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2014 VE RSA SE DAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
® FOREWORD
READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
In addition to factory installed options, your ve- hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- cessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular ac- cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- iarity with controls and maintenance require- ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- MINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- priate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. ● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
could
affect
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification its performance, safety or durability, and may governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
violate
even
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and with- out obligation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- cedures must be followed carefully.
APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGWARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, cer- tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer- tain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
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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. However, if 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 Con- sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at: [email protected]– Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)
You can write to NISSAN with the information at: For U.S. customers
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Date of purchase
For Canadian customers
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR
Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at: [email protected]If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
Table of Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, 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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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front-impact air bag
modules (P. 1-36)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-36)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-10) 5. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-5) 6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-4) 7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-20)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-49) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-43)
See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
0-2 Illustrated table of contents
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 2. Windshield (P. 8-18) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
4.
5.
(P. 2-21) Power windows (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Door locks, keyfob, (if so equipped), keys (P. 3-5, 3-2, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-30) 7. 8. 9. 10. Headlight and turn signal switch
Tire pressure (P. 8-32) Flat tire (P. 6-3) Tire chains (P. 8-39)
(P. 2-23)
11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26) 12. Fog lamp switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
Antenna (P. 4-66) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-22) Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-25 ) Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-9) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26) Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26) Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-26, 9-3)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Rear seat (P. 1-2) Interior lights (P. 2-32) Front seat (P. 1-2) Sun visors (P. 3-29) Interior lights (P. 2-32) Storage (P. 2-28)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Glove box (P. 2-30) 8.
Parking brake, parking on hills (P. 5-26, 5-31) Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-5)
9. See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. 2.
Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-23) Driver’s supplemental air bag /horn (P. 1-36, 2-26)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 4. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-21)
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5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
Center vents (P. 4-14) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-22) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2) Climate controls (P. 4-15) Audio system (P. 4-31, 4-23)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-36)
11. Side vents (P. 4-14) 12. Electronic outside rearview mirror
control switch (P.3-31)
13. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-26)
14. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-26) 15. Hood release lever (P. 3-23) 16. Audio control switches (if so equipped)
(P.4-65)
17. Tilt steering (P. 3-29) 18.
Ignition switch/Push button ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8, P. 5-11)
19. Cruise control (if so equipped) (P.5-27) 20. Cup holders (P. 2-29) 21. Shift lever (P. 5-17) 22. Glove box (P. 2-27)
See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
HR16DE Engine 1. 2. 3. 4.
Drive belt location (P. 8-16) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) Air cleaner (P. 8-17) Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) Battery (P. 8-13) Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) Radiator cap (P. 8-7) Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13) For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*1
See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.LDI2181
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or
or
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
Name
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light
Page
2-13
Warning
light
Name
Low fuel warning light
or
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light
2-14
Door open warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
High temperature warning light (red)
2-14
2-14
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so equipped)
Power steering warning light
Seat belt warning light and chime
Shift P warning light (if so equipped)
Supplemental air bag warning light
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Page
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-17
Indicator
light
Name
Automatic Transmis- sion (A/T)/ Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) position indi- cator light (if so equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine start opera- tion indicator (if so equipped)
Front passenger air bag status light
High beam indicator light (blue)
Malfunction Indica- tor Light (MIL)
Page
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
Indicator
light
Name
Overdrive off indica- tor light (if so equipped)
Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Side and headlight indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
Page
2-19
2-19
2-19
Slip indicator light
2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
2-19
2-19
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Removable head restraint (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 1-8
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51SEATS
● 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 con- trol of the vehicle.
● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas- senger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.
ARS1152
CAUTION
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 properly. See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” later in this section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.
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When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WRS0692
WRS0693
WRS0694
Forward and backward Pull the lever 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.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever 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. 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 shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
LRS2056
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so equipped) 䊊1 Pull the knob 䊊A to fold each seatback
down.
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
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SSS0591
Interior trunk access (if so equipped) Fold down the rear center armrest 䊊1 and open the trunk access panel 䊊2 .
LRS2189
Driver’s seat armrest
Armrest (if so equipped) Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section (only if your vehicle is equipped with adjustable head restraints). Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and prop- erly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Fail- ure to follow these instructions can re- duce the effectiveness of the head re- straints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.
LRS0893
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. Not all vehicles will have head restraints that are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
Components (if so equipped) 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks
LRS0887
WRS0134
LRS0888
Adjustment (if so equipped) Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
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LRS0889
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.LRS0890
LRS0891
Removal (if so equipped) Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occupant uses the seating position.
Install (if so equipped) 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches 䊊1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 䊊2 .
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
REMOVABLE HEAD RESTRAINT (if so equipped)
WARNING
The removable head restraints supple- ment the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end colli- sions. Do not attach anything to the re- movable head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint unless it is required when the rear seat is folded down. Do not use the seat if the head restraints have been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall it before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to fol- low these instructions can reduce the ef- fectiveness of the removable head re- straint. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.
