2008 XTERRA 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- ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity for important safety information.
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a mark is placed at the begin-
This manual was prepared to help you under- ning of the applicable sections/items.
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- As with other vehicles with features for
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
manual before operating your vehicle. drive models correctly may result in loss of
Follow these important driving rules to control or an accident. Be sure to read
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
explains details about the warranties cov- for you and your passengers! ing and driving” section of this manual.
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- ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits ING
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you This vehicle will handle and maneuver
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driv- differently from an ordinary passenger
may have with your vehicle, as well as
ing and avoid using vehicle features or car because it has a higher center of
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
taking other actions that could distract
law. gravity for off-road use. As with other
you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle vehicles with features of this type, fail-
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the result in loss of control or an accident.
children should be seated in the rear
extensive resources available to them. seat. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
● ALWAYS provide information about the
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle. safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

੬ REVIEW COPY—2008 Xterra (xtr)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your
Modification could affect its vehicle.
performance, safety or durability, and
All information, specifications and illustrations in
may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of
regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with-
fications may not be covered under out obligation.
NISSAN warranties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways: APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. vehicle.

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
WARNING ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
WARNING
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
and certain vehicle components contain Material – special handling may apply, See
or emit chemicals known to the State of www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles BLUETOOTH௡ is a
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the trademark owned by
State of California to cause cancer and Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. U.S.A. and licensed to
Visteon.

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

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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 685003
number:
side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
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, audio and phone systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

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0 Illustrated table of contents

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

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-10)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags
(if so equipped) (P. 1-42)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)
4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-5)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-42)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-50)
8. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-55)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (if so equipped)
(P.1-54)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-24)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-23)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-44)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-12)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-30)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 5-35)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-28)
13. Tow hooks (P.6-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-41)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Rear window defrost (P. 2-25)
4. Rear window washer (P.2-24)
5. Lift gate (P. 3-9)
6. Spare tire (P.6-2)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
8. Fuel-filler door (P.3-9)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-46)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-11)
3. Inside mirror (P.3-12)
4. Glove box (P. 2-35)
5. Console box (P. 2-34)
6. Front seats (P. 1-2)
7. Rear seats (P.1-7)
8. Storage (P. 2-33)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-25)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-26, P. 4-28)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-42, P. 2-29)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23, P. 2-24)
8. Storage (P. 2-33)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-35)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-51)
13. Power outlets or Aux jack
(if so equipped) and power outlet
(P. 2-32, P. 4-25)

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14. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
Hill descent control switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-29)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-21)
17. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-28)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-11)
21. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
22. Power outside mirror controls


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-21)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
6. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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

Anti-lock Braking 2-13 Engine oil pressure 2-14 Automatic transmis- 2-17
or System (ABS) warn- warning light sion position indica-
ing light tor light
4WD warning light 2-15
( model) Cruise main switch 2-17
Automatic transmis- 2-13 indicator light (if so
sion oil temperature Low fuel warning 2-15 equipped)
warning light (if so light
equipped) Cruise set switch 2-17
Low tire pressure 2-15 indicator light (if so
Automatic transmis- 2-13 warning light equipped)
sion park warning Low windshield 2-16
light ( Electronic locking 2-17
washer fluid warning rear differential (E-
model) light Lock) system on
Brake warning light 2-13 indicator light (if so
Seat belt warning 2-16
or equipped)
light and chime
4WD shift indicator 2-18
Supplemental air 2-17
light (
bag warning light
Charge warning 2-14 model)
light
Front passenger air 2-18
Door open warning 2-14 bag status light
light


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

High beam indicator 2-18 Vehicle Dynamic 2-20
light (Blue) Control off indicator
light
Hill descent control 2-29
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)

Malfunction Indica- 2-18
tor Lamp (MIL)

Overdrive off indica- 2-19
tor light (automatic
transmission only)

Security indicator 2-19
light (if so equipped)

Slip indicator light 2-19
for VDC

Transfer 4LO posi- 2-20
tion indicator light
( model)

Turn signal/hazard 2-20
indicator lights


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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 system (LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation using the seat
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT

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 with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident, tions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

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WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

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WRS0389 WRS0213 WRS0134
Lumbar support (if so equipped for HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
driver’s seat) with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up ᭺. To lower,
2
The lumbar support feature provides lower back push and hold the lock knob ᭺ and push the
1
support to the driver. Move the lever forward or head restraint down ᭺.2
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-
able.

WARNING
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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● Do not attach anything to the head re- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
straint stalks. Doing so could impair of your vehicle that is not equipped with
Active Head Restraint function. seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
of the head restraint helps support the occu- occupants are in the rear seat area or
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement any luggage is on the rear seats.
and helping absorb some of the forces that may ● Head restraints should be adjusted
lead to whiplash type injuries. properly as they may provide significant
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions protection against injury in an accident.
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that Always replace and adjust them prop-
whiplash injury occurs most. erly if they have been removed for any
SPA1025 reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ● If the head restraints are removed for
RESTRAINTS restraints return to their original positions. any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
WARNING Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as injury to passengers or damage to the
described earlier in this section. vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
● Always adjust the head restraints prop- accident.
erly as specified in this section. Failure FLEXIBLE SEATING
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of ● When returning the seatbacks to the
the Active Head Restraint. WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Active Head Restraints are designed to ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo tion. If they are not completely secured,
supplement other safety systems. Al- area or on the rear seats when they are passengers may be injured in an acci-
ways wear seat belts. No system can in the fold-down position. In a collision, dent or sudden stop.
prevent all injuries in any accident. people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.


