Get Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

Seats ....................................................................................................... 1-3

Front seats .................................................................................. 1-4

Rear seats .................................................................................... 1-7

Armrest (if so equipped )................................................... 1-8

Head restraints/headrests .................................................... 1-8

Child restraints ........................................................................... 1-21

Precautions on child restraint s ............................. 1-22

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

(LATCH) system .................................................................. 1-24

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH ......................................................................... 1-26

Adjustable head

Rear-facing child restraint installation

restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-9

using the seat belt s ........................................................ 1-28

Non-adjustable head

Forward-facing child restraint installation

restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-9

using LATCH ......................................................................... 1-31

Remove ....................................................................................... 1-10

Instal l ............................................................................................. 1-10

Adjus t ............................................................................................ 1-10

Seat belts ......................................................................................... 1-12

Precautions on seat belt usage .............................. 1-12

Seat belt warning light and chime ....................... 1-14

Pregnant women ................................................................ 1-15

Injured person s ..................................................................... 1-15

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ...... 1-15

Seat belt extenders ........................................................... 1-18

Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-18

Child safety ..................................................................................... 1-19

Infants .......................................................................................... 1-19

Small children ........................................................................ 1-20

Larger childre n ...................................................................... 1-20

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belt s ........................................................ 1-34

Booster seat s ....................................................................... 1-38

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..................... 1-42

Precautions on SRS ........................................................ 1-42

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats )........................................................................... 1-48

Driver and passenger supplemental knee

air bag ....................................................................................... 1-57

Front and rear outboard seat-mounted

side-impact supplemental air bag and

roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag systems .......... 1-59

Seat belts with pretensioners (front and

rear outboard seats )...................................................... 1-61

Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-62

Supplemental air bag warning ligh t .................... 1-62

Repair and replacement procedure .................. 1-63

SEATS

.

To help avoid risk of injury or

death through unintended opera-

tion of the vehicle and/or its

systems, do not leave children,

people who require the assis-

tance of others or pets unat-

t e n d e d i n y o u r v e h i c l e .

Additionally, the temperature in-

side 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.

.

Do not adjust the driver’s seat

while driving so full attention may

be given to vehicle operation. The

seat may move suddenly and

could cause loss of control of

the vehicle.

The seatback should not be re-

clined any more than needed for

comfort. Seat belts are most ef-

fective 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 in-

creased.

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well back and upright in the seat

with both feet on the floor and

adjust the seat properly. See

“Precautions on seat belt usage”

(P.1-12).

After adjustment, gently rock in

the seat to make sure it is se-

curely locked.

Do not leave children unattended

inside the vehicle. They could

unknowingly activate switches

or controls. Unattended children

could become involved in serious

accidents.

WARNING

.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle

when the seatback is reclined.

This can be dangerous. The

shoulder belt will not be against

your body. In an accident, you

could be thrown into it and re-

ceive neck or other serious inju-

ries. 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

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CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions,

be sure not to contact any moving

parts to avoid possible injuries and/

or damage.

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The reclining feature allows the adjust-

ment of the seatback for occupants of

different sizes to help obtain the proper

seat belt fit. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-12).)

The seatback may be reclined to allow

occupants to rest when the vehicle is

parked.

FRONT SEATS

Front manual seat adjustment

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 posi-

tion.

3. Release the adjusting lever to lock the

seatback in position.

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See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-34)

for the seat position memory function.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever

to adjust the seat height until the desired

position is achieved.

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

.

The power seat motor has an auto-

reset overload protection circuit. If the

motor stops during the seat adjust-

ment, wait 30 seconds, then reacti-

vate 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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Forward and backward:

Seat lifter (if so equipped):

Move forward or backward the adjusting

Move the switch as shown to adjust the

seat height until the desired position is

achieved.

switch

to the desired position.

Reclining:

Lumbar support (if so equipped):

Move forward or backward the adjusting

switch to the desired position.

The reclining feature allows the adjust-

ment of the seatback for occupants of

different sizes to help obtain the proper

seat belt fit. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-12).)

The seatback may be reclined to allow

occupants to rest when the vehicle is

parked.

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straints could result in serious

injury in an accident or sudden

stop.

.

Do not fold down the rear seats

when occupants are in the rear

seat area or any cargo is on the

rear seats.

Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting.

Do not place cargo higher than

the seatbacks.

When returning the seatbacks to

the upright position, be certain

they are completely secured in

the latched position. If they are

not completely secured, passen-

gers may be injured in an acci-

dent or sudden stop.

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The lumbar support feature provides low-

er back support to the driver.

Push the switch as shown to adjust the

seat lumbar area until the desired posi-

tion is achieved.

REAR SEATS

Folding

1. Pull up the lever and fold the seatback

flat.

2. To return the seats to

a seating

position, push up on the seatback

until it latches in place.

WARNING

.

Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or on the rear seats

when they are in the fold-down

position. Use of these areas by

passengers without proper re-

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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement

the other vehicle safety systems.

They may provide additional protec-

tion against injury in certain rear end

collisions. Adjustable head re-

straints/headrests 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/head-

rest stalks or remove the head re-

straint/headrest. Do not use the seat

if the head restraint/headrest has

been removed. If the head restraint/

headrest was removed, reinstall and

properly adjust the head restraint/

headrest before an occupant uses

the seating position. Failure to follow

these instructions can reduce the

effectiveness of the head restraint/

headrest. This may increase the risk

of serious injury or death in a colli-

sion.

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Rear seats

The illustration shows the seating posi-

tions equipped with head restraint/head-

rest.

ARMREST (if so equipped)

Pull the armrest down as shown.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is

equipped with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not

equipped with a head restraint or head-

rest.

.

Your vehicle is equipped with a head

restraint/headrest that may be inte-

grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

Adjustable head restraints/headrests

have multiple notches along the stalk

to lock them in a desired adjustment

.

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position.

.

The non-adjustable head restraints/

headrests have a single locking notch

to secure them to the seat frame.

Proper Adjustment:

— For the adjustable type, align the

head restraint/headrest so the

center of your ear is approximately

level with the center of the head

restraint/headrest.

— If your ear position is still higher

than the recommended alignment,

place the head restraint/headrest

at the highest position.

If the head restraint/headrest has

been removed, ensure that it is re-

installed and locked in place before

riding in that designated seating posi-

tion.

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.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RE-

HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

STRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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REMOVE

INSTALL

ADJUST

Use the following procedure to remove

1. Align the head restraint/headrest

stalks with the holes in the seat. Make

sure that the head restraint/headrest

is facing the correct direction. The

stalk with the adjustment notch

must be installed in the hole with the

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

the head restraint/headrest.

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to

the highest position.

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the

center is level with the center of your ears.

If your ear position is still higher than the

recommended alignment, place the head

restraint/headrest at the highest posi-

tion.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest

lock knob

.

from the seat.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push

4. Store the head restraint/headrest

properly in a secure place so it is not

loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occu-

pant uses the seating position.

the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/

headrest before an occupant uses

the seating position.

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For non-adjustable head restraint/

headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is

positioned so the lock knob is engaged in

the notch before riding in that designated

seating position.

Raise

Lower

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull

To lower, push and hold the lock knob

and push the head restraint/headrest

down.

it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is

positioned so the lock knob is engaged in

the notch before riding in that designated

seating position.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is

positioned so the lock knob is engaged in

the notch before riding in that designated

seating position.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT

USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly

adjusted, and you are sitting upright and

well back in your seat with both feet on

the floor, your chances of being injured or

killed in an accident and/or the severity of

injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN

strongly encourages you and all of your

passengers to buckle up every time you

drive, even if your seating position in-

cludes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian pro-

vinces or territories specify that seat

belts be worn at all times when a

vehicle is being driven.

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Be sure the seat belt tongue is

securely fastened to the proper

buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside

out or twisted. Doing so may

reduce its effectiveness.

WARNING

.

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.

The seat belt should be properly

adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to

do so may reduce the effective-

ness of the entire restraint sys-

tem and increase the chance or

severity of injury in an accident.

Serious injury or death can occur

if the seat belt is not worn prop-

erly.

Always route the shoulder belt

over your shoulder and across

your chest. Never put the belt

behind your back, under your

arm or across your neck. The belt

should be away from your face

and neck, but not falling off your

shoulder.

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.

