Get Safety Guide for Nissan Patrol SUV Sixth Generation (2010-2023)

SEATS

Manual seat adjustment

WARNING:

After adjusting a seat, gently shake the seat

to confirm that the seat is locked securely. If

the seat is not locked securely, it may move

suddenly and could cause the loss of control

of the vehicle.

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your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-

ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm

day can quickly become high enough to

cause a significant risk of injury or death

to people and pets.

WARNING:

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Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle

with the seatback reclined. This can be

dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be

properly against the body. In an accident,

you and your passengers could be

thrown into the shoulder belt and receive

neck or other serious injuries. You and

your passengers could also slide under

the lap belt and receive serious injuries.

CAUTION:

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure

not to contact any moving parts to avoid

possible injuries and/or damages.

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For the most effective protection while

the vehicle is in motion, the seatback

should be upright. Always sit well back

and upright in the seat and adjust the

seat properly. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-13).)

Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly acti-

vate switches or controls. Unattended

children could become involved in ser-

ious accidents.

To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the

vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave

children, people who require the assis-

tance of others or pets unattended in

FRONT SEATS

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving

so that full attention may be given to vehicle

operation.

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Forward and backward:

1. Pull up the adjusting lever

.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat

in position.

Reclining:

1. Pull up the adjusting lever

.

2. Tilt the seatback to the desired position.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the

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seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of

the seatback for occupants of different sizes to

help obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See “Seat

belts” (P.1-13).)

Seat lifter (if equipped):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to

adjust the seat height until the desired position

is achieved.

The seatback may be reclined to allow occu-

pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

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Power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

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The power seat motor has an auto-reset

overload protection circuit. If the motor

stops during the seat adjustment, wait 30

seconds, then reactivate the switch.

To avoid discharge of the battery, do not

operate the power seats for a long period

of time when the engine is not running.

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For the automatic drive positioner operation (if

equipped), see “Automatic drive positioner”

(P.3-34).

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Forward and backward:

Move forward or backward the adjusting

switch

to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move forward or backward the adjusting

switch to the desired position.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of

the seatback for occupants of different sizes to

help obtain the proper seat belt fit. (See “Seat

belts” (P.1-13).)

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The seatback may be reclined to allow occu-

pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Seat lifter (if equipped):

1. Pull up or push down the adjusting switch

to adjust the seat height until the desired

position is achieved.

2. Tilt up or down the adjusting switch to

adjust the front angle of the seat until the

desired position is achieved.

WARNING:

The seatback should not be reclined any

more than needed for comfort. Seat belts

are most effective when the passenger 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.

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Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,

seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may

become overheated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy on

the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar

object. This may result in damage to the

climate controlled seat.

independently of each other.

1. Start the engine.

2. Push the climate controlled seat switches

to cool the seat. The indicator light

on

the corresponding switch will illuminate

depending on the cool level.

3. Adjust the desired amount of air by pushing

the switch again. The climate controlled

seat blower remains on low speed for

approximately 60 seconds after pushing

the switch on.

4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or

cooled, or before you leave the vehicle, be

sure to turn off the climate controlled seats.

To turn off the climate controlled seats,

push the switch until the indicator light

turns off.

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Any liquid spilled on the seat should be

removed immediately with a dry cloth.

The climate controlled seat has an air

filter. Do not operate climate controlled

seat without an air filter. This may result

in damage to the system.

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Lumbar support (if equipped):

The lumbar support feature provides lower

.

When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-

back support to the driver.

line, thinner, or any similar materials.

Push each side of the adjusting switch to adjust

the seat lumbar area until the desired position

is achieved.

If any malfunctions are found or the

climate controlled seat does not operate,

turn the switch off and have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Type B:

Climate controlled seats (if equipped)

Type A:

WARNING:

Do not use or allow occupants to use the

climate controlled seats if you or the occu-

pants cannot monitor seat temperatures or

have an inability to feel pain in those body

parts in contact with the seat. Use of the

climate controlled seats by such people

could result in serious injury.

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CAUTION:

The climate controlled seat warms up or cools

down the front seats. The switches located on

the instrument panel can be operated inde-

pendently of each other.

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The battery could run down if the climate

controlled seat is operated while the

engine is not running.

Do not use the climate controlled seat for

extended periods or when no one is using

the seat.

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The climate controlled seat cools down the

front seat by blowing cool air from under the

surface of the seat. The switches are located on

the instrument panel and can be operated

1. Start the engine.

2. Turn the control knob

to the heat side

or to the cool side . The indicator light

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on the control knob will illuminate.

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Do not use the seat heater for extended

periods or when no one is using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,

seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may

become overheated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy on

the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar

object. This may result in damage to the

heater.

Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with a

dry cloth.

Operation with switch:

1. Start the engine.

3. Adjust the desired temperature using the

control knob

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2. Push the heated seat switch and select the

The temperature will be adjusted automa-

tically. When the control knob is turned to

the cool side, the air will flow harder in the

beginning to cool faster.

desired heat range.

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For high heat, push the switch once.

For medium heat, push the switch twice.

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For low heat, push the switch three

4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or

cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,

be sure to turn the control knob to the

“OFF” position (center). The indicator light

on the control knob turns off at the “OFF”

position.

times.

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The indicator light

on the switch will

illuminate depending on the heat level

when the heater is on.

3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat

switch until the indicator light turns off.

To check the air filter for the climate controlled

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When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-

The heater is controlled by

a control

seat, contact a NISSAN dealer.

line, thinner, or any similar materials.

module, automatically turning the heater

on and off.

If any malfunctions are found or the

heated seat does not operate properly,

turn the switch off and have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Heated seats (if equipped)

The indicator light will remain on as long as

the switch is on.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or

before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn

off the seat heater.

SECOND ROW SEATS

Reclining

WARNING:

Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat

heater if you or the occupants cannot moni-

tor elevated seat temperatures or have an

inability to feel pain in those body parts in

contact with the seat. Use of the seat heater

by such people could result in serious injury.

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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.

The switches are located on the instrument

panel and can be operated independently of

each other.

CAUTION:

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The battery could run down if the seat

heater is operated while the engine is not

running.

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Captain’s seat

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After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

easy entry to or exit from the third row seat. To

enter the third row seat, pull the lever or

located on the second row seat and fold the

seatback forward

at an angle over the seat

Entry to third row seat

base. Then lift up the seat base and tip the

second row seat forward . This will release

the back of the seat so it may be tipped

forward.

To exit the third row seat, pull the lever

or

and fold the seatback forward onto the seat

base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it

forward.

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Bench seat

Heated seats (if equipped)

Pull the lever

and position the seatback at

the desired angle. Release the lever after

positioning the seat at the desired angle.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes to

help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precau-

tions on child restraints usage” (P.1-19).) The

seatback may also be reclined to allow occu-

pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

WARNING:

.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

seatback is reclined. This can be danger-

ous. The shoulder belt will not be against

your body. In an accident, you could be

thrown into it and receive neck or other

serious injuries. You could also slide

under the lap belt and receive serious

internal injuries.

For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should

be upright. Always sit well back and

upright in the seat with both feet on the

floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

See “Precautions on child restraints

usage” (P.1-19).

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The seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.

The switches located on the back side of the

console box can be operated independently of

each other.

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1. Start the engine.

2. Select heat range.

CAUTION:

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For high heat, push the HI (High) side of

.

Do not drive with the second row seat

the switch

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tipped up.

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For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of

Be careful not to allow the second row

seat to pinch or hit any part of your body

when operating the second row seat.

the switch

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The second row seat can be tipped forward for

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.

The indicator light will illuminate when

the heater is on.

upright in the seat with both feet on the

floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-

13).

THIRD ROW SEATS

Manual seat adjustment (if equipped)

Reclining:

3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to

the level position. Make sure the indicator

light turns off.

.

After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

CAUTION:

Folding:

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The battery could run down if the seat

heater is operated while the engine is not

running.

.

Do not use the seat heater for extended

periods or when no one is using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,

seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may

become overheated.

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Do not place anything hard or heavy on

the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar

object. This may result in damage to the

seat heater.

Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with a

dry cloth.

Pull the strap

and position the seatback at

the desired angle. Release the strap after

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positioning the seat at the desired angle.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes to

help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precau-

tions on child restraints usage” (P.1-19).) The

seatback may also be reclined to allow occu-

pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.

Pull the strap

and fold the seatback.

Return the seatback until it securely locks in

position.

.

When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-

WARNING:

line, thinner, or any similar materials.

