2009 XTERRA OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle, please read this For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- models, a mark is placed at the begin-
confidence. It was produced using the latest iarity with controls and maintenance require- ning of the applicable sections/items.
techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle. As with other vehicles with features for
This manual was prepared to help you under- off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
stand the operation and maintenance of your drive models correctly may result in loss of
WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- control or an accident. Be sure to read
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! ing and driving” section of this manual.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! DRIVING
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- This vehicle will handle and maneuver
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. differently from an ordinary passenger
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer car because it has a higher center of
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
gravity for off-road use. As with other
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
and avoid using vehicle features or taking result in loss of control or an accident.
law. other actions that could distract you.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them. safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
● ALWAYS provide information about the driving” section of this manual.
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2009 Xterra (xtr)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your
Modification could affect its vehicle.
performance, safety or durability, and
All information, specifications and illustrations in
may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of
regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with-
fications may not be covered under out obligation.
NISSAN warranties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways: APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. vehicle.

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects 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 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 685003
number:
side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR

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

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-10)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-42)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)
4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-5)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-42)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-50)
8. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-55)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P.1-54)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-24)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-24)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-45)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 5-37)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-26)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-28)
13. Tow hooks (P.6-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-42)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Rear window defrost (P. 2-26)
4. Rear window washer (P.2-25)
5. Lift gate (P. 3-9)
6. Spare tire (P.6-2)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
8. Fuel-filler door (P.3-10)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-47)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-12)
3. Inside mirror (P.3-13)
4. Glove box (P. 2-36)
5. Console box (P. 2-36)
6. Front seats (P. 1-2)
7. Rear seats (P.1-7)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-26)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-37, P. 4-39)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-42, P. 2-30)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-36)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-51)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack (if so
equipped) (P. 4-36)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-33)

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15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
Hill descent control switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-30)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-9)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-11)
22. Off road lamps switch (P. 2-29)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
24. Power outside mirror controls (P. 3-14)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (MT model) (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light

Anti-lock Braking 2-13 Engine oil pressure 2-14 Automatic transmis- 2-17
System (ABS) warn- warning light sion position indica-
or
ing light tor light (if so
4WD warning light 2-15 equipped)
( model)
Automatic transmis- 2-13 Cruise main switch 2-17
Low fuel warning 2-15 indicator light
sion oil temperature light
warning light (if so Cruise set switch 2-18
equipped) Low tire pressure 2-15 indicator light
warning light
Automatic transmis- 2-13 Electronic locking 2-18
sion park warning Low windshield 2-17 rear differential (E-
light ( washer fluid warning Lock) system on
model) light indicator light (if so
Brake warning light 2-14 equipped)
Seat belt warning 2-17
or light and chime 4WD shift indicator 2-18
light (
Supplemental air 2-17
model)
bag warning light
Charge warning 2-14 Front passenger air 2-18
light bag status light

Door open warning 2-14 High beam indicator 2-18
light light (Blue)


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

Hill descent control 2-31 Vehicle Dynamic 2-21
system on indicator Control off indicator
light (if so equipped) light

Malfunction Indica- 2-19
tor Lamp (MIL)

Overdrive off indica- 2-19
tor light (automatic
transmission only)

Security indicator 2-19
light

Slip indicator light 2-20
for VDC

Transfer 4LO posi- 2-20
tion indicator light
( model)

Turn signal/hazard 2-20
indicator lights


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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 CHildren) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation using the seat
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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SEATS

● The seatback should not be reclined
anymore 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.

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

ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident, tions on seat belt usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. 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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WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped)
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. 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 transmission is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully
applied.

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WRS0389 WRS0213 WRS0134
Lumbar support (if so equipped) HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
The lumbar support feature provides lower back To raise the head restraint, pull it up ᭺. To lower,
2
support to the driver. Move the lever forward or push and hold the lock knob ᭺ and push the
1
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. head restraint down ᭺.2

The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-
able.

WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
straint stalks. Doing so could impair of your vehicle that is not equipped with
Active Head Restraint function. seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
of the head restraint helps support the occu- occupants are in the rear seat area or
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement any luggage is on the rear seats.
and helping absorb some of the forces that may ● Head restraints should be adjusted
lead to whiplash-type injuries. properly as they may provide significant
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions protection against injury in an accident.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that Always replace and adjust them prop-
whiplash injuries occur most. erly if they have been removed for any
SPA1025 reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ● If the head restraints are removed for
RESTRAINTS restraints return to their original positions. any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
WARNING Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as injury to passengers or damage to the
described earlier in this section. vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
● Always adjust the head restraints prop- accident.
erly as specified in this section. Failure FLEXIBLE SEATING
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of ● When returning the seatbacks to the
the Active Head Restraint. WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Active Head Restraints are designed to ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo tion. If they are not completely secured,
supplement other safety systems. Al- area or on the rear seats when they are passengers may be injured in an acci-
ways wear seat belts. No system can in the fold-down position. In a collision, dent or sudden stop.
prevent all injuries in any accident. people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.


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

LRS0608 LRS0609
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable
(if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
items: seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
a proper seating position. Release the lever
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
to lock the seatback in position.
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.


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WARNING ᭺
1 Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat- “Stowing the center seat belt” later in this
back flat forward to carry longer ob- section. Then properly stow the outboard
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- seat belts in the seat belt hooks before fold-
cured and not near an air bag. In a ing down the rear seats. See “Seat belt
crash, an inflating air bag might force hook” in this section for more information.
that object toward a person. This could Lower the head restraints to the full “down”
cause severe injury or even death. Se- position. Pull the strap forward, located in
cure objects away from the area in the center of each seat cushion, and fold
which an air bag would inflate. See each seat cushion toward the front of the
“Precautions on supplemental restraint vehicle.
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS0577
when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat
of these areas by passengers could re-
sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
sudden stop. cargo hauling:


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LRS0578 LRS0579 LRS0580
᭺
2 Then pull the straps located on the outside ᭺
3 This provides a level cargo floor. ᭺
4 To return the bench seats to a seating posi-
edge of each seatback to fold the seatbacks tion, reverse this process. Raise the seat-
forward. backs to an upright position. Make
sure to hold the seat belts above the
seat cushion, then push the seat cush-
ion down into place.


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3. Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove it ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
from the seat base. Be sure to store it in a straps to help prevent it from sliding or
secure place. shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
To return the rear seatback to a seating position: unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
1. Push the anchor bars on the bottom of the
● When returning the seatbacks to the
seat cushions down into the seat base.
upright position, be certain they are
2. Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear of completely secured. If they are not com-
the vehicle and push down until they are pletely secured in the latched position,
folded flat to secure each seat cushion to the passengers may be injured in an acci-
seat base. Make sure to hold the seat dent or sudden stop.
belts above the seat cushion and prop- ● If the seat cushions are removed for any
erly push the seat cushion down into reason, they should be securely stored
LRS0585 place. to prevent them from causing injury to
Removing the 2nd row bench seat passengers or damage to the vehicle in
WARNING case of sudden braking or an accident.
cushions
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
The rear seat cushion can be removed to provide area or on the rear seat when it is in the
additional space when folding the 2nd row seat- fold-down position. Use of these areas
backs flat. To remove the 2nd row bench seat by passengers without proper restraints
cushions: could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
1. Pull the straps forward, located in the center
of each seat cushion, to fold the seat cush- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
ions forward. of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
2. Lift up and fold each of the red release in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
handles on the seat base toward the front of seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
the vehicle. This will release the seat cushion seat unless the seat bottom cushions
from the seat base. are in place and latched.


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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.


