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Forward-facing – step 6

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

7.

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). See “In- stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

Forward-facing – step 8

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 3
through 8.

is not

Forward-facing – step 10

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2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

10.

If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag should illuminate. If this status light light is not illuminated see, ⬙Front passenger air bag and status light⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

the

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re- straint mode) is canceled.

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1.

If necessary, raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap 䊊1
over the top of the seatback. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊2 on the floor behind the child re- straint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap.

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

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2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row bench seat [if so equipped] ) First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’s or bench out- board seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable.

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3rd row bench seat

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP (3rd row bench seat)

WARNING

In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position.

The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap.

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First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt, as applicable. 1. Position the top tether strap 䊊1 over the top

of the center seating position seatback.

2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊2 on the floor behind the child re- straint.

3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap.

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

BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:

– Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach.

– Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind the child or under the child’s arm.

– A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.

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● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 䊊1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 䊊2 should be used. ● If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place the child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with the child. Always follow all recommended pro- cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

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Booster seat installation

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions.

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Front passenger position

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. See “Head restraints” in this sec- tion for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information.

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If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the seat 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 positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt with retractor” earlier in this section.

7.

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If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag may or may not illuminate, status light depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)

● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag

● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-

over supplemental air bag ● Seat belt with pretensioner Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact colli- sions. The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is im- pacted.

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, both curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and re- main inflated for a short time. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection pro- vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis- tance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage. The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

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● The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of posi- tion in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practi- cal from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

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● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an acci- dent. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

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

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WARNING

WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child 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 for details.

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Do not lean against the door.

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain and roll- over air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear im- pact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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WARNING

● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.

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WARNING

● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially care- ful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

● Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.

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1.

2.

3. 4.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags Air bag Control Unit (ACU) Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control

unit

7. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) Seat belt buckle switches Seat belt with pretensioner

8. 9. 10. Satellite sensors 11. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger 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 be followed.

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The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The 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 are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag system opera- tion.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the 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 is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally monitors the weight of an occupant or object on the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag

is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual. When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during infla- tion. The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

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Status light

is The front passenger air bag status light located under the climate controls. The light op- erates as follows:

● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The

is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this illuminates to indicate section: The that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passen- ger meets the conditions outlined in this is OFF to indicate section: The light that the front passenger air bag is opera- tional.

Front passenger air bag The front passenger air bag is designed to auto- matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

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

One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. It works together with seat belt sensors described later. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regula- tions is on the seat, its weight and the child’s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera- tion can vary depending on the front passenger seat belt sensors. The front passenger seat belt sensors are de- signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when it is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). Based on the weight on the seat detected by the occupant classification sensor and the belt tension de- tected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations.

Front passenger air bag and status light

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WARNING

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

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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly 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. For small adults it may be turned OFF; however, if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. if the occupant improperly uses the seat belt in the ALR mode (child restraint mode), this could cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

In addition,

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor and seat belt sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen- ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being

OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object’s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor 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 (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly 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 not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be

that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. If the passenger air bag status light will not illu- minate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag status light will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning , located in the meter and gauges area light on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

WARNING

● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate.

● Immediately after

inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se- verely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- pension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system.

● Tampering with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system.

● Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate- rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi- cally designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classifica- tion sensor (pressure sensor).

● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in seri- ous personal injury.

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● Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unautho- rized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

● A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions.

Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe off roading) may cause the curtain and rollover air bags to inflate. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag operation. When the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions in all rows. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag or curtain and rollover air bag may

cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over.

The curtain and rollover air bag will remain in- flated for a short time. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START posi- tion.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher

WARNING

● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems. This is to prevent dam- age to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems.

● Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- pension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the curtain and rollover air bag systems.

● Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seat- backs or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.

● Work around and on the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or cur- tain and rollover air bag systems.

* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

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Seat belts with pretensioners (Front seats)

WARNING

● The pretensioners cannot be reused af- ter activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pre- tensioner system checked and, if nec- essary, your NISSAN dealer.

replaced by

● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to pre- vent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.

● Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.

● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. Working with the seat belt retrac- tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.

the

supplemental

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner sys- tem, air bag warning will not come on, will flash intermit- light tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition switch has been placed in the ON or START position. In this case, the preten- sioner system may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

WRS0885

1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels

The warning labels are located on the sur- face of the sun visor.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

LRS0100

not come on at all.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT air bag warning light, The supplemental in the instrument panel, moni- displaying tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits in- clude the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, rollover sensor, occu- pant classification sensor, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain and rollover air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring. 1-68 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the ve- hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The ignition switch should al- ways be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Addition- ally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner cannot be repaired.

