2007 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) 1. Pull up or push down the switch 쎻1 to adjust

2. Tilt up or down the switch 쎻1 to adjust the

the seat height.

seat angle.

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4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-

straint adjustment” later in this section.

5. Remove any cups from the rear cup holder and make sure the rear cup holder is empty.

6. Close the tonneau sub cover (if so equipped)

from each rear seatback.

7. Pull the strap on the rear seat 쎻A or pull the lever 쎻B beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.

8. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to install the head restraints and attach the rear center seat belt connector.

WARNING

쐌 Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in seri- ous injury in an accident or sudden stop.

쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

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Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push each side of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area.

REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Folding 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.

2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center seat belt” later in this section.

3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-

ion. See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in this section.

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쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

are more likely to be seriously in- jured or killed.

쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 쐌 Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been re- moved for any reason.

쐌 If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not

place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.

쐌 When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched po- sition. If they are not completely se- cured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

쐌 When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

쐌 Do not remove the head restraints except when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints. 쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured.

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WARNING

쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju- ries. 쐌 For

the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this sec- tion.

쐌 After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

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Reclining Pull the reclining strap 쎻1 and position the seat the desired angle 쎻2 . Release the back at reclining strap 쎻1 after positioning the seat at the desired angle. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob 쎻1 and push the head restraint down. To tilt the head restraint 쎻2 , push it in the direction required (if so equipped). To remove the head restraint when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints, push the lock knob 쎻1
the head restraint out.

and pull

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WARNING

쐌 Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against injury in an accident. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

쐌 Do not remove the head restraints except when folding down the rear seat or using certain child restraints. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

쐌 If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

Adjust the head restraints as illustrated so the center is level with the center of your ears.

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats)

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WARNING

쐌 Always adjust

the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

쐌 Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

the severity of

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ARMREST Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any acci- dent.

쐌 Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could im- pair active head restraint function.

The head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occu- pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries. Active head restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section.

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쐌 Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle. 쐌 Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

쐌 Do not allow more than one person

to use the same belt.

쐌 Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

쐌 If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indi- cate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the

WARNING

쐌 Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

쐌 The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an

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accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

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retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner seat belt system compo- nents should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 All seat belt assemblies,

including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was mi- nor and the belts show no damage

and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur- ing a collision should also be in- spected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted. 쐌 All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the re- straint manufacturer’s inspection in- structions and replacement recom- mendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are dam- aged.

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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 this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child. There are three basic types of child restraint systems: 쐌 Rear facing child restraint 쐌 Front facing child restraint 쐌 Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- tories require the use of approved child re- straints for (See “Child restraints” later in this section.)

infants and small children.

Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protec- tion. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. See

“Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. Infants Infants up to at least one year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint which fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal- lation and use. Small children Children that are over one year old and weight between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommenda- tions. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

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Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle por- tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

WARNING

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

쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju- ries. 쐌 For

the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

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Rear seat

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쐌 If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

Front seat Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this

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section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. For additional information regarding the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center seat belt” later in this section.

쐌 The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat.

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Front seat

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

4. Pull

the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger and rear seat belts have a locking mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode.

When the locking mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. For additional information, see “Child

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Rear seat

restraints” later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- ger, the locking mode should not be acti- vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- fortable seat belt It can also change the operation of the front passen- ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

tension.

WARNING

쐌 When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are com- pletely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely se- cured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured.

쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 쐌 when the belt

is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

쐌 when the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check their operation as follows: 쐌 grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for- Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15

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ward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

쐌 After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in po- sition.

쐌 The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (Except for rear center seat) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best suited for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the release button 쎻1 , and then move the shoulder belt anchor 쎻2 to the desired position, so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment button 쎻1 to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

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Seat belt hook When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear seat belt at the belt hook.

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue 쎻1 and a seat belt tongue 쎻2 . Both the con- nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation. The connector tongue 쎻1
should always be connected except when folding down the rear seat.

WARNING

쐌 Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. 쐌 Always make sure both the connec- tor tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt. Do not use it with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.

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center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.

쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

Stowing rear center seat belt When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue 쎻1 so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Inserting a suitable tool such as key 쎻A into the connector buckle and release the con- nector tongue 쎻1 .

2.

3. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor

base first 쎻2 .

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the

retractor base 쎻3 .

