary depending on the front passengerseat belt sensors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de-signedto detect ifthe seat belt is buckled and theamount of tension on the seat belt, such as whenit is in the automatic locking mode (child restraintmode). Based on theweight on theseat detectedby theoccupantclassification sensorand thebelttension detected on the seat belt, the advancedair bag system determines whether the front pas-senger air bag should be automatically turnedOFF as required by the regulations.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-lined in this manual should not cause the passen-ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF, however if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sittingon an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being outof position), this could cause the sensor to turnthe air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupantimproperly uses the seat belt in the automatic

locking mode (child restraint mode), this couldcause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always besure to be seated and wearing the seat belt

properly for the most effective protection by seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and cdren be properly restrained in a rear sNISSAN also recommends that appropriate c

restraints and booster seats be properly instain a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupclassification sensor and seat belt sensors designed to operate as described above to tthe front passenger air bag OFF for specifchild restraints as required by the regulatioFailing to properly secure child restraints anduse the automatic locking mode (child restrmode) may allow the restraint to tip ormove inaccident or sudden stop. This can also resuthe passenger air bag inflating in a crash inste

of being OFF. See Child restraints earlier insection for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied passenger air bag is designed not to inflate crash. However, heavy objects placed on seat could result in air bag inflation, becausethe objects weight detected by the occupclassification sensor. Otherconditions couldaresult in air bag inflation, such as if a childstanding on the seat, or if two children are on

seat, contrary to the instructions in this manAlways be sure that youand all vehicle occupaare seated and restrained properly.


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

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen-ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicatingthat the air bag is OFF), it could be that theperson is a small adult, oris not sitting onthe seatproperly or not using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,the passenger air bag status light may or may notbe illuminated, depending on the size of the childand the type ofchild restraint being used. If the airbag status light is not illuminated (indicating thatthe air bag might inflate in a crash), it could bethat the child restraint or seat belt is not beingused properly. Make sure that thechild restraintisinstalled properly, the seat belt is used properlyand the occupant is positioned properly. If the airbag status light is not illuminated, reposition theoccupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu-minate even though you believe that the childrestraint, the seat belts and the occupant areproperly positioned, the system may be sensing

an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag isOFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that thesystem is OFF by using a special tool. However,

until you have confirmed with your dealer thatyour air bag is working properly, reposition theoccupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag statuslight will take a few seconds

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