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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under-stand the operation and maintenance of yourvehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through thismanual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Bookletexplains details about the warranties cov-ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Serviceand Maintenance Guide explains detailsabout maintaining and servicing your ve-

hicle. Additionally, a separate CustomerCare/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) willexplain how to resolve any concerns youmay have with your vehicle, as well asclarify your rights under your states lemonlaw.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or have anyquestions, they will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to them.

Beforedriving your vehicle pleaseread this Own-ers Manual carefully. This will ensure familiaritywith controls and maintenance requirements, as-sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and comfortable tripfor you and your passengers!

NEVER drive under the influence of al-cohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Pre-teenchildren should be seated in the rear seat.

ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this owners manual forimportant safety information.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive

models, a mark is placed at the begin-ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features foroff-road use, failure to operate four-wheel

drive models correctly may result in losscontrol or an accident. Be sure to reDriving safety precautions in the Staing and driving section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVIN

This vehicle will handle and maneuverdifferently from an ordinary passengercar because it has a higher center ofgravity for off-road use. As with othervehicles with features of this type, fail-

ure to operate this vehicle correctly maresult in loss of control or an accident

Be sure to read On-pavement and off

road driving precautions, and Avoid-ing collision and rollover, and Driving

safety precautions, in the Starting andriving section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its performancsafety or durability, and may even violate

governmental regulations. In addition,damage or performance problems result

ing from modifications may not be cov-ered under NISSAN warranties.

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY


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This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations inthis manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications or design without notice and with-out obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. Theyare used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedprecisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause minor or moder-ate personal injury or damage to your ve-hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-cedures must be followed carefully.

If you see thissymbol, it means Do not dothisor Do not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-tion, it means the arrow points to the front of thevehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to theseindicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thesecall attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituenand certain vehicle components contaor emit chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer and birth dfects or other reproductive harm. In adtion, certain fluids contained in vehicland certain products of component wecontain or emit chemicals known to tState of California to cause cancer abirth defects or other reproductive harm

2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCGARDENA, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnManualmay be reproduced or storedin a retriesystem, or transmitted in any form, or by ameans, electronic, mechanical, photocopyrecording or otherwise, without the prior writpermission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gdena, California.

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NISSAN CARES . . .

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSANdealer cannot assist you with or you would like toprovide NISSAN directly with comments orquestions, please contact the NISSAN Con-sumer Affairs Department using our toll-freenumber:

For U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

TheConsumer Affairs Department will ask for thefollowing information:

Your name, address, and telephone number

Vehicle identification number (attached to thetop of the instrument panel on the driversside)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informationFor U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM


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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index


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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9


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1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)2. Supplemental curtain side-impact an

rollover air bags (if so equipped)(P. 1-43)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)4. Supplemental front impact air bags

(P.1-43)5. Seats (P. 1-2)6. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-50)7. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P. 1-56)8. Supplemental side-impact air bag

(if so equipped) (P. 1-43)9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-32)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-24)3. Windshield (P. 8-18)

4. Power windows (P. 2-47)5. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)6. Mirrors (P. 3-14)7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)9. Tire chains (P. 8-37)10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-26)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-30)

13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Roof rack (P. 2-46)2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)3. Glass hatch (P. 3-9)4. Rear window washer (P.2-25)

5. Glass hatch release (P.3-9)6. Lift gate release (P. 3-9)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-10)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. DVD entertainment system(if so equipped) (P. 4-47)

2. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)3. Map lights (P. 2-52)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-13)5. HomeLink universal transceiver

(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)6. Glove box (P. 2-38)7. Front seats (P. 1-2)8. 2nd row seats (P.1-10)9. 3rd row seats (P. 1-12)10. Luggage storage (P. 2-42)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Ventilators (P. 4-12)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/

turn signal switch (P. 2-26)3. Steering wheel switch for audio cont

(if so equipped) (P. 4-46)4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-43, P. 2-31)5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicato

lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)6. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 5-15)7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)

8. Storage (P. 2-35)9. Audio system controls (P. 4-25)10. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-43)11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-32)14. Hill descent control switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)

15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF

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17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-17)

18. Climate controls (P. 4-13, 4-21)19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-52)

20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)21. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)23. Pedal position adjustment switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)24. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-16)25. Navigation system and controls*

(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-ers Manual (if so equipped).

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VQ40DE

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-12)

2. Battery (P. 8-13)

3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-111. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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Warning

light

Name Page

or

Anti-lock brakewarning light

2-14

Automatic

transmission oil

temperature

warning light

2-14

Automatictransmission

park warning

light (

model)

2-14

or

Brake warning

light

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Charge warninglight 2-15

Door open

warning light

2-15

Engine oil pres-

sure warning

light

2-15

4WD warning

light (

model)

2-16

Low fuel warn-

ing light

2-16

Low tire pres-

sure warning

light

2-16

Warning

light

Name Page

Low windshieldwasher fluid

warning light

2-17

Seat belt warn-

ing light and

chime

2-17

Supplemental

air bag warning

light

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Automatictransmission

position indica-

tor light

2-18

Cruise main

switch indicator

light

2-18

Cruise set

switch indicatorlight

2-18

4WD shift indi-

cator light

(

model)

2-18

Front passenger

air bag status

light

2-18

Indicator

light

Name Page

High beam in-dicator light

(Blue)

2-18

Hill Descent

Control (HDC)

indicator light

(if so equipped)

2-33

Malfunction

indicator lamp(MIL)

2-19

Overdrive off

indicator light

2-20

Security indica-

tor light

2-20

Slip indicator

light

2-20

Indicator

light

Name Page

Transfer 4LOposition indica-

tor light

(

model)

2-20

Turn

signal/hazard

indicator lights

2-21

Vehicle dy-namic control

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front power seat adjustment(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20Child restraint installation on 2nd row benchseats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Child restraint installation on 3rd row benchseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33Child restraint installation on front passengerseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38Booster seat installation on 2nd row benchseat positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40Booster seat installation on 3rd row benchseat positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41Booster seat installation on front passengerseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57

Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat and adjust the seat properly. SeePrecautions on Seat Belt Usage laterin this section.

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whdriving so full attention may be given vehicle operation. The seat may mosuddenly and could cause loss of cotrol of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in the seto make sure it is securely locked.

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Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseat forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever up and leanback. To bring theseatback forward, pull theleverup and lean your body forward. Release the leverto lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit. SeePrecautions on seat belt usagelaterin this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined

to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped.

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rockin theseatmake sure it is securely locked.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height ofthe seat cushion to the desired position.

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-tivate switches or controls. Unattendedchildren could become involved in seri-ous accidents.

Operating tips The power seat motor has an auto-re

overload protection circuit. If the mostops during operation, wait 30 seconthen reactivate the switch.

Do not operate the power seat switch folong period of time when the engine is This will discharge the battery.

See Automatic drive positioner (if so equippein Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsfor aumatic drive positioner operation.

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Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slidethe seat forward or backward to the desiredposition.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de-sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatbackforward again, move the switch forward andmove your body forward. The seatback will moveforward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit (see Precautions on seat belt usagelaterin this section). Also, the seatback can be re-clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-hicle is stopped.

Seat lifter (drivers seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.

Lumbar support (drivers seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower bsupport to the driver. Move the lever up or doto adjust the seat lumbar area.

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2ND ROW BENCH SEATADJUSTMENT

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever andlean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for addedcomfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit

(see Precautions on seat belt usagelater in thissection). Also, the seatback can be reclined toallow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped.

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rock in the seatto make sure it is securely locked.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in the

seat and adjust the seat belt properly.See Precautions on seat belt usagelater in this section.

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd rowThe outboard seating positions on the 2nd rbench seat can be tipped forward for easy enor exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter 3rd row 1 lift up on the latch located on upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd rbench seat and fold the seatback forward aangle over the seat base. This will release back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

Outboard seats

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Then2 lift up on the lower corner of the seatbase and tip the outboard seating position of the2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd rowbench seat lift up on the same latch and fold theseatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift upon the seat base and tip it forward.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,push and hold the lock knob and push the headrestraint down.

The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seatsare removable.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-

tection against injury in an accident. Donot remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is lewith the center of your ears.

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in the previous section.Failure to do so can reduce the effec-tiveness of the active head restraint.

Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Al-

ways wear seat belts. No system canprevent all injuries in any accident.

Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impairactive head restraint function.

The head restraint moves forward utilizing the

force that the seatback receives from the occu-pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of thehead restraint helps support the occupants headby reducing its backward movement and helpingabsorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-lash type injuries.

Active head restraints are effective for collisionsat low to medium speeds in which it is said thatwhiplash injury occurs most.

Active head restraints operate only in certain

rear-end collisions. After the collision, the headrestraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-scribed earlier in this section.

ARMRESTTo use the center armrest on the 2nd row beseat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat afold it down to the resting position.

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FLEXIBLE SEATINGWARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seats when they arein the fold-down position. In a collision,people riding in these areas withoutproper restraints are more likely to beseriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any areaof your vehicle that is not equipped with

seats and seat belts. Be sure everyonein your vehicle is in a seat and using aseat belt properly.

Do not fold down the rear seats whenoccupants are in the rear seat area orany luggage is on the rear seats.

Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide significantprotection against injury in an accident.Always replace and adjust them prop-erly if they have been removed for anyreason.

If the head restraints are removed forany reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causinginjury to passengers or damage to thevehicle in case of sudden braking or anaccident.

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secured,passengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace cargo higher than the seatbacks.In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured

cargo could cause personal injury.

Folding the front passengers seatba(if so equipped)

To fold the front passengers seatback flatextra storage length when transporting l

items:

1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. up on the recline lever, located on the oside edge of the seat, and fold the seatbforward as far as it will go. Thenlift uponlatch located on the upper corner of seatback to release the back of the seat

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2 Once the seatback is released it will enableyou to fold the front passenger seatback flatover the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passengers seat to aseating position lift up on the seatback andpushit upto anupright position. Thenpullupon the recline lever and lean the seatback toa proper seating position. Release the leverto lock the seatback in position.

WARNING

If you fold the front passengers seat-back flat forward to carry longer ob-jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-

cured and not near an air bag. In acrash, an inflating air bag might forcethat object toward a person. This couldcause severe injury or even death. Se-cure objects away from the area inwhich an air bag would inflate. SeePrecautions on supplemental restraintsystem later in this section.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the front passengers seatwhen it is in the fold-down position. Use

of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident orsudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row bench seatTo fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximcargo hauling:

1 Lower the head restraints to the full dowposition. Pull the strap forward, locatedthe center of each seat cushion, and feach seat cushion toward the front of vehicle.

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2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side oftheoutboard seats to fold theoutboard seat-backs flat. To fold the center seatback flat,pull up on the strap on the edge of the centerseat cushion and fold the seatback towardthe front of the vehicle.

3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back ofeach seat that can be folded toward theback of the vehicle

4 The carpet panel flap provides a level cafloor when the 3rd row seats are also foldflat.

5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seto a seating position reverse the processthe outboard seats.

6. To return the center seat to a seating potion, lift up on the pull strap on the backthe seat base while lifting on the seatbaThen push the seat cushion back into plaMake sure to properly raise the se

back to an upright position and puthe seat cushion down into place.

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Folding the 3rd row seatsTo fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargocapacity:

1. Make sure that the head restraints are lowered.

2. Stow the third row seat belts in the seat belthooks found on the sides of the cargo area.See Seat belt hook later in this section.

3. Pull up on the latch located in the uppercorner of each seatback and lower the seat-back forward over the seat base.

To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position

use the pull straps to raise each seatback. Pullback until the seatbacks latch into position.Make sure to properly raise each seatbackto an upright and secured position.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat, your chances of being injured or killedin an accident and/or the severity of injury may begreatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encouragesyou and all of your passengers to buckle up everytime you drive, even if your seating position in-cludes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts be wornat all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint.

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

justedto a snug fit.Failure to doso mreduce the effectiveness of the entrestraint system and increase tchance or severity of injury in an acdent. Serious injury or death can occif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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WARNING Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snug aspossible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too high couldincrease the risk of internal injuries in

an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is securelyfastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the seat belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce its

effectiveness. Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

Never carry more people in the vehiclethan there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows con-tinuously while the ignition is turnedON with all doors closed and all seatbelts fastened, it may indicate a mal-function in the system. Have the system

checked by a NISSAN dealer. Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused and mustbe replaced together with the retractor.See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system componentsshould be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including rtractors and attaching hardwa should be inspected after any collisiby a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recomends that all seat belt assembliesuse during a collision be replaced uless the collision was minor and tbelts show no damage and continueoperate properly. Seat belt assemblnot in use during a collision should abe inspected and replaced if eithdamage or improper operation is note

All child restraints and attaching haware should be inspected after any clision. Always follow the restra

manufacturers inspection instructioand replacement recommendatioThe child restraints should be replacif they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect theThey need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in manual, child safety information is available frmany other sources, including doctors, teachgovernment traffic safety offices, and commuorganizations. Every child is different, so be sto learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

The proper restraint depends on the childs size.Generally, infants up to about 1 year and lessthan 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rearfacing child restraints. Front facing child re-straints are available for children who outgrowrear facing child restraints and are at least 1 yearold. Booster seats are used to help position avehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can nolonger use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicles seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt maycome too close to the face or neck. Thelap belt may not fit over their small hipbones. In an accident, an improperly fit-ting seat belt could cause serious or fatalinjury. Always use appropriate childrestraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraintsfor infants and small children. See Child Re-straints later in this section.

