Nissan Versa Owner's Manual Essentials

2010 VERSA
OWNER'S MANUAL

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

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- formance problems resulting from modi-
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NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers!
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
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explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
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clarify your rights under your state’s lemon and avoid using vehicle features or taking
law. other actions that could distract you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them.
● 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.

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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
Display screen, 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

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-11
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front-impact air bag
modules (P. 1-41)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
5. Head Restraints (P. 1-6)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-12)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-25)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-54)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-41)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-21)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
5. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),
NISSAN Intelligent Key ™
(if so equipped), keys
(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-3, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-30)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-34)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-41)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-20)
14. Tie down hook (P. 6-13)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR

Hatchback
1. Rear hatch opener switch/NISSAN
Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)
(P. 3-24, 3-13)
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20)
3. Antenna (P. 4-46)
4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)
5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-28, 9-4)
8. Interior hatch release (P. 3-25)
9. Rear window washer (P. 2-19)

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Sedan
1. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-27 )
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20)
3. Antenna (P. 4-46)
4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)
5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-28, 9-4)
8. Trunk opener switch/NISSAN Intelligent
Key ™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-25 / 3-13)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped)
(hatchback model only) (P. 2-29)
2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-35)
4. Front seat (P. 1-2)
5. Sun visors (P. 3-29)
6. Moonroof switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
7. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
8. Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)
(P. 2-26)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Parking brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-23, 5-27)
11. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-5)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18, 2-19)
8. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-17)
9. Covered storage bin (P. 2-25)/iPodா
outlet (if so equipped) (P. 4-39)/USB
interface (if so equipped) (P. 4-43)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-8)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23)
12. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
13. Glove box (P. 2-28)
14. Side ventilator (P. 4-8)
15. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Shift selector (P. 5-13)
18. Defroster switch (P. 2-20)
19. Climate control (P. 4-9)
WIC1599 20. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-49)
21. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
1. Outside mirror control switch 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
22. Tilt steering (P. 3-29)
(if so equipped) (P. 3-31) and Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn System (if so equipped) (P. 4-45, 4-48)
24. Hood release lever (P. 3-23)
signal switch (P. 2-20) 4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn
25. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-27)
(P. 1-41, 2-23)
26. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)

27. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
*:Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
HR16DE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
4. Battery (P. 8-16)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
6. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
dipstick (*2) (P. 8-13)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T)
model

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MR18DE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
4. Battery (P. 8-16)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
6. Automatic/Continuously variable
transmission fluid (ATF) dipstick (*2)
(P. 8-13)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T)
model/Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) model

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-7 High temperature 2-9 P position selecting 2-11
System (ABS) warn- warning light (red) warning light (for
or ing light (if so models with
equipped) Low fuel warning 2-9 NISSAN Intelligent
light Key™) (if so
equipped)
Brake warning light 2-7 Low tire pressure 2-9
warning light (if so Seat belt warning 2-11
or equipped) light and chime

Low windshield- 2-10 Supplemental air 2-11
washer fluid warning bag warning light
Charge warning light 2-8 light (if so equipped)
Indicator Name Page
NISSAN Intelligent 2-10 light
Key lock warning
Door open warning 2-8
light (M/T models) (if Automatic Transmis- 2-12
light
so equipped) sion (A/T) / Con-
tinuously Variable
Electric power 2-8 NISSAN Intelligent 2-11 Transmission (CVT)
steering warning Key ™ warning light position indicator
light (if so equipped) light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure 2-8
warning light


Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

Cruise main switch 2-12 Security indicator 2-13
indicator light (if so light
equipped)
Slip indicator light (if 2-14
Cruise set switch 2-12 so equipped)
indicator light (if so
equipped) Turn signal/hazard 2-14
indicator lights
Front passenger air 2-12
bag status light
Vehicle Dynamic 2-14
Control (VDC) off
High beam indicator 2-12
indicator light (if so
light (blue)
equipped)
Low temperature 2-12
indicator light (blue)

Malfunction Indica- 2-13
tor Light (MIL)

Overdrive OFF indi- 2-13
cator light (A/T /
CVT models)


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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Adjustable headrest (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Installing top tether strap (hatchback model) . . . . . . 1-37
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Installing top tether strap (sedan model). . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55

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
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

WRS0692 WRS0693 WRS0694
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat height until the desired position is
to lock the seatback in position. achieved.
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.