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SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
fastened to the proper buckle. vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
See your NISSAN dealer.
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness. ● Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
● Do not allow more than one person to
done by a NISSAN dealer.
use the same seat belt.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
tractors and attaching hardware,
than there are seat belts.
should be inspected after any collision
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
tinuously while the ignition is turned mends that all seat belt assemblies in
ON with all doors closed and all seat use during a collision be replaced un-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- less the collision was minor and the
function in the system. Have the system belts show no damage and continue to
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● No changes should be made to the seat not in use during a collision should also
your shoulder and across your chest. belt system. For example, do not modify be inspected and replaced if either
Never put the belt behind your back, the seat belt, add material, or install damage or improper operation is noted.
under your arm or across your neck. The devices that may change the seat belt ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
belt should be away from your face and routing or tension. Doing so may affect ware should be inspected after any col-
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. the operation of the seat belt system. lision. Always follow the restraint
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as Modifying or tampering with the seat manufacturer’s inspection instructions
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE belt system may result in serious per- and replacement recommendations.
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could sonal injury. The child restraints should be replaced
increase the risk of internal injuries in if they are damaged.
an accident.


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CHILD SAFETY WARNING Infants
Children need adults to help protect them. Infants and children need special protec- Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
They need to be properly restrained. tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
them properly. The shoulder belt may mends that infants be placed in child restraints
In addition to the general information in this
come too close to the face or neck. The that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
manual, child safety information is available from Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- Standards. You should choose a child restraint
government traffic safety offices, and community ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure injury. Always use appropriate child facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
to learn the best way to transport your child. restraints.
Small children
There are three basic types of child restraint All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
systems: Children that are over one year old and weigh at
tories require the use of approved child restraints least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward-
● Rear-facing child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re- facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
straints” later in this section. instructions for minimum and maximum weight
● Front-facing child restraint
Also, there are other types of child restraints and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
● Booster seat available for larger children for additional protec- mends that small children be placed in child
tion. restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens Safety Standards. You should choose a child
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing and children be restrained in the rear seat. restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
child restraints. Front-facing child restraints are According to accident statistics, children the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
available for children who outgrow rear-facing are safer when properly restrained in the and use.
child restraints and are at least 1 year old. rear seat than in the front seat.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle Larger children
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer This is especially important because your
Children who are too large for child restraints
use a front-facing child restraint. vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
later in this section. cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and

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80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
obtain proper seat belt fit. the seatback is reclined. This can be
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- be against your body. In an accident,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to you could be thrown into it and receive
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder neck or other serious injuries. You
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. could also slide under the lap belt and
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- receive serious internal injuries.
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. seat with both feet on the floor and
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian recommendations.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt WITH RETRACTOR
without the booster seat.
WARNING
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
Never let a child stand or kneel on any vehicle should use a seat belt at all
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo times.
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.


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WRS0174 LRS0594 LRS0595
Manual seat shown ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
Fastening the seat belts and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this ᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
section. ● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move and allows you some freedom of
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation:
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
WARNING
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of When fastening the seat belts, be certain
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt that the seatbacks are completely se-
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during cured in the latched position. If they are
certain impacts. not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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
WRS0139
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information. Unfastening the seat belts
The ALR mode should be used only for ᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
child restraint installation. During normal the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode tracts.
should not be activated. If it is activated, it Checking seat belt operation
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
sion. It can also change the operation of Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
the front passenger air bag. See “Front movement by two separate methods:
passenger air bag and status light” later in ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
this section. retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.


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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.

SSS0240 SSS0241
Center of the rear bench seat WARNING
The center seat belt has a connector tongue ᭺ 1 ● Always fasten the connector tongue
and a seat belt tongue ᭺. Both the connector
2 and the seat belt in the order shown.
tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely
latched for proper seat belt operation. ● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt or
installing a child restraint. Do not use
the seat belt or child restraint with only
the seat belt tongue attached. This
could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.


