2009 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

if

However, there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

— Your name, address, and telephone number

— Vehicle identification number (attached to the instrument panel on the

the top of driver’s side)

— Date of purchase

— Current odometer reading

— Your NISSAN dealer’s name

— Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Contents

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
VQ35DE engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

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1. Rear center seat belt (P.1-18) 2. Head restraints (P.1-8)

— Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-9)

3. Seat belts (P.1-10) 4. Armrest 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

supplemental air bags (P.1-41)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-41) 7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap

8.

child restraint) (P.1-25) LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-23)

9. Rear seats (P.1-6)

— Child restraints (P.1-22)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air

bags (P.1-41)

11. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-53) 12. Front seats (P.1-3) 13. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)

— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-47)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Hood (P.3-18) 2. Headlight and turn signal lights

— Switch operation (P.2-32) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25) 3. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-28) — Blade replacement (P.8-17) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

4. Roof rack (rail)* (P.2-48) 5. Moonroof* (P.2-52) 6. Power windows (P.2-49) 7. Recovery hook (P.6-15) 8. 9.

License plate installation (P.9-11) Fog lights* — Switch operation (P.2-36) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

10. Tires

— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-7) — Flat tire (6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)

11. Outside mirrors (P.3-28) 12. Doors

— Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-7) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15) — Security system (P.2-25)

13. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-7) 14. Fuel-filler door

— Operation (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) if so equipped

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1.

Lift gate (P.3-18) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-15) — Intelligent Key system* (P.3-7)

2. Rear window wiper and washer

— Switch operation (P.2-30) — Window washer fluid (P.8-12)

3. Rear window defroster (P.2-31) 4. High-mounted stop light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

5. Antenna (P.4-61)

— Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-32)

6. Back-up light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

7. Rear combination light

— Bulb replacement (P.8-27) if so equipped

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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Front map lights (P.2-54)

8. Moonroof* (P.2-52) 9. 10. Sunglasses holder (P.2-42) 11.

Inside rearview mirror (P.3-27) — Anti-glare adjustment* (P.3-28) — HomeLink® universal transceiver* (P.2-57) — Compass* (P.2-7)

1. Cargo cover* (P.2-46) 2. Rear personal light (P.2-54) 3. Mood light (P.2-55) 4. Coat hooks (P.2-49) 5. Mobile Entertainment System (MES)*

— Flip-down screen (P.4-64) — Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player (P.4-62)

— DVD remote controller (P.4-66) — Headphones (P.4-65)

6. Door armrest

— Power window switch (P.2-49) — Power door lock switch (P.3-6) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-28)

7. Sun visors (P.3-26)

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12. Cargo area

— Storages (P.2-45) — Luggage hooks (P.2-47) — Cargo light* (P.2-56) — Spare tire (P.6-3)

13. Rear cup holders (P.2-41) 14. Heated seat switch (Rear)* (P.2-37) 15. Console box - rear (P.2-44) 16. Auxiliary input jack* (P.4-48) 17. Console box (P.2-44)

— Power outlet* (P.2-39)

18. Front cup holders (P.2-41) 19. Storage box (P.2-45) or Cigarette lighter/Ashtray

(P.2-41) if so equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-34) 2. Side ventilator (P.4-25) 3. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-18) 4. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch

(P.2-32) Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23)

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6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*

— Audio control* (P.4-60) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control* (P.4-75)

7. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)

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8. Steering wheel

— Horn (P.2-37) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-41) — Power steering system (P.5-25)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches (P.5-18) 10. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-28) 11. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8) 12. Center ventilator (P.4-25) 13. Center display (P.4-26, P.4-31)/Center color dis-

play* (P.4-2)/Navigation system**

14. Heater/air conditioner or

Center multi-function control panel* — Navigation system** — Vehicle information and setting buttons (P.4-8) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P.4-75) — Audio system (P.4-31)

15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36) 16. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-41) 17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P.2-39, 5-27)

18. Power lift gate main switch (P.3-18) 19. Power seatback switch* (P.1-6) 20. Fuse box cover (P.8-21) 21. Parking brake (P.5-17) 22. Tilting telescopic steering wheel

lever or switch

(P.3-25)

23. Key port (P.5-11) 24. Audio system (P.4-31)

— Clock (P.2-38)

