2011 ALTIMA OWNER'S MANUAL

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2011 ALTI MA
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 MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest iarity with controls and maintenance require- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your Modification could affect its
vehicle. performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
WARNING regulations. In addition, damage or per-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- formance problems resulting from modi-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! fications may not be covered under
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
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
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hazard that could cause death or serious Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
precisely. vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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
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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:
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– Current odometer reading
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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
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-12
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-27)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-14)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
5. Head Restraints (P. 1-10)
6. Front seat belts (P. 1-14)
7. Side-impact air bag pressure sensor
(driver’s side shown; passenger’s side
similar) (P. 1-57)
8. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-41)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(pattern sensor) (P. 1-50)
11. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-55)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-25)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

LII2001

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT

Coupe
1. Power windows (P. 2-43)
2. Windshield (P. 8-21)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
5. Tie down (P. 6-14)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-38)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-46)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ ,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

Sedan
1. Power windows (P. 2-43)
2. Windshield (P. 8-21)
(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
5. Tie down (P. 6-14)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-38)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-46)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ ,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2)

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EXTERIOR REAR

Coupe
1. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-29)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
5. Opener operation (P. 3-23)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)

WII0125


Sedan
1. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-29)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
5. Opener operation (P. 3-23)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6)

LII0095


PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-8)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-28)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-49)
5. HomeLinkா universal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)
7. Glove box (P. 2-41)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-40)
9. Front console (P. 2-41)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-8)

WII0126


INSTRUMENT PANEL

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, P. 2-35)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-20)
(P. 2-28)
8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-51)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
12. Glove box (P. 2-41)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Covered storage box (P. 2-42)
15. Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(P. 4-26)
16. Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(P. 4-19)
WIC1598 17. Shift selector (P. 5-11)
1. Vents (P. 4-18) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control 18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)/
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn (if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-free Storage (if so equipped)
signal switch (P. 2-29) Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-29, P.2-42)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 4-95, P. 4-91, P. 4-106)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) (P. 3-28)


20. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
21. Hood release (P. 3-23)
22. Trunk opener (P. 3-23)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ port (P. 5-7)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-15, 8-15)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-16)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)

LDI0553


VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-15, 8-15)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-16)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)

LDI0552


WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-11 Low tire pressure 2-12 Cruise set switch 2-15
System (ABS) warn- warning light indicator light
or ing light
Master warning light 2-13 Front passenger air 2-15
bag status light

Brake warning light 2-11 Seat belt warning 2-14 High beam indicator 2-15
light and chime light (blue)
or
Supplemental air 2-14 Malfunction Indica- 2-15
bag warning light tor Light (MIL)

Charge warning 2-11 Indicator Name Page Security indicator 2-27
light light light

Continuously Vari- 2-12 Continuously Vari- 2-14 Slip indicator light 2-16
able Transmission able Transmission
(CVT) check warn- (CVT) position indi-
ing light (if so cator light (if so Turn signal/hazard 2-16
equipped) equipped) indicator lights
Engine oil pressure 2-12 Cruise main switch 2-14 Vehicle Dynamic 2-16
warning light indicator light Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Front manual seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front power seat adjustment CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Forward-facing child restraint installation
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57

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

WRS0738 WRS0739 WRS0740
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
slide the seat forward or backward to the desired back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust
position. Release the bar to lock the seat in up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat height until the desired position is
position. 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

WRS0841
Coupe
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
CAUTION
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) overload protection circuit. If the motor
● Do not operate the power recline switch stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
Operating tips when the seatback has been manually then reactivate the switch.
released using the upper seatback re-
lease lever ᭺. Doing so can damage
1 ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
WARNING long period of time when the engine is off.
the seat.
Before driving the vehicle, return the seat- This will discharge the battery.
● Do not pull on the upper seatback re-
back to an upright seating position after
lease lever or the trim to return the
manually releasing it. Also, make sure the
seatback to a normal seating position.
seat is locked in place. Failure to do so
Doing so may damage the seat.
may cause the seat to move in a collision
or sudden stop. This may result in damage
to the seat or personal injury.


hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.

WRS0751
Sedan
● Pull up on the upper seatback release lever Reclining
to release the seatback only. Push the seat-
back forward to allow for access to items Move the recline switch backward until the de-
behind the front seat. Push the seatback to sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
the rear of the vehicle to return the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and
to the upright and locked position. The up- move your body forward. The seatback will move
per seatback release lever does not need to forward.
be used. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
Forward and backward
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
the seat forward or backward to the desired in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
position. clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-


WRS0842 WRS0743 WRS0843
Coupe shown, Sedan similar Type A Type B
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for
seat) driver’s seat)
Pull the lever up or push down to adjust the angle The lumbar support feature provides lower back
and height of the seat cushion. support to the driver. Push the switch (Type A)
forward or backward or move the lever (Type B)
up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.


Operating tips:
● The seatback and track will not lock until the
seatback is returned rearward.
● The seatback will return to the first locking
notch when using the seat recliner lever.

