2006 SENTRA 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 under
Follow these important driving rules to 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.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2006 Sentra (b15)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. © 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
vehicle. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
CAUTION All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
ate personal injury or damage to your ve- means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- recording or otherwise, without the prior written
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
dena, California.
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 191
number:
side) Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
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 check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-31)
2. Supplemental side impact air bag
(P. 1-31)
3. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-6)
5. Rear seat belts (P. 1-6)
6. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-23)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-22)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Head restraints (P. 1-5)
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. 2-18)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-35)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-16)
5. Windshield (P. 8-26)
6. Sunroof (P. 2-28)
7. Power windows (P. 2-25)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-14)
10. Tire pressure (P. 8-38)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-45)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-20)
14. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-17)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-9)
4. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)
5. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-35)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)
9. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Inside mirror (P. 3-14)
2. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-14)
4. Glove box (P. 2-24)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-28)
6. Front seat (P. 1-2)
7. Rear seat (P. 1-4)
8. Rear cup holders (if so equipped)
(P. 2-23)
9. Console box (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
10. Front cup holders (P. 2-23)
11. Park brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-13, P. 5-17)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-18)
2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-16)
4. Heater/air conditioner control (if so
equipped) (P. 4-2)
5. Storage compartment (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-20)
7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2)
8. Passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-31)
9. Glove box (P. 2-24)
10. Pocket (P. 2-22)
11. Power outlet (P. 2-21)
12. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-21)
13. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
14. Cruise control and main set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-20)
15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-13)
16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-9)
17. Fuel-filler door opening lever (P. 3-12)
18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-31)
19. Hood release lever (P. 3-9)
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
WIC0433 (P. 8-29, 2-24)


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21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-9)
22. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-19)
23. Outside mirror electric control type
switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-15)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QG18DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps/ignition coils (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)

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QR25DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuel/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)

LDI0108


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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock brake 2-9 Low windshield 2-10 Cruise SET 2-11
or warning light washer fluid switch indicator
(if so equipped) warning light light (if so
(if so equipped) equipped)
Brake warning 2-9 Seat belt warn- 2-11 High beam in- 2-11
or light ing light and dicator light
chime (blue)
Supplemental 2-11 Malfunction 2-12
Charge warning 2-10 air bag warning indicator lamp
light light (MIL)
Door open 2-10 Overdrive off 2-12
warning light indicator light
Indicator Name Page (automatic
Engine oil pres- 2-10 light
sure light transmission
CRUISE main 2-11 models only)
Low fuel warn- 2-10 switch indicator
ing light Turn 2-12
light (if so signal/hazard
equipped) indicator lights


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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation on front passenger
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Booster seat installation on rear seat center
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Booster seat installation on front passenger
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Child restraint installation on rear seat center Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
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.

WRS0175 WRS0176
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.

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WRS0131 WRS0132
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so WARNING
seat) equipped) ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of Interior trunk access area or on the rear seat when it is in the
the seat cushion to the desired position. fold-down position. Use of these areas
The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat for by passengers without proper restraints
loading and unloading, as shown. could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
᭺
1 Pull the knob in the trunk to release the rear
seatback. ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
᭺
2 Fold down the rear seatback. shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.


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● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys. LRS0058 WRS0133
When using the fold down rear seatback, the rear HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
center seat belt retractor may lock up and prevent
folding down the seatback. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
If the rear center seat belt retractor has inadvert- restraint down.
ently locked up, push the seat belt webbing to-
ward the retractor as shown in the above illustra- WARNING
tion. This will unlock the seat belt retractor and
allow the rear seatback to fold down. Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.


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SEAT BELTS

WRS0134 SSS0136
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
with the center of your ears. 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.


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SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● 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
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- damage or improper operation is noted.
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- ware should be inspected after any col-
function in the system. Have the system lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. activated, it cannot be reused and must if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, be replaced together with the retractor.
under your arm or across your neck. The See your NISSAN dealer. CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Removal and installation of the pre- Children need adults to help protect them.
tensioner seat belt system components They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE In addition to the general information in this
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could manual, child safety information is available from
increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
an accident. government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

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

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Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
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
WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this
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
areas while the vehicle is moving. The ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
child could be seriously injured or killed in the seatback is reclined. This can be
an accident or sudden stop. dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
PREGNANT WOMEN you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use WRS0174
could also slide under the lap belt and
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, Manual front seat shown
receive serious internal injuries.
and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the ● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your be upright. Always sit well back in the
᭺
1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.


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


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

WRS0139 WRS0140
Unfastening the seat belts Center of rear seat
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on Selecting correct set of seat belts:
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
tracts.
word “CENTER.” The center seat belt tongue can
Checking seat belt operation be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.


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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
LRS0242 mild soap solution or any solution recom-
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts
seats) and fasten it, an extender is available which is to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- to retract until they are completely dry.
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
length and may be used for either the driver or
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and
1 belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
WARNING ● Periodically check to see that the seat
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belt and the metal components, such as
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
by the same company which made the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
der belt anchor into position. original equipment seat belts, should
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.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could seri-
ously injure or kill your child. A rear-
facing child restraint must only be used
in the rear seat.
● NISSAN recommends that the child re-
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
● An improperly installed child restraint
could lead to serious injury or death in
ARS1098 WRS0256 an accident.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING In general, child restraints are designed to be
RESTRAINTS installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
● Infants and small children should never
seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the
a universal child restraint lower anchor system,
referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
● Infants and small children should al- forces of a severe accident. The child
Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child re-
ways be placed in an appropriate child could be crushed between the adult and
straints include two rigid or webbing-mounted
restraint while riding in the vehicle. parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
attachments that can be connected to these
Failure to use a child restraint can re- same seat belt around both your child
lower anchors. For details, see the “LATCH
sult in serious injury or death. and yourself.
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-
tem” later in this section.


