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2011 TITAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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

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

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WARNING
trademark owned by
WARNING Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
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and certain vehicle components contain to Visteon.
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California to cause cancer and birth de- XM Radio௡ requires
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- subscription, sold
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear separately. Not avail-
contain or emit chemicals known to the able in Alaska, Hawaii
State of California to cause cancer and or Guam. For more
birth defects or other reproductive harm. information, visit
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE www.xmradio.com.
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
© 2010 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

6. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or Nissan North America, Inc.
– Your name, address, and telephone number
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003
number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003
side)
For U.S. customers For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) 5290 Orbitor Drive
– Current odometer reading
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
For Canadian customers
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
1-800-387-0122 or via e-mail at:
– Your comments or questions
For U.S. customers
OR nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers
information.centre@nissancanada.com
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

7. Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

9. 0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

10. AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)
4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints
5. Supplemental front-impact air
bags (P. 1-45)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-54)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-58)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-45)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) (P. 1-26)
11. Top tether strap anchor point (P. 1-28)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0146
0-2 Illustrated table of contents

11. EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-11)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
switch (P. 2-27)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
5. Power windows (P. 2-48)
6. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-7, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
8. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
12. Headlight and turn signal
switch (P. 2-29)
13. Fog light switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-33)
14. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0116
Illustrated table of contents 0-3

12. EXTERIOR REAR
1. Rear sliding window
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Tailgate/Truckbox (P. 3-22)
4. Trailer hitch/Towing
(if so equipped) (P. 9-24)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
6. Bedside storage compartment
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel
recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-3, 9-4)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)
9. Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only) (P. 3-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0027
0-4 Illustrated table of contents

13. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. DVD entertainment system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-56)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-15)
5. HomeLinkா (if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
6. Glove box (P. 2-42)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-45)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Folding rear bench seat (P. 1-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0029
Illustrated table of contents 0-5

14. INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Vents (P. 4-13)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-29)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-54, P. 4-70)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-32)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-45, P. 2-35)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-4, 2-13)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
8. Shift selector (column)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-30)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-45)
14. Glove box (P. 2-42)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-14, P. 4-21,
WIC1563 P. 4-28)
0-6 Illustrated table of contents

15. 16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-52) 32. Pedal position adjustment switch
17. Power outlet (P. 2-38) (if so equipped) (P. 3-14)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) 33. Rear power window switch
(P. 2-35) (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
19. Cup holder (P. 2-45) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off er’s Manual (if so equipped).
switch (P. 2-36)
See the page number indicated in paren-
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-38) theses for operating details.
22. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
23. Shift selector (console)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-54)
26. Power outlet (P. 2-38)
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
28. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-27)
29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-14)
30. Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
31. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Illustrated table of contents 0-7

16. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1. Battery (P. 8-14)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
6. Windshield-washer fluid
reservoir (P. 8-13)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0630
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17. WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock Braking 2-14 Engine oil pressure 2-15 Electronic locking 2-18
System (ABS) warn- low/engine coolant rear differential (E-
or ing light temperature high Lock) system on
warning light indicator light (if so
equipped)
4WD warning light 2-16
Automatic transmis- 2-14 ( model) Front passenger air 2-19
sion check warning bag status light
light Low fuel warning 2-16
light High beam indicator 2-19
Automatic transmis- 2-14 light (Blue)
sion park warning Low tire pressure 2-16
light ( warning light Malfunction indica- 2-19
model) tor light (MIL)
Master warning light 2-17
Brake warning light 2-14 (if so equipped) Security indicator 2-20
light (if so equipped)
or Seat belt warning 2-18
light and chime Slip indicator light 2-20
Supplemental air 2-18
Charge warning 2-15 bag warning light
light
Illustrated table of contents 0-9

18. Indicator Name Page
light
Turn signal/hazard 2-20
indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic 2-20
Control (VDC) off
indicator light
0-10 Illustrated table of contents

