2012 PATHFINDER OWNER'S MANUAL

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2012 PATHFINDER
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-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
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.
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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. Pre-teen
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
In addition to factory installed options, your ve- proper use of vehicle safety features to
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- all occupants of the vehicle.
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ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
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ING THIS MANUAL
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car because it has a higher center of
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risk, the procedures must be followed
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road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
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hazard that could cause minor or moder-
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-19)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-46)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-19)
4. Head restraints (P.1-7 )
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-46)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-53)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-59)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-46)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-30)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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0-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Power windows (P. 2-45)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN
Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped)
(P. 3-5, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-43)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-44)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Glass hatch (P. 3-24)
4. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-27)
5. NISSAN Intelligent Key ™
(if so equipped) (P. 3-2)
6. Glass hatch release (P.3-24)
7. Lift gate release switch (P. 3-23)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-4)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)

WII0124


PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. DVD entertainment system
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-28)
5. HomeLinkா universal transceiver
6. Glove box (P. 2-39)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. 2nd row seats (P.1-16)
9. 3rd row seats (P. 1-18)
10. Cargo area storage (P. 2-42)

WII0050


INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilators (P. 4-37)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-46, P. 2-33)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-27)
8. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-46)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-39)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-36)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
14. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
15. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-35)
WIC1490


16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23)
17. Storage (P. 2-37)
18. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)
19. Climate controls (P. 4-38, 4-45)
20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
21. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-27)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
24. Pedal position adjustment switch
25. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-31)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0633


VK56DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0627


WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking Sys- 2-14 Charge warning light 2-16 Seat belt warning light 2-19
tem (ABS) warning and chime
or light
Door open warning 2-16 Shift P warning light 2-19
light

Automatic transmis- 2-14 Engine oil pressure 2-16 Supplemental air bag 2-19
sion check warning warning light warning light
light
4WD warning light 2-16 Indicator Name Page
Automatic transmis- 2-14 ( model) light
sion oil temperature
warning light Low fuel warning light 2-17 Automatic transmis- 2-19
sion position indicator
Automatic transmis- 2-14 light
sion park warning light Low tire pressure 2-17
( model) warning light Cruise main switch 2-19
indicator light
Brake warning light 2-15
Low windshield- 2-18
Cruise set switch indi- 2-20
washer fluid warning
or cator light
light

NISSAN Intelligent 2-18 4WD shift indicator 2-20
Key ™ warning light (if light ( model)
so equipped)


Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

Front passenger air 2-20 Turn signal/hazard 2-22
bag status light indicator lights

High beam indicator 2-20 Vehicle dynamic con- 2-22
light (Blue) trol (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
Malfunction indicator 2-20
light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator 2-21
light (if so equipped)

Security indicator light 2-21

Slip indicator light 2-21

Transfer 4LO position 2-21
indicator light
( model)


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Front manual seat adjustment Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Front power seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Armrest (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Head restraints (1st row only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Head restraints Rear-facing child restraint installation using
(2nd row – outboard positions only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Adjustable headrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 using the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61

SEATS

● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.

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

ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident,
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive
section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

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

WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position.

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

WRS0389 WRS0163
Lumbar support (driver’s seat) FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward
The lumbar support feature provides lower back (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down the seat forward or backward to the desired
to adjust the seat lumbar area.
Operating tips
position.
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor Reclining
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
long period of time when the engine is off. move your body forward. The seatback will move
This will discharge the battery. forward.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po- seatback for occupants of different sizes for
sitioner operation. added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park).

WRS0164 WRS0389
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
cushion. to adjust the seat lumbar area.


section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
LRS2088 could also slide under the lap belt and WRS0469
Outboard seats receive serious internal injuries.
Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
ADJUSTMENT be upright. Always sit well back in the bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
seat and adjust the seat belt properly. or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
Reclining 3rd row ᭺, lift up on the seatback latch located
1
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
To recline the outboard seatbacks, pull up on the later in this section. on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd
lever and lean back. row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
To recline the center seat, pull up on the strap back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
located on the lower right-hand portion of the
seatback and lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this

HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only)
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-
LRS0331 LRS2089
moved. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
Then ᭺ lift up on the lower corner of the seat
2 ARMREST (if so equipped) straint before an occupant uses the seat-
base and tip the outboard seating position of the ing position. Failure to follow these in-
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and the head restraints. This may increase the
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. fold it down to the resting position. risk of serious injury or death in a
Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. collision.
WARNING
When returning the seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are com-
pletely secured in the latched position. If
they are not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or
sudden stop.