Never carry more people in the

vehicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light

glows continuously while the

ignition is turned ON with all

doors closed and all seat belts

fastened, it may indicate a mal-

function in the system. Have the

system checked. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

No changes should be made to

the seat belt system. For exam-

ple, do not modify the seat belt,

add material, or install devices

that may change the seat belt

routing or tension. Doing so may

affect the operation of the seat

belt system. Modifying or tam-

pering with the seat belt system

may result in serious personal

injury.

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.

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ignition switch is placed in the ON

position.

The front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened and objects or external force

on the passenger seat change the

seat belt reminder classification to

“occupied”.

.

Once a seat belt pretensioner has

activated, it cannot be reused and

must be replaced together with

the retractor. It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

.

All seat belt assemblies, including

retractors and attaching hard-

ware, should be inspected after

any collision. It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service. 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 belt assemblies not in use

during a collision should also be

inspected and replaced if either

damage or improper operation is

noted.

All child restraints and attaching

hardware should be inspected

after any collision. Always follow

the restraint manufacturer’s in-

spection instructions and repla-

cement recommendations. The

child restraints should be re-

placed if they are damaged.

The seat belt warning light will flash

under the conditions shown above until

the necessary seat belt is securely fas-

tened.

A warning chime will sound for approxi-

mately 95 seconds or until one of the

following conditions is met:

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.

The unbuckled front passenger’s seat

belt is securely fastened.

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND

.

The seat belt reminder function in the

front passenger seat no longer de-

tects that the front passenger seat is

occupied.

CHIME

The driver and front passenger seats are

equipped with an enhanced seat belt

reminder function. If your vehicle is

equipped with an enhanced seat belt

reminder function, a visual and audible

alert will operate if a driver or front

passenger seat belt is unbuckled at

speeds of approximately 10 MPH (15

km/h) or more under the following con-

ditions:

.

The ignition switch is turned off.

The below situations could result in the

seat belt warning light being illuminated

and the chime sounding, even with no

occupant present in the passenger seat:

.

Heavy objects placed on the seat.

Someone pushing or pulling on the

.

If the driver seat belt is not fastened.

front passenger seat.

The front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened and the seat is occupied by a

passenger for 7 seconds after the

.

An object placed under the front

passenger seat.

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.

An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or be-

tween the seat cushion and the door.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WITH RETRACTOR

becomes wrapped around

a

child’s neck with the ALR mode

activated, the child can be ser-

iously injured or killed if the seat

belt retracts and becomes tight.

This can occur even if the vehicle

is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt

to release the child. If the seat

belt can not be unbuckled or is

already unbuckled, release the

child by cutting the seat belt with

a suitable tool (such as a knife or

scissors) to release the seat belt.

An object hanging on the seat or

placed in the seatback pocket (If so

equipped).

WARNING

.

Every person who drives or rides

in this vehicle should use a seat

belt at all times. Children should

be in the rear seats and in an

appropriate restraint.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle

when the seatback is reclined.

This can be dangerous. The

shoulder belt will not be against

your body. In an accident, you

could be thrown into it and re-

ceive neck or other serious inju-

ries. You could also slide under

the lap belt and receive serious

internal injuries.

A child restraint or other object press-

ing against the rear of the seatback.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant wo-

men 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 put the lap/shoulder belt over your

abdominal area. Contact your doctor for

specific recommendations.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-3).)

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons

use seat belts, depending on the injury.

Check with your doctor for specific re-

commendations.

.

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.

Do not allow children to play with

the seat belts. Most seating posi-

tions are equipped with Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR)

mode seat belts. If the seat belt

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The ELR locks the seat belt when the

vehicle slows down rapidly or during

certain impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

mode (child restraint mode) locks the

seat belt for child restraint installation.

When ALR mode is activated the seat belt

cannot be extended again until the seat

belt tongue is detached from the buckle

and fully retracted. The seat belt returns

to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully

retracts. For additional information, see

“Child restraints” (P.1-21).

The ALR mode should be used only for

child restraint installation. During nor-

mal seat belt use by an occupant, the

ALR mode should not be activated. If it

is activated, it may cause uncomforta-

ble seat belt tension.

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the

retractor and insert the tongue into

3. Position the lap belt portion low and

snug on the hips

as shown.

the buckle

until you hear and feel

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward

the latch engage.

the retractor to take up extra slack

.

The retractor is designed to lock

Be sure the shoulder belt is routed

over your shoulder and across your

chest.

during a sudden stop or on im-

pact. A slow pulling motion per-

mits the belt to move and allows

you some freedom of movement

in the seat.

WARNING

The three-point seat belts in the front

passenger seat and the rear seating

positions have two modes of operation:

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

mode allows the seat belt to extend and

retract to allow the driver and passengers

some freedom of movement in the seat.

When fastening the seat belts, be

certain that seatbacks are comple-

tely secured in the latched position.

If they are not completely secured,

passengers may be injured in an

accident or sudden stop.

.

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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Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for-

ward quickly. The retractor should

lock and restrict further belt move-

ment.

If the retractor does not lock during this

check, get the system checked. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service, or to learn more about

seat belt operation.

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Unfastening the seat belts

Shoulder belt height adjustment

(for front seats)

To unfasten the seat belt, push the

button on the buckle . The seat belt

automatically retracts.

The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best for you.

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

12).)

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock

seat belt movement by two separate

methods:

To adjust, pull the adjustment button

,

and then move the shoulder belt anchor

to the desired 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 of your

shoulder. Release the adjustment button

to lock the shoulder belt anchor into

position.

.

When the belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat

belts, check the operation as follows:

The range of height adjustment of the

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shoulder belt may vary depending on the

model.

.

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.

Periodically check to see that the

seat belt and the metal components,

such as buckles, tongues, retractors,

flexible wires and anchors, work prop-

erly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts

or other damage on the webbing is

found, the entire seat belt assembly

should be replaced.

WARNING

.

It is recommended that only

NISSAN seat belt extenders, made

by the same company which

made the original equipment seat

belts, be used with NISSAN seat

belts.

Adults and children who can use

the standard seat belt should not

use an extender. Such unneces-

sary use could result in serious

personal injury in the event of an

accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to

install child restraints. If the child

restraint is not secured properly,

the child could be seriously in-

jured or killed in a collision or a

sudden stop.

WARNING

.

After adjustment, release the ad-

justment button and try to move

the shoulder belt anchor up and

down to make sure it is securely

fixed in position.

The shoulder belt anchor height

should be adjusted to the posi-

tion best for you. Failure to do so

may reduce the effectiveness of

the entire restraint system and

increase the chance or severity of

injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,

it is not possible to properly fit the lap/

shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender

that is compatible with the installed seat

belts is available that can be purchased.

The extender adds approximately 8 in

(200 mm) of length and may be used for

either the driver or front passenger seat-

ing position. It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-

chasing an extender if an extender is

required.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

.

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply

a mild soap solution or any solution

recommended for cleaning upholstery

or carpets. 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.

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CHILD SAFETY

There are three basic types of child

restraint systems:

territories require the use of approved

child restraints for infants and small

children. See “Child restraints” (P.1-21).

A child restraint may be secured in the

vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower

Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system

or with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child

restraints” (P.1-21) for more information.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens

and children be restrained in the rear

seat. Studies show that children are

safer when properly restrained in the

rear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because

your vehicle has a supplemental re-

straint system (Air bag system) for the

front passenger. See “Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS)” (P.1-42).

WARNING

.

Rear-facing child restraint

Forward-facing child restraint

Booster seat

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are

equipped with Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If

the seat belt becomes wrapped

around a child’s neck with the ALR

mode activated, the child can be

seriously injured or killed if the seat

belt retracts and becomes tight. This

can occur even if the vehicle is

parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to

release the child. If the seat belt can

not be unbuckled or is already un-

buckled, release the child by cutting

the seat belt with a suitable tool

The proper restraint depends on the

child’s size. Generally, infants up to about

1 year and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should

be placed in rear-facing child restraints.

Forward-facing child restraints are avail-

able for children who outgrow rear-facing

child restraints and are at least 1 year old.

Booster seats are used to help position a

vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who

can no longer use a forward-facing child

restraint.

WARNING

(such as

a knife or scissors) to

INFANTS

release the seat belt.

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be

placed in a rear-facing child restraint.

NISSAN recommends that infants be

placed in child restraints that comply with

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dards. You should choose a child restraint

that fits your vehicle and always follow

the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-

lation and use.

Infants and children need special

protection. 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. Always use appropriate child

restraints.

Children need adults to help protect

them.