.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the third row seat when it is in

the fold-down position. Use of these

areas by passengers without proper re-

straints could result in serious injury in an

accident or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo higher than

the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-

sion, unsecured cargo could cause perso-

nal injury.

If any malfunctions are found or the

heated seat does not operate, turn the

switch off and have the system checked

by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING:

.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

seatback is reclined. This can be danger-

ous. The shoulder belt will not be against

your body. In an accident, you could be

thrown into it and receive neck or other

serious injuries. You could also slide

under the lap belt and receive serious

internal injuries.

.

For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should

be upright. Always sit well back and

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When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are

completely secured in the latched posi-

tion. If they are not completely secured,

passengers may be injured in an accident

or sudden stop.

your body. In an accident, you could be

thrown into it and receive neck or other

serious injuries. You could also slide

under the lap belt and receive serious

internal injuries.

For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should

be upright. Always sit well back and

upright in the seat with both feet on the

floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-

13).

WARNING:

.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the third row seat when it is in

the fold-down position. Use of these

areas by passengers without proper re-

straints could result in serious injury in an

accident or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo higher than

the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-

sion, unsecured cargo could cause perso-

nal injury.

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 accident

or sudden stop

.

Power seat adjustment (if equipped)

Reclining:

After adjustment, check to be sure the

seat is securely locked.

Folding:

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CAUTION:

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

beside the third row cup holders until the

desired seatback angle (up to 20 degrees) is

obtained. To move the seatback forward again,

push and hold the front side of the switch

until the desired angle is obtained.

When operating the rear power seatback

return, make sure that the vehicle is stopped

and the transmission is in the “P” (Park)

position.

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The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes to

help obtain a proper seat belt fit. (See “Precau-

tions on seat belt usage” (P.1-13).) The seatback

may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest

when the vehicle is parked.

Luggage room switch

Push and hold the front side of the switch

located on the right side of the luggage room.

The corresponding seatback (R: right side, L: left

side) will be folded down automatically.

Push and hold the rear side of the switch

.

WARNING:

The seatback will be returned automatically.

The seatback will rise up while holding the

switch.

.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the

seatback is reclined. This can be danger-

ous. The shoulder belt will not be against

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

seating position.

ARMREST

WARNING:

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT

Front seats

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle

safety systems. They may provide additional

protection against injury in certain rear end

collisions. Adjustable head restraints must be

adjusted 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 removed. If the head

restraint was removed, reinstall and properly

adjust the head restraint before an occupant

uses the seating position. Failure to follow

these instructions can reduce the effective-

ness of the head restraint. This may increase

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1. Removable head restraint

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

The console box lid can be used as an armrest.

Second row seat (if equipped)

the risk of serious injury or death in

collision.

a

.

Your vehicle is equipped with a head

4. Stalks

restraint that may be integrated, adjustable

or non-adjustable.

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT

Adjustable head restraints have multiple

notches along the stalk to lock them in a

desired adjustment position.

The non-adjustable head restraints have a

single locking notch to secure them to the

seat frame.

Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the head

restraint so the center of your ear is

approximately level with the center of

the head restraint.

— If your ear position is still higher than the

recommended alignment, place the

head restraint at the highest position.

If the head restraint has been removed,

ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in

place before riding in that designated

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Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is

horizontal.

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1. Removable head restraint

2. Single notch

.

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3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

For adjustable head restraint

INSTALL

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level

with the center of your ears. If your ear position

is still higher than the recommended align-

ment, place the head restraint at the highest

position.

REMOVE

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1. Align the head restraint stalks with the

holes in the seat. Make sure that the head

restraint is facing the correct direction. The

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stalk with the adjustment notch

must be

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CAUTION:

installed in the hole with the lock knob

.

For non-adjustable head restraint

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

The front head restraints with a rear display

are not designed to be pulled out. The rear

display may be damaged if the head restraint

is forcibly pulled out.

head restraint down.

Make sure the head restraint is positioned from

the stored position or any non-latch position so

the lock knob is engaged in the notch before

riding in that designated seating position.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an

occupant uses the seating position.

Use the following procedure to remove the

head restraint.

ADJUST

Raise

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 in

a

secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint before an occupant uses the

seating position.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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Make sure the head restraint is positioned from

the stored position or any non-latch position so

the lock knob is engaged in the notch before

riding in that designated seating position.

WARNING:

.

Failure to adjust the head restraint prop-

erly may reduce the effectiveness of the

active head restraint. Always adjust the

head restraint as described earlier in this

section.

Lower

.

Do not attach anything to the head

restraint stalks. Doing so could impair

the active head restraint function.

Always wear seat belts. Active head

restraints are designed to supplement

other safety systems. No system can

prevent all injuries in any accident.

The active head restraint moves forward utiliz-

ing the force that the seatback receives from

the occupant in a rear-end collision. The move-

ment of the head restraint helps support the

front occupant’s head by reducing its back-

ward movement and helps absorb some of the

forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries.

Active head restraints are effective to provide

protection at low to medium speeds in which

whiplash injury seems to occur most.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and

push the head restraint down.

Make sure the head restraint is positioned so

the lock knob is engaged in the notch before

riding in that designated seating position.

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (front seats)

Active head restraints operate only in certain

rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head

restraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as

described in the previous section.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing the seat belt properly

adjusted and sitting upright and well back in

the seat, 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 the supplemental air bag

systems.

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away from your face and neck, but not

falling off your shoulder. Serious injury

should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING:

may occur if

a seat belt is not worn

.

Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the

bony structure of the body, and should be

worn low across the front of the pelvis or

the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applic-

able; wearing the lap section of the belt

across the abdominal area must be

avoided. Serious injury may occur if a

seat belt is not worn properly.

Position the lap belt as low and snug as

possible around the hips, not the waist. A

lap belt worn too high could increase the

risk of internal injuries in an accident.

Do not allow more than one person to use

the same seat belt. Each belt assembly

must only be used by one occupant; it is

dangerous to put a belt around a child

being carried on the occupant’s lap.

properly.

WARNING:

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No modifications or additions should be

made by the user which will either pre-

vent the seat belt adjusting devices from

operating to remove slack, or prevent the

seat belt assembly from being adjusted

to remove slack.

Care should be taken to avoid contam-

ination of the webbing with polishes, oils

and chemicals, and particularly battery

acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water. The belt

should be replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated or damaged.

.

Infants and children need special protec-

tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit

them properly. The shoulder belt may

come too close to the face or neck. The

lap belt may not fit over their small

hipbones. In an accident, an improperly

fitted seat belt could cause serious or

fatal injury.

.

Always use an appropriate child restraint

system.

Children need adults to help protect them.

They need to be properly restrained. The

proper restraint depends on the child’s size.

.

It is essential to replace the entire as-

sembly after it has been worn in a severe

impact even if damage to the assembly is

not obvious.

Infants and small children

.

Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

All seat belt assemblies including retrac-

tors and attaching hardware should be

inspected after any collision by a NISSAN

dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat

belt assemblies in use during a collision

be replaced unless the collision was

minor and the belts show no damage

and continue to operate properly. Seat

Never wear seat belts inside out. Belts

should not be worn with straps twisted.

Doing so may reduce their effectiveness.

Seatbelts should be adjusted as firmly as

possible, consistent with comfort, to pro-

vide the protection for which they have

been designed. A slack belt will greatly

reduce the protection afforded to the

wearer.

Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

Children should be properly restrained in

the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child

restraint system.

Do not put the belt behind your back or

under your arm. Always route the

shoulder belt over your shoulder and

across your chest. The belt should be

.

belt assemblies not in use during

a

collision should also be inspected and,

when necessary, replaced if either da-

mage or improper operation is noted.

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NISSAN recommends that infants and small

children be seated in a child restraint system.

You should choose a child restraint system that

fits your vehicle and the child, and always

follow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation and use.

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Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused. It must

be replaced together with the retractor.

Contact a NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system components

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Large children

INJURED PERSONS

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS

Fastening seat belts

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use

seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific

recommendations.

WARNING:

.

Never allow children to stand or kneel on

any seats.

Never allow children in the luggage areas

while the vehicle is moving. A child could

be seriously injured in an accident or

sudden stop.

CENTER MARK ON SEAT BELTS (if

equipped)

Selecting correct set of seat belts

Children who are too large for a child restraint

system should be seated and restrained by the

seat belts that are provided.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulder

belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use

of a booster seat (commercially available) may

help overcome this. The booster seat should

raise the child so that the shoulder belt is

properly positioned across the top, middle

portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low

on the hips. The booster seat should also fit the

vehicle seat. Once the child has grown so that

the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the

face or neck of the child, use the shoulder belt

without the booster seat. In addition, there are

many types of child restraint systems available

for larger children that should be used for

maximum protection.