19. 1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Front manual captain’s chair seat adjustment Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Front manual bench seat adjustment LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Front power seat adjustment Rear-facing child restraint installation using
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Armrests (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
using LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Forward-facing child restraint installation
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 using the seat belts — front passenger and
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 rear bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 using the seat belts — front bench center
Two-point type seat belt without retractor position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
(center of the front bench seat) Installing top tether strap (Rear bench seat) . . . . . . 1-40
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60

20. SEATS
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident,
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive
section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
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21. LRS0419 LRS0420 WRS0847
Forward and backward Reclining FRONT MANUAL BENCH SEAT
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Forward and backward
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position. Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
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 the P (Park)
position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

22. LRS0427 LRS0633
Reclining FRONT POWER SEAT Forward and backward
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever the seat forward or backward to the desired
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
Operating tips
position.
to lock the seatback in position. ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor Reclining
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re- long period of time when the engine is off. move your body forward. The seatback will move
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve- This will discharge the battery. forward.
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park). See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po- seatback for occupants of different sizes for
sitioner operation. added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

23. 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 shift selector is in P (Park).
LRS0634 LRS0635
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat to adjust the seat lumbar area.
cushion.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

24. HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
WRS0368 LRS0425 moved. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
Type A Type B
straint before an occupant uses the seat-
᭺
A Stowed position ing position. Failure to follow these in-
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
᭺
B Resting position
the head restraints. This may increase the
ARMRESTS (if so equipped) risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
To use the armrests on the captain’s chairs (type
A, if so equipped), pull them down to the resting
position.
To use the center armrest on the bench seat (type
B, if so equipped), pull on the tab in the center of
the seat and fold it down to the resting position.
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25. LRS2020 LRS0887 WRS0134
The illustration shows the seating positions Components Adjustment
equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches
a head restraint. 3. Lock knob
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped 4. Stalks
with a head restraint.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7