They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in

this manual, child safety information is

available from many other sources, in-

cluding doctors, teachers, government

traffic safety offices, and community or-

ganizations. Every child is different, so be

sure to learn the best way to transport

your child.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or

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obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt

to fit properly, the booster seat should

raise the child so that the shoulder belt is

properly positioned across the chest and

the top, middle portion of the shoulder.

The shoulder belt should not cross the

neck or face and should not fall off the

shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly

across the lower hips or upper thighs, not

the abdomen.

A booster seat can only be used in

seating positions that have a three-point

type seat belt. The booster seat should fit

the vehicle seat and have a label certify-

ing that it complies with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

.

Is the child able to use the properly

adjusted head restraint/headrest?

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and

weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain

in a rear-facing child restraint as long as

possible up to the height or weight limit

of the child restraint. Children who out-

grow the height or weight limit of the

rear-facing child restraint and are at least

1 year old should be secured in a forward-

facing child restraint with a harness. Refer

to the manufacturer’s instructions for

minimum and maximum weight and

height recommendations. NISSAN recom-

mends that small children be placed in

child restraints that comply with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-

dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You

should choose a child restraint that fits

your vehicle and always follow the man-

ufacturer’s instructions for installation

and use.

Will the child be able to stay in position

for the entire ride?

A booster seat should be used until the

child can pass the seat belt fit test below:

.

Are the child’s back and hips against

the vehicle seatback?

LARGER CHILDREN

Is the child able to sit without slouch-

ing?

Children should remain in a forward-

facing child restraint with a harness until

they reach the maximum height or

weight limit allowed by the child restraint

manufacturer.

Do the child’s knees bend easily over

the front edge of the seat with feet flat

on the floor?

.

Can the child safely wear the seat belt

(lap belt low and snug across the hips

and shoulder belt across mid-chest

and shoulder)?

Once a child outgrows the height or

weight limit of the harness-equipped

forward-facing child restraint, NISSAN

recommends that the child be placed in

a commercially available booster seat to

1-20 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

CHILD RESTRAINTS

seriously injured or killed in a sudden

stop or collision.

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JVR0473X

If you answered no to any of these

questions, the child should remain in a

booster seat using a three-point type

seat belt.

NOTE:

Laws in some communities may follow

different guidelines. Check local and

state regulations to confirm your child

is using the correct restraint system

before traveling.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on

any seat and do not allow a child in

the cargo area. The child could be

SSS0100

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE-

STRAINTS

seat than in the front seat. If

you must install a forward-

facing child restraint in the

front seat, see “Forward-fa-

cing child restraint installation

using the seat belts” (P.1-34).

will not be properly installed

using the damaged ancho-

rage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a

collision.

WARNING

— Never use the anchor points

for adult seat belts or har-

nesses.

— A child restraint with a top

tether strap should not be

used in the front passenger

seat.

— Keep seatbacks as upright as

possible after fitting the child

restraint.

— Infants and children should

always be placed in an appro-

priate child restraint while in

the vehicle.

.

Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions for proper use

and installation of child restraints

could result in serious injury or

death of a child or other passen-

gers in a sudden stop or collision:

— Even with the NISSAN Ad-

vanced Air Bag System, never

install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An

inflating air bag could ser-

iously injure or kill a child. A

rear-facing child restraint

must only be used in the rear

seat.

— Be sure to purchase a child

restraint that will fit the child

and vehicle. Some child re-

straints may not fit properly

in your vehicle.

— Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only

those loads imposed by cor-

rectly fitted child restraints.

Under no circumstances are

they to be used to attach

adult seat belts, or other

items or equipment to the

vehicle. Doing so could da-

mage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint

— The child restraint must be

used and installed properly.

Always follow all of the child

restraint manufacturer’s in-

structions for installation and

use.

— Infants and children should

never be held on anyone’s

lap. Even the strongest adult

cannot resist the forces of a

collision.

— Do not put a seat belt around

both a child and another pas-

senger.

— NISSAN recommends that all

child restraints be installed in

the rear seat. Studies show

that children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear

.

When the child restraint is not in

use, keep it secured with the

LATCH system or a seat belt. In a

sudden stop or collision, loose

objects can injure occupants or

damage the vehicle.

1-22 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

.

Check the child restraint in your

vehicle to be sure it is compatible with

the vehicle’s seat and seat belt sys-

tem.

If the child restraint is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the

child restraint and check the various

adjustments to be sure the child

restraint is compatible with your child.

Choose a child restraint that is de-

signed for your child’s height and

weight. Always follow all recom-

mended procedures.

If the combined weight of the child

and child restraint is less than 65 lbs

(29.5 kg), you may use either the

LATCH anchors or the seat belt to

install the child restraint (not both at

the same time).

If the combined weight of the child

and child restraint is greater than 65

lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt

(not the lower anchors) to install the

child restraint.

law requires the top tether strap on

forward-facing child restraints be se-

cured to the designated anchor point

on the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle

can become very hot. Check the

seating surface and buckles before

placing a child in the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal

child restraint anchor system, referred to

as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child

restraints include rigid or webbing-

mounted attachments that can be con-

nected to these anchors.

For details, see “Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system”

(P.1-24).

If you do not have a LATCH compatible

child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can

be used.

Several manufacturers offer child re-

straints for infants and small children of

various sizes. When selecting any child

restraint, keep the following points in

mind:

.

Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for instal-

lation.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces

or territories require that infants and

small children be restrained in an ap-

proved child restraint at all times while

the vehicle is being operated. Canadian

.

Choose only a restraint with a label

certifying that it complies with Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard 213.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23

restraint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

.

Inspect the lower anchors by in-

serting your fingers into the low-

er anchor area. Feel to make sure

there are no obstructions over

the anchors such as seat belt

webbing or seat cushion material.

The child restraint will not be

secured properly if the lower

anchors are obstructed.

Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used to

attach adult seat belts, or other

items or equipment to the vehi-

cle. Doing so could damage the

child restraint anchorages. The

child restraint will not be properly

installed using the damaged an-

chorage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a

collision.

CAUTION

Store the loose LATCH covers (for

example, in the console box) where

they will not get damaged to avoid

losing them. (See “Console box” (P.2-

69).)

LATCH lower anchor

JVR0555X

LATCH system anchor location

WARNING

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH) SYSTEM

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions for proper use and in-

stallation of child restraints could

result in serious injury or death of a

child or other passengers in a sud-

den stop or collision:

Your vehicle is equipped with special

anchor points that are used with LATCH

system compatible child restraints. This

system may also be referred to as the

ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With

this system, you do not have to use a

vehicle seat belt to secure the child

restraint unless the combined weight of

the child and child restraint exceeds 65

lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the

child and child restraint is greater than 65

lbs (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt

(not the lower anchors) to install the child

restraint. Be sure to follow the child

.

Attach LATCH system compatible

child restraints only at the loca-

tions shown in the illustration.

Do not secure a child restraint in

the center rear seating position

using the LATCH lower anchors.

The child restraint will not be

secured properly.

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH lower anchor points are

provided to install child restraints in the

rear outboard seating positions only. Do

not attempt to install a child restraint in

the center seating position using the

LATCH lower anchors.

.

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SSS0643

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

SSS0644

LATCH rigid attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully

read and follow the instructions in this

manual and those supplied with the child

restraint.

Installing child restraint LATCH

lower anchor attachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include

two rigid or webbing-mounted attach-

ments that can be connected to two

anchors located at certain seating posi-

tions in your vehicle. 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 LATCH. This information

may also be in the instructions provided

by the child restraint manufacturer.

Top tether anchor

JVR0556X

LATCH lower anchor cover removal

WARNING

The LATCH lower anchor points are

located under covers labelled ISOFIX at

the bottom of the rear outboard seat

cushions. To access a LATCH lower an-

chor point, insert your finger into the

cover and pull the cover off.

Properly secure cargo and do not

allow it to contact the top tether

strap when it is attached to the top

tether anchor. Cargo that is not

properly secured or cargo that con-

tacts the top tether strap may da-

mage the top tether strap during a

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

collision. If the parcel shelf contacts

the top tether strap when it is at-

tached to the top tether anchor,

remove the parcel shelf from the

vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor

below its attachment location. If the

parcel shelf is not removed, it may

damage the top tether strap during a

collision. Your child could be ser-

iously injured or killed in a collision

if the child restraint top tether strap

is damaged.

collision.

Anchor points are located on the back

side of the seatbacks.