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● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

LRS0608 LRS0609
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released it will enable
(if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
items: seating position lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
a proper seating position. Release the lever
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
to lock the seatback in position.
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.


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WARNING ᭺
1 Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat- “Stowing the center seat belt” later in this
back flat forward to carry longer ob- section. Then properly stow the outboard
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- seat belts in the seat belt hooks before fold-
cured and not near an air bag. In a ing down the rear seats. See “Seat belt
crash, an inflating air bag might force hook” in this section for more information.
that object toward a person. This could Lower the head restraints to the full “down”
cause severe injury or even death. Se- position. Pull the strap forward, located in
cure objects away from the area in the center of each seat cushion, and fold
which an air bag would inflate. See each seat cushion toward the front of the
“Precautions on supplemental restraint vehicle.
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS0577
when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat
of these areas by passengers could re-
sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
sudden stop. cargo hauling:


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LRS0578 LRS0579 LRS0580
᭺
2 Then pull the straps located on the outside ᭺
3 This provides a level cargo floor. ᭺
4 To return the bench seats to a seating posi-
edge of each seatback to fold the seatbacks tion reverse this process. Raise the seat-
forward. backs to an upright position. Make
sure to hold the seat belts above the
seat cushion, then push the seat cush-
ion down into place.


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3. Then lift up on the seat cushion to remove it ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
from the seat base. Be sure to store it in a straps to help prevent it from sliding or
secure place. shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
To return the rear seat back to a seating position: unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
1. Push the anchor bars on the bottom of the
● When returning the seatbacks to the
seat cushions down into the seat base.
upright position, be certain they are
2. Rotate the seat cushion toward the rear of completely secured. If they are not com-
the vehicle and push down until they are pletely secured in the latched position,
folded flat to secure each seat cushion to the passengers may be injured in an acci-
seat base. Make sure to hold the seat dent or sudden stop.
belts above the seat cushion and prop- ● If the seat cushions are removed for any
erly push the seat cushion down into reason, they should be securely stored
LRS0585 place. to prevent them from causing injury to
Removing the 2nd row bench seat passengers or damage to the vehicle in
WARNING case of sudden braking or an accident.
cushions
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
The rear seat cushion can be removed to provide area or on the rear seat when it is in the
additional space when folding the 2nd row seat- fold-down position. Use of these areas
backs flat. To remove the 2nd row bench seat by passengers without proper restraints
cushions: could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
1. Pull the straps forward, located in the center
of each seat cushion to fold the seat cush- ● Do not allow people to ride in any area
ions forward. of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
2. Lift up and fold each of the red release in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
handles on the seat base toward the front of seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
the vehicle. The will release the seat cushion seat unless the seat bottom cushions
from the seat base. are in place and latched.


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SEAT BELTS

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


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SSS0134 SSS0016

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


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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● 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 a seat belt pretensioner has acti- The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. vated, it cannot be reused and must be if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, 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 preten- Children need adults to help protect them.
sioner system components should be They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as 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 All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Small Children
systems: tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child Re- Children that are over one year old and weigh at
● Rear facing child restraint least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
straints” later in this section.
● Front facing child restraint facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
Also, there are other types of child restraints instructions for minimum and maximum weight
● Booster seat available for larger children for additional protec- and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. tion. mends that small children be placed in child
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear and children be restrained in the rear seat. Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- According to accident statistics, children Safety Standards. You should choose a child
straints are available for children who outgrow restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
rear seat than in the front seat.
old. Booster seats are used to help position a and use.
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no This is especially important because your
longer use a front facing child restraint. vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- Larger children
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- Children who are too large for child restraints
WARNING ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
Infants and children need special protec- later in this section. which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
them properly. The shoulder belt may
Infants
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
come too close to the face or neck. The Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
lap belt may not fit over their small hip in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- mends that infants be placed in child restraints
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
injury. Always use appropriate child commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
restraints. Standards. You should choose a child restraint the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
facturer’s instructions for installation and use. should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-

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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 with both feet on the floor and
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific adjust the seat belt properly.
recommendations.


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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
LRS0594 LRS0595
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. The ALR mode should be used only for
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
should not be activated. If it is activated it
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes the front passenger air bag. See “Front
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: passenger air bag and status light” later in
its fully retracted position, firmly pull this section.
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)


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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
WARNING
check the operation as follows.
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se- ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
cured in the latched position. If they are quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
not completely secured, passengers may strict further belt movement.
be injured in an accident or sudden stop. 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
Unfastening the seat belts
᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
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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SSS0240 SSS0241
Center of the rear bench seat WARNING
The center seat belt has a connector tongue᭺ 1 ● Always fasten the connector tongue
and a seat belt tongue ᭺ . Both the connector
2 and the seat belt in the order shown.
tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely
latched for proper seat belt operation. ● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt. Do
not use it with only the seat belt tongue
attached. This could result in serious
personal injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop.