Also, there are other types of child restraintsavailable for larger children for additional protec-tion.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-

tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint systemlater in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placedin a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-mends that infants be placed in child restraintsthat comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. You should choose a child restraintthat fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-facturers instructions for installation and use.

Small Children

Children that are over one year old and webetween 20lbs (9kg)and40 lbs (18 kgs)caplaced in a forward facing child restraint. Refe

the manufacturers instructions for minimum amaximum weight and height recommendatioNISSAN recommends that small children placedin child restraints that comply with FedMotor Vehicle SafetyStandardsor Canadian Mtor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choa child restraint that fits your vehicle and alwfollow the manufacturers instructions for inslation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child restrashould be seated and restrained by the seat bwhich are provided. The seat belt may noproperly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inc(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat shouldused to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed commercially available booster seat if the shoder belt in the childs seating position fits clos

the face or neck or if the lap portion of the sbelt goes across the abdomen. The booster sshould raise the child so that the shoulder beproperly positioned across the top, middle p



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tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on thehips. A booster seat can only be used in seatingpositions that have a three-point type seat belt.The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat andhave a label certifying that it complies with Fed-

eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the childhas grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on ornear the face and neck, use the shoulder beltwithout the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving. Thechild could be seriously injured or killed in

an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,and always position the lap belt as low as pos-sible around the hips, not the waist. Place theshoulder belt over your shoulder and across yourchest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over yourabdominal area. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons useseat belts. Check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injuries.

For the most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seat shouldbe upright. Always sit well back in theseat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts1 Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in

section.

Manual front seat shown

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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled fromits fully retracted position, firmly pullthe belt and release it. Then smoothly

pull the belt out of the retractor.

3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack. Be sure theshoulder belt is routed over your shoulderand across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seatingpositions three-point seat belts have a lockingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as theautomaticlocking modeor childrestraint mode.

When automatic locking mechanism is activathe seat belt cannot be extended again until seat belt tongue is detached from the bucklefully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt ithe emergency locking mode. See Child

straints later in this section for more informatThe automatic locking mode should used only for child restraint installatiDuring normal seat belt use by a passeger, the locking mode should not be acvated. If it is activated it may cause uncofortable seat belt tension. It can achange the operation of the front passeger air bag. See Front passenger air band status light later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certathat the seatbacks are completely scured in the latched position. If they anot completely secured, passengers mbe injured in an accident or sudden sto

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Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebutton onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat beltmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should lock and re-strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check orif you have any questions about seat belt opera-tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (froand 2nd row outboard seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be justed to the position best for you. (See Prections on seat belt usage earlier in this sectiTo adjust, pull out1 the adjustment button amove the shoulder belt anchor2 to the desposition, so the belt passes over the center ofshoulder. The belt should be away from your fand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. R

lease the adjustment button to lock the shoubelt anchor into position.

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WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to make

sure it is securely fixed in position. The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident.

Seat belt hook

When the seat belt is not in use and when foldingdown the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts onthe seat belt hooks.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it isnot possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder beltand fasten it, an extender is available which iscompatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of

length and may be used for either the driver orfront passenger seating position. See a NISSANdealer for assistance if an extender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, maby the same company which made toriginal equipment seat belts, shou

be used with NISSAN seat belts. Adults and children who can use t

standard seat belt should not use extender. Such unnecessary use couresult in serious personal injury in tevent of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to instchild restraints. If the child restraintnot secured properly, the child could seriously injured in a collision or a suden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbing, appmild soap solution or any solution recomended for cleaning upholstery or carpThen wipe with a cloth and allow the sbelts to dry in the shade. Do not allow seat belts to retract until they are compledry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder bguide of the seat belt anchors, the sbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoubelt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components, such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wiresand anchors, work properly. If loose parts,deterioration, cuts or other damage on the

webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-sembly should be replaced.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

WARNING

Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restraint can re-sult in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Infants and small children should nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibfor even the strongest adult to resist tforces of a severe accident. The chcould be crushed between the adult aparts of the vehicle. Also, do not put tsame seat belt around both your chand yourself.