If a child restraint has a top tether strap, it

must be used when installing with the

LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat

belts.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap child restraint on

the rear seat, it is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING LATCH

WAB0058X

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

Top tether anchor point locations

WARNING

Do not use the lower anchors if the

combined weight of the child and the

child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5

kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the

lower anchors) to install the child re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child

restraints. Under no circumstances

are they to be used to attach adult

seat belts, or other items or equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

1-26 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the LATCH system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0648

SSS0649

Rear-facing web-mounted — step 2

Rear-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower an-

chors. Check to make sure the LATCH

attachment is properly attached to

the lower anchors.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27

in all types of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If

the child restraint is loose, repeat

steps 1 through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT

BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must

be used when installing a child re-

straint. Failure to use the ALR mode

will result in the child restraint not

being properly secured. The restraint

could tip over or be loose and cause

injury to a child in a sudden stop or

collision.

SSS0639

SSS0650

Rear-facing — step 3

Rear-facing — step 4

3. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,

remove any additional slack from the

anchor attachments. Press downward

and rearward firmly in the center of

the child restraint with your hand to

compress the vehicle seat cushion

and seatback while tightening the

webbing of the anchor attachments.

4. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push

it from side to side while holding the

child restraint near the LATCH attach-

ment path. The child restraint should

not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),

from side to side. Try to tug it forward

and check to see if the LATCH attach-

ment holds the restraint in place. If the

restraint is not secure, tighten the

LATCH attachment as necessary, or

put the restraint in another seat and

test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint or try installing

by using the vehicle seat belt (if

applicable). Not all child restraints fit

1-28 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

1. Child restraints for infants must be

used in the rear-facing direction and

therefore must not be used in the

front seat. Position the child restraint

on the seat. Always follow the re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0100

SSS0654

Rear-facing — step 1

Rear-facing — step 2

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” (P.1-19) and “Child restraints”

(P.1-21) before installing a child restraint.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through

the child restraint and insert it into the

buckle until you hear and feel the

latch engage. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for belt routing.

Do not use the lower anchors if the

combined weight of the child and the

child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5

kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the

lower anchors) to install the child re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belts

in the rear seats:

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29

SSS0655

SSS0656

SSS0657

Rear-facing — step 3

Rear-facing — step 4

Rear-facing — step 5

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seat

belt retractor is in the Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child

restraint mode). It reverts to the

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

mode when the seat belt is fully

retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up

on the shoulder belt to remove any

slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-

ward firmly in the center of the child

restraint to compress the vehicle seat

cushion and seatback while pulling up

on the seat belt.

1-30 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

each use. If the seat belt is not locked,

repeat steps 1 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and

the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode

(child restraint mode) is canceled.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINT INSTALLATION USING

LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the

combined weight of the child and the

child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5

kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the

lower anchors) to install the child re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-

facing child restraint using the LATCH

system:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

SSS0658

SSS0645

Forward-facing web-mounted — step 2

Rear-facing — step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push

it from side to side while holding the

child restraint near the seat belt path.

The child restraint should not move

more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to

side. Try to tug it forward and check to

see if the belt holds the restraint in

place. If the restraint is not secure,

tighten the seat belt as necessary, or

put the restraint in another seat and

test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor at-

tachments to the LATCH lower an-

chors. Check to make sure the LATCH

attachment is properly attached to

the lower anchors.

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 “Installing

top tether strap” (P.1-33). Do not install

child restraints that require the use of

a top tether strap in seating positions

that do not have a top tether anchor.

7. Check to make sure that the child

restraint is properly secured prior to

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31

child restraint.

SSS0646

Forward-facing rigid-mounted — step 2

SSS0647

Forward-facing — step 4

3. The back of the child restraint should

be secured against the vehicle seat-

back.

4. For child restraints that are equipped

with webbing-mounted attachments,

remove any additional slack from the

anchor attachments. Press downward

and rearward firmly in the center of

the child restraint with your knee to

compress the vehicle seat cushion

and seatback while tightening the

webbing of the anchor attachments.

If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint to obtain the correct

child restraint fit. If the head restraint

is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head re-

straint when the child restraint is

removed. See “Head restraints/head-

rests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjust-

ment information.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to

remove any slack.

If the seating position does not have a

head restraint and it is interfering with

the proper child restraint fit, try an-

other seating position or a different

1-32 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

7. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If

the child restraint is loose, repeat

steps 1 through 6.

SSS0638

WAB0058X

Forward-facing — step 6

Installing top tether strap

6. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push

it from side to side while holding the

child restraint near the LATCH attach-

ment path. The child restraint should

not move more than 1 inch (25 mm),

from side to side. Try to tug it forward

and check to see if the LATCH attach-

ment holds the restraint in place. If the

restraint is not secure, tighten the

LATCH attachment as necessary, or

put the restraint in another seat and

test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child

restraints. Under no circumstances

are they to be used to attach adult

seat belts, or other items or equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE

SEAT BELTS

collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must

be used when installing the child restraint

with the LATCH lower anchor attach-

ments.

WARNING

First, secure the child restraint with the

LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard

seating positions only).

1. Remove the head restraint and store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint when the child

restraint is removed.

The three-point seat belt with Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must

be used when installing a child re-

straint. Failure to use the ALR mode

will result in the child restraint not

being properly secured. The restraint

could tip over or be loose and cause

injury to a child in a sudden stop or

collision. Also, it can change the

operation of the front passenger air

bag. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” (P.1-50).

SSS0640

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8)

for head restraint adjustment, re-

moval and installation information.

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) — step 1

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sec-

tions before installing a child restraint.

2. Position the top tether strap as

shown.

Do not use the lower anchors if the

combined weight of the child and the

child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the

child restraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5

kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the

lower anchors) to install the child re-

straint. Be sure to follow the child re-

straint manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

3. Secure the top tether strap to the

tether anchor point as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this

section before tightening the tether

strap.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

Follow these steps to install a forward-

facing child restraint using the vehicle

seat belt in the rear seats or in the front

1-34 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in

the front seat, it should be placed in

a

forward-facing direction only.

Move the seat to the rearmost posi-

tion. Child restraints for infants must

be used in the rear-facing direction

and, therefore, must not be used in

the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.

Always follow the child restraint man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

The back of the child restraint should

be secured against the vehicle seat-

back.

SSS0360B

SSS0651

Forward-facing — step 3

Forward-facing — step 4

If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint to obtain the correct

child restraint fit. If the head restraint

is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head re-

straint when the child restraint is

removed. See “Head restraints/head-

rests” (P.1-8) for head restraint adjust-

ment, removal and installation

information.

If the seating position does not have

an adjustable head restraint and it is

interfering with the proper child re-

straint fit, try another seating position

or a different child restraint.

3. Route the seat belt tongue through

the child restraint and insert it into the

buckle until you hear and feel the

latch engage. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is

fully extended. At this time, the seat

belt retractor is in the Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child

restraint mode). It reverts to Emer-

gency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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 (rear seat

installation only). See “Installing top

tether strap” (P.1-37). Do not install

child restraints that require the use

of a top tether strap in seating posi-

tions that do not have a top tether

anchor.

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

SSS0652

SSS0653

SSS0641

Forward-facing — step 5

Forward-facing — step 6

Forward-facing — step 8

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up

on the shoulder belt to remove any

slack in the belt.

6. Remove any additional slack from the

seat belt; press downward and rear-

ward 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.

7. Tighten the tether strap according to

the manufacturer’s instructions to

remove any slack.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test

it before you place the child in it. Push

it from side to side while holding the

child restraint near the seat belt path.

The child restraint should not move

more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to

side. Try to tug it forward and check to

see if the belt holds the restraint in

place. If the restraint is not secure,

tighten the seat belt as necessary, or

put the restraint in another seat and

test it again. You may need to try a

different child restraint. Not all child

restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint

is properly secured prior to each use. If

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

the seat belt is not locked, repeat

steps 2 through 8.

SSS0676

WAB0058X

Forward-facing — step 10

Installing top tether strap

10. If the child restraint is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position. The

front passenger air bag status light

should illuminate. If this light is not

illuminated, see “Front passenger air

bag and status light” (P.1-50). Move

the child restraint to another seating

position. Have the system checked. It

is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child

restraints. Under no circumstances

are they to be used to attach adult

seat belts, or other items or equip-

ment to the vehicle. Doing so could

damage the child restraint an-

chorages. The child restraint will not

be properly installed using the da-

maged anchorage, and a child could

be seriously injured or killed in a

After the child restraint is removed and

the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR

mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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

.