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WARNING:

The seatback should not be in a reclined

position any more than needed for comfort.

Seat belts are most effective when the

passenger sits well back and straight up in

the seat.

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The center seat belt buckle is identified by the

CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can

be fastened only into the center seat belt

buckle.

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle until

you hear and feel the latch engage.

.

The retractor is designed to lock during

PREGNANT WOMEN

a sudden stop or on impact. A slow

pulling motion permits the seat belt to

move, and allows you some freedom of

movement in the seat.

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women

use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn

snug, and always position the lap belt as low as

possible around the hips, not the waist. Place

the shoulder belt over your shoulder and

across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder

belt over your abdominal area. Contact your

doctor for specific recommendations.

.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from

its fully retracted position, firmly pull

the belt and release it. Then smoothly

pull the belt out of the retractor.

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and increase the chance or severity of

injury in an accident.

CAUTION:

The automatic locking mode should be used

.

The shoulder belt should rest on the

middle of the shoulder. It must not rest

against the neck.

only for installation of

a child restraint

system. During normal seat belt use by a

passenger, the automatic locking mode

should not be activated. The use of the

.

Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in

any way.

automatic locking mode by

a passenger

Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is

secured by trying to move the shoulder

belt anchor up and down after adjust-

ment.

may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

It can also change the operation of the front

passenger air bag. (See “Supplemental air

bag systems” (P.1-40).)

SSS0467

To adjust, push in the release button

and

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the

shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder

and is snug across your chest.

Seat belt hooks

move the shoulder belt anchor to the proper

position, so that 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. Release the button to lock the

shoulder belt anchor into position.

Shoulder belt height adjustment

Unfastening seat belts

Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt

automatically retracts.

Automatic locking mode (for Mexico)

The front passenger’s and rear three-point seat

belts have an automatic lock mechanism to

use when installing a child restraint system.

This mechanism is referred to as the automatic

locking mode.

SSS1076

When folding down the second row seats, hook

the second row outer seat belts on the seat

belt hooks.

If the seat belt is fully extended, the automatic

lock mechanism will be activated and the seat

belt can only retract. The seat belt will not be

able to extend unless the seat belt is fully

retracted once.

To deactivate the automatic locking mode,

detach the seat belt tongue from the buckle

and fully retract the belt to its storing position.

Checking seat belt operation

SSS0896

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat

belt movement:

.

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

WARNING:

.

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

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,

check the operation by grasping the shoulder

belt and pulling forward quickly. The retractor

1-16 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

should lock and restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check,

contact a NISSAN dealer immediately.

WARNING:

.

Always fasten the connector tongue and

the seat belt in the order shown.

Rear center seat belt (if equipped for

third row seat)

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.

SSS0391

The rear center seat belt has

a connector

tongue

and a seat belt tongue . Both the

connector tongue and the seat belt tongue

must be securely latched for proper seat belt

operation.

SSS0241

SSS1077

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Stowing rear center seat belt:

Attaching rear center seat belt:

When folding down the rear seat, the rear

center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed

position.

Always be sure the rear center seat belt

connector tongue and connector buckle are

attached. Disconnect only when folding down

the rear seat.

1. Hold the connector tongue

so that the

seat belt does not retract suddenly when

the tongue is released from the connector

buckle. Release the connector tongue by

To connect the buckle:

1. Pull out the connector tongue from the

retractor base

.

inserting a suitable tool such as key

the connector buckle.

into

2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the

tongue holder

.

2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue

3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector

holder first

.

buckle until it clicks

.

3. Store the connector tongue into the re-

The center seat belt connector tongue and

tractor base

.

buckle are identified by the and mark.

The center seat belt connector tongue can be

attached only into the rear center seat belt

connector buckle.

WARNING:

Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt

connector except when folding down the

rear seat.

To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening seat

belts” (P.1-15).

WARNING:

.

When attaching the rear center seat belt

connector, be certain that the seatbacks

are completely secured in the latched

position and the rear center seat belt

connector is completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and

the seatbacks are not secured in the

correct position, serious personal injury

may result in an accident or sudden stop.

SSS1078

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

.

Child restraint systems specially de-

signed for infants and small children are

available from several manufacturers.

When selecting any child restraint sys-

tems, place your child in the child re-

straint system and check the various

adjustments to be sure that the child

restraint system is compatible with your

child. Always follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for installation and use.

Storing third row seat belt buckles

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

USAGE

.

NISSAN recommends that the child re-

straint system be installed in the rear

seat. According to accident statistics,

children are safer when properly re-

strained in the rear seat rather than in

the front seat.

Follow all of the child restraint system

manufacturer’s instructions for installa-

tion and use. When purchasing a child

restraint system, be sure to select one

which will fit your child and vehicle. It

may not be possible to properly install

some types of child restraint systems in

your vehicle.

The direction of the child restraint, either

front-facing or rear-facing, depends on

the type of the child restraint and the size

of the child. Refer to the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for details.

For a front-facing child restraint system,

check to make sure the shoulder belt

does not fit close to child’s face or neck. If

it does, put the shoulder belt behind the

child restraint system. If you must install

a front-facing child restraint system in

the front seat, see “Installation on front

passenger’s seat - with automatic locking

mode (for Mexico)” (P.1-33).

SSS1127

SSS0099

Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in

the storage of the seat cushion to avoid

dropping it under the seat cushion.

WARNING:

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

.

Infants and small children should never

be carried on your lap. It is not possible

for even the strongest adult to resist the

Periodically check that the seat belt and all the

metal components, such as buckles, tongues,

retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work

properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or

other damage on the seat belt webbing is

found, the entire seat belt assembly should be

replaced.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the

seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract

slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a

clean, dry cloth.

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild

soap solution or any solution recommended

for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe

with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in

the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract

until they are completely dry.

forces of

a severe accident. The child

could be crushed between the adult and

parts of the vehicle. Also, it is dangerous

to put a seat belt around a child being

carried on the occupant’s lap.

.

Infants and children need special protec-

tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit

them properly. The shoulder belt may

come too close to the face or neck. The

lap belt may not fit over their small hip

bones. In an accident, an improperly

fitting seat belt could cause serious or

fatal injury.

Infants and small children should always

be placed in an appropriate child re-

straint system while riding in the vehicle.

Failure to use a child restraint system can

result in serious injury or death.

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.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front seat. An inflating

supplemental front-impact air bag could

seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-

facing child restraint system must only

be used in the rear seat.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-

tioned to fit a child restraint system, but

as upright as possible.

If the seat belt in the position where a

child restraint system is installed requires

a locking clip and if it is not used, injuries

could result from a child restraint system

tipping over during normal vehicle brak-

ing or cornering.

After attaching a child restraint system,

test it before you place the child in it. Tilt

it from side to side. Try to tug it forward

and check if it is held securely in place.

The child restraint system should not

move more than 25 mm (1 in). If the

restraint is not secure, tighten the belt

as necessary, or install the restraint in

another seat and test it again.

Check the child restraint system in your

vehicle to be sure that it is compatible

with the vehicle’s seat belt system.

If a child restraint system is not anchored

properly, the risk of a child being injured

in a collision or a sudden stop greatly

increases.

Improper use of a child restraint system

can increase the risk or severity of injury

for both the child and other occupants in

the vehicle.

Always use an appropriate child restraint

system. An improperly installed child

restraint system could lead to serious

injury or death in an accident.

.

When the child restraint system is not in

use, keep it secured with a seat belt to

prevent it from being thrown around in

case of a sudden stop or accident.

UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR

FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS

When selecting any child restraint, keep the

following points in mind:

NISSAN recommends that infants and small

children be seated in a child restraint system.

You should choose a child restraint system that

fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-

facturer’s instructions for installation and use.

In addition, there are many types of child

restraint systems available for larger children

that should be used for maximum protection.

.

Choose a child restraint that complies with

UN Regulation No. 44 (UN R44) or UN

Regulation No.129 (UN R129).

Place your child in the child restraint and

check the various adjustments to be sure

the child restraint is compatible with your

child. Always follow all of the recommended

procedures.

.

Check the child restraint in your vehicle to

be sure it is compatible with vehicle’s seat

belt system.

Refer to the tables later in this section for a

list of the recommended fitment positions

and the approved child restraints for your

vehicle.