LRS0601


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

3. Fold the connector as illustrated᭺.
2

4. Then secure the connector tongue into the
retractor base᭺ in the ceiling.
3

WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
LRS0602


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Attaching the center seat belt
WARNING
Always be sure the center seat belt connector ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
tongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis- belt connector except when folding
connect only when folding down the rear seat. down the rear seat.
To connect the buckle: ● When attaching the rear center seat
᭺
1 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac- belt connector, be certain that the seat-
tor base. backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
᭺
2 Pull out the connector tongue from the seat belt connector is completely
molded retractor base. secured.
᭺
3 Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver ● If the rear center seat belt connector
buckle until it clicks. and the seatbacks are not secured in
The center seat belt connector tongue and re- the correct position, serious personal LRS0611
ceiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark. injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop. 2nd row center seat belt comfort
The center seat belt connector tongue can be guide
attached only into the rear center seat belt con-
nector buckle. When using the 2nd row center seat belt it may
be necessary to use the comfort guide to adjust
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat the shoulder belt height for occupants of different
belt” earlier in this section. sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper
seat belt fit.
1. Raise the head restraint on the 2nd row
driver’s side seating position. Remove the
comfort guide from the stowed position by
pulling the cord from the channel.


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LRS0610 LRS0612 LRS0242
2. Insert the shoulder belt into the back of the 3. To return the seat belt comfort guide to the Front and 2nd row outboard seats
comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flat in stowed position, route the comfort guide Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
the guide. Be sure that the comfort guide strap in the channel under the 2nd row driv-
routes the seat belt properly over the center er’s side seating position head restraint and
and 2nd row outboard seats)
of your shoulder and across your chest. The attach the guide in the clip. The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
belt should be away from your face and justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out ᭺ the adjustment button and
1
move the shoulder belt anchor ᭺ to the desired
2
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.


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WARNING WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjust- ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
ment button and try to move the shoul- by the same company which made the
der belt anchor up and down to make original equipment seat belts, should
sure it is securely fixed in position. be used with NISSAN seat belts.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should ● Adults and children who can use the
be adjusted to the position best for you. standard seat belt should not use an
Failure to do so may reduce the effec- extender. Such unnecessary use could
tiveness of the entire restraint system result in serious personal injury in the
and increase the chance or severity of event of an accident.
injury in an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
LRS0583 not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
Seat belt hook den stop.
When the seat belt is not in use and when folding SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
the seat belt hooks. ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
If, because of body size or driving position, it is Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
and fasten it, an extender is available which is seat belts to retract until they are completely
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- dry.
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
length and may be used for either the driver or guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
dealer for assistance if an extender is required. belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

● Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.

ARS1098 WRS0256
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING
RESTRAINTS
● Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
sult in serious injury or death.
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.


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● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air ● If the child restraint is not anchored ● When your child restraint is not in use,
Bag System, never install a rear-facing properly, the risk of a child being in- keep it secured with the LATCH System
child restraint in the front seat. An injured in a collision or a sudden stop or a seat belt to prevent it from being
flating front air bag could seriously in- greatly increases. thrown around in case of a sudden stop
jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child or accident.
● Child restraint anchor points are de-
restraint must only be used in the rear
signed to withstand only those loads
seat. CAUTION
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
● NISSAN recommends that the child restraints. Under no circumstances are Remember that a child restraint left in a
straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- they to be used for adult seat belts or closed vehicle can become very hot.
cording to accident statistics, children harnesses. Check the seating surface and buckles
are safer when properly restrained in before placing your child in the child
● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
the rear seat than in the front seat. If restraint.
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
you must install a front facing child re-
upright as possible.
straint in the front seat, see “Child re- This vehicle is equipped with a universal child
straint installation using the seat belts” ● After attaching the child restraint, test it restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the
later in this section. before you place the child in it. Push it Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System
from side to side while holding the seat or LATCH. Some child restraints include two rigid
● Improper use or improper installation
near the LATCH attachment or by the or webbing-mounted attachments that can be
of a child restraint can increase the risk
seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and connected to these lower anchors. For details,
or severity of injury for both the child
check to see if the belt holds the re- see the “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
and other occupants of the vehicle and
straint in place. The child restraint System (LATCH)” later in this section.
can lead to serious injury or death in an
should not move more than 1 inch (25
accident. If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
mm). If the restraint is not secure,
● Follow all of the child restraint manu- tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. See
facturer’s instructions for installation restraint in another seat and test it “Child restraint installation using the seat belts”
and use. When purchasing a child re- again. You may need to try a different later in this section. In general, child restraints are
straint, be sure to select one which will child restraint. Not all child restraints fit also designed to be installed with the lap portion
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be in all types of vehicles. of a lap/shoulder seat belt.
possible to properly install some types
of child restraints in your vehicle.


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