LRS2077 LRS0887 WRS0134
The illustration shows the seating positions Components Adjustment
equipped with head restraints. The first row head
restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches
a head restraint. 3. Lock knob
Ⅲ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 4. Stalks
an adjustable headrest.


LRS0888 LRS0889 LRS0890
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.


Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
HEAD RESTRAINTS (2nd row –
outboard positions only)
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
LRS0891 SPA1025 anything to the head restraint stalks or
Install Front-seat Active Head Restraints remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- moved. If the head restraint was removed,
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is ing the force that the seatback receives from the reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
facing the correct direction. The stalk with occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement straint before an occupant uses the seat-
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1 of the head restraint helps support the occu- ing position. Failure to follow these in-
in the hole with the lock knob ᭺.2 pant’s head by reducing its backward movement structions can reduce the effectiveness of
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the and helping absorb some of the forces that may the head restraints. This may increase the
head restraint down. lead to whiplash-type injuries. risk of serious injury or death in a
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions collision.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position. at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.

LRS2077 LRS2073 LRS2074
The illustration shows the seating positions Components Removal
equipped with head restraints. The second row
head restraints are removable but not adjustable. 1. Head restraint Use the following procedure to remove the head
restraints.
᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Lock knob(s)
a head restraint. 1. Adjust the seat or seatback as necessary.
3. Stalks
Ⅲ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Push and hold the lock knob(s).
an adjustable headrest. 3. Pull the head restraint up until it is removed
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall the head restraint and properly ad-
just the seat or seatback before an occupant
uses the seating position.


ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
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
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do
not use the seat if the adjustable head-
LRS2075
rests have been removed. If the headrest LRS2076
was removed, reinstall and properly adjust
Install the headrest before an occupant uses the The illustration shows the seating positions
seating position. Failure to follow these equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes headrests are adjustable.
instructions can reduce the effectiveness
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction.
of the adjustable headrests. This may in- Ⅲ Indicates the seating position is equipped with
crease the risk of serious injury or death in an adjustable headrest.
2. Push the head restraint down until it locks in a collision.
place.


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


LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal Install
the headrest down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
justable headrests. the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing
the correct direction. The stalk with the ad-
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.


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

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


WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
LRS0609 area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS2090

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


LRS2063 LRS2099 LRS2068
2. Pull the strap to release the head restraint ᭺
3 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of ᭺
4 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of
rearward. the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- each seat that can be folded toward the
backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat, back of the vehicle.
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.


8. Rotate the head restraint forward to return it
to the normal seating position.

WARNING
When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head restraints must
be returned to the upright position to
properly protect vehicle occupants.

LRS2092 LRS0653
5. The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo Folding the 3rd row seats
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat. To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:
6. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
1. Make sure that the head restraints are low-
to a seating position, reverse the process for
ered.
the outboard seats.
2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
7. To return the center seat to a seating posi- hooks found on the sides of the cargo area.
tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place. 3. Pull up on the latch located in the upper
Make sure to properly raise the seat- corner of each seatback and lower the seat-
back to an upright position and push back forward over the seat base.
the seat cushion down into place.


SEAT BELTS

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

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
INJURED PERSONS dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations. WRS0175
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual seat shown
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should 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 dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
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.
belt to move and allows you some may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
freedom 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 re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
tractor.


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

WRS0139
Unfastening the seat belts
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.


WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.

LRS0242 LRS0515
Front and 2nd row outboard seats Seat belt hook
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front When the seat belt is not in use and when folding
and 2nd row outboard seats) down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- the seat belt hooks.
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out ᭺ the adjustment button and
1 If, because of body size or driving position, it is
move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the desired
2 not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
position so the belt passes over the center of the and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face the installed seat belts is available that can be
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
the driver or front passenger seating position.
belt anchor into position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
chasing an extender if an extender is required.

CHILD SAFETY

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

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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