WARNING

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear

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쐌 When attaching the rear center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear cen- ter seat belt connector is completely secured.

쐌 If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

Attaching rear center seat belt Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec- tor tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re-

tractor base 쎻1 .

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac-

tor base 쎻2 .

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector

buckle until it clicks 쎻3 .

The center seat belt connector tongue and buckle are indicated by the “왔” and “왖” mark. The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat belt” earlier in this section.

WARNING

쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat.

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

쐌 Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as flexible wires buckles, tongues, retractors, and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced.

WARNING

쐌 Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.

쐌 Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal in- jury in the event of an accident.

쐌 Never use seat belt extenders to in- stall child restraints. If the child re- straint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE 쐌 To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are com- pletely dry.

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Storing rear seat belt buckles Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop- ping it under the seat cushion. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex- tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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PRECAUTION ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

쐌 Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the ve- hicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death. 쐌 Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not

possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe acci- dent. The child could be crushed be- tween the adult and parts of the ve- hicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and your- self.

쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint

must only be used in the rear seat.

쐌 NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Child restraint installation using the seat belts” in this section.

쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

쐌 Follow all of the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.

쐌 If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

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that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

쐌 Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

쐌 If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is de- signed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. 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.

쐌 Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible.

쐌 After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while hold- ing the seat near the LATCH attach- ment or by the seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as neces- sary, or put the restraint in another seating position and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

쐌 When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH System or a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For de- tails, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren System (LATCH)” in this section. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See “Child restraint installed using the seat belts” later in this section. In general, child restraints are also designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a restraint with a label certifying

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat- ible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. The LATCH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.

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LATCH label location

LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor location

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WARNING

쐌 Attach LATCH compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown in the illustration. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.

쐌 Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors. The child restraint

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will not be secured properly.

쐌 Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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LATCH webbing-mounted attachment Installing child restraint LATCH anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

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LATCH rigid attachment

LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in this section for installation instruc- tions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. See “Child restraint installation using LATCH” in this section.

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Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located as illustrated. 쎻A : for rear left side seat position 쎻B : for rear right side seat position 쎻C : for rear center seat position Installing top tether strap First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt or LATCH (rear outboard seat positions only), as applicable. For the center position 쎻C , remove the anchor cover from the anchor point as illustrated. Keep the removed cover in a secure place to prevent loss or damage. Remove the head restraint from the seatback. Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation. Tighten the strap accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de- tails.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint re- quires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to an anchor point.

WARNING

쐌 Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

쐌 The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with the tonneau cover or items in the cargo area. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle or secure it in the cargo area. Also secure any items in the cargo area. Your child could be seri- ously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.

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or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH anchors are obstructed.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

WARNING

쐌 Attach LATCH compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor loca- tions, see “Lower Anchors and Teth- ers for CHildren System (LATCH)” in this section. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an acci- dent.

쐌 The LATCH anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Un- der no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or har- nesses.

쐌 Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH anchors, such as seat belt webbing

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Front facing — step 3

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the rear seatbacks with the child

restraints attached to them.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Front facing — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

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4. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec- essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section. When the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed.

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Front facing — step 5

5. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 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. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in this section.

6.

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Front facing — step 7

7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold child restraint near the LATCH attach- ment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27

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child restraint through 7.

is loose,

repeat steps 4

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Rear facing — step 3

Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LATCH: 1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the rear seatbacks with the child

restraints attached to them.

Rear facing — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the LATCH lower anchors.

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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear facing — step 4

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

child restraint through 5.

is loose,

repeat steps 4

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Rear facing — step 5

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the anchor attachments to further tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the re- straint to another seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the

properly secured prior to each use.

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the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section.

쐌 A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat.

crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

쐌 NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a for- ward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section for details.

쐌 The three-point seat belt in your ve- hicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child re- straint.

쐌 Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The re- straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat. Supplemental front air bags inflate with great force. A rear- facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a

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be used in the front seat.

3. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec- essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed.

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Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 2

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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Front facing — step 4

4. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing.

1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the seats with the child re-

straints attached to them.

2. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front- facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear- facing direction and therefore must not

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Front facing — step 5

5. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Front facing — step 6

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

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Front facing — step 7

8.

