2009 PATHFINDER OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle, please read this For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- models, a mark is placed at the begin-
confidence. It was produced using the latest iarity with controls and maintenance require- ning of the applicable sections/items.
techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle. As with other vehicles with features for
This manual was prepared to help you under- off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
stand the operation and maintenance of your drive models correctly may result in loss of
WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- control or an accident. Be sure to read
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! ing and driving” section of this manual.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! DRIVING
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- This vehicle will handle and maneuver
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. differently from an ordinary passenger
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer car because it has a higher center of
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
gravity for off-road use. As with other
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
and avoid using vehicle features or taking result in loss of control or an accident.
law. other actions that could distract you.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them. safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
● ALWAYS provide information about the driving” section of this manual.
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2009 Pathfinder (pat)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your
Modification could affect its vehicle.
performance, safety or durability, and
All information, specifications and illustrations in
may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of
regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with-
fications may not be covered under out obligation.
NISSAN warranties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways: APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. vehicle.

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 BLUETOOTH௡ is a XM Radio requires
WARNING trademark owned by subscription, sold sepa-
WARNING Bluetooth SIG, Inc., rately after first 90
U.S.A. and licensed to days. Not available in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain Xanavi Informatics Alaska or Hawaii. For
or emit chemicals known to the State of Corporation. more information, visit
California to cause cancer and birth de- www.xmradio.com.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- BLUETOOTH௡ is a
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
trademark owned by
contain or emit chemicals known to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
State of California to cause cancer and U.S.A. and licensed to
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visteon.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY Gracenote௡ is a regis-
tered trademark of
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, Gracenote, Inc. The
may contain perchlorate material. The fol-
lowing advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Gracenote logo and
Material – special handling may apply, See logo type, and the
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” “Powered by © 2008 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Gracenote” logo are
trademarks of All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
Gracenote. system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 685003
number:
side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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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

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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

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-7)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-41)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-49)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-54)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-23)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-21)
4. Power windows (P. 2-48)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN
Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped)
(P. 3-4, 3-18, 3-2, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-27)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-42)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-47)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Glass hatch (P. 3-23)
4. Rear window wiper and washer
(P.2-27)
5. NISSAN Intelligent Key ™
(if so equipped) (P. 3-2)
6. Glass hatch release (P.3-23)
7. Lift gate release switch (P. 3-22)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-24, P. 9-3)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)
11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. DVD entertainment system
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
3. Map lights (P. 2-54)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
5. HomeLinkா universal transceiver
6. Glove box (P. 2-40)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. 2nd row seats (P.1-10)
9. 3rd row seats (P. 1-11)
10. Luggage storage (P. 2-43)

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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. 1-41, 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. 1-41)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-36)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
14. Hill descent control switch
15. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
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16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
18. Storage
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-50)
20. Climate controls (P. 4-38, 4-45)
21. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
22. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
23. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-25)
24. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped)
25. Pedal position adjustment switch
26. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0633
VQ40DE

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VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0627
VK56DE

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-14 Door open warning 2-16 Shift P lock warning 2-18
System (ABS) warn- light light (if so equipped)
or
ing light
Engine oil pressure 2-16 Supplemental air 2-19
warning light bag warning light
Automatic transmis- 2-14 4WD warning light 2-16 Indicator Name Page
sion check warning ( model) light
light (if so equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent 2-17 Automatic transmis- 2-19
Automatic transmis- 2-14 Key ™ (if so sion position indica-
sion oil temperature equipped) tor light
warning light
Low fuel warning 2-17 Cruise main switch 2-19
Automatic transmis- 2-14 light indicator light
sion park warning
light ( Low tire pressure 2-17 Cruise set switch 2-19
model) warning light indicator light
Brake warning light 2-15 Low windshield 2-18 4WD shift indicator 2-19
or washer fluid warning light (
light model)

Seat belt warning 2-18 Front passenger air 2-20
Charge warning 2-15 light and chime bag status light
light


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

High beam indicator 2-20 Vehicle dynamic 2-22
light (Blue) control OFF indica-
tor light
Hill descent control 2-35
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)

Malfunction indica- 2-20
tor lamp (MIL)

Overdrive off indica- 2-21
tor light (if so
equipped)

Security indicator 2-21
light

Slip indicator light 2-21

Transfer 4LO posi- 2-21
tion indicator light
( model)

Turn signal/hazard 2-22
indicator lights


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MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Front manual seat adjustment Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Front power seat adjustment LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Child restraint installation using the seat
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56

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SEATS

● The seatback should not be reclined
anymore 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.

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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 P (Park).

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belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park).

WRS0163

FRONT POWER SEAT Forward and backward
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
Operating tips the seat forward or backward to the desired
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 (if so equipped)” The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for auto- seatback for occupants of different sizes for
matic drive positioner operation. added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

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WRS0164 WRS0389 WRS0468

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

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever up or down ADJUSTMENT
cushion. to adjust the seat lumbar area.
Reclining
To recline the outboard seatbacks, pull up on the
lever and lean back.
To recline the center seat, pull up on the strap
located on the lower right-hand portion of the
seatback and lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this

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

WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and WRS0469 LRS0331
receive serious internal injuries. Then ᭺ lift up on the lower corner of the seat
Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row 2
● For the most effective protection when base and tip the outboard seating position of the
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
be upright. Always sit well back in the bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry bench seat, lift up on the same latch and fold the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly. or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up
See “Precautions on seat belt usage” 3rd row ᭺, lift up on the latch located on the
1 on the seat base and tip it forward.
later in this section. upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an
angle over the seat base. This will release the
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WRS0470 WRS0134 SPA1025
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, RESTRAINTS
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down. WARNING
The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats ● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
are removable. erly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
WARNING the Active Head Restraint.
Head restraints should be adjusted prop- ● Active Head Restraints are designed to
erly as they may provide significant pro- supplement other safety systems. Al-
tection against injury in an accident. Do ways wear seat belts. No system can
not remove them. Check the adjustment prevent all injuries in any accident.
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
straint stalks. Doing so could impair of your vehicle that is not equipped with
Active Head Restraint function. seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
of the head restraint helps support the occu- occupants are in the rear seat area or
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement any luggage is on the rear seats.
and helping absorb some of the forces that may ● Head restraints should be adjusted
lead to whiplash-type injuries. properly as they may provide significant
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions protection against injury in an accident.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that Always replace and adjust them prop-
whiplash injuries occur most. erly if they have been removed for any
LRS0514 reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ARMREST ● If the head restraints are removed for
restraints return to their original positions. any reason, they should be securely
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
stored to prevent them from causing
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and injury to passengers or damage to the
described earlier in this section. fold it down to the resting position. vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
FLEXIBLE SEATING accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
tion. If they are not completely secured,
area or on the rear seats when they are
passengers may be injured in an acci-
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
dent or sudden stop.
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.


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● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

LRS0608 LRS0609
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable
(if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
items: seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
a proper seating position. Release the lever
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
to lock the seatback in position.
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.


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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
area or on the front passenger’s seat WRS0472 LRS0494
when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat ᭺
2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of
of these areas by passengers could re- the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat-
sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat,
sudden stop. cargo hauling: pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
᭺
1 Lower the head restraints to the full “down” seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.
position. Pull the strap forward, located in
the center of each seat cushion, and fold
each seat cushion toward the front of the
vehicle.


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LRS0658 WRS0471 LRS0653
᭺
3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of ᭺
4 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo Folding the 3rd row seats
each seat that can be folded toward the floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
back of the vehicle. flat. To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:
5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position, reverse the process for 1. Make sure that the head restraints are low-
the outboard seats. ered.
6. To return the center seat to a seating posi- 2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt
tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of hooks found on the sides of the cargo area.
the seat base while lifting on the seatback. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section.
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.


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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.


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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.


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● 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.


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CHILD SAFETY WARNING Infants
Children need adults to help protect them. Infants and children need special protec- Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
They need to be properly restrained. tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
them properly. The shoulder belt may mends that infants be placed in child restraints
In addition to the general information in this
come too close to the face or neck. The that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
manual, child safety information is available from Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- Standards. You should choose a child restraint
government traffic safety offices, and community ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure injury. Always use appropriate child facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
to learn the best way to transport your child. restraints.
Small children
There are three basic types of child restraint All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
systems: Children that are over one year old and weigh at
tories require the use of approved child restraints least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward-
● Rear-facing child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re- facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
straints” later in this section. instructions for minimum and maximum weight
● Front-facing child restraint
Also, there are other types of child restraints and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
● Booster seat available for larger children for additional protec- mends that small children be placed in child
tion. restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens Safety Standards. You should choose a child
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing and children be restrained in the rear seat. restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
child restraints. Front-facing child restraints are According to accident statistics, children the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
available for children who outgrow rear-facing are safer when properly restrained in the and use.
child restraints and are at least 1 year old. rear seat than in the front seat.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle Larger children
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer This is especially important because your
Children who are too large for child restraints
use a front-facing child restraint. vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
later in this section. cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and

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80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
obtain proper seat belt fit. the seatback is reclined. This can be
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- be against your body. In an accident,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to you could be thrown into it and receive
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder neck or other serious injuries. You
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. could also slide under the lap belt and
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- receive serious internal injuries.
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. seat with both feet on the floor and
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly.
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian recommendations.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt WITH RETRACTOR
without the booster seat.
WARNING
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
Never let a child stand or kneel on any vehicle should use a seat belt at all
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo times.
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.


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WRS0174 WRS0137 WRS0138
Manual seat shown ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
Fastening the seat belts and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this ᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
section. ● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move and allows you some freedom of
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation:
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
WARNING
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of When fastening the seat belts, be certain
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt that the seatbacks are completely se-
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during cured in the latched position. If they are
certain impacts. not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
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
WRS0139
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information. Unfastening the seat belts
The ALR mode should be used only for ᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
child restraint installation. During normal the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode tracts.
should not be activated. If it is activated, it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- Checking seat belt operation
sion. It can also change the operation of Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
the front passenger air bag. See “Front movement by two separate methods:
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section. ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:

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● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
WARNING
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement. ● After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
If the retractor does not lock during this check or der belt anchor up and down to make
if you have any questions about seat belt opera- sure it is securely fixed in position.
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
● 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
Front and 2nd row outboard seats
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
and 2nd row outboard seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out ᭺ the adjustment button and
1
move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the desired
2
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.


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● Periodically check to see that the seat
WARNING
belt and the metal components, such as
● 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,
original equipment seat belts, should deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
be used with NISSAN seat belts. webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
● Adults and children who can use the sembly should be replaced.
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
LRS0515 not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
Seat belt hook den stop.
When the seat belt is not in use and when folding SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
the seat belt hooks. ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
If, because of body size or driving position, it is Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
and fasten it, an extender is available which is seat belts to retract until they are completely
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- dry.
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
length and may be used for either the driver or guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
dealer for assistance if an extender is required. belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An in-
flating front air bag could seriously in-
jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint must only be used in the rear
seat.
● NISSAN recommends that the child re-
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat. If
you must install a front facing child re-
ARS1098 WRS0256 straint in the front seat, see “Child re-
straint installation using the seat belts”
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING later in this section.
RESTRAINTS ● Improper use or improper installation
● Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child of a child restraint can increase the risk
restraint while riding in the vehicle. or severity of injury for both the child
Failure to use a child restraint can re- and other occupants of the vehicle and
sult in serious injury or death. can lead to serious injury or death in an
accident.
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible ● Follow all of the child restraint manu-
for even the strongest adult to resist the facturer’s instructions for installation
forces of a severe accident. The child and use. When purchasing a child re-
could be crushed between the adult and straint, be sure to select one which will
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the fit your child and vehicle. It may not be
same seat belt around both your child possible to properly install some types
and yourself. of child restraints in your vehicle.


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