2005 MAXIMA OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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

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Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
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are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
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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. © 2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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ate personal injury or damage to your ve- means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
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cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
call attention to an item in the illustration. dena, California.


WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-
puters 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 com-
pany 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 job
was being done in producing and delivering your
vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that
when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for
WFW0002 maintenance, the service technician will perform his
work according to the quality standards that have
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San been established by NISSAN.
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc- nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you
cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety
and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them 21,000 people throughout the United States, systems that will help protect you and your passen-
in 170 nations. Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers We urge you to use the seat belts every time you
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured drive the vehicle.
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in across North America.
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli- with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately ship — a product that we can be proud to build and
engines, boats and other diversified products. 4,500 people. These include company employees you can be proud to own.
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in- In addition, many Canadians work for companies
vestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-
is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in terials and services ranging from the operation of
facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities port facilities and transportation services, to the
include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can- supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle


NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
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our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio 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

0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5


AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-35)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag (P. 1-35)
3. Supplemental side impact air bag
(P. 1-35)
4. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-48)
5. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-10)
7. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26)
8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-25)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9)
11. Rear head restraint (P. 1-8)
12. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) (P.1-42)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
5. Windshield (P. 8-20)
6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
7. Power windows (P. 2-37)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-20)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-20)
15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)
2. Rear sun shade (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-9)
5. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
6. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)
9. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-12)
10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(P. 3-16)
2. Interior lights, illuminated entry
(P. 2-43, P. 2-20)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-15)
4. Glove box (P. 2-33)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
6. Front seat (P. 1-2)
7. Rear console (P. 2-35)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-32)
10. Front console (P. 2-34)
11. Front cup holders (P. 2-32)
12. Park brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-12, P. 5-16)
13. HomeLinkா (P. 2-45)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18)
4. Center and side ventilators (P. 4-16)
5. Security indicator light (P. 2-14)
6. Display screen/Navigation system*
(P. 4-2, P. 4-7)
7. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
8. Audio system controls (P. 4-20)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-35)
11. Glove box (P. 2-33)
12. Power outlet/cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P.)
13. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 2-24)
14. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 2-24)
15. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-35, P. 2-25)
16. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-13)
17. Steering wheel switch for audio control
WIC0753 (P. 4-32)



18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) or Traction con-
trol system (TCS) off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-27, P. 2-27)
19. Heated steering wheel switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-26)
20. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)
21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-23)
22. Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
23. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).



ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-12)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
6. Battery (P. 8-13)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
11. Fuse block (P. 8-22)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Engine oil pres- 2-10 Automatic 2-12
Anti-lock brake 2-9
sure light transmission
warning light
or position indica-
Low fuel warn- 2-11 tor light (A/T
ing light models)
Automatic 2-10 Low windshield 2-11
CRUISE main 2-12
transmission washer fluid
switch indicator
check warning warning light
light
light (if so Seat belt warn- 2-11
equipped) Cruise SET 2-12
ing light and
switch indicator
Brake warning 2-10 chime
light
light Supplemental 2-11
or Front passenger 2-12
air bag warning air bag status
light light
Charge warning 2-10 Trunk lid open 2-11 High beam in- 2-12
light warning light dicator light
Door open 2-10 (blue)
warning light



Indicator Name Page
light
Malfunction 2-12
indicator lamp
(MIL)
Slip indicator 2-13
light (if so
equipped)
Traction control 2-13
system off indi-
cator light (if
so equipped)
Turn 2-13
signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle dy- 2-13
namic control
off indicator
light (if so
equipped)



1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraint installation on rear seat center
Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s (5-passenger models only) or outboard
seat and if so equipped for passenger’s positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Child restraint installation on front passenger
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49


SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER SIDE
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

ARS1152

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 and adjust the seat properly. See
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
be against your body. In an accident, in this section.
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

LRS0244 LRS0245
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.

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See “Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)”
in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for auto-
matic drive positioner operation.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
WRS0163 forward.
FRONT POWER SEAT ● Do not leave children unattended inside The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- seatback for occupants of different sizes for
so equipped for passenger’s seat) tivate switches or controls. Unattended added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
children could become involved in seri- belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
ous accidents. in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
WARNING
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while Operating tips hicle is stopped.
driving so full attention may be given to
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con- overload protection circuit. If the motor
trol of the vehicle. stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.


WRS0164 LRS0239 LRS0238

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Manual Power

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat The lumbar support feature provides lower back
cushion. support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
(manual) or move the switch forward or backward
(power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.



FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
equipped) straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
Interior trunk access the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
For models without rear center console, the trunk
personal injury.
can be accessed from the passenger side of the
rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. ● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
᭺
1 Push down on the button on the rear parcel completely secured in the latched posi-
shelf. tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
᭺
2 Fold down the passenger side seatback.
dent or sudden stop.
WARNING ● Closely supervise children when they
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo are around cars to prevent them from
area or on the rear seat when it is in the playing and becoming locked in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas trunk where they could be seriously in-
by passengers without proper restraints jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
could result in serious injury in an acci- seatback and trunk lid securely latched
dent or sudden stop. when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
● The 4-passenger model has seating and
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
LRS0246 seats and 2 in the rear seats. Never use
the rear console as a seating position or
for a child restraint.



LRS0247 LIC0431 LIC0401
To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach For models with rear center console, the trunk Center armrest
through the opening and pull on the strap ᭺ 1 can be accessed through the access panel be-
located behind the seat. tween the rear seats. Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
The rear seats can be locked using the master The panel can be locked using the master key to
key to prevent unauthorized access. The valet key prevent unauthorized access. The valet key can-
cannot be used to lock or unlock the release not be used to lock or unlock the access panel.
button. For more information on keys, refer to ”Keys” in
the Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.



LRS0241 LRS0240 WRS0134
Type A — Front Type B — Rear Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT WARNING with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
push and hold the lock knob and push the head erly as they may provide significant pro-
restraint down. tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
To adjust the head restraint forward or backward after someone else uses the seat.
(Type A only), push it in the direction required.



● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
SPA1025
Active head restraints operate only in certain
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
seats) restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-
WARNING
scribed earlier in this section.
● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effec-
tiveness of the active head restraint.
● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.



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, 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 in-
cludes a supplemental 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.



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.



● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
fastened to the proper buckle. tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
effectiveness.
use during a collision be replaced un-
● Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the
use the same seat belt. belts show no damage and continue to
● Never carry more people in the vehicle operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
than there are seat belts. not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
● The 4-passenger model has seating and damage or improper operation is noted.
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
seats and 2 in the rear seats. ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 ware should be inspected after any col-
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING tinuously while the ignition is turned manufacturer’s inspection instructions
ON with all doors closed and all seat and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. function in the system. Have the system if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, checked by a NISSAN dealer.
under your arm or across your neck. The CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and ● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. activated, it cannot be reused and must Children need adults to help protect them.
be replaced together with the retractor. They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as See your NISSAN dealer.
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE In addition to the general information in this
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could ● Removal and installation of the pre- manual, child safety information is available from
increase the risk of internal injuries in tensioner seat belt system components many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
an accident. should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.


There are three basic types of child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re- Small Children
systems: straints” later in this section.
Children that are over one year old and weigh
● Rear facing child restraint Also, there are other types of child restraints between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be
available for larger children for additional protec- placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
● Front facing child restraint
tion. the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
● Booster seat maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. and children be restrained in the rear seat. NISSAN recommends that small children be
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less According to accident statistics, children placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear are safer when properly restrained in the Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- rear seat than in the front seat. tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
straints are available for children who outgrow a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
This is especially important because your follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
rear facing child restraints and are at least one
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- lation and use.
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no Larger children
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
longer use a front facing child restraint.
later in this section. Children who are too large for child restraints
WARNING Infants should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
Infants and children need special protec- Infants up to at least one year old should be properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
them properly. The shoulder belt may recommends that infants be placed in child re- kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
come too close to the face or neck. The
straints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal Safety Standards. You should choose a child
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
injury. Always use appropriate child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
restraints. the manufacturer’s instructions for installation the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
and use. belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
tories require the use of approved child restraints properly positioned across the top, middle por-


tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the INJURED PERSONS
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- recommendations.
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or WITH RETRACTOR
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat. WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
WARNING vehicle should use a seat belt at all
Never let a child stand or kneel on any times.
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when WRS0174
areas while the vehicle is moving. The the seatback is reclined. This can be
child could be seriously injured or killed in dangerous. The shoulder belt will not Manual front seat shown
an accident or sudden stop. be against your body. In an accident, Fastening the seat belts
you could be thrown into it and receive
PREGNANT WOMEN neck or other serious injuries. You ᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use could also slide under the lap belt and
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, receive serious internal injuries.
and always position the lap belt as low as pos- ● For the most effective protection when
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your be upright. Always sit well back in the
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.



emergency locking mode. See “Child restraints”
later in this section for more information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.

WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
WRS0137 WRS0138 not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
The retractor is designed to lock during a retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
motion permits the seat belt to move, and and across your chest.
allows you some freedom of movement in
the seat. The front passenger seat belt and the rear three-
point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for
child restraint installation. It is referred to as the
automatic locking mode.
When automatic locking mode is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the


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

WRS0139 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tracts. justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and
1
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
movement by two separate methods: position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
retractor. face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
der belt anchor into position.



CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING ● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
● After adjustment, release the adjust- extender. Such unnecessary use could
ment button and try to move the shoul- result in serious personal injury in the
der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident.
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
● The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints. If the child restraint is
be adjusted to the position best for you. not secured properly, the child could be
Failure to do so may reduce the effec- seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop.
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom- ARS1098
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
and fasten it, an extender is available which is belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
RESTRAINTS
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- belts to retract until they are completely dry.
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of WARNING
length and may be used for either the driver or ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat ● Infants and small children should al-
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN ways be placed in an appropriate child
dealer for assistance if an extender is required. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
WARNING ● Periodically check to see that the seat sult in serious injury or death.
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belt and the metal components, such as
by the same company which made the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
original equipment seat belts, should and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
be used with NISSAN seat belts. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.


● Never install a rear-facing child re- ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
straint in the front seat. An inflating that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
supplemental front air bag could seri- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
ously injure or kill your child. A rear- Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
facing child restraint must only be used ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
in the rear seat. sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
● NISSAN recommends that the child re- and seat belt system.
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children ● If the child restraint is compatible with your
are safer when properly restrained in vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
the rear seat than in the front seat. and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
● An improperly installed child restraint your child. Choose a child restraint that is
could lead to serious injury or death in designed for your child’s height and weight.
WRS0256 an accident. Always follow all recommended procedures.
WARNING In general, child restraints are designed to be All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder territories require that infants and small
● Infants and small children should never
belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a
be carried on your lap. It is not possible children be restrained in an approved child
universal child restraint lower anchor system, re-
for even the strongest adult to resist the restraint at all times while the vehicle is
ferred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
forces of a severe accident. The child being operated.
Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child re-
could be crushed between the adult and
straints include two rigid or webbing-mounted
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the WARNING
attachments that can be connected to these
same seat belt around both your child
lower anchors. For details, see the “LATCH ● Improper use of a child restraint can
and yourself.
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- increase the risk or severity of injury for
tem” later in this section. both the child and other occupants of
Child restraints for infants and small children of the vehicle.
various sizes are offered by several manufactur-
ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:


● Follow all of the child restraint manu- ● When your child restraint is not in use, ● The 4-passenger model has seating and
facturer’s instructions for installation keep it secured with a seat belt to pre- seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
and use. When purchasing a child re- vent it from being thrown around in seats and 2 in the rear seats. Never use
straint, be sure to select one which will case of a sudden stop or accident. the rear console as a seating position or
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be for a child restraint.
possible to properly install some types CAUTION
of child restraints in your vehicle.
Remember that a child restraint left in a
● If the child restraint is not anchored closed vehicle can become very hot.
properly, the risk of a child being in- Check the seating surface and buckles
jured in a collision or a sudden stop before placing your child in the child
greatly increases. restraint.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
upright as possible. ON REAR SEAT CENTER (5-
● After attaching the child restraint, test it passenger models only) OR
before you place the child in it. Push it OUTBOARD POSITIONS
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the belt holds the WARNING
restraint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25 ● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
mm). If the restraint is not secure, is equipped with an automatic locking
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the mode retractor which must be used
restraint in another seat and test it when installing a child restraint.
again. ● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
● If you must install a front facing child mode will result in the child restraint
restraint in the front seat, see “Child not being properly secured. The re-
restraint installation on front passenger straint could tip over or otherwise be
seat” later in this section. unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.



1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. The back of the child restraint
should be secured against the vehicle seat
back. If necessary, adjust or remove the
head restraint to obtain the correct child
restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment”
earlier in this section. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure
to install the head restraint when the child
restraint is removed. If the seating position
does not have an adjustable head restraint
and it is interfering with the proper child
restraint fit, try another seating position or a
LRS0412 different child restraint. LRS0413
Front Facing (outboard) — step 1 Front Facing (center for 5-passenger mod-
Front facing els only) — step 1

When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
follow these steps:



WRS0250 LRS0458 LRS0457
Front Facing — step 2 Front Facing — step 3 Front Facing — step 4
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the seat belt shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
hear and feel the latch engage. retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
emergency locking mode when the seat belt
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
is fully retracted.



6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

WRS0252 LRS0406
Front Facing — step 5 Rear Facing (outboard) — step 1
5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, Rear facing
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
follow these steps:
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again direction of the child restraint depends on
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the the type of the child restraint and the size of
child restraint. If unable to properly secure the child. Always follow the restraint manu-
the restraint move the restraint to another facturer’s instructions.
seating position and try again , or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.



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