25. Heated seat switch* (P.2-37) 26. Selector lever (P.5-13)

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27. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-48) 28. Power outlet (P.2-39) 29. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch* (P.5-21) 30. Rear window and outside mirror* defroster switch

(P.2-31)

31. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-26) or Audio

system (P.4-39)

32. Glove box (P.2-43) *: **: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s

if so equipped

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METERS AND GAUGES

Fuel gauge (P.2-7)

Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-35) Tachometer (P.2-6)

1. 2. 3. Speedometer (P.2-5) 4. 5. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10) 6. 7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-17) 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6) 9. Vehicle information display

Trip computer switch (P.2-21)

— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5) — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator (P.2-15)

10. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

VQ35DE ENGINE 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11) 2. Drive belt location (P.8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 5. Air cleaner (P.8-16)

Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)

6. 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8) 11. Battery (P.8-13)

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Armrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Three-point type seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Seat belt maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Top tether strap child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Child restraint installation using the seat belts. . . . . 1-30
Booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Precautions on booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . 1-41
NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) . . . 1-47
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
Repair and replacement procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55

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SEATS

WARNING

. 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 receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit

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well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

. Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. . After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

. Do not leave children unattended

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inside the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or da- mages.

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reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward: Pull the lever *1 up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining: To recline the seatback, pull the lever *2 up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

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The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. the seatback is

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Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

If

. Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Lumbar support (if so equipped):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever *1
seatback lumbar area.

up or down to adjust the

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Forward and backward: Moving the switch *1
slide the seat desired position.

forward or backward will forward or backward to the

Reclining: Move the recline switch *2 backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch *2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when

forward.

the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING

The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

If

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle of the front portion or height of the seat.

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To fold down the seatbacks: Pull the strap on the rear seat *A . Pull the lever *B beside the cargo area and fold the seat- back.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped):

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the front *1 or back *2 end of the switch to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

REAR SEATS Folding

Before folding the rear seats: . Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks on the side wall. (See “Seat belt hooks” later in this section.)

. Disconnect and stow the center seat belt and tongue into the retractor base. (See “Rear center seat belt” later in this section.) . Always reconnect the center seat belt when the seat is returned to the upright position. . Remove drink containers from the rear cup

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If the control unit detects any obstacle or malfunctions while in the power operation, a beep sounds for 4 seconds and the seatback will return to the folded position automatically. Check if there are any obstacles caught that prevents seats from retuning to the folded position. See a NISSAN dealer if the beep still sounds.

WARNING

. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

. 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.

. Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

. When folding or returning the seat- backs to the upright position, to avoid injury to yourself and others:

— Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

— Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

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

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

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

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

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To return the seatbacks:

Manual operation:

Lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched.

Power operation (if so equipped):

Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the lower side of the instrument panel *B or the right or left side in the cargo area *A . A beep sounds once and the seatback will be returned automatically.

A beep sounds twice when the seatback is fully returned to the seating position.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat.

WARNING

. 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 receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. 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. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.

. After adjustment, check to be sure

the seat is securely locked.

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Reclining Pull the reclining strap *A and position the seatback at the desired angle. Release the reclining strap 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 (See “PRECAU- TIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob *1 and push the head restraint down.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE- STRAINTS

WARNING

. 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.

. Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any acci- dent.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, 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.

the severity of

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint func- tion.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant 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 colli- sions 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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ARMREST Rear armrest Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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WARNING

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

The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and in- crease the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

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

. 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 acci- dent.

. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

. Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

. Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

. Never carry more people in the

vehicle than there are seat belts.

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 in- dicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

. No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add mate- rial, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

. Once a seat belt pretensioner has

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activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. . Removal and installation of

the pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. . 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 minor and the belts show no da- mage and continue to operate prop- erly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

. All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement re- commendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.

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

In addition to the general information in 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: . Rear facing child restraint . Booster seat

Front facing child restraint

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 re- straints 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 territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.)

Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional pro- tection.

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 sys- tem (air bag system) for the front passen- ger. (See “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM” later in this section.)

Infants Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants be placed in child restraints

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that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian 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.

Small children Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- mends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal- lation and use.

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 ft 9 in (142.5
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

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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 portion 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 Canadian 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

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.

properly.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WARNING

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

. 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 receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. 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

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Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this

section.)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it.