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

WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
WRS0758
● When returning the seatbacks to the
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so upright position, be certain they are
equipped) completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
᭺
1 Remove the cargo cover (hatchback model passengers may be injured in an acci-
only) from the rear seatback. dent or sudden stop.
᭺
2 Pull the knob ᭺ to fold each seatback
A ● Closely supervise children when they
down. are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the SSS0591
trunk where they could be seriously in- Type A
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear Interior trunk access (if so equipped
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
for Sedan models)
access to car keys. Type A
Fold down the rear center armrest ᭺ and open
1
the trunk access panel ᭺.
2


WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
SSS0592 WRS0755
Type B ● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are Center armrest (if so equipped)
Type B completely secured in the latched posi- Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
Pull the knob ᭺ to fold each seatback down ᭺.
1 2 tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
When returning the seatback to the upright posi- dent or sudden stop.
tion, make sure the seat belt is routed through the
● Closely supervise children when they
guide ᭺.
A
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.


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-
moved. If the head restraint was removed, LRS0893 LRS0887
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seat- The illustration shows the seating positions Components
ing position. Failure to follow these in- equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraints. This may increase the ᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches
risk of serious injury or death in a a head restraint. 3. Lock knob
collision.
4. Stalks


WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889
Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.


LRS0890 LRS0891 SPA1025
Removal Install Front-seat Active Head Restraints
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
justable head restraints. in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is ing the force that the seatback receives from the
facing the correct direction. The stalk with occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest 1 of the head restraint helps support the occu-
in the hole with the lock knob ᭺.
position. 2 pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
2. Push and hold the lock knob. and helping absorb some of the forces that may
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. head restraint down. lead to whiplash-type injuries.

4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
loose in the vehicle. occupant uses the seating position. at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
position. rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.

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
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks LRS0898 LRS0887
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do The illustration shows the seating positions Components
not use the seat if the adjustable head- equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
rests have been removed. If the headrest headrests are adjustable. 1. Adjustable headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly adjust 2. Adjustment notches
Ⅲ Indicates the seating position is equipped with
the headrest before an occupant uses the
an adjustable headrest. 3. Lock knob
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness + Indicates the seating position is not equipped 4. Stalks
of the adjustable headrests. This may in- with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.
crease the risk of serious injury or death in
a collision.


WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889
Adjustment To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.
Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the
center of the seat occupant’s ears.


LRS0890 LRS0891
Removal Install
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-
justment notches ᭺ must be installed in the
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 1
2. Push and hold the lock knob. hole with the lock knob ᭺.
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. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrest
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.


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. WRS0692
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
be upright. Always sit well back in the 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.


WRS0913 SSS0241
Center of the rear seat (if so equipped WARNING
for sedan models)
● Always fasten the connector tongue
The rear seat center seat belt has a connector and the seat belt in the order shown.
tongue ᭺ and a seat belt tongue ᭺. Both the
1 2
● Always make sure both the connector
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
secured when using the seat belt or
tion.
installing a child restraint. Do not use WRS0911
the seat belt or child restraint with only
the seat belt tongue attached. This Stowing the rear center seat belt
could result in serious personal injury in When folding down the rear seat, the center seat
case of an accident or a sudden stop. belt can be retracted into a stowed position as
follows:


᭺
1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat To connect the buckle:
belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector ᭺
1 Pull out the connector tongue.
buckle. Release the connector tongue by ᭺
2 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver
inserting a suitable tool such as key into the buckle until it clicks.
connector buckle ᭺. A
The center seat belt connector tongue and re-
᭺
2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base. ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < marks.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
WARNING
attached only into the rear center seat belt con-
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat nector buckle.
belt connector except when folding
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
down the rear seat.
belts” earlier in this section.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat- WARNING
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
seat belt connector is completely belt connector except when folding
secured. down the rear seat.

● If the rear center seat belt connector ● When attaching the rear center seat belt
and the seatbacks are not secured in connector, be certain that the seatbacks
the correct position, serious personal are completely secured in the latched
injury may result in an accident or sud- position and the rear center seat belt
WRS0912
den stop. connector is completely secured.
Attaching the rear center seat belt
● If the rear center seat belt connector
Always be sure the center seat belt connector and the seatbacks are not secured in
tongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis- the correct position, serious personal
connect only when folding down the rear seat. injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.


WARNING ● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
● After adjustment, release the adjust- extender. Such unnecessary use could
ment button and try to move the shoul- result in serious personal injury in the
der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident.
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
● The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints. If the child restraint is
be adjusted to the position best for you. not secured properly, the child could be
Failure to do so may reduce the effec- seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop.
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
LRS0242 mild soap solution or any solution recom-
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
seats) Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
the installed seat belts is available that can be
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- seat belts to retract until they are completely
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
justed to the position best for you. See “Precau- dry.
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To
the driver or front passenger seating position. ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and 1
See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur- guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
chasing an extender if an extender is required.
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
WARNING
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
der belt anchor into position. by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.


