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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip This manual includes information for all
explains details about the warranties cov-
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details ¼ Never drive under the influence of does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- alcohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer All information, specifications and illustrations in
¼ Always observe posted speed limits this manual are those in effect at the time of
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for condi- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
may have with your vehicle, as well as tions. specifications or design at any time without
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ¼ Always use your seat belts. Refer to notice.
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. in the “Seats, restraints and supple-
When you require any service or have any mental air bag systems” section for
questions, he will be glad to assist you with the precautions regarding children.
extensive resources available to him.
¼ Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth de-
hazard that could cause death or serious fects or other reproductive harm.
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
SIC0697
CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this
or Do not let this happen.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
© 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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4. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The
company has also developed ways to build quality
into its vehicles at each stage of the production
process, both through extensive use of automation
and — most importantly — through an awareness
that people are the central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
WFW0002 job was being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego, perform his work according to the quality stan-
successful worldwide company that manufactures California, and engineering at Nissan Technical dards that have been established by the factory.
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
them in 170 nations. you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the safety systems that will help protect you and your
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world America. accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth time you drive the vehicle.
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
ucts. 4,500 people. These include company employees tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for to build and you can be proud to own.
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit- companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ers with materials and services ranging from op-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of eration of port facilities and transportation services
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5. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer
are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers
comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc.
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department
ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191
For U.S. mainland customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Hawaii customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
For Hawaii customers OR
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) For Canada customers
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc.
1-800-387-0122 5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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6. Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Contents Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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7. 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag
systems
Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Pregnant women............................................................ 1-25
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-2 Injured persons............................................................... 1-25
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-3 Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-25
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5 Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-29
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7 Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-31
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8 Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-32
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9 Child restraints..................................................................... 1-32
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-9 Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-32
Precautions on supplemental restraint system......... 1-9 Installation on rear seat center or outboard
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-20 positions........................................................................... 1-34
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-20 Latch (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children)
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-22 system .............................................................................. 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-22 Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-40
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-24 Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-42
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8. SEATS
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SSS0133
WARNING ¼ For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when should be upright. Always sit well
the seatback is reclined. This can be back in the seat and adjust the seat
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not belt properly. See “Precautions on
be against your body. In an accident seat belt usage” later in this section.
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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9. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
SSS0179 involved in serious accidents.
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and Operating tips
or backward to the desired position. Release the lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, ¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
lever to lock the seat in position. pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward. protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
¼ Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic
seat positioner operation.
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-3
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10. SSS0148 SSS0166
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide Move the recline switch backward until the seat)
the seat forward or backward to the desired desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
position. forward again, move the switch forward and down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
move your body forward. The seatback will move cushion.
forward.
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11. 4. Remove the head restraints.
5. After removing the tonneau cover (if so
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the
strap on the rear seat k or pull the lever k
A B
beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.
6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to
install the head restraints and attach the rear
center seat belt connector.
WARNING
¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the
SPA0467 SSS0226 cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT these areas by passengers without
driver’s seat) proper restraints could result in seri-
Folding
The lumbar support feature provides lower back ous injury in an accident or sudden
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the stop.
to adjust the seat lumbar area. side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
section. ¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into collision, people riding in these areas
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center are more likely to be seriously in-
seat belt” later in this section. jured or killed.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush- ¼ Do not allow people to ride in any
ion. area of your vehicle that is not
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
equipped with seats and seat belts.
this section.
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-5
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12. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in upright position, be certain they are
a seat and using a seat belt properly. completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
¼ Do not fold down the rear seats when
cured in the right position, passen-
occupants are in the rear seat area or
gers may be injured in an accident or
any luggage is on the rear seat.
sudden stop.
¼ Head restraints should be adjusted
¼ When returning the seatbacks, be
properly as they may provide signifi-
sure to attach the rear center seat
cant protection against injury in an
belt connector.