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Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating supplemental front air bag couldseriously injure or kill your child. A rear-

facing child restraint must only be usedin the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the child re-straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac-cording to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat.

An improperly installed child restraintcould lead to serious injury or death inan accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to beinstalled with the lap portion of a lap/shoulderseat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped witha universal child restraint lower anchor system,referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) system. Some child re-straints include two rigid or webbing-mountedattachments that can be connected to theselower anchors. For details, see the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-

tem later in this section.Child restraints for infants and small children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manufactur-

ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep thefollowing points in mind:

Chooseonly a restraint with a label certifyingthat it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechildrestraint in your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicles seatand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to besure the child restraint is compatible withyour child. Choose a child restraint that is

designed for your childs height and weight.Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint can

increase the risk or severity of injury forboth the child and other occupants ofthe vehicle.

Follow all of the child restraint manfacturers instructions for installatiand use. When purchasing a child straint, be sure to select one which wfit your child and vehicle. It may not

possible to properly install some typof child restraints in your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchorproperly, the risk of a child being jured in a collision or a sudden stgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be potioned to fit the child restraint, but upright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint, tes

before you place the child in it. Pushfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwaand check to see if the belt holds trestraint in place. The child restra should not move more than 1 inch (mm). If the restraint is not secutighten the belt as necessary, or put trestraint in another seat and testagain. You may need to try a differechild restraint. Not all child restraintsin all types of vehicles.



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If you must install a front facing childrestraint in the front seat, see Childrestraint installation on front passengerseat later in this section.

When your child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around incase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the childrestraint.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONON 2ND ROW BENCH SEATS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the child

in a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child restraint systemin the 2nd row center position both thecenter seat belt connector tongue andbuckle tongue must be secured. SeeAttaching the center seat belt earlierin this section.

Front facingWhen you install a child restraint on the 2nd bench seat, follow these steps:

Front facing (center) step 1

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1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Alwaysfollow the restraint manufacturers instruc-tions. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seat back. If nec-essary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct child restraint fit.See Headrestraint adjustment earlier in this section. Ifthe head restraint is removed, store it in asecure place. Be sure to install the head re-straint when the child restraint is removed. Ifthe seating position does not have an adjust-

able head restraint and it is interfering with theproper child restraint fit, try another seatingposition or a different child restraint.

2 Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle untilyouhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the befully extended. At this time, the seat bretractor is in the automatic locking mo(child restraint mode). It reverts backemergency locking mode when the seat is fully retracted.

Front facing (outboard) step 1

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4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,

use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again, or try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-

straints fit in all types of vehicles.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automlocking mode by trying to pull more seat bout of the retractor. If you cannot pull more belt webbing out of the retractor, retractor is in the automatic locking mod

7. Check to make sure that the child restraiproperly secured prior to each use. If thebis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt is fully retracted, the automatic locking m(child restraint mode) is canceled.

Front Facing step 4

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Rear facingWhen you install a child restraint on the 2nd rowbench seat, follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the restraint manufacturers in-structions.

2 Route the seat belt tongue through the crestraint and insert it into the buckle untilhear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint mafacturers instructions for belt routing.

Rear facing (center) step 1

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3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts to emer-gency locking mode when the seat belt isfully retracted.

4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restra

use force to push the child restraint frside to side, and tug it forward to make sthat it is securely held in place. It should move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it domove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull agon the shoulder belt to further tighten child restraint. If unable to properly secthe restraint move the restraint to anotrear seating position and try again, or tdifferent child restraint. Not all child


Rear Facing step 3

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Rear Facing step 4

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6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seat beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore seat belt webbing out of the retractor,the retractor is in the automatic locking

mode.7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If thebeltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode) is canceled.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONON 3RD ROW BENCH SEAT

WARNING


Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise be

unsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision.

A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used on the 3rd rowbench seat.

Front facing

WARNING

The three-point seat belt in your vehicis equipped with an automatic lockimode retractor which must be uswhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockimode will result in the child restranot being properly secured. The straint could tip over or otherwise

unsecured and cause injury to the chin a sudden stop or collision.

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When you install a child restraint on the 3rd rowbench seat, follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Ad-just the head restraint to its highest position.Always follow the restraint manufacturers

instructions. The back of the child restraintshould be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjustor removethe headrestraint to obtain the correct child restraintfit. See Head restraint adjustmentearlier inthis section. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the child restraint isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit,

try another seating position or a differentchild restraint. 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle untilyou

hear and feel the latch engage.


3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the befully extended. At this time, the seat bretractor is in the automatic locking mo(child restraint mode). It reverts backemergency locking mode when the seat is fully retracted.

Front Facing step 2

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4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again , or try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-



7. Check to make sure that the child restraiproperly secured prior to each use. If thebis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.


Front Facing step 4

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Rear facingWhen you install a child restraint on the 3rd rowbench seat, follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the restraint manufacturers in-structions.

2 Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle untilyouhear and feel the latch engage.


3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the befully extended. At this time, the seat bretractor is in the automatic locking mo(child restraint mode). It reverts to emgency locking mode when the seat befully retracted.

Rear Facing step 1

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4

Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again, or try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-


6. Check that the retractor is in the automlocking mode by trying to pull more seat bout of the retractor. If you cannot pull more seat belt webbing out of the retracthe retractor is in the automatic lock

mode.7. Check to make sure that the child restrai

properly secured prior to each use. If thebis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the sbelt fully retracted, the automatic locking mo(child restraint mode) is canceled.

Rear Facing step 4

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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) anchor points are located in the seatcushions of the 2nd row bench seat outboardseating positions only. Do not attempt to install achild restraint in the center position using theLATCH anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible chrestraints only at the locations showna child restraint is not secured propeyour child could be seriously injuredkilled in an accident.

The LATCH system anchors are d signed to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstance they to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid webbing-mounted attachments that can be cnected to two anchors located at certain seapositions in your vehicle. This system is knownthe LATCH system. This system may alsoreferred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatsystem. With this system, you do not have to a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraYour vehicle is equipped with special ancpoints that are used with LATCH system compible child restraints. Check your child restraina label stating that it is compatible with LATCH system. This information may also b

the child restraint owners manual. If you hsuch a child restraint, refer to the illustration

LATCH system anchor point locations 2ndrow bench seat

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the seating positions equipped with LATCH sys-tem anchors which can be used to secure thechild restraint.

The LATCH system anchors are located at therear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A

label is attached to the seatback to help youlocate the LATCH system anchors.

LATCH child restraints generally require the useof a top tether strap. See Top tether strap childrestraint later in this section for installation in-structions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose supplied with the child restraint.

When you install a LATCH system compatiblechild restraint to the lower anchor attachments,follow these steps:

WARNING

Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH system an-chors, such as seat belt webbing or seatcushion material. The child restraint willnot be secured properly if the LATCH sys-tem anchors are obstructed.

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments into theanchor points on the seat. To assist in at-taching the child restraint to the lower an-chors in vehicles with adjustable seatbacks,recline the seatback, latch the anchor at-tachments to the anchors, and then returnthe seatback to its normal upright andlocked position. If the child restraint isequipped with a top tether, see Top tetherstrap child restraint later in this section forinstallation instructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint and beforeplacing the child in it, use force to push thechild restraint from side to side and tug it

forward to make sure that the child restraintis securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch (25 mm) .

3. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

Ifyourchild restraint has a top tetherstrap, itmbe secured to the anchor point provided beh

its position.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designto withstand only those loads imposed correctly fitted child restraints. Under circumstances are they to be used adult seat belts or harnesses.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat or the LATCH system (2nd row outboard s

positions only), as applicable.For the 2nd row bench seats, position the tetover the top of the head restraint, with the herestraint in the full down position. Secure tether strap to the tether anchor point locatedthe backof the seatbackof the same seat thatchild restraint is in.

The 3rd row bench seat is not equipped with tether anchor points.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the back of eachseatback for all three seating positions of the 2ndrow bench seat as shown.

If you have any questions when installing atop strap child restraint on the rear seat,consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

1. Top tether strap2. Anchor point

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front passeng seat. Supplemental front air bags flate with great force. A rear-facchild restraint could be struck by t supplemental front air bag in a craand could seriously injure or kill yochild.

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NISSAN recommends that child re-

straints be installed in the rear seat.However, if you must install a forwardfacing child restraint in the front pas-senger seat, move the passenger seatto the rearmost position. Also, be surethe front passenger air bag status lightis illuminated to indicate the passengerair bag is OFF. See Front passenger airbag and status light later in this sec-tion for details.

A child restraint with a top tether strap

should not be used in the front passen-ger seat.


Failure to use the retractors locking

mode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front passenger air bag. See Front passengerair bag and status light later in thissection.

