This owner's manual provides information to help owners safely operate and maintain their 2011 Nissan Frontier. It covers important safety information, vehicle controls, features, maintenance, and specifications. The manual emphasizes the importance of operating the vehicle correctly to ensure safety for both drivers and passengers. It also contains warnings about modifying or misusing the vehicle.

2. ®
2011 F R O NTI E R
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

3. 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 DRIVING
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! This vehicle will handle and maneuver
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- differently from an ordinary passenger
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. car because it has a higher center of
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer gravity for off-road use. As with other
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon result in loss of control or an accident.
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
law. other actions that could distract you. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them. driving” section of this manual.
● 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.

4. 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.

5. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 BLUETOOTH௡ is a
WARNING trademark owned by
WARNING Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain to Visteon and
or emit chemicals known to the State of Clarion.
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- XM Radio௡ requires
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
subscription, sold
contain or emit chemicals known to the separately. Not avail-
State of California to cause cancer and able in Alaska, Hawaii
birth defects or other reproductive harm. or Guam. For more
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE information, visit
ADVISORY www.xmradio.com.
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.” © 2010 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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 North America, Inc.

6. 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 Nissan North America, Inc.
– Your name, address, and telephone number
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003
number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003
side)
For U.S. customers For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) 5290 Orbitor Drive
– Current odometer reading
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
For Canadian customers
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
1-800-387-0122 or via e-mail at:
– Your comments or questions
For U.S. customers
OR nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers
information.centre@nissancanada.com
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

7. 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
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

9. 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

10. AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-61)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)
4. Head restraints (P. 1-6)
5. Supplemental front-impact air
bags (P. 1-68)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-68)
8. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-74)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-61)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-25)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-27)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0135
0-2 Illustrated table of contents

11. EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
switch (P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),
keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-14)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
10. Headlight and turn signal
switch (P. 2-28); Replacing bulbs
(P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0052
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12. EXTERIOR REAR
1. Rear sliding window
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P. 3-16)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel
recommendation (P. 3-11, P. 9-4)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0053
0-4 Illustrated table of contents

13. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-13)
3. Rearview mirror (if so
equipped) (P. 3-14)
4. Vents (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-41)
6. Shift selector (automatic transmission, if
so equipped) (P. 5-13)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-43)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Console box (P. 2-41)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-11)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment
storage (P. 6-3)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0054
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14. INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35, P. 4-37)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-61, P. 2-32)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-38)
9. Audio system controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-61)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-41)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-70)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-37)
LIC1422
0-6 Illustrated table of contents

15. 15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13,5-17)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch (if
so equipped) (P. 2-36)
24. Outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-16)
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16. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
QR25DE 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. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0643
0-8 Illustrated table of contents

17. 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. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0167
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18. WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock Braking 2-15 Door open warning 2-16 Automatic transmis- 2-20
System (ABS) warn- light sion position indica-
or ing light tor light (if so
Engine oil pressure 2-17 equipped)
warning light
Cruise main switch 2-20
Automatic transmis- 2-15 4WD warning light 2-17 indicator light (if so
sion oil temperature ( model) equipped)
warning light (if so
Cruise set switch 2-20
equipped) Low fuel warning 2-17
indicator light (if so
light
Automatic transmis- 2-15 equipped)
sion park warning Low tire pressure 2-17
Electronic locking 2-20
light ( warning light
rear differential (E-
model)
Lock) system on
Low windshield- 2-19
Brake warning light 2-16 indicator light (if so
washer fluid warning
equipped)
light (if so equipped)
or
4WD shift indicator 2-20
Seat belt warning 2-19
light (
light and chime
model)
Charge warning 2-16
light Supplemental air 2-19 Front passenger air 2-20
bag warning light bag status light
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19. Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light
High beam indicator 2-21 Slip indicator light 2-22
light (blue) for models with
VDC (if so
Hill descent control 2-34 equipped)
system on indicator
light (if so equipped) Transfer 4LO posi- 2-22
tion indicator light
Malfunction Indica- 2-21 ( model)
tor Light (MIL)
Turn signal/hazard 2-23
Overdrive off indica- 2-22 indicator lights
tor light (A/T models
only) Vehicle Dynamic 2-23
Control (VDC) OFF
Security indicator 2-22 indicator light (if so
light (if so equipped) equipped)
Slip indicator light 2-22
for models with
ABLS (if so
equipped)
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20. 1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Front manual seat adjustment LATCH (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Front power seat adjustment LATCH — Jump seat (King cab models only). . . . . . 1-30
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 the seat belts (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 the seat belts — jump seat
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 using LATCH (Crew cab model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 using LATCH — jump seat
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 using the seat belts — front passenger and
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Foward-facing child restraint installation
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 using the seat belts — front passenger and
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 jump seats (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Installing top tether strap (Front passenger
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 seat – King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Installing top tether strap
CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 (Jump seat – King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55