LRS2000
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with removable head restraints. Not all vehicles will have head restraints that are remov- able. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. + Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or removable headrest.Components 1. Removable head restraint 2. Notch 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks
LRS2224
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LRS2222
LRS2223
Removal Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints. 1. Push and hold the lock knob. 2. Pull the head restraint up and remove it from
the seat.
3. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
4. Reinstall the head restraint before an occu-
pant uses the seating position.
Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the notch 䊊1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 䊊2 .
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
SEAT BELTS
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of 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 supple- mental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint.
SSS0134
SSS0016
WARNING
● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an acci- dent. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
● 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 con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, 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 per- sonal injury.
● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti- vated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.
● Removal and installation of preten- sioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use dur- ing a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted.
● All child restraints and attaching hard- ware should be inspected after any col- lision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.
SSS0014
WARNING
● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. 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 accident.
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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 ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR
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 properly.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
Manual front seat shown
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Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to 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 the 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. See “Child re- straints” later in this section for more information. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- sion. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
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䊊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 dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat 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. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the re- tractor.
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䊊3 Position the lap belt portion low and snugon the hips as shown.
䊊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)
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WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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 re- strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts 䊊1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts.
Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
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WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
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 that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased. 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 with pur- chasing an extender if an extender is required.
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 sud- den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. 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 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 as- sembly should be replaced.
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To adjust, pull out the adjustment button 䊊1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position 䊊2 , so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- der belt anchor into position.1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING
seating
positions
Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most are equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Un- buckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
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 ● Forward-facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear- facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward-facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protec- tion. 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 territo- ries require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child re- straints” later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that 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 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 manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
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SMALL CHILDREN Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear- facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing child re- straint with a harness. Refer to the manufactur- er’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle 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 should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi- mum height or weight limit allowed by the child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re- straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the chest and the top, middle portion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul- der. The lap belt should lie snugly across the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. A booster seat can only be used in seating posi- tions 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 Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck and the lap belt can be posi- tioned properly across the lower hips or upper thighs use the seat 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 area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
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– Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
– NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child in the front seat, see restraint “Forward-facing child restraint in- stallation using the seat belts” later in this section.
– Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle.
– Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted.
– Never use the anchor points for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
– A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- sible after fitting the child restraint. – Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child re- straint while in the vehicle.
● When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- sion, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur- face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.
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WARNING
● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
● 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. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward-facing child re- straints be secured to the designated an- chor point on the vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem” later in this section.
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and children of various sizes. When se- lecting 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.
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LATCH system lower anchor locations LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible 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 posi- tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH anchors.
– Child restraint anchorages are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchor- age, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious in- jury or death of a child or other passen- gers in a sudden stop or collision:
– Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration.
– Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors. The child re- straint will not be secured properly. – Inspect the lower anchors by insert- ing your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the lower an- chors are obstructed.
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LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location The LATCH lower 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 lower anchors.
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LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in- structions provided by the child restraint manu- facturer.
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Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf 䊊1 . REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.
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Rear-facing web-mounted – step 2
Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
Rear-facing – step 3
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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors.
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 properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 1
through 4.is loose,
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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
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Rear-facing – step 4
4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH at- tachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 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 be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
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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 in- structions for belt routing.
Rear-facing – step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats: 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.
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Rear-facing – step 3
Rear-facing – step 4
Rear-facing – step 5
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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.
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
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7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 1
through 6.is not
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.
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Rear-facing – step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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Forward-facing web-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors.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 “Installing top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seat- ing positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
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If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
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Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
3. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraints/headrests” in this sec- tion for head restraint/headrest adjustment information.
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Forward-facing – step 4
4. 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.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint repeat steps 1
through 6.is loose,
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 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 be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
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Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –step 1
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and, there- fore, must not be used in the front seat. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29
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Forward-facing – step 6
6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH at- tachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraints/headrests” in this sec- tion for head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and installation information. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
Forward-facing – step 3
Forward-facing – step 4
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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 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only). See “In- stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
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Forward-facing – step 5
Forward-facing – step 6
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
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. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
Forward-facing – step 8
8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.is not
10.
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Forward-facing – step 10
If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag should illuminate. If this status light light is not illuminated, see ⬙Front passenger air bag and status light⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
the
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re- straint mode) is canceled.
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INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. 1. Flip up the anchor cover 䊊1 from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat.
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2.
raise or
If necessary, remove the head restraint/headrest to position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child re- “Head straint restraints/headrests” in this section for head restraint/headrest adjust- ment, removal and installation infor- mation.
removed.
See
is
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the rear parcel shelf.
4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.
BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:
– Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach.
– Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind the child or under the child’s arm.
– A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.
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● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 䊊1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 䊊2 should be used. ● If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place the child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with the child. Always follow all recommended pro- cedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.
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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.
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Booster seat installation
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
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1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position.2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions.
Front passenger position
3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
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If
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If necessary, adjust or remove the head to obtain the correct restraint/headrest booster fit. head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the booster seat is removed. See “Head restraints/headrests” in this section for head restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and installation information.
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If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the seat belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt with retractor” earlier in this section.
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If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag may or may not illuminate, status light depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.1-36 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