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be in- spected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.

● If you need to dispose of a supplemen- tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incor- rect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-69

2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-13
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
How to use the Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . 2-21
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
. . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-32
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Heated seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . 2-37
Front and rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Tow mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Instrument panel storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2nd row center console (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Cargo area storage bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Power vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Manual vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Moonroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Automatic moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
HomeLink姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped). . . . . 2-59
Programming HomeLink姞. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Programming HomeLink姞 for Canadian customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Operating the HomeLink姞 universal transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button . . . . . . 2-61
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61

INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-2 Instruments and controls

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

Vents (P. 4-35) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth姞 phone (if so equipped) (P. 4-74) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-53, P. 2-35)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

7.

lights (P. 2-4, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-28, P. 2-29) Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

9. 10. Display screen/Display screen with navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2, P. 4-17)

11. Navigation system* controls

(if so equipped) (P. 4-17)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-40) 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-53)

14. Glove box (P. 2-42) 15. Hazard lights (P. 2-34)

WIC1378

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

16. Climate controls (P. 4-36) 17. Power outlet (P. 2-39) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-35)

19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF

switch (P. 2-36)

20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P. 5-14) 22. Heated steering wheel

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

23. Center stack storage (P. 2-40) 24. Power outlet (P. 2-39) 25. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-62)

26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-54) 27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-22)

28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30) 29. Rear or front and rear sonar system off

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37) 30. Pedal position adjustment switch

(P. 3-31)

31. Power vent window (if so equipped)

(P. 2-54)

32. Lift gate open/close switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/indicator lights 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2-4 Instruments and controls

Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Voltmeter Fuel gauge Speedometer

WIC1243

7.

Automatic transmission fluid tempera- ture gauge

8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle

Information Display Engine oil pressure gauge

9.

Speedometer

1. 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven.

WIC1502
The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

WIC1245

Changing the display: Pushing the change button changes the display as follows:

→ Trip

→ Odometer only

Trip Elapsed time, driving distance and average speed information is also available for vehicles with navigation system (if so equipped). Refer to “Control panel buttons” in the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” sec- tion later in this manual.

Instruments and controls 2-5

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

WIC1246

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊1 .

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.

LIC1135
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 䊊1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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The located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

CAUTION

● If

the vehicle runs out of

fuel, Malfunction Indicator Light the (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, light should turn off. If the the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

● For additional information, see “Mal- function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

LIC1198

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running.

LIC1199

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters E (Empty).

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CAUTION

● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

● If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a condition could cause serious damage to the engine.

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LIC1136

VOLTMETER When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the voltmeter indicates the battery volt- age. When the engine is running, it indicates the generator voltage. While cranking the engine, the volts drop below the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal range (11 – 15 volts) 䊊1 while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WIC1247
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE This gauge indicates the temperature of the au- tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans- mission fluid temperature is in the normal range 䊊1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

● This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the fluid level. (See “5-speed automatic transmission fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section.)

● If the gauge indicates automatic trans- mission fluid temperature over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin- ued operation of the vehicle may seri- ously damage the transmission.

COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in- dicates the heading direction of the vehicle. With the ignition switch in the ON position, press button as described in the the charts below to activate various features of the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror. Type A

or

Push and hold the button for about: 1 second

8 seconds

11 seconds

13 seconds

Feature: (Push button again for about 1 sec- ond to change settings) Compass display toggles on/off Automatic anti-glare/indicator light toggles on/off Compass zone can be changed to correct false compass readings Compass enters calibration mode

Type B

Push and hold the button for about: 1 second

8 seconds

10 seconds

Feature: (Push button again for about 1 sec- ond to change settings) Compass display toggles on/off Compass zone can be changed to correct false compass readings Compass enters calibration mode

For information about the automatic anti-glare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- ments” section.

Instruments and controls 2-9

WIC0904

LIC0583

Type A COMPASS DISPLAY

or

Push the button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the compass direction display 䊊1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading.

Type B

If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The com- pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles.

N: North E: East S: South W: West

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Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens:

1. Press and hold the

button for about 5
seconds. The current zone number will ap- pear in the display. Release the button.

2. Find your current location on the zone map.

Refer to the illustration.