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re- ¼ Do not unfasten the rear center seat
moved for any reason. belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat. SSS0227
¼ If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely ¼ When attaching the rear center seat Reclining
stored to prevent them from causing belt connector, be certain that the
injury to passengers or damage to seatbacks are completely secured in Pull the reclining strap k and position the seat
1
the vehicle in case of sudden braking the latched position and the rear cen- back at the desired angle k . Release the
2
or an accident. ter seat belt connector is completely reclining strap k after positioning the seat at
1
the desired angle k .2
secured.
¼ Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not ¼ If the center seat belt connector and
WARNING
place cargo higher than the seat- the seatbacks are not secured in the
backs. In a sudden stop or collision, correct position, serious personal in-
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
unsecured cargo could cause per- jury may result in an accident or sud-
the seatback is reclined. This can be
sonal injury. den stop.
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
¼ When returning the seatbacks to the be against your body. In an accident
1-6 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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13. you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.
¼ For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Seat belts” later
in this section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
SSS0125B SSS0228
¼ After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To ment after someone else uses the seat.
lower, push the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
To adjust the head restraint forward and back-
ward, push it in the direction required. (Type B)
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
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14. ¼ Active head restraints are designed
to supplement other safety systems.
Always wear seat belts. No system
can prevent all injuries in any acci-
dent.
¼ Do not attach anything to the head
restraint stalks. Doing so could im-
pair active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
SSS0178 SPA1025 pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s
Adjust the head restraints so the center is level ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front head by reducing its backward movement and
with the center of your ears. seats) helping absorb some of the forces that may lead
to whiplash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
WARNING at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
¼ Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in the previous Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
section. Failure to do so can reduce
restraints return to their original positions.
the effectiveness of the active head
restraint. Properly adjust the active head restraints as
described in the previous section.
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15. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON provided by the driver and passenger seat belts
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occu-
SYSTEM pant seated a suitable distance away from the
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers
tion contains important information concerning and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” later in this
the driver and passenger front impact supple- section for instructions and precautions on seat
belt usage.)
mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple-
mental air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and After turning the ignition key to the ON
front seat pre-tensioner seat belts. position, the supplemental air bag warning
Supplemental front impact air bag system: light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
This system can help cushion the impact force to warning light will turn off after about 7
the face and chest of the driver and front seconds if the systems are operational.
SSS0229 passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system:
ARMREST This system can help cushion the impact force to
the chest area of the driver and front passenger
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. in certain side impact collisions. The front seat
side-impact supplemental air bags are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system: This system can help cushion the im-
pact force to the head of occupants in front and
rear outboard seating positions in certain side
impact collisions. The curtain side-impact air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted.
These supplemental restraint systems are de-
signed to supplement the crash protection
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-9
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16. steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always use the seat belts.
¼ The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with sen-
sors that detect if the seat belts are
fastened. The air bag system moni-
tors the severity of a collision and
then inflates the air bags based on
belt usage. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
SSS0131 ¼ Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
WARNING when you are sitting well back and
the risk that they are injured when
upright in the seat. Front air bags
inflate with great force. If you are the supplemental front air bag in-
¼ The supplemental front air bags ordi- flates.
narily will not inflate in the event of a unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
side impact, rear impact, roll over, or sideways or out of position in any
lower severity frontal collision. Al- way, you are at greater risk of injury
ways wear your seat belts to help or death in a crash. You may also
reduce the risk or severity of injury in receive serious or fatal injuries from
various kinds of accidents. the supplemental front air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
¼ The seat belts and the supplemental Always sit back against the seatback
front air bags are most effective and as far away as practical from the
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17. SSS0132 SSS0006
SSS0007
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18. WARNING
¼ Never let children ride unrestrained
or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some ex-
amples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustra-
tions. Preteens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear
seat if possible.
SSS0008 SSS0099 ¼ Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front
air bags, side or curtain side-impact
air bags inflate if they are not prop-
erly restrained. Preteens and children
should be properly restrained in the
rear seat if possible.