21. Installing top tether strap Precautions on supplemental restraint
(Rear bench seat – Crew cab models only). . . . . . . 1-55 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-75
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-76

22. SEATS
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident,
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive
section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
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23. WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
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) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully
applied.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

24. 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 re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
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.
1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

25. WRS0164 WRS0389 LRS0556
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for JUMP SEAT (King cab)
seat) driver’s seat)
WARNING
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever forward or ● Do not use a child restraint in the driv-
cushion. backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. er’s side jump seat. This seating posi-
tion is not suitable for child restraint
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger’s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un-
folded from the seat base.
● When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between the
seat cushion and the body side.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

26. HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
LRS0557
moved. If the head restraint was removed, LRS2020
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
ARMREST Crew cab models only
straint before an occupant uses the seat-
ing position. Failure to follow these in- The illustration shows the seating positions
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench equipped with head restraints. All of the head
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and the head restraints. This may increase the restraints are adjustable.
fold it down to the resting position. risk of serious injury or death in a ᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with
collision. a head restraint.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

27. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888
Components Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

28. LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal Install
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad- 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
justable head restraints. in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest 1
in the hole with the lock knob ᭺.
position. 2
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. head restraint down.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
loose in the vehicle. occupant uses the seating position.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

29. Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as ● If the head restraints are removed for
described in this section. 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-
SPA1025 of your vehicle that is not equipped with
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
Front-seat Active Head Restraints place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
cargo could cause personal injury.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement occupants are in the rear seat area or
of the head restraint helps support the occu- any luggage is on the rear seats.
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
● Head restraints should be adjusted
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
properly as they may provide significant
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
protection against injury in an accident.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions Always replace and adjust them prop-
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that erly if they have been removed for any
whiplash injury occurs most. reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
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30. 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
LRS0608 LRS0609 area or on the front passenger’s seat
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use
(if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for sudden stop.
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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31. LRS0398 LRS0566 LRS0567
Folding the rear bench seat ᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward ᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place. seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle
To fold the rear bench seat up: for maximum storage capacity.
᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
To return the rear bench seat to a seating posi-
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
tion, reverse the process. Make sure to prop-
up.
erly push the seat cushion down into place.
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32. WARNING WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help area or on the rear seat when it is in the
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do fold-down position. Use of these areas by
not place cargo higher than the seat- passengers without proper restraints
backs. In a sudden stop or collision, could result in serious injury in an acci-
unsecured cargo could cause personal dent or sudden stop.
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
seat unless the seat bottom cushions WRS0840
are in place and latched. Folding the rear bench seat down
● When returning the seatbacks to the The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
upright position, be certain they are
access the child restraint anchor point locations
completely secured in the latched posi-
or the jacking equipment.
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci- To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
dent or sudden stop. and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger’s side
seatback.
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33. 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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34. 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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35. ● 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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36. PREGNANT WOMEN THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use WITH RETRACTOR
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible WARNING
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder ● Every person who drives or rides in this
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. vehicle should use a seat belt at all
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- times.
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
INJURED PERSONS dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
you could be thrown into it and receive
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
neck or other serious injuries. You
recommendations. WRS0174
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts (Front seats
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should all models and rear seats Crew cab
be upright. Always sit well back in the models)
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. ᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
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37. The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
LRS0594 LRS0595
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. The ALR mode should be used only for
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
● The retractor is designed to lock dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
should not be activated. If it is activated it
slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest.
belt to move, and allows you some may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
freedom of movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes the front passenger air bag. See “Front
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: passenger air bag and status light” later in
its fully retracted position, firmly pull this section.
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then
smoothly pull the belt out of the re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
tractor.
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38. WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats
King cab models)
LRS0556 LRS0569
1. Open the jump seat. See “Seats” earlier in ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
this section. and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
● The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.
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39. movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
LRS0570 WRS0139
child restraint installation. During normal
᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode Unfastening the seat belts
on the hips as shown. should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- ᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the sion. It can also change the operation of the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the the front passenger air bag. See “Front tracts.
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder passenger air bag and status light” later in
and across your chest. Checking seat belt operation
this section.
The jump seat position’s three-point seat belts Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
have two modes of operation: WARNING movement by two separate methods:
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) When fastening the seat belts, be certain ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