Check the booster seat in your vehicle

to be sure it is compatible with the

vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions on booster seats

collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must

be used when installing the child restraint

with the seat belts.

WARNING

First, secure the child restraint with the

If a booster seat and seat belt are not

used properly, the risk of a child

being injured or killed in a sudden

stop or collision greatly increases:

seat belt.

1. Remove the head restraint and store it

in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall

the head restraint when the child

restraint is removed.

.

Make sure the shoulder portion of

the belt is away from the child’s

face and neck and the lap portion

of the belt does not cross the

stomach.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8)

for head restraint adjustment, re-

moval and installation information.

2. Position the top tether strap as

.

Make sure the shoulder belt is not

behind the child or under the

child’s arm.

shown.

3. Secure the top tether strap to the

tether anchor point as shown.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint

installation procedure steps in this

section before tightening the tether

strap.

If you have any questions when instal-

ling a top tether strap, it is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

A

booster seat must only be

installed in a seating position that

has a lap/shoulder belt.

Booster seats of various sizes are offered

by several manufacturers. When selecting

any booster seat, keep the following

points in mind:

.

Choose only a booster seat with a

label certifying that it complies with

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213.

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.

Make sure the child’s head will be

properly supported by the booster

seat or vehicle seat. The seatback

must be at or above the center of

the child’s ears. For example, if a low

back booster seat

is chosen, the

vehicle seatback must be at or above

the center of the child’s ears. If the

seatback is lower than the center of

the child’s ears, a high back booster

seat

should be used.

.

If the booster seat is compatible with

your vehicle, place your child in the

booster seat and check the various

adjustments to be sure the booster

seat is compatible with your child.

Always follow all recommended pro-

cedures.

LRS0453

LRS0464

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces

or territories require that infants and

small children be restrained in an ap-

proved child restraint at all times while

the vehicle is being operated.

The instructions in this section apply to

booster seat installation in the rear seats

or the front passenger seat.

Booster seat installation

WARNING

To avoid injury to child, do not use

the lap/shoulder belt Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when

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using a booster seat with the seat

belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the

“Child safety”, “Child restraints” and “Boos-

ter seats” sections earlier in this section

before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster

seat in the rear seat or in the front

passenger seat:

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LRS0454

Front passenger position

1. If you must install a booster seat in

the front seat, move the seat to the

rearmost position.

3. The booster seat should be positioned

on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the

head restraint to obtain the correct

booster seat fit. If the head restraint is

removed, store it in a secure place. Be

sure to reinstall the head restraint

when the booster seat is removed.

See “Head restraints/headrests” (P.1-8)

for head restraint adjustment, re-

moval and installation information.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat.

Only place it in

a forward-facing

direction. Always follow the booster

seat manufacturer’s instructions.

If the seating position does not have a

head restraint and it is interfering with

the proper booster seat fit, try another

seating position or a different booster

seat.

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4. Position the lap portion of the seat

belt low and snug on the child’s hips.

Be sure to follow the booster seat

manufacturer’s instructions for ad-

justing the seat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the

seat belt toward the retractor to take

up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder

belt is positioned across the top,

middle portion of the child’s shoulder.

Be sure to follow the booster seat

manufacturer’s instructions for ad-

justing the seat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and

instructions for properly fastening a

seat belt shown in “Seat belts” (P.1-12).

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7. If the booster seat is installed in the

front passenger seat, place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position. The

front passenger air bag status light

may or may not illuminate de-

pending on the size of the child and

the type of booster seat used. See

“Front passenger air bag and status

light” (P.1-50).

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

front passenger in certain side impact

collisions. The side air bag is designed to

inflate on the side where the vehicle is

impacted.

Rear outboard seat-mounted side-im-

pact supplemental air bag system: This

system can help cushion the impact force

to the chest area of the rear outboard

seat passengers in certain side-impact

collisions. The side air bags are designed

to inflate on the side where the vehicle is

impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag system:

This system can help cushion the impact

force to the heads of occupants in front

and rear outboard seating positions in

certain side impact or rollover collisions.

In a side-impact, the curtain air bags are

designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the

curtain air bags on both sides are de-

signed to inflate. Under both side-impact

and rollover situations, the curtain air

bags will remain inflated for a short

period of time.

These supplemental restraint systems are

designed to supplement the crash pro-

tection provided by the driver, passenger

and rear outboard seat belts and are not

a substitute for them. Seat belts should

always be correctly worn and the occu-

pant seated a suitable distance away

from the steering wheel, instrument pa-

nel and door finishers. (See “Seat belts”

(P.1-12) for instructions and precautions

on seat belt usage.)

The supplemental air bags operate only

when the ignition switch is in the ON or

START position.

After the ignition is placed in the ON

position, the supplemental air bag

warning light illuminates. The supple-

mental air bag warning light will turn

off after about 7 seconds if the systems

are operational.

PRECAUTIONS ON SRS

This SRS section contains important in-

formation concerning the following sys-

tems:

.

Driver and front passenger supple-

mental front-impact air bag (NISSAN

Advanced Air Bag System)

.

Driver and passenger supplemental

knee air bag

Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-

plemental air bag

Rear outboard seat-mounted side-

impact supplemental air bag

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact

and rollover supplemental air bag

Seat belt with pretensioner (front and

rear outboard seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag sys-

tem: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-

tem can help cushion the impact force to

the head and chest of the driver and front

passenger in certain frontal collisions.

Driver and passenger supplemental

knee air bag system: This system can

help cushion the impact force to the

driver’s and front passenger’s knees in

certain collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact sup-

plemental air bag system: This system

can help cushion the impact force to the

chest and pelvic area of the driver and

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

WARNING

.

The front air bags ordinarily 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 acci-

dents.

.

The front passenger air bag and

passenger knee air bag will not

inflate if the front passenger air

bag status light is lit. See “Front

passenger air bag and status

light” (P.1-50).

The seat belts and the front air

bags are most effective when you

are sitting well back and upright

in the seat with both feet on the

floor. The front air bags inflate

with great force. Even with the

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System,

if you are unrestrained, leaning

forward, sitting sideways or out

of position in any way, you are at

greater risk of injury or death in a

crash. You may also receive ser-

ious or fatal injuries from the

front air bag if you are up against

it when it inflates. Always sit back

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

against the seatback and as far-

away as practical from the steer-

ing wheel or instrument panel.

Always use the seat belts.

injured if the front air bag in-

flates.

.

The driver and front passenger

seat belt buckles are equipped

with sensors that detect if the

seat belts are fastened. The Ad-

vanced Air Bag System monitors

the severity of a collision and seat

belt usage then inflates the air

bags as needed. Failure to prop-

erly wear seat belts can increase

the risk or severity of injury in an

accident.

SSS0007

.

The front passenger seat is

equipped with occupant classifi-

cation sensors (weight sensors)

that turn the front passenger air

bag and passenger knee air bag

OFF under some conditions.

These sensors are only used in

this seat. Failure to be properly

seated and wearing the seat belt

can increase the risk or severity

of injury in an accident. See

“Front passenger air bag and

status light” (P.1-50).

.

Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them in-

side the steering wheel rim could

increase the risk that they are

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1-44 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

.

Never let children ride unrest-

rained or extend their hands or

face out of the window. Do not

attempt to hold them in your lap

or arms. Some examples of dan-

gerous riding positions are

shown in the illustrations.

Children may be severely injured

or killed when the front air bags,

side air bags or curtain air bags

inflate if they are not properly

restrained. Pre-teens and chil-

dren should be properly re-

strained in the rear seat, if

possible.

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SSS0099

.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced

Air Bag System, never install a

rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat. An inflating front air

bag could seriously injure or kill

your child. See “Child restraints”

(P.1-21) for details.

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

SSS0059A

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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SSS0159

WARNING

Front and rear outboard seat-

mounted side-impact supplemental

air bags and roof-mounted curtain

side-impact and rollover supplemen-

tal air bags:

.

The side air bags ordinarily will

not inflate in the event of

a

frontal impact, rear impact, roll-

over or lower severity side colli-

sion. Always wear your seat belts

to help reduce the risk or severity

of injury in various kinds of acci-

dents.

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1-46 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

.

The curtain air bags ordinarily will

not inflate in the event of a front

impact, rear impact, or lower

severity side collision. Always

wear your seat belts to help

reduce the risk or severity of

injury in various kinds of acci-

dents.