7. 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 “Top tether strap child restraint” in this section. Do not install child restraints equipped with a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

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out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 11. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 4
through 9.

is not

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Front facing — step 9

9. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another seating position and try again, or try a differ- ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

to further

10. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt

12.

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Front facing — step 12

If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light If this light is not illuminated, see “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” in this section. Move the child restraint to an- other seating position. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

should illuminate.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

is fully retracted,

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Rear facing — step 3

Rear facing — step 4

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat:

1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the rear seatbacks with the child

restraints attached to them.

2. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and there- fore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in- structions.

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Rear facing — step 5

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

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Rear facing — step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cush- ion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

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Rear facing — step 7

7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, move the restraint to another rear seating position and try again, or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

to further

8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (Child restraint mode) by trying Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35

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BOOSTER SEATS

to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (Child restraint mode).

9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.

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

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

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WARNING

쐌 Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the ve- hicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death.

쐌 Infants and small children should

never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe acci- dent. The child could be crushed be- tween the adult and parts of the ve- hicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and your- self.

쐌 NISSAN recommends

that

the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat. install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat installation” in this section.

If you must

쐌 A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision.

쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the

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CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat.

risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

쐌 Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to prop- erly route the lap and shoulder por- tions of the seat belt over the stron- gest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision.

쐌 Follow all of the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle.

쐌 If the booster seat and seat belt is not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sud- den stop greatly increases.

쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.

쐌 After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, 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 abdomen.

쐌 Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child’s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat instal- lation” later in this section.

쐌 When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

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LRS0455

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 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.

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

쐌 Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 쎻1
is chosen, the vehicle seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seat back is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 쎻2 should be used.

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쐌 If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended proce- dures.

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 SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. How- ever, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the pas- senger’s seat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

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

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1. Adjust the seatback so that it is upright. 쐌 Do not move the seats with the booster seat

attached to them.

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

3. 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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Center position

4. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head re- straint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed.

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LRS0454

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Outboard position

Front seat

5. 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 belt routing.

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

8.

If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” in this sec- tion.

6. 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 shoul- der. Be sure to follow the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.

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side-impact air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a while. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu- pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) After turning the ignition switch to 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 systems are operational.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact supple- mental air bags (NISSAN advanced air bag system), front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. 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. Supplemental side-impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The front seat side-impact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll- over air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating posi- tions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, both curtain

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position 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 supplemen- tal front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.

쐌 The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sen- sors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The advanced air bag sys- tem monitors the severity of a colli- sion and belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

쐌 The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sen- sor (pressure sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be prop-

WARNING

쐌 The supplemental front air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Al- ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

쐌 The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status

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light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

쐌 The seat belts and the supplemental 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 system, if you are unrestrained, leaning for- ward, sitting sideways or out of

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쐌 Even with the NISSAN advanced air bag system, never install a rear fac- ing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for details.

erly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front Pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

쐌 Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag in- flates.

쐌 Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of

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the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. 쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side air bags or curtain side-impact and rollover air bags in- flate 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

Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag: 쐌 The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side collision. Al- ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

쐌 The seat belts, the supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain side-impact 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 ex- tend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some ex- amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

쐌 When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be espe- cially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained.

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

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8. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor 9. Satellite sensors 10. Diagnosis sensor unit 11. Supplemental side 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. The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The supplemental front air bags are de- signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli- sions, although they may inflate 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 dam- age (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental air bag system operation. The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

supplemental

(pressure

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1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front air bag modules 3. Seat belt buckle switches 4. Occupant classification system control unit

sensor)

over air bags

5. Occupant classification sensor

6. Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

7. Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag modules

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only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition switch to 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.

front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflates, 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 to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head 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.

the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt buckle switches, occupant classifica- tion sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage of 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 occu- pants 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 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 sys- tem.

is used.

If

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 supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occu- pants. 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 inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental front air bags operate

If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modifications of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the 1-48 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can in- crease the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light:

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 automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.

The front passenger air bag status light is located on the map light cover. The light oper- ates as follows: 쐌 Unoccupied passenger seat: The

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

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

쐌 Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational.

One sensor used is the occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the front passenger seat cushion and is de- signed 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 system 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 regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child’s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF. The occupant classification sensor operation 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 mode (child Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

Front passenger air bag: The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is op- erated under some conditions as described

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Front passenger air bag status light