If you must installa child restraint in the front sfollow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the front psenger seat. It should be placed infront-facing direction only. Move seat to the rearmost position. Adjusthead restraint to its highest position. Alwfollow the child restraint manufacturersstructions. Child restraints for infamust be used in the rear-facing dirtion and therefore must not be used

the front seat.

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The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seat back. Ifnecessary, adjust or remove the head re-straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit.See Head restraint adjustment earlier inthis section. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the child restraint isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit,try another seating position or a differentchild restraint.

2Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle untilyouhear and feel the latch engage.


3Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the befully extended. At this time, the seat bretractor is in the automatic locking mo(child restraint mode). It reverts to emgency locking mode when the seat befully retracted.

Front Facing step 2

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4 Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull upon the shoulder belt to remove any slack inthe belt.

5

Before placing the child in the child restraint,use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherrear seating position and try again , or try adifferent child restraint. Not all child re-



7. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 6.

8. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Tpassenger air bag status light shoilluminate. If this light is not illuminated Front passenger air bag and status lighthis section. Move the child restraintanother seating position. Have the stem checked by a NISSAN dealer.


Front Facing step 4

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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTERSEATS

WARNING

Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restraint orbooster seat can result in serious injuryor death.

Infants and small children should neverbe carried on your lap. It is not possiblefor even the strongest adult to resist theforces of a severe accident. The childcould be crushed between theadult andparts of the vehicle. Also, do not put thesame seat belt around both your childand yourself.

NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-cording to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat.

A booster seat must only be installed ina seating position that has alap/shoulder belt. Failure to use athree-point type seat belt with abooster seat can result in a serious in-

jury in sudden stop or collision. An improperly installed booster seat

could lead to serious injury or death inan accident.

WARNING

Do not use towels, books, pillows other items in place of a booster seItems such as these may move durinormal driving or a collision and resin serious injury or death. Booster seare designed to be used with lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are d signed to properly route the lap ashoulder portions of the seat belt ovthe strongest portions of a childs boto provide the maximum protection d

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:

Choose only a booster seat with a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check the booster seat in your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicles seatand seat belt system.

Make sure the childs head will be properly

supported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. For example, if a

low back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat2 should be used.

If the booster seat is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the booster seatand check the various adjustments to besure thebooster seat is compatible with yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesterritories require that infants and smchildren be restrained in an approved chrestraint at all times while the vehiclebeing operated.

WARNING

Improper use of a booster seat can crease the risk or severity of injury both the child and other occupantsthe vehicle.

Follow all of the booster seat manufaturers instructions for installation ause. When purchasing a booster sebe sure to select one which will fit yochild and vehicle. It may not be possib

to properly install some types booster seats in your vehicle.

If the booster seat and seat belt is nused properly, the risk of a child beiinjured in a collision or a sudden stgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be potioned to fit the booster seat, but upright as possible.

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After placing the child in the boosterseat and fastening the seat belt, makesure the shoulder portion of the belt isaway from the childs face and neck andthe lap portion of the belt does not

cross the abdomen. Do not put the shoulder belt behind the

child or under the childs arm. If youmust install a booster seat in the frontseat, see Booster seat installation onfront passenger seat later in thissection.

When your booster seat is not in use,keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around incase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a booster seat left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the boosterseat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON2ND ROW BENCH SEATPOSITIONS

CAUTION

Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automaticlocking mode when using a booster seatwith the seat belts. When you install abooster seat in the rear seat follow thesesteps:

1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Oplace it in a front facing direction. Alwfollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions.

(Outboard position)

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2. The booster seat should be positioned onthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct booster seat fit. SeeHead restraint adjustment earlier in thissection. If the head restraint is removed,

store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the booster seat isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a differentbooster seat.

3. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the childs hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions for adjusting the belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belttoward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childsshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

5. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-tions for properly fastening a seat beltshown in the Three-point seat belt with

retractor earlier in this section.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON

3RD ROW BENCH SEATPOSITIONS

CAUTION

Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automaticlocking mode when using a booster seatwith the seat belts. When you install abooster seat in the rear seat follow thesesteps:

1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only

place it in a front facing direction. Alwaysfollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions.

2. The booster seat should be positionedthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necsary, adjust or remove the head restrainobtain the correct booster seat fit. SHead restraint adjustment earlier in section. If the head restraint is remov

store it in a secure place. Be sure to insthe head restraint when the booster searemoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper booster seattry another seating position or a differbooster seat.