¼ Also never install a rear facing child
restraint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could se-
riously injure or kill your child. For
additional information, see “Child re-
straints” later in this section.
SSS0009 SSS0100
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19. SSS0101 SSS0188 SSS0140
¼ The seat belts, the supplemental side to extend their hand out of the win-
WARNING air bag and curtain side-impact air dow or lean against the door. Some
bag are most effective when you are examples of dangerous riding posi-
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
sitting well back and upright in the tions are shown in the previous illus-
side-impact air bag:
seat. The side air bag and curtain trations.
¼ The supplemental side air bag and side-impact air bag inflate with great
curtain side-impact air bag ordinarily force. Do not allow anyone to place ¼ When sitting in the rear seat, do not
will not inflate in the event of a fron- their hand, leg or face near the side hold onto the seatback of the front
tal impact, rear impact, rollover or air bag on the side of the seatback of seat. If the supplemental side air bag
lower severity side collision. Always the front seat or near the side roof inflates, you may be seriously in-
wear your seat belts to help reduce rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in jured. Be especially careful with chil-
the risk or severity of injury in various the front seat or rear outboard seats dren, who should always be properly
kinds of accidents.
restrained.
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20. SSS0159 SSS0162
¼ Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.
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21. Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in the
center of the steering wheel; the front passenger
supplemental air bag is mounted in the instru-
ment panel above the glove box. These systems
are designed to meet optional certification re-
quirements under U.S. regulations. They are also
permitted in Canada. The optional certification
allows front air bags to be designed to inflate
somewhat less forcefully than previously. How-
ever, all of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual still apply and
must be followed. The front air bags are
designed to inflate in higher severity frontal
collisions, although they may inflate if the forces
in another type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle dam-
age (or lack of it) is not always an indication of
proper supplemental air bag operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual stage
inflators for both the driver and passenger air
SSS0230 bags. The system monitors information from the
1. Crash zone sensor 5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and
seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat
2. Supplemental front air bag modules 6. Satellite sensors belts are fastened, inflator operation is based on
7. Diagnosis sensor unit the severity of a collision and whether the seat
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
belts are being used. Only one front air bag may
4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag 8. Supplemental side air bag modules inflate in a crash, depending on the crash sever-
modules ity and whether the front occupants are belted or
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22. unbelted. This does not indicate improper per- position, the supplemental air bag warning
formance of the system. If you have any ques- light illuminates. The supplemental air bag ¼ Do not make unauthorized changes
tions about the performance of your air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 to your vehicle’s electrical system,
system, please contact your NISSAN dealer. seconds if the system is operational. suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a
WARNING operation of the supplemental air
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and bag system.
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken ¼ Do not place any objects on the ¼ Tampering with the supplemental
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and steering wheel pad or on the instru- front air bag system may result in
choking. Those with a history of a breathing ment panel. Also, do not place any serious personal injury. Tampering
condition should get fresh air promptly.
objects between any occupant and includes changes to the steering
Supplemental front air bags, along with the use the steering wheel or instrument wheel and the instrument panel as-
of seat belts, helps to cushion the impact force panel. Such objects may become sembly by placing material over the
on the face and chest of the front occupants. dangerous projectiles and cause in- steering wheel pad, above the dash-
They can help save lives and reduce serious jury if the supplemental front air bag board, or by installing additional trim
injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may
inflates. material around the air bag system.
cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air
bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. ¼ Right after inflation, several air bag ¼ Work around and on the supplemen-
system components will be hot. Do tal front air bag system should be
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as not touch them; you may severely done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa-
practical away from the steering wheel or instru- burn yourself. tion of electrical equipment should
ment panel. The supplemental front air bags ¼ No unauthorized changes should be also be done by a NISSAN dealer.
inflates quickly in order to help protect the front The yellow and orange Supplemental
made to any components or wiring of
occupants. Because of this, the force of the front Restrain System (SRS) wiring and
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental in- connectors should not be modified or
the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
bag module during inflation. The air bag will flation of the air bag or damage to
the air bag system. cal test equipment and probing de
deflate quickly after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
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23. in another type of collision are similar to those of
vices should not be used on the air a higher severity side impact. They are designed
bag system. to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
¼ A cracked windshield should be re-
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not
placed immediately by a qualified re-
always an indication of proper supplemental side
pair facility. A cracked windshield
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag opera-
could affect inflation of the supple- tion.
mental air bag system.