The seat belts, the side air bags

and curtain air bags are most

effective when you are sitting

well back and upright in the seat.

The side air bags and curtain air

bags inflate with great force. Do

not allow anyone to place their

hand, leg or face near the side air

bags on the side of the seatback

of the front and rear seat or near

the side roof rails. Do not allow

anyone sitting in the front seats

or rear outboard seats to extend

their hand out of the window or

lean against the door. Some ex-

amples of dangerous riding posi-

tions are shown in the previous

illustrations.

properly restrained. Some exam-

ples of dangerous riding posi-

t i o n s a r e s h o w n i n t h e

illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the

front and rear seatbacks. They

may interfere with side air bag

inflation.

.

When sitting in the rear seat, do

not hold onto the seatback of the

front seat. If the side air bag

inflates, you may be seriously

injured. Be especially careful with

children, who should always be

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

10. Front door pressure sensors (driver’s side

shown; front passenger side similar)

11.

Lap outer pretensioners

12. Seat belt with pretensioners (front seats)

13. Satellite sensors

14. Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules

15. Seat belt with pretensioners (rear out-

board seats)

NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-

TEM (front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the

passenger’s Advanced Air Bag sys-

tem, please observe the following

items.

.

Do not allow a passenger in the

rear seat to push or pull on the

seatback pocket.

WAB0046X

.

Do not place heavy loads heavier

than 9.1 lbs (4 kg) on the seat-

back, head restraint or in the

seatback pocket.

Make sure nothing is pressing

against the rear of the seatback,

such as a child restraint installed

in the rear seat or an object

stored on the floor.

1.

Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-

ules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags)

mental air bag modules

6.

7.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

2.

3.

Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

rollover supplemental air bag inflators

.

Occupant classification sensors (weight

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag modules

sensors)

4.

Occupant classification system control

unit

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

8.

9.

Crash zone sensor

Driver and passenger supplemental knee

5.

air bags

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The driver supplemental front-impact air

bag is located in the center of the

steering wheel. The passenger supple-

mental front-impact air bag is mounted in

the instrument panel above the glove

box. The front air bags are designed to

inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,

although they may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to

those of a higher severity frontal impact.

They may not inflate in certain frontal

collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is

not always an indication of proper front

air bag operation.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has

dual stage air bag inflators. The system

monitors information from the Air bag

Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sen-

sors and the occupant classification sen-

sors (weight sensors). Inflator operation is

based on the severity of a collision and

seat belt usage for the driver. For the

front passenger, the occupant classifica-

tion 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 occupants are belted

or unbelted. Additionally, the front pas-

senger air bag and passenger knee air

bag may be automatically turned OFF

under some conditions, depending on the

information provided by the occupant

.

Make sure that there is no object

placed under the front passenger

seat.

Make sure that there is no object

placed between the seat cushion

and center console or between

the seat cushion and the door.

Be sure that the front passenger

seat does not contact the rear

seat, instrument panel, etc., or the

head restraint does not contact

the roof.

Do not position the front passen-

ger seat so it contacts the rear

seat. If the front seat does con-

tact the rear seat, the air bag

system may determine a sensor

malfunction has occurred and the

front passenger air bag status

light may illuminate and the sup-

plemental air bag warning light

may flash.

bag and passenger knee air bag

may deploy in a collision. Also the

front passenger air bag status

light may not illuminate. See

“Child restraints” (P.1-21) for in-

formation about installing and

using child restraints.

Confirm the operating condition

with the front passenger air bag

status light.

If you notice that the front pas-

senger air bag status light is not

operating as described in this

section, it is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer to check the

passenger seat Advanced Air Bag

System.

Until you have confirmed with

your dealer that your passenger

seat Advanced Air Bag is working

properly, position the occupants

in the rear seating positions.

.

If a forward facing child restraint

is installed in the front passenger

seat, do not position the front

passenger seat so the child re-

straint contacts the instrument

panel. If the child restraint does

contact the instrument panel, the

system may determine the seat is

occupied and the passenger air

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN

Advanced Air Bag System for the driver

and front passenger seats. This system is

designed to meet certification require-

ments under U.S. regulations. It is also

permitted in Canada. All of the informa-

tion, cautions and warnings in this

manual apply and must be followed.

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classification sensors. If the front passen-

ger air bag and passenger knee air bag

are OFF, the front passenger air bag

status light will be illuminated. (See “Front

passenger air bag and status light” (P.1-

50) for further details.) One front air bag

inflating does not indicate improper per-

formance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air

bag system, it is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer to obtain information

about the system. If you are considering

modification of your vehicle due to a

disability, you may also contact NISSAN.

Contact information is contained in the

front of this Owner’s Manual.

ger’s knee air bags, do not provide

restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, 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 front 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 front air bags deflate quickly after a

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collision.

Front passenger air bag status light

The front air bags operate only when

the ignition switch is in the ON position.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud

noise may be heard, followed by 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

Front passenger air bag and status

light

After the ignition is placed in the ON

position, the supplemental air bag

warning light illuminates. The supple-

mental air bag warning light will turn

off after about 7 seconds if the system

is operational.

WARNING

irritation and choking. Those with

a

history of a breathing condition should

get fresh air promptly.

The front passenger air bag and

passenger knee air bag are 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 con-

cerning the use of seats, seat belts

Front air bags, along with the use of seat

belts, help to cushion the impact force on

the head and chest of the front occu-

pants. They can help save lives and

reduce serious injuries. However, an in-

flating front air bag may cause facial

abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags,

other than the driver’s and front passen-

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Status light:

and child restraints can increase the

risk or severity of injury in an acci-

dent.

The front passenger seat is equipped with

occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors) that turn the front passenger air

bag and passenger knee air bag on or off

depending on the weight applied to the

front passenger seat. The status of the

front passenger air bag and passenger

knee air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by

the front passenger air bag status light

which is located on the instrument

panel. After the ignition switch is placed in

the ON position, the front passenger air

bag status light illuminates for about 7

seconds and then turns off or remains

illuminate depending on the front pas-

senger seat occupied status. The light

operates as follows:

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND

PASSENGER KNEE AIR BAG STATUS

PASSENGER AIR BAG

CONDITION

Empty

DESCRIPTION

INDICATOR LIGHT (

)

INHIBITED

ACTIVATED

Empty front passenger seat

Bag or Child or Child Restraint or

Small Adult in front passenger seat

ON (illuminated)

OFF (dark)

Nobody/Somebody

Adult

Adult in the front passenger seat

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In addition to the above, certain objects

placed on the front passenger seat may

also cause the light to operate as de-

scribed above depending on their weight.

For additional information related to the

normal operation and troubleshooting of

this occupant classification sensor sys-

tem, please refer to “Normal operation”

(P.1-54) and “Troubleshooting” (P.1-55) in

this section.

vanced Air Bag System is designed to turn

the passenger air bag OFF in accordance

knee air bag OFF for specified child

restraints. Failing to properly secure child

restraints and to use the Automatic Lock-

ing Retractor (ALR) 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 air bag

and passenger knee air bag inflating in a

crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child

restraints” (P.1-21) for proper use and

installation.)

If the front passenger seat is not occu-

pied, the passenger air bag and passen-

ger knee air bag are designed not to

inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects

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 re-

sult 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 instruc-

tions in this manual. Always be sure that

you and all vehicle occupants are seated

and restrained properly.

with the regulations. Also, if

a child

restraint of the type specified in the

regulations is on the seat, the occupant

classification sensors can detect it and

cause the air bag to turn OFF.

Front passenger seat adult occupants

who are properly seated and using the

seat belt as outlined in this manual

should not cause the passenger air bag

and passenger knee air bag to be auto-

matically 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 upright, 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 protection by the seat belt

and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and

children be properly restrained in a rear

seat. NISSAN also recommends that ap-

propriate 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 air bag and passenger

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed

to automatically turn OFF when the

vehicle is operated under some condi-

tions as described below as permitted by

U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air

bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The

driver air bag and other air bags in your

vehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help

reduce the risk of injury or death from an

inflating air bag to certain front passen-

ger seat occupants, such as children, by

requiring the air bag to be automatically

turned OFF.

The occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) are on the seat cushion

frame under the front passenger 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 Ad-

Using the front passenger air bag status

light, you can monitor when the front

passenger air bag and passenger knee air

bag are automatically turned OFF.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the

front passenger air bag status light is

illuminated (indicating that the front pas-

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senger air bag and passenger knee air

bag are OFF), it could be that the person

is a small adult, or is not sitting on the

seat properly.