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.
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires Infants and children need special protec-
and anchors work properly. If loose parts, In addition to the general information in this tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the manual, child safety information is available from them properly. The shoulder belt may
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- many other sources, including doctors, teachers, come too close to the face or neck. The
sembly should be replaced. government traffic safety offices, and community lap belt may not fit over their small hip
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure bones. In an accident, an improperly fit-
to learn the best way to transport your child. ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
There are three basic types of child restraint
restraints.
systems:
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
● Rear-facing child restraint tories require the use of approved child restraints
● Forward-facing child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re-
straints” later in this section.
● Booster seat
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth-
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing belt. See “Child Restraints” section for more in-
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints formation.
are available for children who outgrow rear-
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle Studies show that children are safer when
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer properly restrained in the rear seat than in
use a forward-facing child restraint. the front seat.


This is especially important because your LARGER CHILDREN WARNING
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- Children who are too large for child restraints Never let a child stand or kneel on any
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” should be seated and restrained by the seat belts seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
later in this section. which are provided. The seat belt may not fit area. The child could be seriously injured
properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
INFANTS cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- obtain proper seat belt fit.
mends that infants be placed in child restraints NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
facturer’s instructions for installation and use. men. The booster seat should raise the child so
that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
SMALL CHILDREN across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
Children that are over one year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward- can only be used in seating positions that have a
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s three-point type seat belt. The booster seat
instructions for minimum and maximum weight should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
mends that small children be placed in child Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
Safety Standards. You should choose a child and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow booster seat.
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.


CHILD RESTRAINTS

– Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron-
gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
– NISSAN recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see
ARS1098 WRS0256 “Forward-facing child restraint in-
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD stallation using the seat belts” later
WARNING in this section.
RESTRAINTS
● Failure to follow the warnings and in- – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
structions for proper use and installa- Bag System, never install a rear-
tion of child restraints could result in facing child restraint in the front
serious injury or death of a child or seat. An inflating air bag could seri-
other passengers in a sudden stop or ously injure or kill a child. A rear-
collision: facing child restraint must only be
– The child restraint must be used and used in the rear seat.
installed properly. Always follow all – Be sure to purchase a child restraint
of the child restraint manufacturer’s that will fit the child and vehicle.
instructions for installation and use. Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.


– Child restraint anchor points are de- This vehicle is equipped with a universal child ● If the child restraint is compatible with your
signed to withstand loads from child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
restraints that are properly fitted. (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- and check the various adjustments to be
tem. Some child restraints include rigid or sure the child restraint is compatible with
– Never use the anchor points for adult webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- your child. Choose a child restraint that is
seat belts or harnesses. nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH designed for your child’s height and weight.
– A child restraint with a top tether (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- Always follow all recommended procedures.
strap should not be used in the front tem” later in this section. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
passenger seat. territories require that infants and small
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- children be restrained in an approved child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
sible after fitting the child restraint. restraint at all times while the vehicle is
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for being operated. Canadian law requires the
– Infants and children should always infants and children of various sizes. When se- top tether strap on forward-facing child
be placed in an appropriate child re- lecting any child restraint, keep the following restraints be secured to the designated an-
straint while in the vehicle. chor point on the vehicle.
points in mind:
● When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
sion, loose objects can injure occu- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
pants or damage the vehicle. Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
CAUTION sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can and seat belt system.
become very hot. Check the seating sur-
face and buckles before placing a child in
the child restraint.


LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of
child restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death of a child or other passen-
gers in a sudden stop or collision:
– Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.
– Do not secure a child restraint in the
WRS0756 center rear seating position using WRS0700
the LATCH lower anchors. The child
LATCH system lower anchor locations LATCH lower anchor location
restraint will not be secured properly.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers – Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
LATCH lower anchor location
for CHildren) SYSTEM ing your fingers into the lower anchor The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors obstructions over the anchors such attached to the seatback to help you locate the
as seat belt webbing or seat cushion LATCH lower anchors.
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.


Top tether anchor
WARNING
● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con-
tacts the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor, re-
move the cargo cover from the vehicle
or secure it on the cargo floor below its
attachment location. If the cargo cover
is not removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. A child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the child restraint top tether
LRS0661 LRS0662 strap is damaged.
LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LATCH rigid-mounted attachment ● Do not allow cargo to contact the top
Installing child restraint LATCH lower The child restraint top tether strap must be used tether strap when it is attached to the
when installing the child restraint with the LATCH top tether anchor. Properly secure the
anchor attachments cargo so it does not contact the top
lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Top
LATCH compatible child restraints include two tether anchor” for installation instructions. tether strap. Cargo that is not properly
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can secured or cargo that contacts the top
When installing a child restraint, carefully read tether strap may damage it during a
be connected to two anchors located at certain
and follow the instructions in this manual and collision. A child could be seriously in-
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
those supplied with the child restraint. jured or killed in a collision if the top
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
tether strap is damaged.
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the in-
structions provided by the child restraint manu-
facturer.


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