CAUTION:

Remember that a child restraint system left

in a closed vehicle can become very hot.

Check the seating surface and buckles before

placing your child in a child restraint system.

.

WARNING:

In vehicles equipped with

a side air bag

system, do not let any infants or small

children sit in the front passenger’s seat as

the air bag may cause serious injury in case

of deployment during a collision.

.

NOTE:

Child restraints approved to UN R44 or UN

R129 are clearly marked with the categories

such as Universal, Semi-universal or ISOFIX.

.

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Mass group of child seat

Mass group

Group 0

Group 0+

Group I

Child’s weight

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9 to 18 kg

Group II

Group III

15 to 25 kg

22 to 36 kg

Kind of child seats (example):

JVR0373X

Child safety seat categories II and III

JVR0371X

Child safety seat categories 0 and 0+

JVR0372X

Child safety seat categories 0+ and I

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Approved child restraint positions (without ISOFIX)

The following restriction is applied when using child restraints varying by infants weight and

installation position (without ISOFIX child restraint).

Seating position

Weight group

Second row Third row out- Third row cen-

Front passen-

ger seat

Second row

center seat

board seat

ter seat

outboard seat

Group 0 (up to

10 kg)

Group 0+ (up

to 13 kg)

Group I (9 to 18

kg)

Group II (15 to

25 kg)

X

U

X

U

X

Group III (22 to

36 kg)

U:

X:

Suitable for “Universal” category - child restraints - approved for use in this weight group.

Seat position not suitable for restraints in this weight group.

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Approved child restraint positions (with ISOFIX)

The following restriction is applied when using child restraints varying by infants weight and installation position (ISOFIX child restraint).

Vehicle ISOFIX positions

Weight group

Carrycot

Size class

Fixture

Second row out- Second row cen- Third row out-

Third row center

seat

Front passenger seat

board seat

ter seat

board seat

F

G

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

X

Group 0 (up to

10 kg)

E

ISO/R1

X

E

D

C

D

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

Group 0+ (up to

13 kg)

X

IL

C

B

B1

A

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

Group I (9 to 18

kg)

IUF

X

Group II (15 to 25

kg)

Group III (22 to

36 kg)

X

—

X

IUF: Suitable for “universal” category ISOFIX forward child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.

IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX category child restraint system (CRS), given in the vehicle list of child seat manufacturers.

X:

Seat position not suitable for restraints in this weight group.

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ISOFIX child restraints generally require the use

of a top tether strap or other anti-rotation

devices such as support legs. When installing

ISOFIX child restraints, carefully read and follow

the instructions in this manual and those

supplied with the child restraints. (See “Child

restraint installation using ISOFIX (for second

row seat)” (P.1-25).)

ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (for

second row seat)

CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE

Your vehicle is designed to accommodate a

child restraint system on the rear seat. When

installing a child restraint system, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this manual and

those supplied with the child restraint system.

SSS0840

ISOFIX lower anchor location

The ISOFIX anchors are located at the rear of

the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is

attached to the seatback to help you locate the

ISOFIX anchors.

SSS1110

ISOFIX label location

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor

points that are used with ISOFIX child restraint

systems.

WARNING:

.

Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed

by correctly fitted child restraints. Under

no circumstances are they to be used for

adult seat belts, harnesses or for attach-

ing other items or equipment to the

vehicle. Doing so could damage the child

restraint anchorages. The child restraint

will not be properly installed using the

damaged anchorage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a collision.

ISOFIX child restraint anchor attachments

ISOFIX lower anchor point locations

The ISOFIX anchor points are provided to install

child restraints in the second row outboard

seating positions only. Do not attempt to

install a child restraint in the second row

seat center position using the ISOFIX an-

chors.

.

The child restraint top tether strap may

be damaged by contact with items in the

luggage area. Remove cargo from the

vehicle or secure it. Your child could be

seriously injured or killed in a collision if

the top tether strap is damaged.

SSS0644

Anchor attachment

ISOFIX child restraints include two rigid attach-

ments that can be connected to two anchors

located in the seat. With this system, you do not

have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the

child restraint. Check your child restraint for a

label stating that it is compatible with the

ISOFIX child restraints. This information may

also be in the instructions provided by the child

restraint manufacturer.

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en the tether strap according to the manufac-

turer’s instruction to remove any slack.

Anchorage location

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

ISOFIX (for second row seat)

WARNING:

.

Attach ISOFIX child restraints only at the

specified locations. For the ISOFIX lower

anchor locations, see “ISOFIX child re-

straint system (for second row seat)” (P.1-

24). If a child restraint is not secured

properly, your child could be seriously

injured or killed in an accident.

SSS1073

Third row bench seat (except for Australia, New

Zealand and South Africa) (if equipped)

SSS1088

Second row captain’s seat

.

Do not install child restraints that require

the use of a top tether strap to seating

positions that do not have a top tether

anchor.

Do not secure a child restraint in the

second row center seating position using

the ISOFIX lower anchors. The child re-

straint will not be secured properly.

Inspect the lower anchors by inserting

your fingers into the lower anchor area

and feeling to make sure there are no

obstructions over the ISOFIX anchors,

such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion

material. The child restraint will not be

secured properly if the ISOFIX anchors

are obstructed.

JVR0165X

SSS1072

Third row bench seat (for Australia, New Zealand

and South Africa)

Second row bench seat

Anchor points are located as shown.

.

On the back of seatback for the second row

seat (outboard seating positions)

.

On the floor for the third row seat (center

seating position) (except for Australia, New

Zealand and South Africa - if equipped)

On the back of seatback for the third row

seat (right outboard seating position) (for

Australia, New Zealand and South Africa)

.

Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed

by correctly fitted child restraints. Under

no circumstance are they to be used for

adult seat belts, harnesses or for attach-

ing other items or equipment to the

vehicle. Doing so could damage the child

restraint anchorages. The child restraint

will not be properly installed using the

.

Position the top tether strap over the top of the

seatback and secure it to the tether anchorage

that provides the straightest installation. Tight-

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25

damaged anchorage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a collision.

Installation on second row outboard seats

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint on the second row outboard seats

using ISOFIX:

SSS0754A

SSS0755A

Step 4

Step 7

4. Shorten the rigid attachment to have the

child restraint firmly tightened; press down-

ward and rearward firmly in the center

of the child restraint with your knee to

compress the vehicle seat cushion and

seatback.

7. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a top

tether strap, route the top tether strap and

secure the tether strap to the tether

anchor point. (See “Child restraint ancho-

rage” (P.1-24).)

6. If the child restraint is equipped with other

anti-rotation devices such as support legs,

use them instead of the top tether strap

following the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 7.

3

Rear-facing:

SSS1074

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint on the second row outboard seats

using ISOFIX:

Steps 1 and 2

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the ISOFIX lower anchors

.

3. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seat back. If

necessary, adjust or remove the head

restraint to obtain the correct child re-

straint fit. (See “Head restraints” (P.1-10).) If

the head restraint is removed, store it in a

secure place. Be sure to install the head

restraint when the child restraint is re-

moved. If the seating position does not

have an adjustable head restraint and it is

interfering with the proper child restraint

fit, try another seating position or a differ-

ent child restraint.

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5. If the child restraint is equipped with other

anti-rotation devices such as support legs,

use them instead of the top tether strap

following the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

Installation on rear seats - without auto-

matic locking mode (except for Mexico)

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint on the rear seats using three-point

type seat belt without automatic locking mode:

SSS1075

Steps 1 and 2

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-

ments to the ISOFIX lower anchors

.

SSS0757A

Step 6

6. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint

SSS0758A

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

Front-facing: Step 1

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 6.

3

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

.

SSS0756A

Step 3

3. Shorten the rigid attachment to have the

child restraint firmly tightened; press down-

ward and rearward firmly in the center

of the child restraint with your hand to

compress the vehicle seat cushion and

seatback.

4. If the child restraint is equipped with a top

tether strap, route the top tether strap and

secure the tether strap to the tether

anchor point. (See “Child restraint ancho-

rage” (P.1-24).)

SSS0493A

Front-facing: Step 2

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

3. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it

is necessary to secure the seat belt in place

with locking devices attached to the child

restraint.

5. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

6. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 5.

3

Rear-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint on the rear seats using three-point

type seat belt without automatic locking mode:

SSS0654A

Rear-facing: Step 2

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

3. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it

is necessary to secure the seat belt in place

with locking devices attached to the child

restraint.

SSS0647A

Front-facing: Step 4

4. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward

and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your knee to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling up

on the seat belt.