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Child restraints for infants and small children of ● After attaching the child restraint, test it
WARNING
various sizes are offered by several manufactur- before you place the child in it. Push it
ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the ● Improper use of a child restraint can from side to side. Try to tug it forward
following points in mind: increase the risk or severity of injury for and check to see if the belt holds the
both the child and other occupants of restraint in place. The child restraint
● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying the vehicle.
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle should not move more than 1 inch (25
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor ● Follow all of the child restraint manu- mm). If the restraint is not secure,
facturer’s instructions for installation tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
and use. When purchasing a child re- restraint in another seat and test it
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be straint, be sure to select one which will again. You may need to try a different
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat fit your child and vehicle. It may not be child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
and seat belt system. possible to properly install some types in all types of vehicles.
of child restraints in your vehicle. ● If you must install a front facing child
● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint ● If the child restraint is not anchored restraint in the front seat, see “Child
and check the various adjustments to be properly, the risk of a child being in- restraint installation on front passenger
jured in a collision or a sudden stop seat” later in this section.
sure the child restraint is compatible with
greatly increases. ● When your child restraint is not in use,
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight. ● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-
Always follow all recommended procedures. tioned to fit the child restraint, but as vent it from being thrown around in
upright as possible. case of a sudden stop or accident.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small CAUTION
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is Remember that a child restraint left in a
being operated. closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.


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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR
OUTBOARD POSITIONS
WARNING
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be WRS0487 WRS0493
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision. Front Facing (center) — step 1 Front Facing (outboard) — step 1

● When installing a child restraint system Front facing
in the rear center position, both the When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
center seat belt connector tongue and follow these steps:
buckle tongue must be secured.


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᭺
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 different
child restraint. WRS0250 LRS0458
Front Facing — step 2 Front Facing — step 3
᭺
2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child ᭺
3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the seat 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.


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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.

LRS0457 WRS0252
Front Facing — step 4 Front Facing — step 5
᭺
4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the ᭺
5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.


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LRS0488 LRS0406 LRS0489
Rear Facing (center) — step 1 Rear Facing (outboard) — step 1 Rear Facing — step 2
Rear facing ᭺
2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
When you install a child restraint in the rear seat, hear and feel the latch engage.
follow these steps:
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
᭺
1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.


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LRS0490 LRS0491 LRS0492
Rear Facing — step 3 Rear Facing — step 4 Rear Facing — step 5
᭺
3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is ᭺
4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the ᭺
5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from
retractor is in the automatic locking mode side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer- that it is securely held in place. It should not
gency locking mode when the seat belt is move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
fully retracted. move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.


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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 seat 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 belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

WRS0154


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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers Some child restraints include two rigid or When you install a LATCH system compatible
for CHildren) SYSTEM webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- child restraint to the lower anchor attachments,
nected to two anchors located at certain seating follow these steps:
The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for positions in your vehicle. This system is known as
CHildren) anchor points are located in the seat the LATCH system. This system may also be WARNING
cushions of the rear outboard seating positions referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in system. With this system, you do not have to use Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
the center position using the LATCH anchors. a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. your fingers into the lower anchor area
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system an-
WARNING points that are used with LATCH system compat-
ible child restraints. Check your child restraint for chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat
● Attach LATCH system compatible child cushion material. The child restraint will
a label stating that it is compatible with the
restraints only at the locations shown. If not be secured properly if the LATCH sys-
LATCH system. This information may also be in
a child restraint is not secured properly, tem anchors are obstructed.
the child restraint owner’s manual. If you have
your child could be seriously injured or
such a child restraint, refer to the illustration for 1. To install the LATCH system compatible
killed in an accident.
the seating positions equipped with LATCH sys- child restraint, insert the child restraint
● Do not secure a child restraint in the tem anchors which can be used to secure the LATCH system anchor attachments into the
center rear seating position using the child restraint. anchor points on the seat. If the child re-
LATCH system anchors. The child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see
The LATCH system anchors are located at the
straint will not be secured properly. “Top tether strap child restraint” later in this
rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
● The LATCH system anchors are de- label is attached to the seat back to help you section for installation instructions.
signed to withstand only those loads locate the LATCH system anchors. 2. After attaching the child restraint and before
imposed by correctly fitted child replacing the child in it, use force to push the
straints. Under no circumstance are LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child child restraint from side to side and tug it
they to be used for adult seat belts or forward to make sure that the child restraint
harnesses. restraint” later in this section for installation in-
structions. is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm) .
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and 3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
those supplied with the child restraint. properly secured prior to each use.


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Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.
Tighten the strap according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions to remove any slack.

WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf
finisher.
If you have any questions when installing a
top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

WRS0155 WRS0156
Type A Type B
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD Remove the anchor cover ᭺ from the anchor
B

RESTRAINT point which is located directly behind the child
seat.
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be
secured to one of the provided anchor points ᭺. A
First, secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt.

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