When the supplemental side air bag and curtain
¼ The SRS wiring harness connectors side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise
are yellow and orange for easy iden- may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
tification. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
SSS0190 may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
When selling your vehicle, we request that you history of a breathing condition should get fresh
inform the buyer about the supplemental front air Supplemental side air bag and curtain air promptly.
bag system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual. side-impact air bag systems Supplemental side air bags, along with the use
of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
The supplemental side air bags are located in the chest of the front occupants. Curtain side-
the outside of the seatback of the front seats. impact air bags help to cushion the impact force
The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags to the head of occupants in the front and rear
are located in the side roof rails. These systems outboard seating positions. They can help save
are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air
occupants. However, all of the information, bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
cautions and warnings in this manual still Supplemental side air bags and curtain side-
apply and must be followed. The supplemen- impact air bags do not provide restraint to the
tal side air bags and curtain side-impact air bags lower body.
are designed to inflate in higher severity side The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
collisions, although they may inflate if the forces driver and passenger seated upright as far as
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24. practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as inflates. change the front seat by placing ma-
practical from the door finishers and side roof terial near the seatback or by install-
¼ Right after inflation, several side air
rails. The side air bags and curtain side-impact ing additional trim material, such as
bag and curtain side-impact air bag
air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the seat covers, around the side air bag.
front occupants. Because of this, the force of the system components will be hot. Do
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag not touch them; you may severely ¼ Work around and on the side air bag
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the burn yourself. and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air tem should be done by a NISSAN
¼ No unauthorized changes should be
bag modules during inflation. The side air bag dealer. Installation of electrical
made to any components or wiring of
and curtain side-impact air bag will deflate equipment should also be done by a
quickly after the collision is over. this side air bag and curtain side-
NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-
impact air bag system. This is to pre-
After turning the ignition key to the ON nesses* should not be modified or
vent accidental inflation of the side
position, the supplemental air bag warning disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
air bag and curtain side-impact air
light illuminates. The air bag warning light cal test equipment and probing de-
bag or damage to the side air bag
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the vices should not be used on the side
and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
systems are operational. air bag system.
tem.
* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-
WARNING ¼ Do not make unauthorized changes
ered with yellow and orange insula-
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
tion either just before the harness
suspension system or side panel.
¼ Do not place any objects near the connectors or over the complete har-
This could affect proper operation of
seatback of the front seats. Also, do ness for easy identification.
the supplemental side air bag and
not place any objects (an umbrella,
curtain side-impact air bag system.
bag, etc.) between the front door fin-
isher and the front seat. Such objects ¼ Tampering with the supplemental When selling your vehicle, we request that you
may become dangerous projectiles system may result in serious per- inform the buyer about the side air bag and
and cause injury if the side air bag sonal injury. For example, do not curtain side-impact air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.
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25. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
sioner seat belt system should be smoke is released and a loud noise may be
front seats)
done by a NISSAN dealer. Installa- heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should
tion of electrical equipment should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation
WARNING also be done by a NISSAN dealer. and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
Unauthorized electrical test equip- condition should get fresh air promptly.
