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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.

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

vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules 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 drivingand avoid using vehiclefeatures or takingother actions that could distract you.

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

ALWAYS provide information about the

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

ALWAYS review this Owners Manualfor important safety information.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel dmodels, 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-ROADDRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuverdifferently from an ordinary passenger

car because it has a higher center ofgravity for off-road use. As with othervehicles 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 thor Do not let this happen.

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

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

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

APD1

WHEN READING THE MANUAL


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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

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

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-ies, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: PerchlorateMaterial special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BLUETOOTH is a

trademark owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensed to

Visteon.

2008 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnersManual may 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

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

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

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


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

rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-423. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)

4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints(P.1-5)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P.1-42)

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

(pressure sensor) (P.1-50)8. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-59. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P.1-54)

10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers CHildren) (P. 1-24)

See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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

(P. 2-24)3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-45)5. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)9. Tire chains (P. 5-37)10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-26)

12. Fog light switch (P. 2-28)13. Tow hooks (P.6-11)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Roof rack (P. 2-42)2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)3. Rear window defrost (P. 2-26)4. Rear window washer (P.2-25)

5. Lift gate (P. 3-9)6. Spare tire (P.6-2)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)8. Fuel-filler door (P.3-10)9. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Map lights (P. 2-47)2. Sun visors (P. 3-12)3. Inside mirror (P.3-13)4. Glove box (P. 2-36)

5. Console box (P. 2-36)6. Front seats (P. 1-2)7. Rear seats (P.1-7)8. Storage (P. 2-35)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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

signal switch (P. 2-26)3. Steering wheel switch for audio cont

(if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped)(P. 4-37, P. 4-39)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-42, P. 2-30)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicatolights (P. 2-3, 2-12)

6. Cruise control main/set switches(P. 5-20)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)

8. Storage (P. 2-35)9. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)10. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-42)11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-36)12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-513. Auxiliary audio input jack (if so

equipped) (P. 4-36)14. Power outlet (P. 2-33)

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15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)Hill descent control switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-30)

16. Shift selector (P. 5-13)17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-22)18. Climate controls (P. 4-9)19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)20. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-11)

22. Off road lamps switch (P. 2-29)23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)24. Power outside mirror controls (P. 3-14)See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.



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VQ40DE engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)

3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid

reservoir (MT model) (P. 8-12)7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-111. Battery (P. 8-13)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warn-ing light

2-13

Automatic transmis-sion oil temperaturewarning light (if soequipped)

2-13

Automatic transmis-

sion park warninglight (model)

2-13

or

Brake warning light 2-14

Charge warninglight

2-14

Door open warninglight

2-14

Warninglight

Name Page

Engine oil pressure

warning light

2-14

4WD warning light( model)

2-15

Low fuel warninglight

2-15

Low tire pressurewarning light

2-15

Low windshieldwasher fluid warninglight

2-17

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-17

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-17

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Automatic transmis-

sion position indica-tor light (if soequipped)

2-1

Cruise main switchindicator light

2-1

Cruise set switchindicator light

2-1

Electronic locking

rear differential (E-Lock) system onindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

4WD shift indicatorlight (model)

2-1

Front passenger airbag status light

2-1

High beam indicatorlight (Blue)

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

Hill descent control

system on indicatorlight (if so equipped)

2-31

Malfunction Indica-tor Lamp (MIL)

2-19

Overdrive off indica-tor light (automatictransmission only)

2-19

Security indicator

light

2-19

Slip indicator lightfor VDC

2-20

Transfer 4LO posi-tion indicator light( model)

2-20

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

2-20

Indicatorlight

Name Page

Vehicle Dynamic

Control off indicatorlight

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-27Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57


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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.

The seatback should not be reclinanymore than needed for comfort. Sebelts are most effective when the pasenger sits well back and straight up

the seat. If the seatback is reclined, trisk of sliding under the lap belt abeing injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, sure not to contact any moving parts avoid possible injuries and/or damage

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

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

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

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

Seat lifter (if so equipped)Turn either dial to adjust the angle and heighthe seat cushion to the desired position.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped)The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the lever forward orbackward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up2 . To lower,push and hold the lock knob 1 and push thehead restraint down2 .