26. LRS0888 LRS0889 LRS0890
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
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27. Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
LRS0891 SPA1025 of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
Install Front-seat Active Head Restraints in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- seat belt properly.
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is ing the force that the seatback receives from the ● Do not fold down the rear seats when
facing the correct direction. The stalk with occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement occupants are in the rear seat area or
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1 of the head restraint helps support the occu- any luggage is on the rear seats.
in the hole with the lock knob ᭺.2 pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
● Head restraints should be adjusted
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the and helping absorb some of the forces that may
properly as they may provide significant
head restraint down. lead to whiplash-type injuries.
protection against injury in an accident.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions Always replace and adjust them prop-
occupant uses the seating position. at low to medium speeds in which it is said that erly if they have been removed for any
whiplash injury occurs most. reason.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
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28. ● If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
● 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.
● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not LRS0341 LRS0342
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Lift up on the latch located on the upper
flat (if so equipped) corner of the seatback to release the back of
cargo could cause personal injury. the seat. This will enable you to fold the front
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for passenger seatback flat over the seat cush-
extra storage length when transporting long ion.
items:
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rear most position. Then seating position, lift up on the seatback and
lift up on the recline lever, located on the
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
outside of the seat, and fold the seatback
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
forward as far as it will go.
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
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29. WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are LRS0398 LRS0399
completely secured in the latched posi- Folding the rear bench seat ᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward
tion. If they are not completely secured, the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.
passengers may be injured in an acci- To fold the rear bench seat up for storage capac-
dent or sudden stop. ity behind the front seats or to remove the jacking
tools from the storage area:
᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
up.
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30. WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
LRS0400 seat unless the seat bottom cushions WRS0920
᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the are in place and latched. Folding the rear bench seatback down
seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle ● When returning the seatbacks to the
for maximum storage capacity. The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
upright position, be certain they are
access the child restraint anchor point locations.
To return the rear bench seat to a seating posi- completely secured in the latched posi-
tion, reverse the process. Make sure to prop- tion. If they are not completely secured, To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
erly push the seat cushion down into place. passengers may be injured in an acci- and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
dent or sudden stop. points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback.
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31. SEAT BELTS
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas by
passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
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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32. 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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33. ● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
fastened to the proper buckle. vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
See your NISSAN dealer.
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness. ● Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
● Do not allow more than one person to
done by a NISSAN dealer.
use the same seat belt.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
tractors and attaching hardware,
than there are seat belts.
should be inspected after any collision
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
tinuously while the ignition is turned mends that all seat belt assemblies in
ON with all doors closed and all seat use during a collision be replaced un-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- less the collision was minor and the
function in the system. Have the system belts show no damage and continue to
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● No changes should be made to the seat not in use during a collision should also
your shoulder and across your chest. belt system. For example, do not modify be inspected and replaced if either
Never put the belt behind your back, the seat belt, add material, or install damage or improper operation is noted.
under your arm or across your neck. The devices that may change the seat belt ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
belt should be away from your face and routing or tension. Doing so may affect ware should be inspected after any col-
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. the operation of the seat belt system. lision. Always follow the restraint
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as Modifying or tampering with the seat manufacturer’s inspection instructions
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE belt system may result in serious per- and replacement recommendations.
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could sonal injury. The child restraints should be replaced
increase the risk of internal injuries in if they are damaged.
an accident.
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34. PREGNANT WOMEN THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use WITH RETRACTOR
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible WARNING
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder ● Every person who drives or rides in this
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. vehicle should use a seat belt at all
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- times.
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
INJURED PERSONS dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
you could be thrown into it and receive
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
neck or other serious injuries. You
recommendations. LRS0419
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
be upright. Always sit well back in the section.
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly.
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35. 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
WRS0137 WRS0138
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. The ALR mode should be used only for
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
● The retractor is designed to lock dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
should not be activated. If it is activated it
slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest.
belt to move, and allows you some may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
freedom of movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes the front passenger air bag. See “Front
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: passenger air bag and status light” later in
its fully retracted position, firmly pull this section.
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then
smoothly pull the belt out of the re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
tractor.
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36. 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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37. WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
LRS0242 LRS0642
Front seats TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front WITHOUT RETRACTOR (center of
outboard seats) the front bench seat) (if so equipped)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
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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38. LRS0643 LRS0644 LRS0645
Fastening the seat belts ᭺
2 Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the ᭺
3 Position the lap belt low and snug on the
belt away from the tongue. hips as illustrated.
᭺
1 Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
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39. WARNING
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
LRS0646 LRS0647 not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
᭺
4 Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a Unfastening the seat belts den stop.
right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt.
᭺ To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
1
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