¼ The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be ment and probing devices should not If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
reused after activation. It must be be used on the pretensioner seat belt seat belt system, the supplemental air bag warn-
replaced together with the retractor system. ing light will not come on, will flash inter-
as a unit. mittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain
¼ If you need to dispose of the pre- on after the ignition key has been turned to the
¼ If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- ON or START position. In this case, the pre-
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre- tensioner seat belt may not function properly.
is not activated, be sure to have the tensioner disposal procedures are They must be checked and repaired. Take your
pre-tensioner system checked and, if set forth in the appropriate NISSAN vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
necessary, replaced by your NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal When selling your vehicle, we request that you
dealer. procedures could cause personal inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat
injury. belt system and guide the buyer to the appro-
¼ No unauthorized changes should be
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system. The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
This is to prevent accidental activa- activates in conjunction with the supplemental
tion of the pre-tensioner seat belt or front air bag. Working with the seat belt retrac-
damage to the pre-tensioner seat tor, it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the
belt operation. Tampering with the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
pre-tensioner seat belt system may collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants.
result in serious personal injury. The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
¼ Work around and on the preten- retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
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26. SPA0945C SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS WARNING LIGHT
Warning labels about the supplemental air bag The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the ing in the instrument panel, monitors the
illustration. circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner seat
belt. The circuits monitored by the air bag warn-
ing light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite
sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag
modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules,
and pre-tensioner seat belt and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
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27. nates. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat will not function again and must be
operational. belt will not operate in an accident. replaced. Additionally, if any of the
supplemental front air bags inflate,
If any of the following conditions occur, the
the activated pre-tensioner seat belt
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air Repair and replacement procedure must also be replaced. The air bag
bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems,
and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: The supplemental front air bags, supplemental module and pre-tensioner seat belt
side air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and system should be replaced by a
¼ The supplemental air bag warning light re- pre-tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on NISSAN dealer. The air bag modules
mains on after approximately 7 seconds. a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is and pre-tensioner seat belt system
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light cannot be repaired.
¼ The supplemental air bag warning light
will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
flashes intermittently. ¼ The supplemental front air bag and
curred. Repair and replacement of these sys-
¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does tems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. side air bag, curtain side-impact air
not come on at all. bag systems and pre-tensioner seat
When maintenance work is required on the
belt system should be inspected by a
Under these conditions, the supplemental front vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side air
air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related parts NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
side-impact air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed to the front end or side portion of the
belt may not operate properly. They must be out to the person conducting the maintenance. vehicle.
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the The ignition key should always be in the LOCK ¼ If you need to dispose of these
nearest NISSAN dealer. position when working under the hood or inside supplemental systems or scrap the
the vehicle. vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING Correct disposal procedures are set
WARNING forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-
If the supplemental air bag warning vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
light is on, it could mean that the ¼ Once the supplemental front air bag, cedures could cause personal injury.
supplemental front air bag, supplemen- side air bag or curtain side-impact air
tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag has inflated, the air bag module
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28. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt
and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0134
WARNING chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
¼ Every person who drives or rides in occur if the seat belt is not worn
this vehicle should use a seat belt at properly.
all times. Children should be properly ¼ Always route the shoulder belt over
restrained in the rear seat and, if your shoulder and across your chest.
appropriate, in a child restraint. Never run the belt behind your back
¼ The belt should be properly adjusted under your arm or across your neck.
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may The belt should be away from your
reduce the effectiveness of the entire face and neck, but not falling off your
restraint system and increase the shoulder.
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29. ¼ Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible around the hips, not the
waist. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries
in an accident.
¼ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
¼ Do not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its ef-
fectiveness.
¼ Do not allow more than one person
to use the same belt. SSS0136
¼ Never carry more people in the ve-
retractor. See your NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
hicle than there are seat belts. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
¼ Removal and installation of the pre-
¼ If the seat belt warning light glows ing a collision should also be in-
tensioner seat belt system compo-
continuously while the ignition is spected and replaced if either dam-
nents should be done by a NISSAN
turned ON with all doors closed and age or improper operation is noted.
dealer.
all seat belts fastened, it may indi- ¼ All child restraints and attaching
cate a malfunction in the system. ¼ All seat belt assemblies including re-
hardware should be inspected after
Have the system checked by your tractors and attaching hardware
any collision. Always follow the re-
should be inspected after any colli-
NISSAN dealer. straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
sion by your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
structions and replacement recom-
¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has recommends that all seat belt as-
mendations. The child restraints
activated, it cannot be reused and semblies in use during a collision be
should be replaced if they are dam-
must be replaced together with the replaced unless the collision was mi-
aged.
nor and the belts show no damage
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30. All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
this section.)