The NISSAN 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. This

is normal system operation and does not

indicate a malfunction.

.

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 under the front passenger

seat.

Make sure that the front passenger

seat head restraint does not contact

the roof when adjusting the front

passenger seat.

.

If a child restraint must be used in the

front seat, the front passenger air bag

status light may or may not be illumi-

nated, depending on the size of the child

and the type of child 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 occu-

pant is positioned properly. If the front

passenger air bag status light is not

illuminated, reposition the occupant or

child restraint in a rear seat.

If

a

malfunction occurs in the front

passenger air bag system, the supple-

mental air bag warning light

, located

in the meters and gauges area, will

illuminate. Have the system checked. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

Steps:

1. Adjust the seat as outlined. (See

“Seats” (P.1-3).) Sit upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered

on the seat cushion with your feet

comfortably extended to the floor.

Normal operation:

In order for the occupant classification

sensor system to classify the front pas-

senger based on weight, please follow the

precautions and steps outlined below:

2. Make sure there are no objects on

your lap.

Precautions:

If the front passenger air bag status light

will not illuminate even though you be-

lieve that the child restraint, the seat belts

and the occupant are properly positioned,

it is recommended that you take your

vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. A NISSAN

dealer can check the system status by

using a special tool. However, until you

have confirmed with your dealer that

your air bag is working properly, reposi-

tion the occupant or child restraint in a

rear seat.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined. (See

“Seat belts” (P.1-12).) Front passenger

seat belt buckle status is monitored

by the occupant classification system,

and is used as an input to determine

occupancy status. So, it is highly

recommended that the front passen-

ger fasten their seat belt.

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds

allowing the system to classify the

front passenger before the vehicle is

put into motion.

.

Make sure that there are no objects

weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg) 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.

.

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5. Ensure proper classification by check-

ing the front passenger air bag status

light.

.

Occupant is not sitting upright, lean-

ing against the seatback, and cen-

tered on the seat cushion with his/her

feet comfortably extended to the

floor.

NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

2.

If the light is OFF with a small adult, child

or child restraint occupying the front

passenger seat.

NOTE:

This may be due to the following condi-

tions that may be interfering with the

weight sensors:

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 sensor sys-

tem may recalculate the weight of the

occupant under some conditions (both

while driving and when stopped), so the

front passenger seat occupant should

continue to remain seated as outlined

above.

.

A child restraint or other object press-

ing against the rear of the seatback.

.

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.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling

on the back of the front passenger

seat.

.

Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor

behind it.

.

The child restraint is not properly

installed, as outlined. (See “Child re-

straints” (P.1-21).)

.

An object placed under the front

passenger seat.

An object weighing over 9.1 lbs (4 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in the

seatback pocket.

An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console or be-

tween the seat cushion and the door.

Troubleshooting:

If you think the front passenger air bag

.

A child restraint or other object press-

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.

status light is incorrect:

ing against the rear of the seatback.

1.

If the light is ON with an adult occupying

the front passenger seat:

A rear passenger pushing or pulling

on the back of the front passenger

seat.

.

Occupant is a small adult — the front

passenger air bag status light is func-

tioning as intended. The front passen-

ger air bag and passenger knee air

bag are suppressed.

NOTE:

.

Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor

behind it.

A system check will be performed dur-

ing which the front passenger air bag

status light will remain lit for about 7

seconds initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person

should be advised not to ride in the front

passenger seat and it is recommended

that the vehicle should be checked by a

.

An object placed under the front

However, if the occupant is not a small

adult, then this may be due to the

following conditions that may be interfer-

ing with the weight sensors:

passenger seat.

An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55

.

The front passenger seat head re-

straint contacting the roof.

place any objects between any

occupant and the steering wheel

or instrument panel. Such objects

may become dangerous projec-

tiles and cause injury if the front

air bags inflate.

Do not place objects with sharp

edges on the seat. Also, do not

place heavy objects on the seat

that will leave permanent impres-

sions in the seat. Such objects

can damage the seat or occupant

classification sensors (weight

sensors). This can affect the op-

eration of the air bag system and

result in serious personal injury.

Do not use water or acidic clea-

ners (hot steam cleaners) on the

seat. This can damage the seat or

occupant classification sensors.

This can also affect the operation

of the air bag system and result in

serious personal injury.

Immediately after inflation, sev-

eral front air bag system compo-

nents will be hot. Do not touch

them; you may severely burn

yourself.

bag system. This is to prevent

accidental inflation of the supple-

mental air bag or damage to the

supplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized

changes to your vehicle’s electri-

cal system, suspension system or

front end structure. This could

affect proper operation of the

front air bag system.

Tampering with the front air bag

system may result in serious per-

sonal injury. Tampering includes

changes to the steering wheel

and the instrument panel assem-

bly by placing material over the

steering wheel pad and above the

instrument panel or by installing

additional trim material around

the air bag system.

Removing or modifying the front

passenger seat may affect the

function of the air bag system

and result in serious personal

injury.

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 dur-

ing which the front passenger air bag

status light will remain lit for about 7

seconds initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small

adult, child or child restraint should be

repositioned in the rear seat and it is

recommended that the vehicle should be

checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible.

.

3.

If the light is OFF with no front passenger

and no objects on the front passenger

seat, the vehicle should be checked as

soon as possible. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

.

Other supplemental front-impact

air bag precautions

.

Modifying or tampering with the

front passenger seat may result

in serious personal injury. For

example, do not change the front

seats by placing material on the

seat cushion or by installing ad-

WARNING

.

Do not place any objects on the

steering wheel pad or on the

instrument panel. Also, do not

No unauthorized changes should

be made to any components or

wiring of the supplemental air

1-56 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

ditional trim material, such as

seat covers, on the seat that is

not specifically designed to as-

sure proper air bag operation.

Additionally, do not stow any

objects under the front passen-

ger seat or the seat cushion and

seatback. Such objects may inter-

fere with the proper operation of

the occupant classification sen-

sors.

No unauthorized changes should

be made to any components or

wiring of the seat belt system.

This may affect the front air bag

system. Tampering with the seat

belt system may result in serious

personal injury.

.

A cracked windshield should be

replaced immediately by a quali-

fied repair facility.

A cracked

windshield could affect the func-

tion of the supplemental air bag

system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identifica-

tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that

you inform the buyer about the front air

bag system and guide the buyer to the

appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-

ual.

.

WAB0047X

Driver’s side

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUPPLE-

MENTAL KNEE AIR BAG

It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for work on and

around the front air bag. It is also

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for installation of electrical

equipment. The Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) wiring

harnesses* should not be modi-

fied or disconnected. Unauthor-

ized electrical test equipment

and probing devices should not

be used on the air bag system.

The knee air bag is located in the knee

bolster, on the driver’s and passenger’s

sides. All of the information, cautions

and warnings in this manual apply and

must be followed. The knee air bag 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

collisions.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57

The knee air bag provides restraint to the

lower body.

.

Right after inflation, the knee 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 knee air bag system.

This is to preventdamageto or

accidental inflation of the knee

air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized

changes to your vehicle’s electri-

cal system or suspension system.

This could affect proper opera-

tion of the knee air bag system.

Tampering with the knee air bag

system may result in serious per-

sonal injury. For example, do not

change the driver or passenger

knee bolster or install additional

trim material around the knee air

bag.

The knee air bag inflates quickly in order

to help protect the occupants. Because of

this, the force of the knee air bag inflating

can increase the risk of injury if the

occupant is too close to, or is against,

this air bag module during inflation. The

knee air bag will deflate quickly after the

collision is over OR the knee air bag will

remain inflated for a short time.

The knee air bag operates only when

the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position.

After placing the ignition switch in the

ON position, the supplemental air bag

warning light illuminates. The supple-

mental air bag warning light will turn

off after about 7 seconds if the system

is operational.

.

WAB0048X

Passenger’s side

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not

always an indication of proper knee air

bag operation.

When the knee air bag inflates, a fairly

loud noise may be heard, followed by

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 breathing condition should

get fresh air promptly.

The knee air bag helps to cushion the

impact force on the knees of the driver

and passenger. It can help reduce serious

injuries. However, an inflating knee air bag

may cause abrasions or other injuries.

WARNING

.

It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN dealer for work on and

around the knee air bag. It is also

recommended that you visit a

NISSAN dealer for installation of

electrical equipment. The SRS

wiring harnesses* should not be

modified or disconnected. Un-

authorized electrical test equip-

.