SSS0759A

Rear-facing: Step 1

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

.

SSS0639A

Rear-facing: Step 4

4. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward

and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your hand to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling up

on the seat belt.

SSS0638A

Front-facing: Step 5

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SSS0658A

SSS0758A

SSS0651A

Rear-facing: Step 5

Front-facing: Step 1

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

Front-facing: Step 4

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

5. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

.

extended

. At this time, the seat belt

2. The back of the child restraint should be

secured against the vehicle seatback. If

necessary, adjust or remove the head

restraint to obtain the correct child re-

straint fit. If the seating position does not

have an adjustable head restraint and it is

interfering with the proper child restraint

fit, try another seating position or a differ-

ent child restraint.

retractor is in the automatic locking mode

(child restraint mode).

6. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 5.

3

Installation on rear seats - with auto-

matic locking mode (for Mexico)

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint on the rear seats using three-point

type seat belt with automatic locking mode:

SSS0652A

Front-facing: Step 5

5. Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the

belt.

SSS0493A

Front-facing: Step 3

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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retractor, the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode.

9. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 8.

4

Rear-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint on the rear seats using three-point

type seat belt with automatic locking mode:

SSS0647C

SSS0654A

Front-facing: Step 6

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat

Rear-facing: Step 2

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

belt; press downward

and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your knee to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling up

on the seat belt.

SSS0759A

Rear-facing: Step 1

1. Position the child restraint on the seat

.

SSS0655A

Rear-facing: Step 3

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully

SSS0638B

extended

. At this time, the seat belt

retractor is in the automatic locking mode

(child restraint mode).

Front-facing: Step 7

7. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode by trying to pull more of the

seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot

pull any more belt webbing out of the

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SSS0656A

SSS0658B

Rear-facing: Step 4

Rear-facing: Step 6

4. Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the

belt.

6. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode by trying to pull more of the

seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot

pull any more belt webbing out of the

retractor, the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode.

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 7.

3

SSS0639B

Rear-facing: Step 5

5. Remove any additional slack from the seat

belt; press downward

and rearward

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your hand to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling up

on the seat belt.

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3. Position the child restraint in the seat.

Installation on front passenger’s seat - without automatic locking mode (except for Mexico)

SSS0360C

SSS0300A

Step 4

4. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

5. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it

is necessary to secure the seat belt in place

with locking devices attached to the child

restraint.

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

WARNING:

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint on the front passenger’s seat using

three-point type seat belt without automatic

locking mode:

.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

on the front passenger’s seat when the

front passenger’s air bag is available.

Supplemental front-impact air bags in-

flate with great force. A rear-facing child

restraint could be struck by the supple-

mental front-impact air bags in an acci-

dent and could seriously injure or kill your

child.

.

Never install a child restraint with a top

tether strap on the front seat.

NISSAN recommends that

a child re-

straint be installed on the rear seat.

However, subject to local regulations, if

you must install a child restraint on the

front passenger’s seat, move the passen-

ger’s seat to the rearmost position.

SSS0647B

SSS0627

Step 6

Steps 1 and 2

.

Child restraints for infants must be used

in the rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used on the front passen-

ger’s seat when the front passenger’s air

bag is available.

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat

1. Move the seat to the rearmost position

.

belt; press downward

and rearward

2. Adjust the head restraint to its highest

firmly in the center of the child restraint

with your knee to compress the vehicle

seat cushion and seatback while pulling up

position

.

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on the seat belt.

Installation on front passenger’s seat - with automatic locking mode (for Mexico)

SSS0302G

SSS0300A

Step 7

7. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it . Push the child restraint from

side to side and tug it forward to make sure

that it is held securely in place.

.

Failure to use the seat belts will result in

the child restraint not being properly

secured. It could tip over or otherwise

be unsecured and cause injury to the

child in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING:

.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

on the front passenger’s seat when the

front passenger’s air bag is available.

Supplemental front-impact air bags in-

flate with great force. A rear-facing child

restraint could be struck by the supple-

mental front-impact air bags in an acci-

dent and could seriously injure or kill your

child.

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

child restraint is loose, repeat steps

through 7.

5

Front-facing:

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the proper use of your child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a front-facing child

restraint on the front passenger’s seat using

three-point type seat belt with automatic lock-

ing mode:

NISSAN recommends that

a

child re-

straint be installed on the rear seat.

However, if you must install

a

front-

facing child restraint on the front pas-

senger’s seat, move the passenger’s seat

to the rearmost position.

.

Never install a child restraint with a top

tether strap on the front seat.

Child restraints for infants must be used

in the rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used on the front passen-

ger’s seat when the front passenger’s air

bag is available.

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33

SSS0627

SSS0361B

SSS0302F

Front-facing: Steps 1 and 2

1. Move the seat to the rearmost position

Front-facing: Step 5

Front-facing: Step 7

.

5. Pull out the shoulder belt until the entire

belt is extended to change the locking

mode to automatic locking.

7. Test the child restraint before you place the

child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug

it forward and check if it is held securely in

place.

2. Adjust the head restraint to its highest

position

.

3. Position the front-facing child restraint on

the front passenger’s seat. It should be

placed in the front-facing direction only.

8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode by trying to pull more of the

seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot

pull any more belt webbing out of the

retractor, the retractor is in the automatic

locking mode.

9. Check to make sure that the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If the

seat belt is not locked, repeat steps

through 8.

5

SSS0423A

10. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

Front-facing: Step 6

tion. The front passenger air bag status

6. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up

on

light

should illuminate. If this light is

the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the

belt.

not illuminated, see “Supplemental air bag

systems” (P.1-40). Move the child restraint

to another seating position. Have the

system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

SSS0360B

Front-facing: Step 4

4. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat

belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking

mode is canceled and returned to the emer-

gency locking mode.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

can increase the risk of injury if the occupants

are too close to, or are against, the air bag

modules during inflation.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag system (if equipped)

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RE-

STRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head of the driver and passengers in

front and rear (second and third) outboard

seating positions in certain side-impact colli-

sions. The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag is designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted.

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concern-

ing the driver’s and passenger’s supplemental

front-impact air bags, supplemental side-im-

pact air bags, supplemental curtain side-im-

pact air bags, supplemental curtain side-

impact and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner

seat belts.

The front and side-impact air bags will deflate

quickly after deployment.

The curtain side-impact air bag will remain

inflated for a while.

The curtain side-impact and rollover air bags

will remain inflated for a short period of time,

under both side-impact and rollover situations.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bag system (if equipped)

The SRS operates only when the ignition

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

switch is in the “ON” position.

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head of the driver and passengers in

front and rear (second and third) outboard

seating positions in certain side-impact or

rollover collisions. In a side-impact, the supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover air bag

is designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover air

bags on both sides are designed to inflate.

Under the both side-impact and rollover situa-

tions, the supplemental curtain side-impact

and rollover air bags will remain inflated for a

short period of time.

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head and chest area of the driver and/or

front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The

supplemental front-impact air bag is designed

to inflate on the front where the vehicle is

impacted.

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the SRS air bag warning light

illuminates for about 7 seconds and then

turns off. This indicates that the SRS is

operational. (See “Warning lights, indicator

lights and audible reminders” (P.2-16).)

This section shows two types of the front-

impact air bag system:

.

With Advanced Air Bag System

Without Advanced Air Bag System

Supplemental side-impact air bag sys-

tem (if equipped)

The SRS is designed to supplement the acci-

dent protection provided by the driver’s and

passenger’s seat belts and is not designed to

substitute for them. The SRS can help save

lives and reduce serious injuries. However,

inflating air bags may cause abrasions or other

injuries. Air bags do not provide protection to

the lower body. Seat belts should always be

correctly worn and the occupants should al-

ways be seated a suitable distance away from

the steering wheel, instrument panel and door

finishers. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-13).) The air bags

inflate quickly in order to help protect the

occupants. The force of the air bags inflating

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head, chest and pelvis area of the driver

and front passenger in certain side-impact

collisions. The supplemental side-impact air

bag is designed to inflate on the side where

the vehicle is impacted.

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35

.

Observe the following precautions for a

model with Advanced Air Bag System:

— The front passenger air bag will not

inflate if the front passenger air bag

status light is lit or if the front

passenger seat is unoccupied.