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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. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation: . Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) . Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to

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restrict further belt movement.

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

allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.

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

When ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.

The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: . When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: . Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and

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WARNING

. After adjustment, release the ad- justment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.

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

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Seat belt hooks When the rear seat belts are not in use and when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the adjustment button *1 , and to the then move the shoulder belt anchor desired position *2 , 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 to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

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The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

Rear center seat belt The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue *1
tongue *2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion.

and a seat belt

WARNING

. Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. . Always make sure both the connec- tor tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint 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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in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent 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 *1

so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as key *A into the connector buckle.

2.

Insert the seat belt tongue into the retractor base first *2 .

3. Then secure the connector tongue into the

retractor base *3 .

WARNING

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

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

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured

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belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position and the rear center seat belt connector is com- pletely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in the correct position, serious per- sonal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

Attaching rear center seat belt:

Always be sure the rear center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out

the connector

retractor base *1 .

2. Pull out

the seat belt

retractor base *2 .

tongue from the

tongue from the

3. Pull the seat belt and secure the connector

buckle until it clicks *3 .

The center seat belt connector buckle are indicated by the ! and ~ mark.

tongue and

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 belts” earlier in this section.

WARNING

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

. When attaching the rear center seat

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belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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

WARNING

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

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

. Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat

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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 dropping 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 that is compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if an extender is required.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child re- straint can result in serious injury or death.

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 accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.

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

. NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear

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seat. According to accident statis- tics, children are safer when prop- erly restrained 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” later in this section.

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

. Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation 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.

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

. Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those

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loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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

. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment 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 necessary, or put the re- straint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a differ- ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. . 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 details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)” later in this sec- tion.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. (See “CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION 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: . Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

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 designed 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.

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) compa- tible 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

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positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH system anchor location

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LATCH system lower anchor

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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.

WARNING

. 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.

. Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors. The child re- straint will not be secured properly. . Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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WARNING

. Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is da- maged.

— If the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is at- tached to the top tether anchor, remove the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment loca- tion. If the cargo cover is not removed, it may damage the top tether strap during a collision.

— Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether an- chor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or that con-

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

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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 system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child restraint is compatible with LATCH system. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

for a label stating that

it

LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. (See “TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT” later in this section for installation instructions.)

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” later in this section.)

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

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tacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision.

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Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the seatbacks.

Installing top tether strap First secure the child restraint with the LATCH system (rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt as applicable.

1. Remove the head restraint from the seat-

back. Store it in a secure place.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top of

the seatback.

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

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4. Tighten the tether strap according 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.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

WARNING

. Attach LATCH compatible child re- straints only at the locations shown. For the LATCH lower anchor loca- tions, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM (LATCH)” earlier in this section. If a child restraint is not secured prop- erly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.

The LATCH anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

Inspect the lower anchors by insert-

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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 or seat cushion mate- rial. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH an- chors are obstructed.

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using LATCH:

1. Adjust

the rear seatback to the upright

position.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.

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Front facing (webbing-mounted) — step 3

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.

Front facing (rigid-mounted) — step 3

the vehicle seatback.

4. The back of the child restraint should be If secured against remove the head necessary, adjust or restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” 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 child restraint is removed.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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8. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the repeat steps 4

properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 7.

is loose,

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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 attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

6.

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” earlier in this section.)

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.

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Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LATCH:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.

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Rear facing (webbing-mounted) — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.

Rear facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2

Rear facing — step 3

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

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5. Check to make sure the child restraint is If the repeat steps 3

properly secured prior to each use. child restraint through 4.

is loose,

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Rear facing — step 4

4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LATCH attachment 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.

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

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WARNING

. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags in- flate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

. NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat.

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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 passen- ger air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for details.

The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode which must be used when installing a child restraint.

. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be un- secured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

. When using the rear center seat belt to install a child restraint, make sure the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured. Do not use the seat belt with only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or sudden stop.

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. 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.

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Front facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

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:

1. Adjust

the rear seatback to the upright

position.

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 be used in the front seat.

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2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint (front passenger seat only) to obtain the correct child restraint (See “HEAD RE- STRAINTS” earlier in this section.)

fit.

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.

If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.

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Front facing — step 3

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 instructions for belt routing.

Front facing — step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode).