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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip This manual includes information for all
explains details about the warranties cov-
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details ¼ Never drive under the influence of does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- alcohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer All information, specifications and illustrations in
¼ Always observe posted speed limits this manual are those in effect at the time of
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for condi- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
may have with your vehicle, as well as tions. specifications or design at any time without
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ¼ Always use your seat belts. Refer to notice.
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. in the “Seats, restraints and supple-
When you require any service or have any mental air bag systems” section for
questions, he will be glad to assist you with the precautions regarding children.
extensive resources available to him.
¼ Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth de-
hazard that could cause death or serious fects or other reproductive harm.
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
SIC0697
CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this
or Do not let this happen.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
© 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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4. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The
company has also developed ways to build quality
into its vehicles at each stage of the production
process, both through extensive use of automation
and — most importantly — through an awareness
that people are the central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
WFW0002 job was being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego, perform his work according to the quality stan-
successful worldwide company that manufactures California, and engineering at Nissan Technical dards that have been established by the factory.
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
them in 170 nations. you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the safety systems that will help protect you and your
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world America. accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth time you drive the vehicle.
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
ucts. 4,500 people. These include company employees tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for to build and you can be proud to own.
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit- companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ers with materials and services ranging from op-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of eration of port facilities and transportation services
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5. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer
are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers
comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc.
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department
ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191
For U.S. mainland customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Hawaii customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
For Hawaii customers OR
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) For Canada customers
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc.
1-800-387-0122 5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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6. Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Contents Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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7. 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-18
Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3 Child safety ..................................................................... 1-20
Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ......... 1-4 Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch...................... 1-21
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat)........................................... 1-5 After an air bag ON/OFF switch is installed.......... 1-21
Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s Pregnant women............................................................ 1-21
seat ...................................................................................... 1-5 Injured persons............................................................... 1-22
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-5 Three-point type seat belt ........................................... 1-22
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-6 Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-24
Precautions on supplemental restraint system......... 1-6 Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-24
Components of the supplemental restraint
Child restraints..................................................................... 1-25
systems ............................................................................ 1-11
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-25
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-16
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-27
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-16
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-28
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-18
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8. SEATS
SSS0133
WARNING ¼ For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when should be upright. Always sit well
the seatback is reclined. This can be back in the seat and adjust the seat
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not belt properly. See “Precautions on
be against your body. In an accident seat belt usage” later in this section.
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
1-2 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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9. FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
¼ After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked. SSS0200
k Forward and backward
1 k Reclining
2
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
or backward to the desired position. Release the lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
lever to lock the seat in position. pull the lever and move your body forward. The
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, seatback will move forward.
be careful not to knock something in the seat-
back pocket against the rear floor box.
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10. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents. SSS0201
k Forward and backward
1 k Reclining (for driver’s seat)
2
Operating tips Moving the sliding switch forward or backward Move the reclining switch backward until the
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
protection circuit. If the motor stops during desired position. forward, move the switch forward and move your
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate body forward. The seatback will move forward.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
the switch. be careful not to knock something in the seat- k Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
2
¼ Do not operate the power support seat back pocket against the rear floor box.
The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
for a long period of time when the engine is lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
off. This will discharge the battery. justment” earlier in this section.
1-4 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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11. SSS0202 SSS0203 SSS0204
SEAT LIFTER (for driver’s seat) TILTING AND RECLINING HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat PASSENGER’S SEAT FROM To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
cushion to the desired position. DRIVER’S SEAT lower, push the lock knob k and push the head
A
The passenger’s seatback can be adjusted from restraint down.
the driver’s seat to make it easier for the driver to
use the rear parcel box or rear floor box, or to
help the passenger get in the vehicle.
To tilt or recline the passenger’s seatback, pull
up the lever k located on the back side of it, and
A
move the seatback forward or backward.
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-5
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12. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT should always be correctly worn and the occu-
pant seated a suitable distance away from the
SYSTEM steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” later in this
tion contains important information concerning section for instructions and precautions on seat
the driver and passenger front impact supple- belt usage.)
mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple- After turning the ignition key to the ON
mental air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and position, the supplemental air bag warning
front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
Supplemental front impact air bag system: warning light will turn off after about 7
This system can help cushion the impact force to seconds if the systems are operational.
the face and chest of the driver and front
SSS0178 passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system
Adjust the head restraints so the center is level (if so equipped): This system can help cushion
with the center of your ears. the impact force to the chest area of the driver
and front passenger in certain side impact colli-
WARNING sions. The front seat side-impact supplemental
air bags are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Head restraints should be adjusted Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
properly as they may provide significant system (if so equipped): This system can help
protection against injury in an accident. cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
Do not remove them. Check the adjust- pants in certain side impact collisions. The cur-
ment after someone else uses the seat. tain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate
on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are de-
signed to supplement the crash protection
provided by the driver and passenger seat belts
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13. steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always use the seat belts.
¼ The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The air bag system moni-
tors the severity of a collision and
then inflates the air bags based on
belt usage. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
SSS0131 ¼ Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
WARNING when you are sitting well back and
the risk that they are injured when
upright in the seat. Front air bags
inflate with great force. If you are the supplemental front air bag in-
¼ The supplemental front air bags ordi- flates.
narily will not inflate in the event of a unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or sideways or out of position in any
lower severity frontal collision. Al- way, you are at greater risk of injury
ways wear your seat belts to help or death in a crash. You may also
reduce the risk or severity of injury in receive serious or fatal injuries from
various kinds of accidents. the supplemental front air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
¼ The seat belts and the supplemental Always sit back against the seatback
front air bags are most effective and as far away as practical from the
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-7
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14. SSS0132 SSS0016
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15. SSS0006 SSS0008 SSS0099
SSS0007 SSS0009 SSS0100
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-9
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16. WARNING
¼ Never let children 12 or under ride in
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
¼ Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front
air bags or supplemental side and
curtain side-impact air bags (if so SSS0101 SSS0159
equipped) inflate.
¼ Also never install a child restraint in ¼ The seat belts, the supplemental side
the front seat. An inflating supple-
WARNING air bag and curtain side-impact air
mental front air bag could seriously bag are most effective when you are
Supplemental side air bag and curtain sitting well back and upright in the
injure or kill your child.
side-impact air bag (if so equipped): seat. The side air bag and curtain
¼ For information about installing an
¼ The supplemental side air bag and side-impact air bag inflate with great
air bag ON/OFF switch in your ve- curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily force. Do not allow anyone to place
hicle so children can be transported, will not inflate in the event of a fron- their hand, leg or face near the side
see “Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF tal impact, rear impact, rollover or air bag on the side of the seatback of
switch” later in this section. lower severity side collision. Always the front seat or near the side roof
wear your seat belts to help reduce rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in
the risk or severity of injury in various the front seat to extend their hand
kinds of accidents.
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17. SSS0162 SSS0205
COMPONENTS OF THE Supplemental front air bag system
out of the window or lean against the
door. Some examples of dangerous SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT The driver supplemental air bag is located in the
riding positions are shown in the pre- SYSTEMS center of the steering wheel; the front passenger
vious illustrations. 1. Crash zone sensor supplemental air bag is mounted in the instru-
¼ Do not use seat covers on the front ment panel. These systems are designed to
2. Supplemental front air bag modules
seatbacks. They may interfere with meet optional certification requirements under
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags U.S. regulations. They are also permitted in
supplemental side air bag inflation.