that the seatbacks are completely se- retractor.
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) cured in the latched position. If they are ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode not completely secured, passengers may
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
the driver and passengers some freedom of
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40. To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
WARNING
check the operation as follows:
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward ment button and try to move the shoul-
quickly. The retractor should lock and re- der belt anchor up and down to make
strict further belt movement. sure it is securely fixed in position.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or ● The shoulder belt anchor height should
if you have any questions about seat belt opera- be adjusted to the position best for you.
tion, see a NISSAN dealer. 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.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
LRS0242
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
seats) and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
justed to the position best for you. See “Precau- (200 mm) of length and may be used for either
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To the driver or front passenger seating position.
adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and 1 See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired chasing an extender if an extender is required.
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
der belt anchor into position.
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41. CHILD SAFETY
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat They need to be properly restrained.
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
by the same company which made the belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. In addition to the general information in this
original equipment seat belts, should manual, child safety information is available from
be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Periodically check to see that the seat many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
belt and the metal components, such as government traffic safety offices, and community
● Adults and children who can use the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
standard seat belt should not use an and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, to learn the best way to transport your child.
extender. Such unnecessary use could deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
result in serious personal injury in the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- There are three basic types of child restraint
event of an accident. sembly should be replaced. systems:
● Never use seat belt extenders to install ● Rear-facing child restraint
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be ● Forward-facing child restraint
seriously injured in a collision or a sud- ● Booster seat
den stop.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
mild soap solution or any solution recom- child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. are available for children who outgrow rear-
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
seat belts to retract until they are completely lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
dry. use a forward-facing child restraint.
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42. INFANTS 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
WARNING
obtain proper seat belt fit.
Infants and children need special protec- Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
them properly. The shoulder belt may come mends that infants be placed in child restraints commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
too close to the face or neck. The lap belt that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
may not fit over their small hip bones. In an portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt men. The booster seat should raise the child so
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
could cause serious or fatal injury. Always that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
use appropriate child restraints. facturer’s instructions for installation and use. and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- SMALL CHILDREN can only be used in seating positions that have a
tories require the use of approved child restraints three-point type seat belt. The booster seat
for infants and small children. See “Child re- Children that are over one year old and weigh at should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
straints” later in this section. least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward- fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by instructions for minimum and maximum weight and Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- height recommendations. NISSAN recommends the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat that small children be placed in child restraints that and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
belt. See “Child restraints” section for more infor- booster seat.
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
mation.
dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and dards. You should choose a child restraint that fits WARNING
children be restrained in the rear seat if avail- your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s Never let a child stand or kneel on any
able (Crew Cab models). Studies show that instructions for installation and use. seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
children are safer when properly restrained in area. The child could be seriously injured
the rear seat than in the front seat. LARGER CHILDREN or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
This is especially important because your Children who are too large for child restraints
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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43. CHILD RESTRAINTS
– For forward-facing child seats and
boosters, DO NOT install if the child
restraint base extends past the for-
ward edge of the seat cushion.
– The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
– Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron-
gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.
ARS1098 WRS0256
– Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING – NISSAN recommends that all child
RESTRAINTS
● Failure to follow the warnings and in- restraints be installed in the rear
structions for proper use and installa- seat. Studies show that children are
tion of child restraints could result in safer when properly restrained in the
serious injury or death of a child or rear seat than in the front seat. If you
other passengers in a sudden stop or must install a forward-facing child
collision: restraint in the front seat, see
“Forward-facing child restraint in-
– Do not install rear-facing child re- stallation using the seat belts” later
straints in the driver’s side rear seat- in this section.
ing position.
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44. – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air ● When the child restraint is not in use, ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
Bag System, never install a rear- keep it secured with the LATCH system that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
facing child restraint in the front or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
seat. An inflating air bag could seri- sion, loose objects can injure occu- Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
ously injure or kill a child. A rear- pants or damage the vehicle. ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
facing child restraint must only be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
used in the rear seat. CAUTION and seat belt system.
– Be sure to purchase a child restraint A child restraint in a closed vehicle can ● If the child restraint is compatible with your
that will fit the child and vehicle. become very hot. Check the seating sur- vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
Some child restraints may not fit face and buckles before placing a child in and check the various adjustments to be
properly in your vehicle. the child restraint. sure the child restraint is compatible with
– Child restraint anchor points are de- your child. Choose a child restraint that is
This vehicle is equipped with a universal child designed for your child’s height and weight.
signed to withstand loads from child
restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH Always follow all recommended procedures.
restraints that are properly fitted.
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
– Never use the anchor points for adult tem. Some child restraints include rigid or All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
seat belts or harnesses. webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
– A child restraint with a top tether nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
strap should not be used in the front (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
being operated. Canadian law requires the
passenger seat (King cab models tem” later in this section. top tether strap on forward-facing child
only). restraints be secured to the designated an-
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. chor point on the vehicle.
sible after fitting the child restraint.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for
– Infants and children should always infants and children of various sizes. When se-
be placed in an appropriate child re- lecting any child restraint, keep the following
straint while in the vehicle. points in mind:
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