In addition, there are many types of child re-
straints available for larger children which should
be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all preteens and
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
SSS0016 SSS0014
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
CHILD SAFETY tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger (see “Supplemental Restraint System”
Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING earlier in this section for precautions).
They need to be properly restrained.
Infants and children need special pro- Infants and small children
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less NISSAN recommends that infants and small
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may children be placed in child restraints that comply
than 20 lb (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are come too close to the face or neck. The with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
available for children who outgrow rear facing lap belt may not fit over their small hip Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
child restraints. bones. In an accident, an improperly should choose a child restraint that fits your
fitting seat belt could cause serious or vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
fatal injury. Always use appropriate instructions for installation and use.
child restraints.
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31. Larger children PREGNANT WOMEN
Children who are too large for child restraint NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
seat belts which are provided. and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across
that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a
your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
booster seat (commercially available) may help
your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
overcome this. The booster seat should raise the
specific recommendations.
child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
tioned across the top, middle portion of the INJURED PERSONS
shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The
booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
a label certifying that it complies with Federal seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian your doctor for specific recommendations. SSS0018
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt WITH RETRACTOR
without the booster seat.
WARNING
WARNING
¼ Every person who drives or rides in
Never let a child stand or kneel on any this vehicle should use a seat belt at
seat and do not allow a child in the all times.
cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
The child could be seriously injured or the seatback is reclined. This can be
killed in an accident or a sudden stop. dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident
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32. SSS0020 SSS0102 SSS0061
Fastening the seat belts 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug
you could be thrown into it and re- on the hips as shown.
ceive neck or other serious injuries. 1. Adjust the seat.
You could also slide under the lap 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
belt and receive serious internal inju- 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor retractor to take up extra slack.
ries. and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps. For additional information regarding The front passenger and rear seat belts have a
¼ For most effective protection when the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center cinching mechanism for child restraint installa-
the vehicle is in motion, the seat seat belt” later in this section. tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
should be upright. Always sit well mode.
back in the seat and adjust the seat The retractor is designed to lock during a
belt properly. sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling When the cinching mechanism is activated the
motion will permit the belt to move, and seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
allow you some freedom of movement in seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
the seat. fully retracted. For additional information, see
“Child restraints” later in this section.
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33. The automatic locking mode should be ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
used only for child restraint installation. further belt movement.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
if you have any questions about belt operation,
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
see your NISSAN dealer.
fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
¼ When fastening the seat belts, be
certain that seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If
they are not completely secured in
the right position, passengers may SSS0021
be injured in an accident or sudden
stop.
Unfastening the seat belts
¼ When attaching the rear center seat To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
belt connector, be certain that the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
seatbacks are completely secured in Checking seat belt operation
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter seat belt connector is completely Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock
secured. belt movement using two separate methods:
¼ If the rear center seat belt connector ¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the
and the seatbacks are not secured in retractor.
the correct position, serious personal ¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
injury may result in an accident or
sudden stop. You can check their operation as follows:
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-
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34. WARNING
¼ After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt down to make sure it is
securely fixed in position.
¼ The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
SPA0739 chance or severity of injury in an SSS0231
accident.
Shoulder belt height adjustment Seat belt hook
(Except for rear center seat) When folding down the rear seat, hook the rear
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- seat belt at the belt hook.
justed to the position best suited for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this
section.) To lower, pull the release button, and
then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position, so that the belt passes over the
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position.
To raise, move the adjuster up to the desired
position without pushing the button.
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