3. Position the lap portion of the seat belt and snug on the childs hips. Be surefollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions for adjusting the belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seattoward the retractor to take up extra slaBe sure the shoulder belt is positioacross the top, middle portion of the chishoulder. Be sure to follow the booster smanufacturers instructions for adjustingbelt routing.

5. Follow the warnings, cautions and insttions for properly fastening a seat shown in the Three-point seat belt w

retractor earlier in this section.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON

FRONT PASSENGER SEATWARNING

NISSAN recommends that child restraintsbe installed in the rear seat. However, ifyou must install a booster seat in the frontpassenger seat, move the passengersseat to the rearmost position.

If you must install a booster seat in the front seat,follow these steps:

1. Move the seat to the rear-most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it in a front facing direction. Alwaysfollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on

the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct booster seat fit. SeeHead restraint adjustment earlier in thissection. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the booster seat isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a different

booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the childs hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturers in-structions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belttoward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childsshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instrtions for properly fastening a seat shown in the Three-point seat belt wretractor earlier in this section.

7. When the ignition is turned to the ON p

tion, the passenger air bag status light mor may not be illuminated, depending on size of the child and the type of booster sbeing used. See NISSAN advanced airsystem later in this section.

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PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerningthe driver and passenger supplemental front airbags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System),supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impactandrollover airbags andpre-tensioner seat belts.

Supplemental front impact air bag system:The NISSAN advanced air bag system can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Supplemental side-impact air bag system(if so equipped): This system can help cushionthe impact force to the chest area of the driverand front passenger in certain side impact colli-sions. The supplemental side air bag is designedto inflate on the side where the vehicle is im-pacted.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-over air bag system (if so equipped): Thissystem can help cushion the impact force to thehead of occupants in front and rear outboard

seating positionsin certain side impact or rollovercollisions. In a side impact, the curtain air bagsare designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain airbags are designed to inflate and remain inflatedfor a short time.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-signed tosupplement the crash protection pro-

vided by the seat belts and are not a substitutefor them. Seat belts should always be correctlyworn and the occupant seated a suitable dis-tance away from the steering wheel, instrumentpanel and door finishers. See Seat belts earlierin this section for instructions and precautions onseat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.



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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, orlower severity frontal collision. Also,the front passenger air bag will not in-flate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passengersseatis unoccupied. SeeFront passenger airbag and status light later in this sec-tion. Always wear your seat belts tohelp reduce the risk or severity of injury

in various kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplemental

front air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat. The front air bags inflate withgreat force. Even with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sitting side-ways or out of position in any way, youare at greater risk of injury or death in acrash. You may also receive serious orfatal injuries from the supplementalfront air bag if you are up against itwhen it inflates. Always sit back against

the seatback and as far away as praccal from the steering wheel or instment panel. Always use the seat belt

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors th

detectif the seat belts are fastened. Tadvanced air bag system monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt uage then inflates the air bags. Failureproperly wear seat belts can increathe risk or severity of injury in accident.

The front passenger seat is equippwith an occupant classification sens(pressure sensor) that turns the fropassenger air bag OFF under som

conditions. This sensor is only usedthis seat. Failure to be properly seatand wearing the seat belt can increathe risk or severity of injury in an acdent. See Front Passenger air bag astatus light later in this section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steeing wheel. Placing them inside t steering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when tsupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedextend their hands or face out of twindow. Do not attempt to hold themyour lap or arms. Some examples dangerous riding positions are showin the illustrations.

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental front airbags, side air bags or curtain side-impact and rollover air bags inflate ifthey are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properlyrestrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. SeeChild restraints earlier in this sectionfor details.

WARNINGSupplemental side air bag(if so equippeand curtain side-impact and rollover bag (if so equipped):

The supplemental side air bag and ctain side-impact and rollover air bordinarily will not inflate in the eventa frontal impact, rear impact, or low severity side collision. Always wyour seat belts to help reduce the risk severity of injury in various kinds

accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental siair bags and curtain side-impact arollover air bags are most effectwhen you are sitting well back and u

right in the seat. The side air bag acurtain air bag inflate with great forcDo not allow anyone to place thhand, leg or face near the side air bon the side of the seatback of the froseat or near the side roof rails. Do nallow anyone sitting in thefront seatsrear outboard seats to extend thhand out of the window or lean againthe door. Some examples of dangeroriding positions are shown in the pre

ous illustrations.

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

Whensitting in the 2nd rowrear seat, donot hold onto the seatback of the frontseat. If the side air bag inflates, you maybe seriously injured. Be especially care-ful with children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

Do not use

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