the buckle.
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mild soap solution or any solution recom-
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
the installed seat belts is available that can be seat belts to retract until they are completely
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in dry.
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
the driver or front passenger seating position. guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur- belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
chasing an extender if an extender is required. belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
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40. CHILD SAFETY
● Periodically check to see that the seat Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
belt and the metal components, such as They need to be properly restrained.
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires Infants and children need special protec-
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, In addition to the general information in this tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the manual, child safety information is available from them properly. The shoulder belt may come
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- many other sources, including doctors, teachers, too close to the face or neck. The lap belt
sembly should be replaced. government traffic safety offices, and community may not fit over their small hip bones. In an
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
to learn the best way to transport your child. could cause serious or fatal injury. Always
use appropriate child restraints.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems: All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
● Rear-facing child restraint tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child re-
● Forward-facing child restraint straints” later in this section.
● Booster seat A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth-
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less belt. See “Child restraints” section for more infor-
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing mation.
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
are available for children who outgrow rear- NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle Studies show that children are safer when
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer properly restrained in the rear seat than in
use a forward-facing child restraint. the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.
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41. INFANTS LARGER CHILDREN WARNING
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed Children who are too large for child restraints Never let a child stand or kneel on any
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
mends that infants be placed in child restraints which are provided. The seat belt may not fit area. The child could be seriously injured
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 or killed in a sudden stop or collision.
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
Standards. You should choose a child restraint 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- obtain proper seat belt fit.
facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
SMALL CHILDREN commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
Children that are over one year old and weigh at der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward- portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s men. The booster seat should raise the child so
instructions for minimum and maximum weight that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
mends that small children be placed in child and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle can only be used in seating positions that have a
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle three-point type seat belt. The booster seat
Safety Standards. You should choose a child should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
and use. Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
booster seat.
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42. CHILD RESTRAINTS
– Infants and children should never be
held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron-
gest adult cannot resist the forces of
a collision.
– Do not put a seat belt around both a
child and another passenger.
– NISSAN recommends that all child
restraints be installed in the rear
seat. Studies show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. If you
must install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see
ARS1098 WRS0256 “Forward-facing child restraint in-
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD stallation using the seat belts” later
WARNING in this section.
RESTRAINTS
● Failure to follow the warnings and in- – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
structions for proper use and installa- Bag System, never install a rear-
tion of child restraints could result in facing child restraint in the front
serious injury or death of a child or seat. An inflating air bag could seri-
other passengers in a sudden stop or ously injure or kill a child. A rear-
collision: facing child restraint must only be
– The child restraint must be used and used in the rear seat.
installed properly. Always follow all – Be sure to purchase a child restraint
of the child restraint manufacturer’s that will fit the child and vehicle.
instructions for installation and use. Some child restraints may not fit
properly in your vehicle.
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43. – Child restraint anchor points are de- This vehicle is equipped with a universal child ● If the child restraint is compatible with your
signed to withstand loads from child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
restraints that are properly fitted. (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- and check the various adjustments to be
tem. Some child restraints include rigid or sure the child restraint is compatible with
– Never use the anchor points for adult webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- your child. Choose a child restraint that is
seat belts or harnesses. nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH designed for your child’s height and weight.
– A child restraint with a top tether (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- Always follow all recommended procedures.
strap should not be used in the front tem” later in this section. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
passenger seat. territories require that infants and small
If you do not have a LATCH compatible child
– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- children be restrained in an approved child
restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
sible after fitting the child restraint. restraint at all times while the vehicle is
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for being operated. Canadian law requires the
– Infants and children should always infants and children of various sizes. When se- top tether strap on forward-facing child
be placed in an appropriate child re- lecting any child restraint, keep the following restraints be secured to the designated an-
straint while in the vehicle. chor point on the vehicle.
points in mind:
● When the child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with the LATCH system ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
sion, loose objects can injure occu- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
pants or damage the vehicle. Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
CAUTION sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can and seat belt system.
become very hot. Check the seating sur-
face and buckles before placing a child in
the child restraint.
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44. LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of
child restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death of a child or other passen-
gers in a sudden stop or collision:
– Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.
– Do not secure a child restraint in the
LRS0429 center rear seating position using LRS0748
the LATCH lower anchors. The child
LATCH system lower anchor locations LATCH lower anchor location
restraint will not be secured properly.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers LATCH lower anchor location
– Inspect the lower anchors by insert-
for CHildren) SYSTEM ing your fingers into the lower anchor The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is
points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors obstructions over the anchors such attached to the seatback to help you locate the
as seat belt webbing or seat cushion LATCH lower anchors.
and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible
material. The child restraint will not
child restraints. This system may also be referred
be secured properly if the lower an-
to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. chors are obstructed.
With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle
seat belt to secure the child restraint.
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45. LRS0395 LRS0661 LRS0662
LATCH lower anchor point locations LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
anchor attachments those supplied with the child restraint.
LATCH compatible child restraints include two
rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
LATCH. This information may also be in the in-
structions provided by the child restraint manu-
facturer.
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