— The driver and front passenger seat

belt buckles are equipped with sen-

sors that detect if the seat belts are

fastened. The advanced air bag sys-

tem monitors the severity of a colli-

sion and seat belt usage then inflates

the air bags. Failure to properly wear

seat belts can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

SSS0131A

— The front passenger seat is equipped

with occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) that turn the front

passenger air bag OFF under some

conditions. These sensors are only

used in this seat. Failure to be prop-

erly seated and wearing the seat belt

can increase the risk or severity of

injury in an accident. See “Supple-

mental front-impact air bag system

(with Advanced Air Bag System)” (P.1-

42).

SSS0132A

ing forward, sitting sideways, or out of

position in any way, you and your pas-

sengers are at greater risk of injury or

death in an accident. You and your

passengers may also receive serious or

fatal injuries from the supplemental

front-impact air bag if you are up against

it when it inflates. Always sit back against

the seatback and as far away as practical

from the steering wheel or instrument

panel. Always use the seat belts.

WARNING:

.

The supplemental front air bags ordina-

rily will not inflate in the event of a side

impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower

severity frontal collision. Always wear

your seat belts to help reduce the risk or

severity of injury in various kinds of

accidents.

The seat belts and the supplemental

front-impact air bags are most effective

when you are sitting well back and up-

right in the seat. The front-impact air

bags inflate with great force. If you and

your passengers are unrestrained, lean-

.

Keep hands on the outside of the steering

wheel. Placing them inside the steering

wheel rim could increase the risk of injury

if the supplemental front air bag inflates.

SSS0006

1-36 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

seriously injure or kill your child. (See

“Child restraints” (P.1-19).)

SSS0007

SSS0008

SSS0009

SSS0099

SSS0059A

SSS0140

SSS0159

SSS0100

WARNING:

.

Never let children ride unrestrained or

extend their hands or face out of the

window. Do not attempt to hold them in

your lap or arms. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown in

the illustrations.

Children may be severely injured or killed

when the air bags inflate if they are not

properly restrained.

.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front seat. An inflating

supplemental front-impact air bag could

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37

sitting well back and upright in the seat.

The supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags and supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags inflate with

great force. If you and your passengers

are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting

sideways, or out of position in any way,

you and your passengers are at greater

risk of injury or death in an accident.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system

The pre-tensioner seat belt system may acti-

vate with the supplemental air bag system in

certain types of collisions. Working with the

front seat belt retractors and anchors, it helps

tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle

becomes involved in certain types of collisions,

helping to restrain front seat occupants. (See

“Pre-tensioner seat belt system” (P.1-50).)

.

Do not allow anyone to place their hands,

legs or face near the supplemental side-

impact air bags, supplemental curtain

side-impact air bags and supplemental

curtain side-impact and rollover air bags

located on the sides of the seatback of

the front seats or near the side roof rails.

Do not allow anyone sitting in the front

seats or rear outboard seats to extend

their hands out of the windows or lean

against the doors. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown in

the illustrations.

When sitting in the rear seats, do not hold

onto the seatback of the front seats. If

the supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags and supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags inflate, you

may be seriously injured. Be especially

careful with children, who should always

be properly restrained.

Air bag warning labels

SSS0162

WARNING:

.

The supplemental side-impact air bags

ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a

front impact, rear impact, rollover, or

lower severity side collision. Always wear

the seat belts to help reduce the risk or

severity of injury in accidents.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags ordinarily will not inflate in the

SSS0603

.

event of

a front impact, rear impact,

rollover, or lower severity side collision.

Always wear the seat belts to help reduce

the risk or severity of injury in accidents

(if equipped except for Mexico).

Warning labels about the supplemental front-

impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle

as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bag:

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact

and rollover air bags ordinarily will not

inflate in the event of a front impact, rear

impact, or lower severity side collision.

Always wear the seat belts to help reduce

the risk or severity of injury in accidents

(for Mexico).

The seat belts and the supplemental

side-impact air bags, supplemental cur-

tain side-impact air bags and supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover

air bags are most effective when you are

The warning label

is located on the surface

of the driver’s and/or passenger’s sun visor.

SRS front-impact passenger air bag:

Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with the

supplemental side-impact air bag infla-

tions.

The warning label

(if equipped) is located on

the side of the passenger’s side instrument

panel.

The label warns you not to fit a rear-facing

child restraint system on the front passenger

seat as such a restraint system used in this

position could cause serious injury to the infant

in case of air bag deployment during a collision.

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In vehicles equipped with a front-impact pas-

senger air bag system, use a rear-facing child

restraint system only on the rear seats.

“Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing

child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag

in front of it!”

.

The SRS air bag warning light remains on

after approximately 7 seconds.

The SRS air bag warning light flashes

intermittently.

The SRS air bag warning light does not

illuminate at all.

Under these conditions, the air bag and/or pre-

tensioner seat belt system may not operate

properly. They must be checked and repaired.

Contact a NISSAN dealer immediately.

When installing a child restraint system in your

vehicle, always follow the child restraint system

manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

For additional information, see “Child restraints”

(P.1-19).

SRS air bag warning light

SPA1097

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-

playing in the instrument panel, monitors the

circuits for the air bag systems, pre-tensioner

seat belt system and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

the SRS air bag warning light illuminates for

about

7 seconds and then turns off. This

indicates that the SRS air bag systems are

operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the air

bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belt system

need servicing:

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

JVR0144X

Models with Advanced Air Bag System

1.

2.

Crash zone sensor

6.

7.

8.

9.

Seat belt pre-tensioner retractors

Satellite sensors

Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-

ules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags)

3.

4.

5.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bag inflators

Supplemental side-impact air bag mod-

Occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors)

10. Occupant classification system control

unit

ules

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags

1-40 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

a supplemental air bag inflates.

.

Immediately after inflation, several sup-

plemental air bag system components

will be hot. Do not touch them: you may

severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the supplemental air bag systems. This is

to prevent accidental inflation of the

supplemental air bags or damage to the

supplemental air bag systems.

.

Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-

sion system, front end structure, and side

panels. This could affect proper operation

of the supplemental air bag systems.

Tampering with the supplemental air bag

systems may result in serious personal

injury. Tampering includes changes to

the steering wheel and the instrument

panel by placing materials over the steer-

ing wheel pad and above, around or on

the instrument panel or by installing

additional trim materials around the

supplemental air bag systems.

SSS1082

.

Work on and around the supplemental air

bag systems should be done by a NISSAN

dealer. The SRS wiring should not be

modified or disconnected. Unauthorized

electrical test equipment and probing

devices should not be used on the sup-

plemental air bag systems.

Models without Advanced Air Bag System

8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

1.

2.

3.

Crash zone sensor

Supplemental front air bag modules

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

WARNING:

modules (if equipped)

.

Do not place any objects on the steering

wheel pad, on the instrument panel, and

near the front door finishers and the

front seats. Do not place any objects

between any occupants and the steering

wheel pad, on the instrument panel, and

near the front door finishers and the

front seats. Such objects may become

dangerous projectiles and cause injury if

4.

5.

Supplemental side-impact air bag mod-

ules (if equipped)

The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow for easy identification.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air

When the air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise

may be heard, followed by the release of

smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does

not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to

inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking.

bags (if equipped)

6.

7.

Seat belt pre-tensioner retractors

Satellite sensors (if equipped)

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41

Those with a history of a breathing condition

should get fresh air promptly.

affect the operation of the air bag system

and result in serious personal injury.

the seat except for the weight of the seated

passenger. If you have any questions about

whether your passenger air bag is functioning

as designed, your NISSAN dealer can confirm

that it is working properly by using a special

tool.

This vehicle is equipped with Advanced Air Bag

System for the driver and front passenger

seats. The driver’s supplemental front-impact

air bag is located at the center of the steering

wheel. The passenger’s supplemental front-

impact air bag is located at the instrument

panel above the glove box.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity frontal impact. It may not

inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental front-impact air

bag system operation.

The Advanced Air Bag System monitors infor-

mation from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag

Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and

the occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors). Inflator operation is based on the

severity of a collision and seat belt usage. For

the front right passenger, the occupant classi-

fication sensors are also monitored. Based on

information from the sensors, only one front air

bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the

crash severity and whether the front occu-

pants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the

front passenger’s air bag may be automatically

turned OFF under some conditions, depending

on the information provided by the occupant

classification sensors. If the front passenger air

bag is OFF, the front passenger air bag status

light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccu-

pied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air

.

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can

damage the seat or occupant classifica-

tion sensors. This can also affect the

operation of the air bag system and

result in serious personal injury.

Removing or modifying the front passen-

ger seat may affect the function of the air

bag system and result in serious personal

injury.

Modifying or tampering with the front

passenger seat may result in serious

personal injury. For example, do not

change the front seats by placing materi-

al on the seat cushion or by installing

additional trim material, such as seat

covers, on the seat that is not specifically

designed to assure proper air bag opera-

tion. Additionally, do not stow any objects

under the front passenger seat or the

seat cushion and seatback. Such objects

may interfere with the proper operation

of the occupant classification sensors.

The front passenger air bag is designed

to automatically turn OFF under some

conditions. Read this section carefully to

learn how it operates. Proper use of the

seat, seat belt and child restraints is

necessary for most effective protection.

Failure to follow all instructions in this

manual concerning the use of seats, seat

belts and child restraints can increase the

risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Supplemental front-impact air bag

system (with Advanced Air Bag System)

WARNING:

To ensure proper operation of the passen-

ger’s advanced air bag system, please ob-

serve the following items.

.

Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat

to push or pull on the seatback pocket.

.

Do not place heavy loads heavier than 4

kg (9.1 lb) on the seatback, headrest or in

the seatback pocket.

.

Do not store luggage behind the seat that

can press into the seatback.

Be sure that the front passenger seat

does not contact the rear seat, instru-

ment panel, etc.

.

Confirm the operating condition with the

front passenger air bag status light.

If you notice that the front passenger air

bag status light is not operating in

accordance with the above description,

please take your vehicle to your NISSAN

dealer to check the passenger seat ad-

vanced air bag system.

.

Until you have confirmed with your deal-

er that your passenger seat advanced air

bag is working properly, position the

occupants in the rear seating positions.

Do not place objects with sharp edges on

the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects

on the seat that will leave permanent

impressions in the seat. Such objects can

damage the seat or occupant classifica-

tion sensors (weight sensors). This can

If the front passenger air bag status light does

not illuminate when a child is seated in the

front passenger seat, or illuminates when an

adult is seated in the front passenger seat,

check to confirm that no loads are applied to

1-42 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

bag will be off). One front air bag inflating does

not indicate improper performance of the

system. If you have any questions about the

performance of your air bag system, please

contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer.

Supplemental front air bags, along with the use

of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force

on the head and chest of the front occupants.

They can help save lives and reduce serious

injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may

cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front

air bags do not provide restraint to the lower

body.

Even with Advanced Air Bag System, seat belts

should be correctly worn and the driver and

passenger seated upright as far as practical

away from the steering wheel or instrument

panel. The supplemental front-impact air bags

inflate quickly in order to help protect the front

occupants. Because of this, the force of the

front air bag inflating can increase the risk of

injury if the occupant is too close to, or is

against, the air bag module during inflation.

The air bag will deflate quickly after a collision.

sors) that turn the front passenger air bag on

or off depending on the weight applied to the

front passenger seat. The status of the front

passenger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to

automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is

operated under some conditions as described

below. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it

will not inflate in a crash. The driver’s air bag

and other air bags in your vehicle are not part

of this system.

The purpose of this system is to help reduce

the risk of injury or death from an inflating air

bag to certain front passenger seat occupants,

such as children, by requiring the air bag to be

automatically turned OFF.

the front passenger air bag status light (

)

which is located on the instrument panel. After

the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” posi-

tion, the front passenger air bag status light

illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns

off or illuminates depending on the front

passenger seat occupied status. The light

operates as follows:

.

Unoccupied passenger seat: The

is

OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF

The occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under

the front passenger’s seat and are designed to

detect an occupant and objects on the seat.

For example, if a child is in the front passenger

seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed

to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accor-

and will not inflate in a crash.

.

Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,

child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The

illuminates to indicate

that the front passenger air bag is OFF and

will not inflate in a crash.

.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen-

ger meets the conditions outlined in this

dance with the regulations. Also, if

a child

restraint is on the seat, the occupant classifica-

tion sensors can detect it and cause the air bag

to turn OFF.

section: The light

is OFF to indicate

that the front passenger air bag is opera-

tional.

Front passenger air bag status light:

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are

properly seated and using the seat belt as

outlined in this manual should not cause the

passenger’s air bag to be automatically turned

OFF. For small adults, it may be turned OFF,

however, if the occupant does not sit in the

seat properly (for example, by not sitting up-

right, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by

otherwise being out of position), this could

cause the sensors to turn the air bag OFF.

Always be sure to be seated and wearing the

seat belt properly for the most effective pro-

tection by the seat belt and supplemental air

bag.

In addition to the above, certain objects placed

on the front passenger seat may also cause the

light to operate as described above depending

on their weight.

For additional information related to the nor-

mal operation and troubleshooting of this

occupant classification sensor system, please

refer to “Normal operation” (P.1-44) and “Trou-

bleshooting” (P.1-45) in this section.

SSS1099

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-

The front passenger seat is equipped with the

occupant classification sensors (weight sen-

dren be properly restrained in

a rear seat.

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43

NISSAN also recommends that appropriate

child restraints and booster seats be properly

installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the

occupant classification sensors are designed to

operate as described above to turn the front

passenger’s air bag OFF for specified child

restraints. Failing to properly secure child

restrains and to use the automatic locking

mode (child restraint mode) may allow the

restraint to tip or move in an accident or

sudden stop. This can also result in the

passenger’s air bag inflating in a crash instead

of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19) for

proper use and installation.)

restraint being used. If the front passenger air

bag status light is not illuminated (indicating

that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could

be that the child restraint or seat belt is not

being used properly. Make sure that the child

restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is

used properly and the occupant is positioned

properly. If the front passenger air bag status

light is still not illuminated, reposition the

occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the front passenger air bag status light will

not illuminate even though you believe that the

child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant

are properly positioned, the system may be

sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the

air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check

that the system is OFF by using a special tool.

However, until you have confirmed with your

dealer that your air bag is working properly,

reposition the occupant or child restraint in a

rear seat.

Precautions:

.

Make sure that there are no objects weigh-

ing over 4 kg (9.1 lbs) hanging on the seat or

placed in the seatback pocket.

Make sure that a child restraint or other

object is not pressing against the rear of

the seatback.

Make sure that a rear passenger is not

pushing or pulling on the back of the front

passenger seat.

Make sure that the front passenger seat or

seatback is not forced back against an

object on the seat or floor behind it.

Make sure that there is no object placed

If the front passenger’s seat is not occupied,

under the front passenger seat.

the passenger’s air bag is designed not to

inflate in

a crash. However, heavy objects

Steps:

placed on the seat could result in air bag

inflation, because of the object being detected

by the occupant classification sensors. Other

conditions could also result in air bag inflation,

such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if

two children are on the seat, contrary to the

instructions in this manual. Always be sure that

you and all vehicle occupants are seated and

restrained properly.

1. Adjust the seat as outlined. (See “Seats” (P.1-

2).) Sit upright, leaning against the seat-

back, and centered on the seat cushion

with your feet comfortably extended to the

floor.

The Advanced Air Bag System and front

passenger air bag status light will take a few

seconds to register a change in the passenger

seat status. However, if the seat becomes

unoccupied, the front passenger air bag status

light will remain off.

2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined. (See “Seat

belts” (P.1-13).)

Using the front passenger air bag status light,

you can monitor when the front passenger air

bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat

occupied. The light will not illuminate when the

front passenger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front

passenger air bag status light is illuminated

(indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be

that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting

on the seat properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front

seat, the front passenger air bag status light

may or may not be illuminated, depending on

the size of the child and the type of child

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds

allowing the system to classify the front

passenger before the vehicle is put into

motion.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger’s

air bag system, the supplemental air bag

warning light

located in the meter and

gauges area will blink. Have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking

the front passenger air bag status light.

Normal operation:

NOTE:

In order for the occupant classification sensor

system to classify the front passenger based

on weight, please follow the precautions and

steps outlined below:

This vehicle’s occupant classification sensor

system locks the classification during driving

so it is important that you confirm that the

front passenger is properly classified prior to

driving. Also, the occupant classification sen-

sor system may recalculate the weight of the

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occupant when the vehicle comes to a stop

(i.e. stop light, stop sign, etc.), so the front

passenger seat occupant should continue to

remain seated as outlined above.

as possible.

2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying

the front passenger seat:

Occupant is small adult — the front

checked by

possible.

a NISSAN dealer as soon as

3.

If the light is OFF with a small adult, child

or child restraint occupying the front

passenger seat.

.

a

Troubleshooting:

passenger air bag status light is function-

ing as intended. The front passenger air

bag is suppressed.