4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag Canada. The optional certification allows front air
modules bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less
5. Diagnosis sensor unit forcefully than previously. However, all of the
6. Satellite sensors information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
7. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor
The front air bags are designed to inflate in
8. Supplemental side air bag modules higher severity frontal collisions, although they
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18. may inflate if the forces in another type of the face and chest of the front occupants. They
collision are similar to those of a higher severity can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. the steering wheel or instrument
frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain However, an inflating front air bag may cause panel. Such objects may become
frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags dangerous projectiles and cause in-
not always an indication of proper supplemental do not provide restraint to the lower body. jury if the supplemental front air bag
air bag operation. inflates.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
The supplemental air bag system has dual stage driver and passenger seated upright as far as ¼ Right after inflation, several air bag
inflators for both the driver and passenger air practical away from the steering wheel or instru- system components will be hot. Do
bags. The system monitors information from the ment panel. The supplemental front air bags not touch them; you may severely
crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and inflates quickly in order to help protect the front burn yourself.
seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat occupants. Because of this, the force of the front
belts are fastened, inflator operation is based on air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if ¼ No unauthorized changes should be
the severity of a collision and whether the seat the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air made to any components or wiring of
belts are being used. Only one front air bag may bag module during inflation. The air bag will the supplemental front air bag sys-
inflate in a crash, depending on the crash sever- deflate quickly after the collision is over. tem. This is to prevent accidental in-
ity and whether the front occupants are belted or flation of the air bag or damage to
unbelted. This does not indicate improper per- After turning the ignition key to the ON
the air bag system.
formance of the system. If you have any ques- position, the supplemental air bag warning
tions about the performance of your air bag light illuminates. The supplemental air bag ¼ Do not make unauthorized changes
system, please contact your NISSAN dealer. warning light will turn off after about 7 to your vehicle’s electrical system,
seconds if the system is operational. suspension system or front end
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a structure. This could affect proper
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and WARNING operation of the supplemental air
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken bag system.
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and ¼ Do not place any objects on the ¼ Tampering with the supplemental
choking. Those with a history of a breathing steering wheel pad or on the instru- front air bag system may result in
condition should get fresh air promptly. ment panel. Also, do not place any serious personal injury. Tampering
Supplemental front air bags, along with the use objects between any occupant and
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
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19. includes changes to the steering identification.
wheel and the instrument panel as-
sembly by placing material over the
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
steering wheel pad, above the dash- inform the buyer about the supplemental front air
board, or by installing additional trim bag system and guide the buyer to the appro-
material around the air bag system. priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
¼ Work around and on the supplemen-
tal front air bag system should be
done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa-
tion of electrical equipment should
also be done by a NISSAN dealer.
The yellow and orange Supplemental
SSS0209
Restrain System (SRS) wiring and
connectors should not be modified or Supplemental side air bag and curtain
disconnected. Unauthorized electri- side-impact air bag systems (if so
cal test equipment and probing de-
equipped)
vices should not be used on the air
bag system. The supplemental side air bags are located in
the outside of the seatback of the front seats.
¼ A cracked windshield should be re- The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
placed immediately by a qualified re- are located in the side roof rails. These systems
pair facility. A cracked windshield are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to
could affect inflation of the supple- help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position
mental air bag system. occupants. However, all of the information,
¼ The SRS wiring harness connectors cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed. The supplemen-
are yellow and orange for easy
tal side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags
are designed to inflate in higher severity side
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20. collisions, although they may inflate if the forces practical away from the side air bag, and seated
in another type of collision are similar to those of as far away as practical from the door finishers bag and curtain air bag system com-
a higher severity side impact. They are designed and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain ponents will be hot. Do not touch
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is side-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to them; you may severely burn your-
impacted. They may not inflate in certain side help protect the front occupants. Because of self.
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not this, the force of the side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag inflating can increase the risk ¼ No unauthorized changes should be
always an indication of proper supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag opera- of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is made to any components or wiring of
against, these air bag modules during inflation. this side air bag and curtain side-
tion.
The side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag impact air bag system. This is to pre-
When the supplemental side air bag and curtain will deflate quickly after the collision is over. vent accidental inflation of the side
side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise After turning the ignition key to the ON air bag and curtain side-impact air
may be heard, followed by release of smoke. position, the supplemental air bag warning bag or damage to the side air bag
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate light illuminates. The air bag warning light
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the tem.
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a systems are operational.
history of a breathing condition should get fresh
¼ Do not make unauthorized changes
air promptly.
WARNING to your vehicle’s electrical system,
Supplemental side air bags, along with the use suspension system or side panel.
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on This could affect proper operation of
the chest of the front occupants. Curtain side- ¼ Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do the supplemental side air bag and
impact air bags help to cushion the impact force
to the head of occupants. They can help save not place any objects (an umbrella, curtain side-impact air bag system.
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an bag, etc.) between the front door fin- ¼ Tampering with the supplemental
inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air isher and the front seat. Such objects system may result in serious per-
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. may become dangerous projectiles
Supplemental side air bags and curtain side- sonal injury. For example, do not
impact air bags do not provide restraint to the and cause injury if the side air bag change the front seat by placing ma-
lower body. inflates. terial near the seatback or by install-
¼ Right after inflation, several side air ing additional trim material, such as
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
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21. Pre-tensioner seat belt system
seat covers, around the side air bag. done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa-
tion of electrical equipment should
¼ Work around and on the side air bag WARNING also be done by a NISSAN dealer.
and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
Unauthorized electrical test equip-
tem should be done by a NISSAN ¼ The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be ment and probing devices should not
dealer. Installation of electrical reused after activation. It must be be used on the pre-tensioner seat
equipment should also be done by a replaced together with the retractor belt system.
NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har- as a unit.
nesses* should not be modified or ¼ If you need to dispose of the pre-
disconnected. Unauthorized electri- ¼ If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-
cal test equipment and probing de- frontal collision but the pre-tensioner tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-
vices should not be used on the side is not activated, be sure to have the tensioner disposal procedures are
air bag system. pre-tensioner system checked and, if set forth in the appropriate NISSAN
necessary, replaced by your NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov- dealer. procedures could cause personal
ered with yellow insulation either just
¼ No unauthorized changes should be injury.
before the harness connectors or
over the complete harness for easy made to any components or wiring of
identification. the pre-tensioner seat belt system. The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
This is to prevent accidental activa- activates in conjunction with the supplemental
tion of the pre-tensioner seat belt or front air bag. Working with the seat belt retrac-
damage to the pre-tensioner seat tor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the
When selling your vehicle, we request that you vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
inform the buyer about the side air bag and belt operation. Tampering with the
collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.
curtain side-impact air bag system and guide the pre-tensioner seat belt system may
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s result in serious personal injury. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
Manual. retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
¼ Work around and on the pre- conventional seat belts.
tensioner seat belt system should be
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
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22. heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should
be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
seat belt system, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light will not come on, will flash inter-
mittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain
on after the ignition key has been turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Take your
vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you SSS0206
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
belt system and guide the buyer to the appro- SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual. WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the
illustration.
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23. the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates. The supplemental air bag warning light supplemental front air bag, supplemen-
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air
operational. bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat
belt will not operate in an accident.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact air Repair and replacement procedure
bag (if so equipped) systems, and pre-tensioner
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
seat belt need servicing:
side air bags (if so equipped), curtain side-
¼ The supplemental air bag warning light re- impact air bags (if so equipped) and pre-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds. tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
¼ The supplemental air bag warning light damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
SPA1097 flashes intermittently. will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. Repair and replacement of these sys-
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does
tems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHT not come on at all.
When maintenance work is required on the
Under these conditions, the supplemental front vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side air
The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related parts
ing in the instrument panel, monitors the
side-impact air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed
circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
belt may not operate properly. They must be out to the person conducting the maintenance.
supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) and
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the The ignition key should always be in the LOCK
curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped)
nearest NISSAN dealer. position when working under the hood or inside
systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt. The cir-
cuits monitored by the air bag warning light are the vehicle.
the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front WARNING
air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain
side-impact air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat If the supplemental air bag warning
belt and all related wiring. light is on, it could mean that the
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
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24. WARNING Correct disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-
¼ Once the supplemental front air bag, vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
side air bag or curtain side-impact air cedures could cause personal injury.
bag has inflated, the air bag module
will not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, if any of the
supplemental front air bags inflate,
the activated pre-tensioner seat belt
must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be replaced by a NIS-
SAN dealer. The air bag modules and
pre-tensioner seat belt system can-
not be repaired.
¼ The supplemental front air bag and
side air bag, curtain side-impact air
bag systems and pre-tensioner seat
belt system should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
¼ If you need to dispose of these
supplemental systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer.
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25. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt
and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0136
WARNING chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
¼ Every person who drives or rides in occur if the seat belt is not worn
this vehicle should use a seat belt at properly.
all times. ¼ Always route the shoulder belt over
¼ The belt should be properly adjusted your shoulder and across your chest.
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may Never run the belt behind your back
reduce the effectiveness of the entire under your arm or across your neck.
restraint system and increase the The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
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26. ¼ Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible around the hips, not the
waist. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries
in an accident.
¼ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
¼ Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
¼ Do not allow more than one person
SSS0134
to use the same belt.
¼ Never carry more people in the ve- ¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has semblies in use during a collision be
hicle than there are seat belts. This activated, it cannot be reused and replaced unless the collision was mi-
vehicle has only two seating posi- must be replaced together with the nor and the belts show no damage
tions. Do not allow anyone to ride in retractor. See your NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
the cargo area. ¼ Removal and installation of the pre- Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
tensioner seat belt system compo- ing a collision should also be in-
¼ If the seat belt warning light glows spected and replaced if either dam-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
continuously while the ignition is age or improper operation is noted.
dealer.
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi- ¼ All seat belt assemblies including re-
cate a malfunction in the system. tractors and attaching hardware
Have the system checked by a should be inspected after any colli-
sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
NISSAN dealer.
recommends that all seat belt as-
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27. AFTER AN AIR BAG ON/OFF
moving. The child could be seriously
SWITCH IS INSTALLED
injured or killed in an accident or
sudden stop.
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
Infants and children need special pro-
front impact air bag system for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” earlier tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
in this section. Therefore, children 12 or under fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
should not ride in this vehicle without installing come too close to the face or neck. The
an air bag ON/OFF switch. lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
OBTAINING AN AIR BAG ON/OFF fitting seat belt could cause serious or
SSS0016
SWITCH fatal injury. Always use appropriate
If you must transport a child in this vehicle, you child restraints.
CHILD SAFETY may be eligible to have an air bag ON/OFF
Children need adults to help protect them. switch installed. US and Canadian governments All US states and provinces of Canada require
They need to be properly restrained. have procedures that allow you to apply for the use of approved child restraints for infants
permission to have your vehicle fitted with an air and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
bag ON/OFF switch. Such a switch is available this section.)
WARNING for purchase from NISSAN. If you have ques-
tions about the government application proce- In addition, there are many types of child re-
¼ Never let children 12 or under ride in dures, contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs straints available for larger children which should
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold Department listed earlier in this manual. be used for maximum protection.
them in your lap or arms. Infants and small children
¼ Never let children stand or kneel on NISSAN recommends that infants and small
any seat and do not allow a child in children be placed in child restraints that comply
the cargo areas while the vehicle is with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
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28. should choose a child restraint that fits your your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s specific recommendations.
instructions for installation and use.
INJURED PERSONS
Larger children NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
Children who are too large for child restraint seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
systems should be seated and restrained by the your doctor for specific recommendations.
seat belts which are provided.
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt
that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a
booster seat (commercially available) may help
overcome this. The booster seat should raise the
child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of the SSS0018B
shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
a label certifying that it complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian WARNING
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt ¼ Every person who drives or rides in
without the booster seat. this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
PREGNANT WOMEN
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
and always position the lap belt as low as
be against your body. In an accident
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across you could be thrown into it and re-
your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
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29. Fastening the seat belts During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
1. Adjust the seat. vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor fortable seat belt tension.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
clicks. WARNING
The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
motion will permit the belt to move, and tain that seatbacks are completely se-
allow you some freedom of movement in cured in the latched position. If they are
the seat. not completely secured in the right po-
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug sition, passengers may be injured in an
on the hips as shown. accident or sudden stop.
SSS0020B
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap The front passenger seat belt has a cinching
belt and receive serious internal inju- mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
ries. referred to as the automatic locking mode. (Also
remember, if you need to install a child restraint,
¼ For most effective protection when first obtain an air bag ON/OFF switch and turn
the vehicle is in motion, the seat the passenger air bag OFF.)
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat When the cinching mechanism is activated the
belt properly. seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
fully retracted. For additional information, see
“Child restraints” later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
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30. ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about belt operation,
see your NISSAN dealer.
SSS0021 SSS0210
Unfastening the seat belts Seat belt hook
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the Hook the seat belt and its tongue k at the belt
A
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. hook when it is not in use or when opening the
rear floor box lid.
Checking seat belt operation SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock If, because of body size or driving position, it is
belt movement using two separate methods: not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The
retractor.
extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm)
¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly. of length and may be used for either the driver or
passenger seating position. See your NISSAN
You can check their operation as follows: dealer for assistance if the extender is required.
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
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31. CHILD RESTRAINTS
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
WARNING Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth RESTRAINTS
and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
the seat belts to retract until they are com-
¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, WARNING
pletely dry.
made by the same company which
made the original equipment belts, ¼ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may The information in this section is pro-
should be used with NISSAN seat
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide vided only for those owners who have
belts.
with a clean, dry cloth. received permission to install an air bag
¼ Persons who can use the standard ON/OFF switch and the switch has been
¼ Periodically check to see that the seat
seat belt should not use an extender. belt and the metal components such as installed. See “Obtaining an air bag
Such unnecessary use could result in buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires ON/OFF switch” earlier in this manual.
serious personal injury in the event and anchors work properly. If loose parts, Never let children 12 or under ride in this
of an accident. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the vehicle unless an air bag ON/OFF
webbing is found, the entire belt assembly switch is installed and it is being prop-
¼ Never use seat belt extenders to in- should be replaced. erly used.
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop. (Also re- WARNING
member never to use a child restraint
unless an air bag ON/OFF switch has ¼ Infants and small children should al-
been installed and is being used ways be placed in an appropriate
properly.) child restraint while riding in the ve-
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
can result in serious injury or death.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
¼ Infants and small children should
¼ To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a never be carried on your lap. It is not
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
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32. Child restraints for infants and children of various
possible for even the strongest adult sizes are offered by several manufacturers. the infant or child and other occu-
to resist the forces of a severe acci- When selecting any child restraint, keep the pants in the vehicle.
dent. The child could be crushed be- following points in mind:
¼ Follow all of the child restraint manu-
tween the adult and parts of the ve-
¼ choose only a restraint with a label certifying facturer’s instructions for installation
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle and use. When purchasing a child
belt around both your child and your- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor restraint, be sure to select one which
self. Vehicle Safety Standard 213. will fit your child and vehicle. It may
¼ Never install a child restraint in the ¼ check the child restraint in your vehicle to be not be possible to properly install
front seat unless an air bag ON/OFF sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat some types of child restraints in your
switch has been installed and the air and seat belt system. vehicle.
bag has been turned OFF. An inflat- ¼ If the child restraint is not anchored
¼ if the child restraint is compatible with your
ing supplemental air bag could seri- vehicle, place your child in the child restraint properly, the risk of a child being
ously injure or kill your child. and check the various adjustments to be sure injured in a collision or a sudden stop
¼ An improperly installed child re- the child restraint is compatible with your greatly increases.
child. Always follow all recommended proce- ¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be po-
straint could lead to serious injury or
dures.
death in an accident. sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
All US states and Canadian provinces re- as upright as possible.
quire that infants and small children be ¼ After attaching the child restraint,
In general, child restraints are designed to be restrained in approved child restraints at
installed with the lap portion of a three-point type test it before you place the child in it.
all times while the vehicle is being oper-
seat belt. ated. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the belt
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. holds the restraint in place. If the
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less WARNING restraint is not secure, tighten the
than 20 lb (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing
belt as necessary, or put the restraint
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are ¼ Improper use of a child restraint can in another seat and test it again.
available for children who outgrow rear facing result in increased injuries for both
child restraints.
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33. facturer instructions to remove any slack.
¼ For a front facing child restraint,
check to make sure the shoulder belt
WARNING
does not go in front of the child’s face
or neck. If it does, put the shoulder
The child restraint anchor point is de-
belt behind the child restraint. If you
signed to withstand only those loads
must install a front facing child re-
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straint in the front seat, see instruc-
straints. Under no circumstance is it to
tions later in this section.
be used for adult seat belts or har-
¼ When your child restraint is not in nesses.
use, keep it secured with a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown
around in case of a sudden stop or
SSS0207
accident.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
CAUTION An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is
provided in this vehicle. However, a child
Remember that a child restraint left in a restraint of this type should not be used in
closed vehicle can become very hot. this vehicle unless an air bag ON/OFF
Check the seating surface and buckles switch has been installed and is being
before placing your child in the child properly used. See “Obtaining an air bag
restraint. ON/OFF switch” earlier in this manual.
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it
must be secured to the provided anchor point.
Secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
Secure the top tether strap to the anchor
bracket. Tighten the strap according to manu-
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34. SSS0208 SSS0129
Anchor point location INSTALLATION ON FRONT
mental air bag in a crash and could
The anchor point k is located on the luggage
A PASSENGER SEAT
seriously injure or kill your child.
area floor.
WARNING ¼ The three-point seat belt in your ve-
A flap is provided in the carpet for easy access
hicle is equipped with a locking mode
and is marked with the label shown.
retractor which must be used when
If you have any questions when installing a ¼ Never install a child restraint in the
installing a child restraint.
top tether strap child restraint on the pas- front passenger seat unless an air
senger seat, consult your NISSAN dealer bag ON/OFF switch has been in- ¼ Failure to use the retractor’s locking
for details. stalled and the air bag has been mode will result in the child restraint
turned OFF. Supplemental air bags not being properly secured. The child
inflate with great force. A child re- restraint could tip over or otherwise
straint could be struck by the supple- be unsecured and cause injury to the
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35. child in a sudden stop or collision.
SSS0135A SSS0055A
Front facing 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
If you must install a child restraint in the front hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
seat, follow these steps: follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
1. Turn the air bag ON/OFF switch to the OFF structions for belt routing.
position.
2. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat. Move the seat to the rearmost
position. The direction of the child restraint
depends on the type of the child restraint and
the size of the child. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions.
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36. SSS0113A SSS0056A SSS0114A
4. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to 6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor remove any slack in the belt. use force to tilt the child restraint from side to
is in the automatic locking mode (child re- side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is
straint mode). It reverts back to emergency securely held in place.
locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.
7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the lap
belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
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37. After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks
during a sudden stop or impact.
SSS0211 SSS0212
Rear facing 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
When you install a child restraint in the front hear and feel the latch engage.
seat, follow these steps: Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
1. Turn the air bag ON/OFF switch to the OFF turer’s instructions for belt routing.
position.
2. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat. Move the seat to the rearmost
position. The direction of the child restraint
depends on the type of the child restraint and
the size of the child. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions.
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