WRS0739 WRS0791
Entry to the rear seat from outside of Exiting from the rear seat on the
the vehicle (if so equipped for Coupe passenger’s side, using the upper
models) seatback release lever (if so equipped
Pull the seat recliner lever to the uppermost po- for Coupe models)
Pull the upper seatback release lever ᭺ to the
sition folding the seatback forward, releasing the 1
seat track.
uppermost position, folding the seatback forward
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the ᭺, releasing the seat track.
2
rear seat.
Slide the entire seat forward to exit from the rear
To return the seat to a locked position: seat.
Push the upper seatback rearward until the seat- To return the seat to a locked position:
back and track are locked.
Push the upper seatback rearward until the seat-
back and track are locked.


Operating tips: 1. Open the access cover on the rear parcel
shelf.
● The seatback and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward. 2. Push down on the button on the rear parcel
● The seatback will return to an upright seating shelf.
position if the upper seatback release lever 3. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback.
is pulled to the uppermost position.
To remove or reinstall the seatback release but-
ton access covers, see “Upper tether anchor/key
cylinder covers” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.

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
WRS0794 the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
FOLDING REAR SEAT personal injury.
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the passenger
side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.

● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Closely supervise children when they
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. WRS0745 WRS0167
To fold down the driver’s side of the rear seat, Center armrest (if so equipped)
reach through the opening and pull on the strap
᭺ located behind the seat.
1 Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-
cal key to prevent unauthorized access. For more
information on keys, refer to “Keys” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.


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 WRS0921
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
5. Release knob


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.


5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.

WRS0922 LRS2026

Removal Install
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.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and release
knob. 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.


Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
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.

SPA1025
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.


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. WRS0738
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
LRS0594 LRS0595 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. The ALR mode should be used only for
you hear and feel the latch engage.
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
● The retractor is designed to lock dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder should not be activated. If it is activated, it
slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest. may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
belt to move, and allows you some sion.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
freedom of movement in the seat.
positions’ three-point seat belts have two modes WARNING
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation:
its fully retracted position, firmly pull When fastening the seat belts, be certain
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) that the seatbacks are completely se-
the belt and release it. Then
smoothly pull the belt out of the re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) cured in the latched position. If they are
tractor. not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.


To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

WRS0139 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on (Sedan, front seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tracts. justed to the position best for you. See “Precau-
Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To
adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and 1
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
movement by two separate methods: position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
retractor. face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
der belt anchor into position.


See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
WARNING
chasing an extender if an extender is required.
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul- WARNING
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position. ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
● The shoulder belt anchor height should original equipment seat belts, should
be adjusted to the position best for you. be used with NISSAN seat belts.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system ● Adults and children who can use the
and increase the chance or severity of standard seat belt should not use an
injury in an accident. extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
LRS0821
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
Shoulder belt guide (Coupe) child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
The shoulder arm can be adjusted to allow easier seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
access to the shoulder belt. The arm can also be den stop.
folded down to allow rear seat passengers easier
access. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt 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 seat belts to retract until they are completely
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in dry.
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating position.

CHILD SAFETY

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat They need to be properly restrained.
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder Infants and children need special protec-
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. In addition to the general information in this tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
manual, child safety information is available from them properly. The shoulder belt may
● Periodically check to see that the seat many other sources, including doctors, teachers, come too close to the face or neck. The
belt and the metal components, such as government traffic safety offices, and community lap belt may not fit over their small hip
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires organizations. Every child is different, so be sure bones. In an accident, an improperly fit-
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, to learn the best way to transport your child. ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the injury. Always use appropriate child
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- There are three basic types of child restraint
restraints.
sembly should be replaced. 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 the “Child restraints” section for more
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints information.
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
WRS0795 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.


WRS0829 LRS0661 LRS0662
(if so equipped) LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
anchor attachments those supplied with the child restraint.
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the in-
structions provided by the child restraint manu-
facturer.


WRS0797 LRS0824 WRS0801

Top tether anchor point locations (if so equipped) Rear-facing web-mounted – step 3

The child restraint top tether strap must be used
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
when installing the child restraint with the LATCH INSTALLATION USING LATCH
lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “In- Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
stalling top tether strap” later in this section. Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in-
If you have any questions when installing a stalling a child restraint.
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
dealer for details. restraint using the LATCH system:
Anchor points ᭺ are located on the rear parcel
1 1. If the rear seat cushion has a flap ᭺, pull the
1
shelf. flap down to allow access to the anchors ᭺. 2

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.


WRS0802 LRS0673 LRS0674
Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4 Rear-facing – step 5
3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- 4. For child restraints that are equipped with 5. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near
erly attached to the lower anchors. ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch (25
hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and seatback while tightening the webbing and check to see if the LATCH attachment
of the anchor attachments. holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is
not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment
as necessary, or put the restraint in another
seat and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint or try installing by
using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable).
Not all child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
WARNING
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 The three-point seat belt with Automatic
through 5. Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
restraint could tip over or be loose and
cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or
collision. Also, it can change the opera-
tion of the front passenger air bag. See
“Front passenger air bag and status light”
later in this section.

WRS0256

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT
BELTS


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