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Stowing the center seat belt ● If the rear center seat belt connector
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center and the seatbacks are not secured in
seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position the correct position, serious personal
as follows: injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
1. Hold the connector tongue ᭺ so that the
1
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle.
2. Insert a suitable tool such as a key ᭺ into
A
the connector buckle and release the con-
nector tongue ᭺. 1

3. Fold the connector as illustrated ᭺.
2

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base ᭺ in the ceiling.
3

WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
LRS0601


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Attaching the center seat belt
WARNING
Always be sure the center seat belt connector ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
tongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis- belt connector except when folding
connect only when folding down the rear seat. down the rear seat.
To connect the buckle: ● When attaching the rear center seat
᭺
1 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac- belt connector, be certain that the seat-
tor base. backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
᭺
2 Pull out the connector tongue from the seat belt connector is completely
molded retractor base. secured.
᭺
3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver ● If the rear center seat belt connector
buckle until it clicks. and the seatbacks are not secured in
The center seat belt connector tongue and re- the correct position, serious personal
ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark. injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt con-
nector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.

LRS0602


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LRS0611 LRS0610 LRS0612
2nd row center seat belt comfort 2. Insert the shoulder belt into the back of the 3. To return the seat belt comfort guide to the
guide comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flat in stowed position, route the comfort guide
the guide. Be sure that the comfort guide strap in the channel under the 2nd row driv-
When using the 2nd row center seat belt it may routes the seat belt properly over the center er’s side seating position head restraint and
be necessary to use the comfort guide to adjust of your shoulder and across your chest. The attach the guide in the clip.
the shoulder belt height for occupants of different belt should be away from your face and
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.
seat belt fit.
1. Raise the head restraint on the 2nd row
driver’s side seating position. Remove the
comfort guide from the stowed position by
pulling the cord from the channel.


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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.

LRS0242 LRS0583
Front and 2nd row outboard seats Seat belt hook
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
When the seat belt is not in use and when folding
and 2nd row outboard seats) down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- the seat belt hooks.
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
To adjust, pull out ᭺ the adjustment button and
1 If, because of body size or driving position, it is
move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the desired
2 not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
position, so the belt passes over the center of the and fasten it, an extender is available which is
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re- tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder length and may be used for either the driver or
belt anchor into position. front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS

● Periodically check to see that the seat
WARNING
belt and the metal components, such as
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
by the same company which made the and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
original equipment seat belts, should deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
be used with NISSAN seat belts. webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
● Adults and children who can use the sembly should be replaced.
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 ARS1098
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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.

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● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air ● If the child restraint is not anchored
Bag System, never install a rear-facing properly, the risk of a child being in-
child restraint in the front seat. An injured in a collision or a sudden stop
flating front air bag could seriously in- greatly increases.
jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
● Child restraint anchor points are de-
restraint must only be used in the rear
signed to withstand only those loads
seat.
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
● NISSAN recommends that the child restraints. Under no circumstances are
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- they to be used for adult seat belts or
cording to accident statistics, children harnesses.
are safer when properly restrained in
● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
you must install a front facing child re-
upright as possible.
WRS0256 straint in the front seat, see “Child re-
straint installation using the seat belts” ● After attaching the child restraint, test it
WARNING later in this section. before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the seat
● Infants and small children should al- ● Improper use or improper installation
near the LATCH attachment or by the
ways be placed in an appropriate child of a child restraint can increase the risk
seat belt path. The child restraint
restraint while riding in the vehicle. or severity of injury for both the child
should not move more than 1 inch (25
Failure to use a child restraint can re- and other occupants of the vehicle and
mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
sult in serious injury or death. can lead to serious injury or death in an
forward and check to see if the belt
accident.
● Infants and small children should never holds the restraint in place. If the re-
be carried on your lap. It is not possible ● Follow all of the child restraint manu- straint is not secure, tighten the belt as
for even the strongest adult to resist the facturer’s instructions for installation necessary, or put the restraint in an-
forces of a severe accident. The child and use. When purchasing a child re- other seat and test it again. You may
could be crushed between the adult and straint, be sure to select one which will need to try a different child restraint.
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the fit your child and vehicle. It may not be Not all child restraints fit in all types of
same seat belt around both your child possible to properly install some types vehicles.
and yourself. of child restraints in your vehicle.


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