Do not place any objects between

the knee bolster and the driver’s

or passenger’s seat. Such objects

may become dangerous projec-

tiles and cause injury if a knee air

bag inflates.

1-58 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

collision are similar to those of a higher

severity side impact. They are designed to

inflate on the side where the vehicle is

impacted. They may not inflate in certain

side collisions.

Curtain air bags are also designed to

inflate in certain types of rollover colli-

sions or near rollovers. As a result, certain

vehicle movements (for example, during

severe off-roading) may cause the curtain

air bags to inflate.

ment and probing devices should

not be used on the knee air bag

system.

*The SRS wiring harness or connectors

are yellow or orange for easy identifica-

tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that

you inform the buyer about the knee air

bag system and guide the buyer to the

appropriate sections in this manual.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not

always an indication of proper side air

bag and curtain air bag operation.

WAB0049X

When the side air bags and curtain air

bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be

heard, followed by 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.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat

belts, help to cushion the impact force on

the chest and pelvic area of the front and

rear outboard occupants. Curtain air

bags help to cushion the impact force to

the head of occupants in the front and

rear outboard seating positions. They can

help save lives and reduce serious injuries.

However, an inflating side air bag or

FRONT AND REAR OUTBOARD

SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT SUP-

PLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF-

MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT

AND ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL

AIR BAG SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the

outside of the seatback of the front and

rear seats. The curtain air bags are

located in the side roof rails. All of the

information, cautions and warnings in

this manual apply and must be fol-

lowed. The side air bags and curtain air

bags are designed to inflate in higher

severity side collisions, although they may

inflate if the forces in another type of

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-59

curtain air bag may cause abrasions or

other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air

bags do not provide restraint to the lower

body.

.

Tampering with the side air bag

system may result in serious per-

sonal injury. For example, do not

change the front and rear seats

by placing material near the seat-

backs or by installing additional

trim material, such as seat covers,

around the side air bag.

Removing or modifying the front

and rear passenger seat may

affect the function of the air bag

system and result in serious per-

sonal injury.

It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for work on and

around the side air bag and

curtain air bag. It is also recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for installation of electrical equip-

ment. The Supplemental Re-

straint System (SRS) wiring

harnesses* should not be modi-

fied or disconnected. Unauthor-

ized electrical test equipment

and probing devices should not

be used on the side air bag or

curtain air bag systems.

WARNING

.

Do not place any objects near the

seatback of the front and rear

seats. Also, do not place any

objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.)

between the front and rear door

finishers and the front and rear

seats. Such objects may become

dangerous projectiles and cause

injury if a side air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several side

air bag and curtain air bag sys-

tem 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 side air bag and

curtain air bag systems. This is to

prevent damage to or accidental

inflation of the side air bag and

curtain air bag systems.

Do not make unauthorized

changes to your vehicle’s electri-

cal system, suspension system or

side panel. This could affect prop-

er operation of the side air bag

and curtain air bag systems.

The seat belts should be correctly worn

and the driver, front passenger and rear

outboard occupants seated upright as far

as practical away from the side air bags.

Rear seat passengers should be seated as

far away as practical from the door

finishers and side roof rails. The side air

bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in

order to help protect the occupants.

Because of this, the force of the side air

bags and curtain air bags inflating can

increase the risk of injury if the occupant

is too close to, or is against, these air bag

modules during inflation. The side air bag

will deflate quickly after the collision is

over. The curtain air bag will remain

inflated for a short time.

The side air bags and curtain air bags

operate only when the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

After placing the ignition switch in the

ON position, the supplemental air bag

warning light illuminates. The supple-

mental air bag warning light will turn

off after about 7 seconds if the systems

are operational.

.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identifica-

tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that

1-60 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

you inform the buyer about the side air

bag and curtain air bag systems and

guide the buyer to the appropriate sec-

tions in this Owner’s Manual.

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS

(front and rear outboard seats)

to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and

choking. Those with a history of a breath-

ing condition should get fresh air

promptly.

After pretensioner activation, load limiters

allow the seat belt to release webbing (if

necessary) to reduce forces against the

chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light

is used to indicate malfunctions in

the pretensioner system. See “Supple-

mental air bag warning light” (P.1-62). If

the operation of the supplemental air bag

warning light indicates there is a mal-

function, have the system checked. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

When selling your vehicle, we request that

you inform the buyer about the preten-

sioner system and guide the buyer to the

appropriate sections in this Owner’s Man-

ual.

It is also recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for installation of

electrical equipment. Unauthor-

ized electrical test equipment

and probing devices should not

be used on the pretensioner sys-

tem.

If you need to dispose of a pre-

tensioner or scrap the vehicle, it is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service. Correct

pretensioner disposal procedures

are set forth in the appropriate

NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect

disposal procedures could cause

personal injury.

.

WARNING

.

The pretensioners cannot be re-

used after activation. They must

be replaced together with the

retractor and buckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in

a collision but a pretensioner is

not activated, be sure to have the

pretensioner system checked

and, if necessary, repaired. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

The pretensioner system may activate

with the supplemental air bag system in

certain types of collisions. Working with

the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the

seat belt when the vehicle becomes

involved in certain types of collisions,

helping to restrain front and rear out-

board seat occupants.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat

belt retractor. These seat belts are used

the same way as conventional seat belts.

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is

released and a loud noise may be heard.

The smoke is not harmful and does not

indicate a fire. Care should be taken not

.

No unauthorized changes should

be made to any components or

wiring of the pretensioner sys-

tem. This is to prevent damage to

or accidental activation of the

pretensioners. Tampering with

the pretensioner system may re-

sult in serious personal injury.

It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for work on and

around the pretensioner system.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-61

deploys, it may cause serious injury

or death.

SSS1020

SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LABELS

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING

LIGHT

Warning labels about the supplemental

front-impact air bag system are placed in

the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

The supplemental air bag warning light,

displaying

in the instrument panel,

monitors the circuits for the air bag

systems, pretensioners and all related

wiring.

SRS air bag

The warning labels are located on the

surface of the sun visors.

When the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the supplemental air bag warn-

ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds

and then turns off. This means the system

is operational.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions occur,

the air bag and/or pretensioner systems

need servicing:

Do not use a rear-facing child re-

straint on a seat protected by an air

bag in front of it. If the air bag

1-62 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

.

The supplemental air bag warning

light remains on after approximately

7 seconds.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-

CEDURE

and pretensioner should be re-

placed. It is recommended you

visit

a NISSAN dealer for this

The front air bags, knee air bags, side air

bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners

are designed to activate on a one-time-

only basis. As a reminder, unless it is

damaged, the supplemental air bag

warning light will remain illuminated after

inflation has occurred. These systems

should be repaired and/or replaced as

soon as possible. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

.

The supplemental air bag warning

service. However, the air bag

modules and pretensioner sys-

tem cannot be repaired.

light flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning

light does not come on at all.

.

The front air bag, knee air bag,

side air bag and curtain air bag

systems, and pretensioner sys-

tem should be inspected if there

is any damage to the front end or

side portion of the vehicle. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

If you need to dispose of a sup-

plemental air bag or pretensioner

or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN deal-

er. Correct supplemental air bag

and pretensioner system dispo-

sal procedures are set forth in the

appropriate NISSAN Service Man-

ual. Incorrect disposal procedures

could cause personal injury.

If there is an impact to your

vehicle from any direction, your

Occupant Classification Sensor

(OCS) should be checked to verify

it is still functioning correctly. It is

recommended that you visit a

NISSAN dealer for this service.

The OCS should be checked even

Under these conditions, the air bag and/

or pretensioner systems may not operate

properly. They must be checked and

repaired. It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for this service.

When maintenance work is required on

the vehicle, the front air bags, knee air

bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and

pretensioners and related parts should be

pointed out to the person performing the

maintenance. The ignition switch should

always be in the LOCK position when

working under the hood or inside the

vehicle.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

light is on, it could mean that the

front air bag, knee air bag, side air

bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-

sioner systems will not operate in an

accident. To help avoid injury to

yourself or others, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

WARNING

.

Once a front air bag, knee air bag,

side air bag or curtain air bag has

inflated, the air bag module will

not function again and must be

replaced. Additionally, the acti-

vated pretensioners must also

be replaced. The air bag module

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-63

if no air bags deploy as a result of

the impact. Failure to verify prop-

er OCS function may result in an

improper air bag deployment re-

sulting in injury or death.

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