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The back of the child restraint should be secured against the seatback.

(front passenger seat only)

remove the head If necessary, adjust or restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this sec- tion.)

If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

Front-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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Front-facing — step 6

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

7.

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” ear- lier install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

in this section.) Do not

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

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

properly secured prior to each use. seat belt through 9.

locked,

is not

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Front-facing — step 11

11. 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 passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

should illuminate.

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

is fully retracted,

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Front-facing — step 8

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8. After attaching the child restraint,

test

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

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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. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear-facing — step 2

2. 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.

Rear-facing — step 3

3. 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). It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Rear-facing — step 6

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6. After attaching the child restraint,

test

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

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Rear-facing — step 4

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

Rear-facing — step 5

5. 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 cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor is in the ALR mode.

the retractor,

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

properly secured prior to each use. seat belt through 7.

locked,

is not

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

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

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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 or booster seat 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

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

. NISSAN recommends that the boos- ter seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION” later in this section.

. A booster seat must only be in- stalled 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.

Improper use or improper installa- tion of a booster seat 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.

. Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move

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the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen.

. 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 INSTALLATION” later in this section. . 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.

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.

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. Boos- ter seats are designed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection during a collision.

. Follow all of the booster seat man- ufacturer’s instructions for installa- tion 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.

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

. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.

. After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of

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

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

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) 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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. Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat *1
is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat *2 should be used.

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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 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.

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

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Front seat

1.

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

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

Rear center position

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

(front passenger seat only)

remove the head If necessary, adjust or to restraint obtain the correct booster seat fit. (See “HEAD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this sec- tion.)

If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.

Rear outboard position

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concern- ing the following systems: . Driver and passenger supplemental

front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)

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

. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-

over supplemental air bag

. Seat belt pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air 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 side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the

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Front passenger seat

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the “THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT” earlier in this section.

7.

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 be illuminated depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.)

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head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short period of time.

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 occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

(See “SEAT BELTS” earlier

The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON 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 systems are operational.

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WARNING

The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower se- verity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sit- ting sideways or out of 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 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 steer- ing wheel or instrument panel. Al- ways use the seat belts.

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

T he f ro n t pa s s e ng e r s e at i s equipped with an occupant classifi- cation sensor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.

. Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could in-

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crease the risk that they are injured if the front air bag inflates.

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Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

. Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the illustrations. . Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

. 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. See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for details.

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

. 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 re- strained. Some examples of danger- ous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.

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

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WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supple- mental air bags:

The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS- TEM (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed.

It

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag operation.

the forces in another

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. The system monitors information from the crash zone sensor, satellite sensor, Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and occupant classification sensor Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored.

(pattern sensor).

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7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover

1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 3.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules

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supplemental air bag inflators Lap outer pretensioners 8. 9. Seat belt pretensioners 10. Satellite sensors 11. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

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Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later further details.) One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

in this section for

If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

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.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation.

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The front air bags will deflate quickly after a collision.

Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status light

The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON 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.

WARNING

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

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Status light:

is The front passenger air bag status light located on the instrument panel below the air conditioner controls. The light operates as follows: . Unoccupied passenger seat: The

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

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

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

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by 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.

The occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. 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, the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly

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installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.)

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occu- pied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant passenger air bag status light

is in the seat but

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(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly.

is not

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

is used properly and the occupant

If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain off.

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(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occu- pant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

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

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

Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

WARNING

. Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bag inflates.

. Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious perso- nal injury.

. Do not use water or acidic cleaners

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trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized elec- trical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

. A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental air bag system.

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

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

placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. . Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For exam- ple, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim ma- terial, such as seat covers, on the seat that is not specifically designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any ob- jects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensor.

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

. Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-

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SSS0521

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM- PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IM- PACT AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMEN- TAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out- of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity

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side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions on the side where the vehicle is impacted. Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain and rollover air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

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

The side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON 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 systems are operational.

WARNING

. Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door

finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

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

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

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

Tampering with the air bag system may result in serious personal in- jury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near

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the seatbacks or by installing addi- tional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.

. Work around and on the side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag and curtain and rollover supplemental air bag systems.

The SRS wiring harnesses connec- tors are yellow and orange for easy identification.

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

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS (front seats)

WARNING

The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be re- placed together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer.

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

. Work around and on the preten- sioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Un- authorized electrical test equipment

and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.

If you need to dispose of a preten- sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct preten- sioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system activates in conjunc- tion with the front air bag system. The preten- sioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

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After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. In this case, the pretensioner may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

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SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag and front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. *1 SRS air bag The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visors. *2 SRS side air bags The warning label is located on the side of the passenger’s side center pillar.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- ing in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, occupant classification system, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain and rollover air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

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the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

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

WARNING

WARNING

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

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

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

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO- CEDURE The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemen- tal air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replace- ment of these systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.

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

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If you need to dispose of a supple- mental air bag or pretensioner sys- tems, or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemen- tal air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal proce- dures could cause personal injury.