3. Press the

button repeatedly to toggle through the zone numbers until the desired number appears in the display. Once you have selected a zone number, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

NOTE:

Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.

Inaccurate compass direction

The compass display is equipped with automatic correction function. If the correct direction is not shown, follow this procedure.

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WIC0355

CAUTION

● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the op- eration of the compass.

● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

1. With the display turned on, press and hold button for about 10 seconds. The the “CAL” icon in the compass display will illu- minate.

2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle one and a half circles at a maximum speed of 6 MPH (10 km/h).

3. After completing the circles,

the display

should return to normal.

● If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an authorized NISSAN dealer.

● The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the ve- hicle moves to an area where the geomag- netism is stabilized.)

● If a magnet is located in or near the overhead console in the front of the vehicle or the vehicle is driven where the terrestrial mag- netism is disturbed, the compass display may not indicate the correct direction.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

4WD warning light (

model)

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Automatic transmission check warning light

Low fuel warning light

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Automatic transmission park warning light

model)

Low tire pressure warning light

Security indicator light

or

Brake warning light

Master warning light

Slip indicator light

Charge warning light

Seat belt warning light and chime

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Check suspension warning light (if so equipped)

Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on (if so equipped):

or

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

The following lights come on briefly and then go off (if so equipped):

or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly.

Instruments and controls 2-13

WARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi- cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in this section. or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func- tion is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See “Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion.

Automatic transmission check warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic transmission system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Automatic transmission park model) warning light (

WARNING

● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the automatic transmission P (Park) po- sition will not function and the transfer case is in neutral.

● When parking, always make sure that the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates and the parking brake is set. Failure to engage the transfer position in 2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

● The warning light may come on when the ignition switch is ON and the shift selector is placed in the P position while shifting the transfer case be- tween 4H and 4LO. Shift the 4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO, 4H, or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP warn- ing light when the warning light comes on. Before shifting the 4WD switch into the 4LO position or out of 4LO in the 4H position, move the shift selector into the N position. Shift the shift selector into the P position and make sure that the 4WD shift indicator light is ON and the ATP warning light is OFF.

This light indicates that the automatic transmis- sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans- fer control is not secured in any drive position while the shift selector is in the P (Park) position, the transmission will disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

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Parking brake indicator

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve- hicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

2.

If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv- ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driv- ing it could be dangerous.

● Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping dis- tance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

● If the brake fluid level

is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid high-speed driv- ing and abrupt braking. (See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this section.)

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not func- tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check

the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

● Do not ground electrical accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Refer to “Variable voltage control system” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section later in this manual.

● Do not continue driving if the generator

belt is loose, broken or missing.

Check suspension warning light (if so equipped)

This light may indicate a malfunction in the auto- leveling suspension. For additional information, refer to “Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.

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Engine oil pressure low/ Engine coolant temperature high warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high engine coolant temperature.

If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en- gine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. This light is not designed to indicate a low oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level with the dipstick and check the coolant level on the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual.

CAUTION

● Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not cov- ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

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● If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos- sible. If the engine is overheated, con- tinued operation of the vehicle may se- riously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section for immediate ac- tion required.

4WD warning light

model)

The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off soon after the engine is started.

If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section.

CAUTION

● If the warning light comes on or blinks during operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: – in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the

4WD shift switch to 2WD.

– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle, move the shift selector to the N posi- tion and shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.

● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve- nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off. Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears in the vehicle information display. If you select the tire pressure information in the display (if so equipped), the LOW PRESSURE warning message will be dis- played. The tire pressure for each tire will also be displayed.

When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pressure warning light does not automati- cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad- justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec- ommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low

tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres- sure gauge to check the tire pressure.

The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is active as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see “Vehicle informa- tion display” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and in the “In case of emergency” section. TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS mal- function.

For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section in this manual.

WARNING

● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch in the ON position, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in- crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se- rious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could re- sult in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still comes on while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, re- place it with a spare tire as soon as possible.

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● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting.

● Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

● The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.

● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.

● Be sure to install the specified size of

tires to the 4 wheels correctly.

Master warning light

This light comes on when various vehicle infor- mation display warnings appear.

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Seat belt warning light and chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened. The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger. Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact air bag , roof-mounted curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre- tensioners may not function properly. For addi- tional details see “Supplemental restraint sys- tem” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi- cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in this section.

Front passenger air bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light ( will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual. High beam indicator light (blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected.