2009 QUEST OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle, please read this MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest iarity with controls and maintenance require- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your Modification could affect its
vehicle. performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
WARNING regulations. In addition, damage or per-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- formance problems resulting from modi-
manual before operating your vehicle. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! fications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers!
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of
about maintaining and servicing your ve- alcohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon and avoid using vehicle features or taking
law. other actions that could distract you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2009 Quest (van)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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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:
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 3rd row bench center seat belt
(P. 1-16)
2. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-16)
3. Top tether strap anchor points (P. 1-31)
4. 2nd row captain’s chair seat belts
(P. 1-16)
5. Front seat belts (P. 1-16)
6. Roof mounted curtain side-impact air
bag (P. 1-53)
7. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-53)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-60)
10. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-66)
11. Top tether strap anchor for vehicles
without 2nd or 3rd row seats (P. 1-32)
12. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-53)
13. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-29)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-14)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-19)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-16)
5. Windshield (P. 8-17)
6. Power windows (P. 2-36)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-9, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-23)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-30)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-37)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-22)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-18)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Lift gate (P. 3-15)
4. Lift gate release (P. 3-18)
5. Rear view monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-29)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-20, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-19)
9. Sliding doors (P. 3-5, P. 3-6)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. DVD entertainment system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-68)
2. Personal lights (P. 2-42)
3. Skyview roof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
5. Map lights (P. 2-43), Console light
(P. 2-43)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-22)
7. HomeLinkா (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
8. Glove box (P. 2-30)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Center tray table (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
11. Armrest (P.1-10)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-32)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-19)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetoothா hands-free phone
system (if so equipped) (P. 4-64)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-53, P. 2-24)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-14)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-16, 2-17)
8. Display screen/Navigation system*
(if so equipped) (P. 4-7, P. 4-18)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-53)
10. Glove box (P. 2-30)
11. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-62)
12. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23)
13. Climate controls (P. 4-32, 4-42)
14. Audio system controls (P. 4-45)
15. Display screen/Navigation system*
(if so equipped) controls
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16. Power outlets (P. 2-26)
17. Shift selector (P. 5-9)
18. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
19. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-21)
20. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-26)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) or Traction
Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-25, P. 2-25)
22. Lights on demand switch (P. 2-41)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
5. Battery (P. 8-13)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-20)
7. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
11. Fuse block (P. 8-20)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-8 Low windshield 2-10 Malfunction Indica- 2-12
System (ABS) warn- washer fluid warning tor Light (MIL)
or
ing light light
Overdrive OFF indi- 2-12
Seat belt warning 2-10 cator light
Brake warning light 2-8 light and chime
Front passenger air 2-11
or Supplemental air 2-11 bag status light
bag warning light
Security indicator 2-12
Indicator Name Page light
Charge warning 2-8 light
light Slip indicator light 2-13
Automatic transmis- 2-11
Door open warning 2-9 sion position indica-
light tor light Traction Control 2-13
System OFF indica-
Engine oil pressure 2-9 Cruise main switch 2-11 tor light (if so
warning light indicator light equipped)

Low fuel warning 2-9 Cruise set switch 2-11 Turn signal/hazard 2-13
light indicator light indicator lights

Low tire pressure 2-9 High beam indicator 2-12
warning light light (blue)


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Indicator Name Page
light

Vehicle Dynamic 2-13
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light (if so
equipped)


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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Front manual seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front power seat adjustment CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
2nd row captain’s chair adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Child restraint installation using LATCH-2nd
3rd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 row captain’s chairs (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Child restraint installation using LATCH-3rd
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 row bench seat (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Child restraint installation using the seat
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-67
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-68

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SEATS

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

CAUTION
● When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
● There are sharp edges under the seat.
ARS1152 To avoid injury, do not contact the bot-
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when tom of the seat or the seat frame:
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should – if you need to retrieve an object from
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be under the seat.
seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau- – while cleaning the carpet.
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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Seat Fold/Adjust Summary
Position: Operation/page:
1st row All (P. 1-3)
Forward/backward adjust (P. 1-6)
Recline (P. 1-7)
2nd row
Tip-up for 3rd row entry (P. 1-7)
Folding for cargo (P. 1-11)
Recline (P. 1-8)
3rd row Folding (P.1-12)
Stow (P.1-12)

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WRS0520 WRS0521
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
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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WRS0131 WRS0518
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
the seat cushion to the desired position. to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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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).

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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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WRS0523 WRS0518 WRS0705
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (driver’s seat) 2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back ADJUSTMENT
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or support to the driver. Move the lever up or down Forward and backward
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat to adjust the seat lumbar area.
cushion. WARNING
● The 2nd row seats are heavy. Be careful
when folding and unfolding.
● To avoid injury to yourself and others,
keep hands and body clear when
folding.


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The adjustment lever can be found on the inboard
side of the seat. While seated, pull the lever ᭺
1
and hold it while you slide ᭺ the seat forward or
2
backward to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.

LRS0625 LRS0626
Reclining Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for-
lean back. ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
seat. To enter the 3rd row bench seat , lift up on
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat
the lever located on the lower base of the 2nd
back for occupants of different sizes for added
row captain’s chair to tip the seat forward. To exit
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
the 3rd row bench seat, pull back on the lever on
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
the lower base of the 2nd row captain’s chair and
section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to
push the seat forward.
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injuries occur most.
LRS0320 SPA1025
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
3RD ROW BENCH SEAT FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
ADJUSTMENT RESTRAINTS restraints return to their original positions.
Reclining WARNING
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as
described in this section.
Lift up on the latch in the center of the seatback to ● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
adjust the back of the seat. Release the latch to erly as specified in this section. Failure
lock the seatback into position. to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
the Active Head Restraint.
● Active Head Restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.


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LRS0286 LRS0678 WRS0134
Type A — Front Type B — 2nd row Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT WARNING with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
push and hold the lock knob and push the head erly as they may provide significant pro-
restraint down. tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
To adjust the head restraint forward or backward after someone else uses the seat.
(Type B only), push it in the direction required.
The front seats and 2nd row captain’s chairs
head restraints are removable. See “Head re-
straint storage” in the “Instrument and controls”
section. The 3rd row bench seat head restraints
are not removable.


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armrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the ● If the head restraints are removed for
resting position and adjust to the desired height. any reason, they should be securely
FLEXIBLE SEATING stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
WARNING accident.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo ● When returning the seatbacks to the
area or on the rear seats when they are upright position, be certain they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision, completely secured in the latched posi-
people riding in these areas without tion. If they are not completely secured,
proper restraints are more likely to be passengers may be injured in an acci-
seriously injured or killed. dent or sudden stop.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
WRS0531 of your vehicle that is not equipped with vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
ARMRESTS in your vehicle is in a seat and using a In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest- seat belt properly. cargo could cause personal injury.
ing position. ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
᭺
A Resting position any luggage is on the rear seats.
᭺
B Stowed position ● Head restraints should be adjusted
Adjustable front seat armrest (if so properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
equipped) Always replace and adjust them prop-
To use the adjustable seat armrest, pull it down to erly if they have been removed for any
the resting position. Adjust the armrest to the reason.
desired position by raising the armrest to the
desired height and releasing the armrest. To re-
adjust the armrest to a lower position, raise the

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LRS0627 LRS0628 LRS0702
Folding Folding the 2nd row captain’s chair
To fold the seatback forward for cargo hauling, lift ᭺
1 For maximum cargo hauling, fold the 2nd row
up on the recline lever and fold the seatback over captain’s chairs to the floor. Move the head
the seat base. restraints forward before folding.
᭺
2 Lift up on the recline lever to fold the seat-
back forward on the seat base.


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LRS0629 LRS0630 LRS0675
᭺
3 Push down on the small knob on the back of ᭺
4 Then fold the entire seat forward into the Folding
the seat to release the base of the seat. stowed position in the floor.
To fold the seatback forward for cargo hauling, lift
᭺
5 Reverse this process to return the 2nd row up on the latch in the center of the seatback to
captain’s chairs to a seating position. fold the seatback over the seat base.
Folding the 3rd row bench seat
WARNING
● The 3rd row bench seat is heavy. Be
careful when folding and unfolding.
● To avoid injury to yourself or others,
keep hands and body clear of floor
opening when folding.


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1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section.

LRS0676 LRS0677
᭺
2 To fold the 3rd row bench seat flat into the ᭺
3 Pull back on the pull strap to release the
floor for maximum cargo hauling, pull the back of the seat. Rotate the seatback toward
strap on the seatback to allow all three head the back of the vehicle.
restraints to fold forward. If the head re-
straints are in the folded position, the seat
may not be latched into the floor.


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WRS0706 WRS0707 WRS0708
᭺
4 Pull up on the lever located on the back of ᭺
5 The entire seat will rotate toward you and ᭺
6 The rear seat anchors are spring loaded and
the seat base. This will fold the seat base stow in the floor. can be folded into the side panels to maxi-
toward the back of the vehicle. mize cargo space. The anchors are held in
the folded position by the items in the cargo
area. When the load is removed from the
cargo area, the rear seat anchors automati-
cally return to the unfolded position.


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WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
LRS0703 the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud-
7. Reverse this process to return the bench den stop.
seat to a seating position. Make sure to
properly return the head restraints to ● When returning the seatbacks, be sure
the upright position, push the bench to attach the rear center seat belt
seat down into the floor, and pull back connector.
on the seatback until they latch into
place.


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SEAT BELTS

SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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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 that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
come too close to the face or neck. The
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
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. tion.
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
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer This is especially important because your
use a front-facing child restraint. vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.


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Larger children WARNING THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Children who are too large for child restraints WITH RETRACTOR
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit areas while the vehicle is moving. The WARNING
properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 child could be seriously injured or killed in ● Every person who drives or rides in this
cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and an accident or sudden stop. vehicle should use a seat belt at all
80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to times.
obtain proper seat belt fit. PREGNANT WOMEN
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to always position the lap belt as low as possible be against your body. In an accident,
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder you could be thrown into it and receive
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat belt over your shoulder and across your chest. neck or other serious injuries. You
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- could also slide under the lap belt and
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific receive serious internal injuries.
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat with both feet on the floor and
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific adjust the seat belt properly.
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
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.


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WRS0520 WRS0137 WRS0138
Manual front 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, 2nd row captain’s
movement in the seat.
chairs and the rear bench seat three-point seat
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from belts have two modes 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 Checking seat belt operation
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
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 ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
this section. retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.


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

SSS0240 SSS0241
Center of the 3rd row bench seat WARNING
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector ● Always fasten the connector tongue
tongue ᭺ and a seat belt tongue ᭺ . Both the
1 2 and the seat belt in the order shown.
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- ● Always make sure both the connector
tion. tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt or
installing a child restraint. Do not use
the seat belt or child restraint with only
the seat belt tongue attached. This
could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.


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Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt ● If the rear center seat belt connector
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row and the seatbacks are not secured in
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed the correct position, serious personal
position as follows: injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
᭺
1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat
belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as a key into the
connector buckle ᭺. A

᭺
2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.
᭺
3 Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric
sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the
connector tongue into the retractor base.

WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
secured.

LRS0432


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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt
WARNING
Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
connector tongue and connector buckle are at- belt connector except when folding
tached. Disconnect only when folding down the down the rear seat.
rear seat.
To connect the buckle: belt connector, be certain that the seat-
᭺
1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re- backs are completely secured in the
tractor base. latched position and the rear center
᭺
2 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric secured.
sleeve.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
᭺
3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver and the seatbacks are not secured in
buckle until it clicks. the correct position, serious personal
The center seat belt connector tongue and re- injury may result in an accident or sud-
ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark. den stop.

The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt con-
nector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belts” earlier in this section.

LRS0433


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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.

WARNING
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
LRS0294 LRS0242 original equipment seat belts, should
Front seats 2nd row seats be used with NISSAN seat belts.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front WARNING ● Adults and children who can use the
and 2nd row seats) standard seat belt should not use an
● After adjustment, release the adjust- extender. Such unnecessary use could
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- ment button and try to move the shoul- result in serious personal injury in the
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident.
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) sure it is securely fixed in position.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
To adjust, push or pull out the adjustment button ● The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints. If the child restraint is
᭺ and move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the
1 2 be adjusted to the position best for you. not secured properly, the child could be
desired position so the belt passes over the Failure to do so may reduce the effec- seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
center of the shoulder. The belt should be away tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop.
from your face and neck but not falling off your and increase the chance or severity of
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock injury in an accident.
the shoulder belt anchor into position.


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