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEADRESTRAINTS

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain

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

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

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Properly secure all cargo to help pre-vent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace cargo higher than the seatbacks.In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured

cargo could cause personal injury.

Folding the front passengers seatback(if so equipped)

To fold the front passengers seatback flat forextra storage length when transporting longitems:

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

seatback to release the back of the seat.

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

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

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WARNING

If you fold the front passengers seat-back flat forward to carry longer ob-jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-

cured and not near an air bag. In acrash, an inflating air bag might forcethat object toward a person. This couldcause severe injury or even death. Se-cure objects away from the area inwhich an air bag would inflate. SeePrecautions on supplemental restraintsystem later in this section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Removing the 2nd row bench seatcushions

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

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

2. Lift up and fold each of the red releasehandles on the seat base toward the front ofthevehicle. This will release theseat cushionfrom the seat base.

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

To return the rear seatback to a seating position:

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

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

WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

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

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

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

injury. When returning the seatbacks to t

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

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

case of sudden braking or an accide

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

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

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

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

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

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

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

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WARNING Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest.Never put 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. No changes should be made to the seat

belt system. For example, do not modifythe seat belt, add material, or installdevices that may change the seat beltrouting or tension. Doing so may affectthe operation of the seat belt system.Modifying or tampering with the seatbelt system may result in serious per-sonal injury.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has acvated, it cannot be reused and must replaced together with the retractSee your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of pretesioner system components should done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including rtractors 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 continue

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

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CHILD SAFETY

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

In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is different, so be sureto learn the best way to transport your child.

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 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facingchild restraints. Front-facing child restraints areavailable for children who outgrow rear-facingchild restraints and are at least 1 year old.Booster seats are used to help position a vehiclelap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longeruse a front-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicles seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt may

come too close to the face or neck. Thelap belt may not fit over their small hipbones. In an accident, an improperly fit-ting seat belt could cause serious or fatalinjury. Always use appropriate childrestraints.

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

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

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

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-

tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint 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 forwafacing 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

should be seated and restrained by the seat bwhich are provided. The seat belt may noproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (14cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg)



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80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used toobtain 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 bewornsnug andalways position the lap belt as low as possible

aroundthe hips, not the waist. Place theshoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal 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.

For the most effective protection whthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shoube upright. Always sit well back in tseat with both feet on the floor aadjust the seat belt properly.



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

section.

2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle 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 sn

on the hips as 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 two moof operation:

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows the seat belt to extend and retract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom ofmovement in theseat. TheELR locks theseat beltwhen the vehicle slows down rapidly or during

certain impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for childrestraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat beltcannot be extended again until the seat belttongue is detached from the buckle and fullyretracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR modeafter the seat belt fully retracts. See Child re-straints later in this section for more information.

The ALR mode should be used only forchild restraint installation. During normalseat belt use by an occupant, the ALR modeshould not be activated. If it is activated, itmay cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-sion. It can also change the operation ofthe front passenger air bag. See Frontpassenger air bag and status light later inthis section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they are

not 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.

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.

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

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

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

Center of the rear bench seat

The center seat belt has a connector tongue 1and a seat belt tongue2 . Both the connectortongueand theseat belt tonguemust be securelylatched for proper seat belt operation.

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 asecured when using the seat belt installing a child restraint. Do not uthe seat belt or child restraint with onthe seat belt tongue attached. Tcould result in seriouspersonal injurycase of an accident or a sudden stop

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Stowing the center seat belt

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

1. Hold the connector tongue1 so that theseat belt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle.

2. Insert a suitable tool such as a keyA intothe connector buckle and release the con-nector tongue1 .

3. Fold the connector as illustrated2 .

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the

retractor base3 in the ceiling.

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 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 seat belt tongue from the retrac-tor base.

2 Pull out the connector tongue from themolded retractor base.

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 seatbelts earlier in this section.

WARNING

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

When attaching the rear center sebelt connector, be certain that the sebacks are completely secured in tlatched position and the rear censeat belt connector is completsecured.

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

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2nd row center seat belt comfortguideWhen using the 2nd row center seat belt it maybe necessary to use the comfort guide to adjusttheshoulderbelt height foroccupants of differentsizes foradded comfort andto help obtain properseat belt fit.

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

2. Insert the shoulder belt into the back of the

comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flat inthe guide. Be sure that the comfort guideroutes the seat belt properly over the centerof your shoulder and across your chest. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

3. To return the seat belt comfort guide to

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontand 2nd row outboard seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-justed to the position best for you. (See Precau-tions on seat belt usage earlier in this section.)To adjust, pull out1 the adjustment button andmove the shoulder belt anchor2 to the desiredposition, so the belt passes over the center of theshoulder. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-

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

WARNING

After adjustment, release the 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 hook

When the seat belt is not in use and when folddown the rear seats, hook the rear seat beltsthe seat belt hooks.

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 in (200 mm)

length and may be used for either the drivefront passenger seating position. See a NISSdealer for assistance if an extender is require

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WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, should

be 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 to dry in the shade. Do not allow theseat belts to retract until they are completelydry.

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

Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components, such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wiresand anchors, work properly. If loose parts,deterioration, cuts or other damage on the

webbing 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 front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child

restraint must only be used in the rearseat.

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 dsigned to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstances athey 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. The child restrashould not move more than 1 inch (mm), from side to side. Try to tugforward and check to see if the bholds the restraint in place. If the rstraint is not secure, tighten the belt necessary, or put the restraint in aother seat and test it again. You mneed to try a different child restrai

Not all child restraints fit in all typesvehicles.

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

CAUTION

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

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint lower anchor system, referred to as theLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-dren) SYSTEM. Some child restraints includetwo rigid or webbing-mounted attachments thatcan be connected to these lower anchors. Fordetails, seeLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM later in this section.

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

seat belt.

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

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

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

If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to besure the child restraint is compatible 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. Canadian law requires thetop tether strap on front-facing child re-straints be secured to the designated an-chor point on the vehicle.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special ancpoints that are used with Lower Anchors aTethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compible child restraints. This system may alsoreferred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatsystem. With this system, you do not have to a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restrain

The LATCH anchor points are provided to ins

child restraints in the rear outboard seating potions only. Do not attempt to install a child restrin the center position using the LATCH anchor

LATCH system anchor locations

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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 system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.Ifa child restraint is not secured properly,

your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

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

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.

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 wLATCH. This information may also be in the

structions provided by the child restraint mafacturer.

LATCH label locations

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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 later 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 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.

Do not allow cargo to contact the toptether strap when it is attached to thetop tether anchor. Properly secure thecargo so it does not contact the toptether strap. Cargo that is not properlysecured or cargo that contacts the toptether strap may damage it during acollision. Your child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision if the toptether strap is damaged.

Top tether anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the back of easeatback for all three seating positions of the 2row bench seat as shown.

If you have any questions when installintop tether strap child restraint on the rseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for tails.

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Installing top tether strapFirst, secure the child restraint with the LATCHsystem (rear outboard seating positions only) orthe seat belt, as applicable.

1. Top tether strap

2. Anchor point

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

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

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

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

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

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

Front-facing

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

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

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

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

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraintto obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Headrestraint adjustment earlier in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it in asecure place. Be sure to reinstall the head re-straint when the child restraint is removed.

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 wwebbing-mounted attachments, removeadditional slack from the anchor attaments. Press downward and rearward firin the center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while tightening the webbof the anchor attachments.

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

point. See Top tether strap child restraearlier in this section.

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-foreyou placethe child init. Pushit fromsideto side while holding the seat near theLATCH attachment path. The child restraintshould not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),from side to side. Try to tug it forward andcheck to see if the belt holds the restraint inplace. If the restraint is not secure, tightenthe belt as necessary, or put the restraint inanother seat and test it again. You may needto try a different child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 6.

Rear-facing

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

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

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attaments to the LATCH lower anchors. Chto make sure theLATCH attachmentis prerly attached to the lower anchors.

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

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it foreyou place the child init. Pushit fromsto side while holding the seat near LATCH attachment path. The child restrshould not move more than 1 inch (25 mfrom side to side. Try to tug it forward acheck to see if the belt holds the restrainplace. If the restraint is not secure, tighthe belt as necessary, or put the restrainanother seat and test it again. You may nto try a different child restraint. Not all crestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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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 AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front passengerseat. Front air bags inflate with greatforce. A rear-facing child restraint couldbe struck by the front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or kill yourchild.

NISSAN recommends that child straints be installed in the rear seHowever, if you must install a frofacing child restraint in the front pasenger seat, move the passenger se

to the rearmost position. Also, be suthe front passenger air bag status ligis illuminated to indicate the passengair bag is OFF.See Front passengerbag and status light later in this setion for details

The three-point seat belt in your vehicis equipped with an Automatic LockiRetractor (ALR) which must be uswhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the ALR mode will resin the child restraint not being propesecured. The restraint could tip overotherwise be unsecured and cause jury to the child in a sudden stop collision. Also, it can change the opetion of the front passenger air bag. SFront passenger air bag and statlight later in this section.

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When using the rear center seat belt toinstall a child restraint, make sure theconnector tongue and the seat belttongue are secured. Do not use the seatbelt with only the seat belt tongue at-

tached. This could result in serious per-sonal injury in case of an accident orsudden stop.

A child restraint with a top tether strapshould 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.

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

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

must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be secuagainst the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restrato obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Hrestraint adjustment earlier in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it isecure place. Be sure to reinstall the head straint when the child restraint is removed.

If the seating position does not have an adjuable head restraint and it is interfering with proper child restraint fit, try another seating potion or a different 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 tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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

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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 toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint. See Top tether strap child restraintearlier in this section. Do not install childrestraints that require the use of a top tetherstrap to seating positions that do not have atop tether anchor.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-foreyou place the child init. Pushit from sideto side while holding the seat near the seat

belt path. The child restraint should notmovemorethan1 inch(25 mm), from sidetoside. Try to tug it forward and check to see if

the belt holds the restraint in place. If restraint is not secure, tighten the beltnecessary, or put the restraint in anotseat and test it again. You may need to tdifferent child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mby trying to pull more seat belt out of retractor. If you cannot pull any more bwebbing out of the retractor, the retractoin the ALR mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 8.Front-facing step 6

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11. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch totheON position. Thefront passengerair bagstatus light should illuminate. If thislight is not illuminated see Front passengerair bag and status light later in this section.Move the child restraint to anotherseating position. Have the systemchecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-

straint mode) is canceled.

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 Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-foreyou placethe child init. Pushit fromsideto side while holding the seat near the seatbelt path. The child restraint should notmovemorethan1 inch(25 mm),fromside toside. Try to tug it forward and check to see ifthe belt holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the belt asnecessary, or put the restraint in anotherseat and test it again. You may need to try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-straints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR modeby trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more seatbelt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac-tor is in the ALR mode.

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

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraintmode) 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 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 a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seatcan result in a serious injury in suddenstop 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 a lap/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 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 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 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 seatback must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. For example, if alow back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seatback must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seatback 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 be

sure 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.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seatsbe installed in the rear seat. However, if

you 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 Retractor mode when usinga booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in therear seat 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 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 reinstallthe 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 Three-point type seat belt wretractor earlier in this section.

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch intheON position. Thefront passengerair bagstatus light may or may not illuminate,depending on the size of the child and thetype of booster seat being used. See Frontpassenger air bag and status light later inthis section.