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Vehicle information display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Outside air temperature (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Trip computer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Compass (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Zone variation change procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2-11
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Security systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Heated seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Adjusting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Sunglasses holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Luggage floor box (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Luggage side box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Cargo cover (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Luggage hooks (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Coat hooks (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Utility hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Roof rack (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Moonroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Automatic moonroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

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Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Ceiling light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Vanity mirror lights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Cargo light (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) . . . . 2-47
Programming HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Programming HomeLink® for Canadian customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Clearing the programmed information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button . . . . . . . . 2-49
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

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9. Center ventilator 10. Hazard warning flasher switch 11. Audio system

— Clock

12. Front passenger supplemental air bag 13. Outside remote mirror control switch 14. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) 15. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch (if so

equipped)

16. Fuse box cover 17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch 18. Hood release handle 19. Tilting steering wheel lever 20. Parking brake 21. Ignition switch 22. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) 23. Power outlet 24. Heater/air conditioner control 25. Selector lever 26. Front passenger air bag status light 27. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)

defroster switch

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28. Glove box

1. Side ventilator 2. Headlight,

fog light (if so equipped) and turn

signal switch

3. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)

— Audio control — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system control

5. Steering wheel

— Horn — Driver supplemental air bag

6. Meters and gauges 7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)

— Cruise control switches 8. Wiper and washer switch

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METERS AND GAUGES

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*: if so equipped

The needle indicators may move slightly after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.

Tachometer Fuel gauge

1. 2. 3. Vehicle information display

— Odometer/twin trip odometer — Trip computer* — Outside air temperature* — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

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position indicator

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Speedometer 6. Warning/indicator lights 7. 8. RESET switch for trip odometer/Trip computer*

Instrument brightness control knob

mode switch

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For trip computer information, see “TRIP COM- PUTER” later in this section.

Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the reset switch *3
second resets the trip odometer to zero.

for approximately 1

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer The odometer *1 /twin trip odometer *2
are displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Changing the display: Pushing the reset switch *3
meter panel changes the display as follows: TRIP A ? TRIP B ? Trip computer mode (if so equipped) ? TRIP A

located on the

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the en- gine. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER- HEATS” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.

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TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone *1 .

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge *1
temperature.

indicates the engine coolant

CAUTION

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

The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the gauge is within the zone *2

shown in the illustration.

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

located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

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

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. For additional

information, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

FUEL GAUGE The gauge *1
level in the tank.

indicates the approximate fuel

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

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E (Empty).

The low fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches E. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches E.

The

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the vehicle information display shows the following information:

1. Outside air temperature (if so equipped) 2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-

tion indicator

Twin trip odometer/Trip computer (if so equipped)

3. Odometer/Instrument brightness control display 4. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE (if so equipped) The outside air temperature is displayed in 8F or 8C.

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When the outside air temperature becomes 378F (38C) or lower, the ICY indicator illumi- nates and the outside air temperature display blinks to give a warning. The ICY indicator will turn off and the display will stop blinking after 1
minute or when the outside air temperature becomes 398F (48C) or above.

The display may differ from the actual outside temperature displayed on various signs or bill- boards.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS- MISSION (CVT) POSITION INDICATOR The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator indicates the selector lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) The switch for the trip computer is located on the meter panel.

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the trip computer mode switch *A . Each time the trip computer mode switch *A is pushed, the display will change as follows: (TRIP A ? TRIP B ? ) Distance to empty (dte) ? Average fuel consumption ? Average speed ? Elapsed time ( ? TRIP A)

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Distance to empty (dte — mls or km) The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The dte is constantly being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode includes a low range warning feature. When the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically selected and the dte display will blink. Push the trip computer mode switch *A to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred.

level drops even lower, the dte

When the fuel display will change to “——”.

fuel added is small, the If the amount of display just before the ignition switch is turned off may continue to be displayed.

. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta- rily change the display.

Average fuel consumption (mpg or l (liter)/100 km) The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer mode switch *A for approximately 1 second.

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If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3 complete circles.

To turn on and off the compass manually, push switch *A while the ignition switch is in the the ON position.

COMPASS (if so equipped)

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When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the compass display *B will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading.

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The display is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the display shows “——”.

Average speed (mph or km/h) The average speed mode shows the average vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer mode switch *A for approximately 1 second. The display is updated every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows “——”.

Elapsed time The elapsed time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pushing the trip computer mode switch *A for approximately 1 second.

Resetting displays Push the trip computer mode switch *A for longer than 3 seconds. The average fuel consumption, average speed, elapsed time and trip odometer (TRIP B only) displays will be reset at the same time.

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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE- DURE The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens:

1. Push the

switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.

2. Find your current

location and variance

number on the zone map.

NOTE: Use zone number 5 for Hawaii. 3. Push the

switch repeatedly until the new zone number appears in the display, then release the switch. After you release the switch, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjust- ment, have the compass checked at a NISSAN dealer.

Zone map

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The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct

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compass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)

CAUTION

. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass. . When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Low fuel warning light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Low tire pressure warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Low washer fluid warning light*

Overdrive off indicator light*

Brake warning light

P position selecting warning light*

Security indicator light

Seat belt warning light

Slip indicator light

Charge warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Small light indicator light

Door open warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Electric power steering warning light

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD models)*

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Cruise main switch indicator light

Intelligent Key system warning light*

Cruise set indicator light

*: if so equipped

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on:

or

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

or

If any light does not come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING LIGHTS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)

The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It turns off after the engine is started.

If the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunc- tions, or the diameter of the front and the rear wheels are different, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

CAUTION

If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

If the AWD warning light blinks