2010 PATHFINDER OWNER'S MANUAL

2010 PATHFINDER
OWNER'S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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 DRIVING
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! This vehicle will handle and maneuver
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- differently from an ordinary passenger
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. car because it has a higher center of
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer gravity for off-road use. As with other
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon result in loss of control or an accident.
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
law. other actions that could distract you. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them. driving” section of this manual.
● 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.

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 BLUETOOTH௡ is a XM Radio௡ requires
WARNING trademark owned by subscription, sold
WARNING Bluetooth SIG, Inc., separately after first 90
U.S.A. and licensed to days. Not available in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain Xanavi Informatics Alaska, Hawaii or
or emit chemicals known to the State of Corporation. Guam. For more
California to cause cancer and birth de- information, visit
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- BLUETOOTH௡ is a
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
www.xmradio.com.
and certain products of component wear
trademark owned by
contain or emit chemicals known to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
State of California to cause cancer and U.S.A. and licensed to
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visteon.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY Gracenote௡ is a
registered trademark of
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter- Gracenote, Inc. The
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Gracenote logo and
Material – special handling may apply, See logo type, and the
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” “Powered by © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Gracenote” logo are
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
trademarks of Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
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means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

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
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition 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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-17)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-17)
4. Head restraints (P.1-7)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-44)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-52)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-57)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-28)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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0-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-24)
3. Windshield (P. 8-21)
4. Power windows (P. 2-43)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN
Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped)
(P. 3-4, 3-3, 3-2, 3-3)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-26)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-42)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-27)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-42)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Glass hatch (P. 3-22)
4. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-25)
5. NISSAN Intelligent Key ™
(if so equipped) (P. 3-3)
6. Glass hatch release (P.3-22)
7. Lift gate release switch (P. 3-21)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-23, P. 9-3)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)
11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. DVD entertainment system
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-25)
5. HomeLinkா universal transceiver
6. Glove box (P. 2-37)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. 2nd row seats (P.1-14)
9. 3rd row seats (P. 1-16)
10. Cargo area storage (P. 2-40)

WII0050


INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilators (P. 4-36)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)
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. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Navigation system* controls
if so equipped)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
15. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
WIC1490


16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
17. Storage (P. 2-35)
18. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-53)
19. Climate controls (P. 4-37, 4-44)
20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)
21. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
24. Pedal position adjustment switch
25. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0633


VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0627


WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-13 Door open warning 2-15 Shift P warning light 2-17
System (ABS) warn- light
or
ing light
Engine oil pressure 2-15 Supplemental air 2-18
warning light bag warning light
Automatic transmis- 2-13 4WD warning light 2-15 Indicator Name Page
sion check warning ( model) light
light
Low fuel warning 2-16 Automatic transmis- 2-18
Automatic transmis- 2-13 light sion position indica-
sion oil temperature
tor light
warning light Low tire pressure 2-16
warning light Cruise main switch 2-18
Automatic transmis- 2-13
indicator light
sion park warning Low windshield 2-17
light ( washer fluid warning Cruise set switch 2-18
model) light indicator light
Brake warning light 2-14 NISSAN Intelligent 2-17 4WD shift indicator 2-18
or Key ™ warning light light (
(if so equipped) model)

Seat belt warning 2-17 Front passenger air 2-18
Charge warning 2-14 light and chime bag status light
light


Indicator Name Page
light

High beam indicator 2-19
light (Blue)

Malfunction indica- 2-19
tor light (MIL)

Overdrive off indica- 2-19
tor light (if so
equipped)

Security indicator 2-20
light

Slip indicator light 2-20

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

Turn signal/hazard 2-21
indicator lights

Vehicle dynamic 2-21
control (VDC) OFF
indicator light


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Front manual seat adjustment Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Front power seat adjustment LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Adjustable headrest (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59

SEATS

● 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.

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 (if so equipped)
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.

1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
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 the P (Park)
position.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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 re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P
(Park).

WRS0163

FRONT POWER SEAT Forward and backward
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
Operating tips position.
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
Reclining
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
long period of time when the engine is off. move your body forward. The seatback will move
This will discharge the battery. forward.

See “Automatic drive positioner ” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po-
sitioner operation.

WRS0164 WRS0389 WRS0468

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (driver’s seat) Outboard seats

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever up or down ADJUSTMENT
cushion. to adjust the seat lumbar area. Reclining
To recline the outboard seatbacks, pull up on the
lever and lean back.
To recline the center seat, pull up on the strap
located on the lower right-hand portion of the
seatback and lean back.


The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back 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).

WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not WRS0469 LRS0331
be against your body. In an accident, Then ᭺ lift up on the lower corner of the seat
you could be thrown into it and receive Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row 2
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
neck or other serious injuries. You The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
could also slide under the lap belt and bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch
receive serious internal injuries. or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base.
● For the most effective protection when 3rd row ᭺, lift up on the seatback latch located
1 Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
be upright. Always sit well back in the row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at
seat and adjust the seat belt properly. an angle over the seat base. This will release the
See “Precautions on seat belt usage” back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
later in this section.


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. 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 re-
LRS0514
moved. If the head restraint was removed, LRS0902
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
ARMREST straint before an occupant uses the seat- The illustration shows the seating positions
ing position. Failure to follow these in- equipped with head restraints. All of the head
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench restraints are adjustable.
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and the head restraints. This may increase the
fold it down to the resting position. ᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with
risk of serious injury or death in a a head restraint.
collision.


LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888
Components Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks


LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal Install
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
justable head restraints. in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1
position.
in the hole with the lock button ᭺.
2
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. head restraint down.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
loose in the vehicle. occupant uses the seating position.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.


Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (if so
equipped)
WARNING
The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust
the headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
SPA1025 anything to the adjustable headrest stalks LRS0903

Front-seat Active Head Restraints or remove the adjustable headrests. Do The illustration shows the seating positions
not use the seat if the adjustable head- equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- rests have been removed. If the headrest headrests are adjustable.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the was removed, reinstall and properly adjust
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement Ⅲ Indicates the seating position is equipped with
the headrest before an occupant uses the
of the head restraint helps support the occu- an adjustable headrest.
seating position. Failure to follow these
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement instructions can reduce the effectiveness + Indicates the seating position is not equipped
and helping absorb some of the forces that may of the adjustable headrests. This may in- with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.
lead to whiplash-type injuries. crease the risk of serious injury or death in
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions a collision.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.

LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888
Components Adjustment To raise the headrest, pull it up.
1. Adjustable headrest Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the
center of the seat occupant’s ears.
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks


LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal Install
the headrest down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
justable headrests. the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing
the correct direction. The stalk with the ad-
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.
justment notches ᭺ must be installed in the
1
2. Push and hold the lock knob. hole with the lock button ᭺.
2

3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
headrest down.
4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose
in the vehicle. 3. Properly adjust the headrest before an oc-
cupant uses the seating position.
5. Install and properly adjust the headrest be-
fore an occupant uses the seating position.


FLEXIBLE SEATING ● If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
WARNING stored to prevent them from causing
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo injury to passengers or damage to the
area or on the rear seats when they are vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
in the fold-down position. In a collision, accident.
people riding in these areas without ● When returning the seatbacks to the
proper restraints are more likely to be upright position, be certain they are
seriously injured or killed. completely secured in the latched posi-
● Do not allow people to ride in any area tion. If they are not completely secured,
of your vehicle that is not equipped with passengers may be injured in an acci-
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone dent or sudden stop.
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
seat belt properly. vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not LRS0608

● Do not fold down the rear seats when place cargo higher than the seatbacks. Folding the front passenger’s seatback
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
occupants are in the rear seat area or
cargo could cause personal injury.
(if so equipped)
any luggage is on the rear seats.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
● Head restraints should be adjusted extra storage length when transporting long
properly as they may provide significant items:
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop- ᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift
erly if they have been removed for any up on the recline lever, located on the out-
reason. side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
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.


WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
LRS0609 area or on the front passenger’s seat WRS0472

᭺
2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
sudden stop. cargo hauling:
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position, lift up on the seatback and ᭺
1 Lower the head restraints to the full “down”
position. Pull the strap forward, located in
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up the center of each seat cushion, and fold
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to each seat cushion toward the front of the
a proper seating position. Release the lever vehicle.
to lock the seatback in position.


WRS0910 LRS0658 WRS0471
᭺
2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of ᭺
3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of ᭺
4 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo
the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- each seat that can be folded toward the floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat, back of the vehicle. flat.
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
to a seating position, reverse the process for
the front of the vehicle.
the outboard seats.
6. To return the center seat to a seating posi-
tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.
Make sure to properly raise the seat-
back to an upright position and push
the seat cushion down into place.


To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position,
use the pull straps to raise each seatback. Pull
back until the seatbacks latch into position.
Make sure to properly raise each seatback
to an upright and secured position.

LRS0653
Folding the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:
1. Make sure that the head restraints are low-
ered.
2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks found on the sides of the cargo area.
See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.
3. Pull up on the latch located in the upper
corner of each seatback and lower the seat-
back forward over the seat base.


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.


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.


● 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.


PREGNANT WOMEN THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use WITH RETRACTOR
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible WARNING
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder ● Every person who drives or rides in this
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. vehicle should use a seat belt at all
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- times.
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
INJURED PERSONS dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
you could be thrown into it and receive
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
neck or other serious injuries. You
recommendations. WRS0174
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual seat shown
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.