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerningthe following systems:

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

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

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

Seat belt with pretensionerSupplemental front-impact air bag system:The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can helpcushion the impact force to the chest area of thedriver and front passenger in certain side impact

collisions. The side air bags are designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact arollover supplemental air bag system: Tsystem can help cushion the impact force to head of occupants in front and rear outboseating positionsin certainside impact or rollocollisions. In a side impact, the curtain and r

over air bags are designed to inflate on the swhere the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, bcurtain and rollover air bags are designedinflate and remain inflated for a short time.

These supplemental restraint systems are signed tosupplement the crash protection pvided by the seat belts and are not a substitfor them. Seat belts should always be correworn and the occupant seated a suitable dtance away from the steering wheel, instrumpanel and door finishers. See Seat belts eain this section for instructions and precautionsseat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate owhen the ignition switch is in the ONSTART position.

After placing the ignition switch to the position, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates. The supplemental air bwarning light will turn off after abouseconds if the system is operational.

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WARNING

The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk or severityof injury in various kinds of accidents.

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

The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat. The frontair bags inflate with great force. Evenwith the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-tem, if you are unrestrained, leaningforward, sitting sideways or out of posi-tion in any way, youare at greater risk ofinjury or death in a crash. You may alsoreceive serious or fatal injuriesfrom thefront air bag if you are up against itwhen 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 bbuckles are equipped with sensors thdetectif the seat belts are fastened. TAdvanced Air Bag System monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt u

age then inflates the air bags. Failureproperly wear seat belts can increathe risk or severity of injury in accident.

The front passenger seat is equippwith an occupant classification sens(pressure sensor) that turns the fropassenger air bag OFF under somconditions. This sensor is only usedthis seat. Failure to be properly seatand wearing the seat belt can increa

the risk or severity of injury in an acdent. See Front Passenger air bag astatus light later in this section.

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

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WARNING

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

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain and rollover air bagsinflate if they are not properly re-strained. Pre-teens and children shouldbe properly restrained in the rear seat, ifpossible.

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WARNING

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

WARNINGFront seat-mounted side-impact suppmental air bags and roof-mounted curtaside-impact and rollover supplemental bags:

The side air bags and curtain and roover air bags ordinarily will not inflatethe event of a frontal impact, rear ipact, or lower severity side collisioAlways wear your seat belts to hereduce the risk or severity of injury

various kinds of accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the side air bags acurtain and rollover air bags are moeffective when you are sitting well baand upright in the seat. The side air b

and curtain and rollover air bag inflawith great force. Do not allow anyoneplace their hand, leg or face near tside air bag on the side of the seatbaof the front seat or near the side rorails. Do not allow anyone sitting in tfront seats or rear outboard seatsextend their hand out of the windowlean against the door. Some examplof dangerous riding positions ashown in the previous illustrations.

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front seat.If the side air bag inflates, you may beseriously injured. Be especially carefulwith children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere with sideair bag inflation.

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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact anrollover supplemental air bags

2. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)3. Supplemental front-impact air bag m

ules

4. Crash zone sensor5. Occupant classification system contrunit

6. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor)

7. Satellite sensors8. Seat belt buckle switches9. Seat belt with pretensioner10. Front seat-mounted side-impact

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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 to

meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,all of the information, cautions and warn-ings in this manual still apply and must befollowed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag islocated in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger supplemental front-impact air bag ismounted in the dashboard above the glove box.Thefront 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 front air bag system opera-tion.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas-

sification sensor (pressure sensor) and passen-ger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation isbased on the severity of a collision and seat belt

usage for the driver. For the front passenger, itadditionally monitors the weight of an occupantorobjecton the seat and seat belt tension. Basedon information from the sensors, only onefront airbag may inflate in a crash, depending on thecrash severity and whether the front occupantsare belted or unbelted. Additionally, the frontpassenger air bag may be automatically turnedOFF under some conditions, depending on theweight detected on the passenger seat and howthe seat beltis used. If the front passenger air bagis OFF, the passenger air bag status light will beilluminated (ifthe seat is unoccupied, the light willnot be 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 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 front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noisemay be heard, followed by the release of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate afire. Careshouldbe taken ton

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