If you think the front passenger air bag status

This may be due to the following condi-

tions that may be interfering with the

weight sensors:

light is incorrect:

1.

If the light is ON with no front passenger

and no objects on the front passenger

seat:

However, if the occupant is not a small adult,

then this may be due to the following condi-

tions that may be interfering with the weight

sensors:

.

Small adult or child is not sitting upright,

leaning against the seatback, and centered

on the seat cushion with his/her feet

comfortably extended to the floor.

This may be due to the following conditions

that may be interfering with the weight sen-

sors:

.

Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered on the

seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably

extended to the floor.

.

The child restraint is not properly installed,

as outlined. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19).)

.

An object weighing over 4 kg (9.1 lbs)

An object weighing over

4 kg (9.1 lbs)

hanging on the seat or placed in the

seatback pocket.

hanging on the seat or placed in the

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

seatback pocket.

against the rear of the seatback.

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

back of the front passenger seat.

against the rear of the seatback.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

back of the front passenger seat.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

Forcing the front seat or seatback against

back of the front passenger seat.

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

Forcing the front seat or seatback against

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

An object placed under the front passenger

seat.

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

An object placed under the front passenger

seat.

An object placed under the front passenger

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console or between the seat

cushion and the door.

seat.

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console or between the seat

cushion and the door.

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status

A system check will be performed during

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

which the front passenger air bag status

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

If the light is still ON after this, the person

should be advised not to ride in the front

passenger seat and the vehicle should be

If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,

If the light is still ON after this, the vehicle

child or child restraint should be repositioned in

should be checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon

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the rear seat and the vehicle should be

is designed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity side impact. It may not inflate

in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or

lack of it) is not always an indication of proper

supplemental side-impact air bag system op-

eration.

SRS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CONDI-

TIONS

The SRS air bags activate in the event of a front

or side impact in which the vehicle occupants

may be severely injured even if they are

wearing the seat belts properly.

They may not activate when the crash energy

is absorbed and/or distributed by the vehicle

body. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not

always an indication of proper SRS air bag

system operation.

checked by

possible.

a NISSAN dealer as soon as

Supplemental front-impact air bag sys-

tem (without Advanced Air Bag System)

The driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag

is located at the center of the steering wheel.

The passenger’s supplemental front-impact air

bag is located at the instrument panel above

the glove box.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity frontal impact. It may not

inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental front-impact air

bag system operation.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

system (if equipped except for Mexico)

The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag is

located at the roof rails.

When the SRS air bag will deploy

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions. Some examples are shown in the

following illustrations.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

system is designed to inflate in higher severity

side collisions, although it may inflate if the

forces in another type of collision are similar to

those of a higher severity side impact. It may

not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental curtain side-im-

pact air bag system operation.

Supplemental side-impact air bag sys-

tem (if equipped)

Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag system (if equipped) (for Mexico)

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag is located at the roof rails.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag system is designed to inflate in

higher severity side collisions or rollover colli-

sions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity side impact or near rollover. It

may not inflate in certain side collisions or in

certain rollover collisions. Vehicle damage (or

lack of it) is not always an indication of proper

supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover

air bag system operation.

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The supplemental front-impact air bag system

will deploy in the event of an impact which

exceeds a 25 km/h frontal collision with a solid

wall that does not move or deform.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

may also deploy when the vehicle receives

severe damage to the undercarriage.

SSS1092

The supplemental side-impact air bag is lo-

cated at the outside of the front seats’ seat-

backs.

The supplemental side-impact air bag system

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Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bags (if equipped):

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag systems are designed to inflate in

higher severity side collisions. Some examples

are shown in the following illustrations.

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.

The supplemental side-impact air bags will

deploy in the event of a side impact with a

normal passenger vehicle that exceeds at a

speed of 25 km/h.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

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The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

systems are designed to inflate in higher

severity side collisions. Some examples are

shown in the following illustrations.

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags will deploy in the event of a

side impact with

a normal passenger

vehicle that exceeds at a speed of 25 km/h.

JVR0152X

.

Hitting

a

curb, pavement edge or hard

surface at high speed

.

Falling into a deep hole or ditch

Landing hard on the ground after jumping

Supplemental side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

The supplemental side-impact air bag systems

are designed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions. Some examples are shown in the

following illustrations.

JVR0153X

JVR0162X

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags will also deploy when the

vehicle tips up at a certain degree.

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags will deploy in the event of a side

impact with a normal passenger vehicle

that exceeds at a speed of 25 km/h.

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

.

Running under the tail gate of a truck

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

When the SRS air bag is unlikely to deploy

The SRS air bags may not deploy in cases

where the impact is not forceful enough to

inflate the SRS air bags.

Supplemental side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

For example, if the vehicle strikes an object,

such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can

move or deform on impact, the SRS air bags are

unlikely to deploy.

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

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.

A

collision from the side impacting the

vehicle engine room

Vehicle rollover

JVR0156X

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

JVR0154X

.

Striking a vehicle of the same class that is

parked

Crashing into a solid utility pole

JVR0156X

JVR0163X

.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

JVR0155X

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Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bags (if equipped):

JVR0163X

JVR0158X

.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

.

A

collision from the side impacting the

JVR0156X

vehicle engine room

.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

When the SRS air bag will not deploy

Once the SRS air bag has inflated, the air bag

module will not function again if your vehicle

collides with another vehicle or an object.

Other examples where the SRS air bag will not

deploy are shown in the following illustrations.

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

JVR0157X

.

A collision from the side impacting the

JVR0163X

vehicle engine room

Vehicle rollover

.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

JVR0159X

.

A collision from the side or rear

Vehicle rollover

Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful

and does not indicate a fire. Care should be

taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation

and choking. Those with a history of a breath-

ing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental side-impact and curtain side-

impact air bags (if equipped):

PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT SYSTEM

WARNING:

.

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be

reused after activation. It must be re-

placed together with the retractor and

buckle as a unit.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-

DURE

If the vehicle becomes involved in

a

WARNING:

collision but the pre-tensioner is not

activated, be sure to have the pre-ten-

sioner system checked and, if necessary,

replaced by a NISSAN dealer.

.

Once the supplemental front-impact air

bags, supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags or supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags have been

inflated, the air bag modules will not

function and must be replaced. The air

.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This

is to prevent accidental activation of the

pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the

pre-tensioner seat belt system.

Work around or on the pre-tensioner seat

belt system should be done by a NISSAN

dealer. The SRS wiring should not be

modified or disconnected. Unauthorized

electrical test equipment and probing

devices should not be used on the pre-

tensioner seat belt system.

JVR0160X

.

A frontal collision with a parked or moving

vehicle

A rear collision

bag modules must be replaced by

a

NISSAN dealer. The inflated air bag mod-

ules cannot be repaired.

Supplemental side-impact and curtain side-

impact and rollover air bags (if equipped):

.

The air bag systems should be inspected

by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage

to the front end or side portion of the

vehicle.

If you need to dispose of the SRS or scrap

the vehicle, contact

a NISSAN dealer.

.

If you need to dispose of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system, or scrap the

vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct

pre-tensioner disposal procedures are

set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-

vice Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-

dures could cause personal injury.

Correct disposal procedures are set forth

in the appropriate NISSAN Service Man-

ual. Incorrect disposal procedures could

cause personal injury.

.

For model with Advanced Air Bag System:

If there is an impact to your vehicle from

any direction, your occupant classifica-

JVR0160X

tion sensors should be checked by

a

The pre-tensioner is encased with the front

seat belt’s retractor and anchor. These seat

belts are used the same as conventional seat

belts.

.

A frontal collision with a parked or moving

vehicle

A rear collision

NISSAN dealer to verify it is still function-

ing correctly. The occupant classification

sensors (weight sensors) should be

checked even if no air bags deploy as a

result of the impact. Failure to verify

proper occupant classification sensors

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, a

fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the

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(weight sensors) function may result in

an improper air bag deployment result-

ing in injury or death.

The supplemental front-impact air bags, sup-

plemental side-impact air bags, supplemental

curtain side-impact air bags, supplemental

curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and

pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to acti-

vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,

unless the SRS air bag warning light is da-

maged, the SRS air bag warning light remains

illuminated after inflation has occurred. The

repair and replacement of the SRS should be

done only by a NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the

vehicle, information about the air bags, pre-

tensioner seat belts and related parts should

be pointed out to the person performing the

maintenance. The ignition switch should al-

ways be in the “LOCK” position when working

under the hood or inside the vehicle.

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