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
WRS0137 WRS0138
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. The ALR mode should be used only for
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
should not be activated. If it is activated, it
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move and allows you some freedom of may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes the front passenger air bag. See “Front
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: passenger air bag and status light” later in
its fully retracted position, firmly pull this section.
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
WARNING
check the operation as follows:
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se- ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
cured in the latched position. If they are quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
not completely secured, passengers may strict further belt movement.
be injured in an accident or sudden stop. If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

WRS0139
Unfastening the seat belts
᭺
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.


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 LRS0515
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.

CHILD SAFETY

● Periodically check to see that the seat Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
belt and the metal components, such as They need to be properly restrained.
● 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, In addition to the general information in this
original equipment seat belts, should deterioration, cuts or other damage on the manual, child safety information is available from
be used with NISSAN seat belts. webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
sembly should be replaced. government traffic safety offices, and community
● Adults and children who can use the organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
standard seat belt should not use an
to learn the best way to transport your child.
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the There are three basic types of child restraint
event of an accident. systems:
● Never use seat belt extenders to install ● Rear-facing child restraint
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be ● Forward-facing child restraint
seriously injured in a collision or a sud- ● Booster seat
den stop.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
are available for children who outgrow rear-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
seat belts to retract until they are completely
use a forward-facing child restraint.
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.

WARNING INFANTS LARGER CHILDREN
Infants and children need special protec- Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed Children who are too large for child restraints
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
them properly. The shoulder belt may come mends that infants be placed in child restraints which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
too close to the face or neck. The lap belt that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
may not fit over their small hip bones. In an Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt Standards. You should choose a child restraint 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
could cause serious or fatal injury. Always that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- obtain proper seat belt fit.
use appropriate child restraints. facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- SMALL CHILDREN commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
tories require the use of approved child restraints Children that are over one year old and weigh at der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
for infants and small children. See “Child Re- least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward- portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
straints” later in this section. facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s men. The booster seat should raise the child so
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by instructions for minimum and maximum weight that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat mends that small children be placed in child and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
belt. See “Child Restraints” section for more in- restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle can only be used in seating positions that have a
formation. Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle three-point type seat belt. The booster seat
Safety Standards. You should choose a child should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
and children be restrained in the rear seat. the manufacturer’s instructions for installation Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Studies show that children are safer when and use. Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
the front seat.
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
This is especially important because your booster seat.
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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.

ARS1098 WRS0256
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING
RESTRAINTS
● 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.


– Infants and children should never be – Child restraint anchor points are de- This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- signed to withstand loads from child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH
gest adult cannot resist the forces of restraints that are properly fitted. (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
a collision. tem. Some child restraints include rigid or
– Never use the anchor points for adult webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-
– Do not put a seat belt around both a seat belts or harnesses. nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH
child and another passenger.
– A child restraint with a top tether (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
– NISSAN recommends that all child strap should not be used in the front tem” later in this section.
restraints be installed in the rear passenger seat.
seat. Studies show that children are If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
safer when properly restrained in the
sible after fitting the child restraint.
rear seat than in the front seat. If you Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
must install a forward-facing child – Infants and children should always infants and children of various sizes. When se-
restraint in the front seat, see be placed in an appropriate child re- lecting any child restraint, keep the following
“Forward-facing child restraint in- straint while in the vehicle.
points in mind:
stallation using the seat belts” later ● When the child restraint is not in use,
in this section. keep it secured with the LATCH system ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
– Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Bag System, never install a rear- sion, loose objects can injure occu- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
facing child restraint in the front pants or damage the vehicle. Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
seat. An inflating air bag could seri- ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
ously injure or kill a child. A rear- CAUTION sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
facing child restraint must only be and seat belt system.
used in the rear seat. A child restraint in a closed vehicle can
become very hot. Check the seating sur-
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint face and buckles before placing a child in
that will fit the child and vehicle. the child restraint.
Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.


● If the child restraint is compatible with your LATCH lower anchor
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be WARNING
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
designed for your child’s height and weight. tions for proper use and installation of
Always follow all recommended procedures. child restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death of a child or other passen-
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or gers in a sudden stop or collision:
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child – Attach LATCH system compatible
restraint at all times while the vehicle is child restraints only at the locations
being operated. Canadian law requires the shown in the illustration.
top tether strap on forward-facing child – Do not secure a child restraint in the
restraints be secured to the designated an- center rear seating position using
WRS0804
chor point on the vehicle. the LATCH lower anchors. The child
LATCH system lower anchor locations
restraint will not be secured properly.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers – Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
for CHildren) SYSTEM ing your fingers into the lower anchor
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no
points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors obstructions over the anchors such
as seat belt webbing or seat cushion
and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible
material. The child restraint will not
child restraints. This system may also be referred
be secured properly if the lower an-
to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. chors are obstructed.
With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle
seat belt to secure the child restraint.


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