2008 Nissan Titan

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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 limitsand never drive too fast for conditions.

ALWAYS give your full attention to drivingand avoid using vehiclefeatures or takingother actions that could distract you.

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Pre-teenchildren should be seated in the rearseat.

ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this Owners Manualfor important safety information.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel dmodels, a mark is placed at the begning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features off-road use, failure to operate four-whdrive 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 maneuver

differently from an ordinary passenger

car 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 ma

result in loss of control or an accident

Be sure to read On-pavement and offroad driving precautions, and Avoid-ing collision and rollover, and Driving

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

FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY


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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its

performance, safety or durability, andmay even violate gover nmentalregulations. In addition, damage or per-formance problems resulting from modi-fications may not be covered underNISSAN warranties.

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 this symbol, it means Do not do thor Do not let this happen.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustion, it means the arrow points to the front of vehicle.

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

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

APD1

WHEN READING THE MANUAL


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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components containor emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth de-fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-tion, certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-ies, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: PerchlorateMaterial special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BLUETOOTH is a

trademark owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,

U.S.A. and licensed to

Visteon.

2007 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnersManual may be reproduced or storedin a retrieval

system, or transmitted in any form, or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording or otherwise, without the prior writtenpermission of Nissan North America, Inc.


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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 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003

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, audio and phone 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. 1-13)2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact an

roll-over supplemental air bag(if so equipped) (P. 1-46)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints5. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-46)6. Seats (P. 1-2)7. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P. 1-55)8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-59)9. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (if so equipped)

(P. 1-46)10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

Children) (P. 1-25)11. Top tether strap anchor point (P. 1-2See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-29)3. Windshield (P. 8-18)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)5. Power windows (P. 2-50)6. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-7, 3-2)7. Mirrors (P. 3-14)8. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)12. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-31)13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-34)14. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P. 2-52)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)3. Tailgate/Truckbox (P. 3-18)

4. Trailer hitch/Towing (if so equipped)(P. 9-25)

5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)6. Bedside storage compartment

(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-10, P. 9-3, 9-4)8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-10)9. Child safety rear door lock

(Crew Cab models only) (P. 3-6)

See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. DVD entertainment system(if so equipped) (P. 4-61)

2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-56)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-13)5. HomeLink (if so equipped) (P. 2-57)6. Glove box (P. 2-44)7. Cup holders (P. 2-46)8. Front seats (P. 1-2)9. Folding rear bench seat (P. 1-10)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Ventilators (P. 4-13)2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/t

signal switch (P. 2-31)

4. Steering wheel switch for audiocontrol/Bluetooth Hands-Free PhonSystem (if so equipped)(P. 4-71, P. 4-71)

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-46, P. 2-36)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicatolights (P. 2-4, 2-13)

7. Cruise control main/set switches(P. 5-18)

8. Shift selector lever (column)(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)

(P. 4-2)11. Navigation system* controls

(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)12. Audio system controls (P. 4-37)13. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-46)14. Glove box (P. 2-44)15. Climate controls (P. 4-28)16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-57)WIC1257

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17. Power outlet/Cigarette lighter(accessory) (P. 2-39/P. 2-41)

18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-36)

19. Storage compartment (P. 2-41)20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-39)22. Electronic locking rear differential

(E-Lock) system switch (if soequipped) (P.2-37)

23. Shift selector lever (console)(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)

24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-35)

25. Front passenger air bag status light(P. 1-55)

26. Power outlet (P. 2-39)27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-24)28. Windshield wiper/washer switch

(P. 2-29)29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)30. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-35)31. Rear sonar system off switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)32. Pedal position adjustment switch

(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)

33. Rear power window switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

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

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1. Battery (P. 8-13)2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-20)3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)

5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)6. Windshield washer 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 oil dipstick (P. 8-8)12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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Warninglight

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warn-ing light

2-14

Automatic transmis-sion check warninglight

2-14

Automatic transmis-sion park warninglight (model)

2-14

or

Brake warning light 2-14

Charge warninglight

2-15

Warninglight

Name Page

Engine oil pressure

low/engine coolanttemperature highwarning light

2-15

4WD warning light( model)

2-15

Low fuel warninglight

2-16

Low tire pressure

warning light

2-16

Master warning light 2-17

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-17

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-17

Indicatorlight

Name Pag

Electronic locking

rear differential (E-Lock) system ONindicator light (if soequipped)

2-1

Front passenger airbag status light

2-1

High beam indicatorlight (Blue)

2-1

Malfunction indica-tor lamp (MIL)

2-1

Security indicatorlight (if so equipped)

2-1

Slip indicator lightfor models withABLS (if soequipped)

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Indicatorlight

Name Page

Slip indicator light

for models withVDC (if soequipped)

2-19

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

2-20

Vehicle dynamiccontrol OFF indica-tor light (if soequipped)

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual captains chair seat adjustment(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual bench seat adjustment(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Front power seat adjustment(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Front-seat Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Armrests (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Two-point type seat belt without retractor(center of the front bench seat)(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildrensystem (LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . .1-28Child restraint installation using the seatbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41Booster seat installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61


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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 the seat with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat properly. See Precau-tions on Seat Belt Usage later in thissection.

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

Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-tivate switches or controls. Unattendedchildren could become involved in seri-ous accidents.

FRONT MANUAL CAPTAINS CHASEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped

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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 reclinedto allow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

FRONT MANUAL BENCH SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

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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 (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 and the transmission is in P(Park).

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FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Operating tips

The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 seconds,then reactivate the switch.

Do not operate the power seat switch for along period of time when the engine is off.

This will discharge the battery.See Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)in Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsfor auto-matic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backwardMoving 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 move

forward.The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seat

belt fit (see Precautions on seat belt usagelain this section). Also, the seatback can be clined to allow occupants to rest when the hicle is stopped and the transmission is i(Park).

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

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 backsupport to the driver. Move the lever up or downto adjust the seat lumbar area.

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

The head restraints on the rear bench seat removable. The front seat head restraints are removable.

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WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-tection against injury in an accident. Do

not remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of your ears. FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEADRESTRAINTS

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints proerly as specified in this section. Failuto do so can reduce the effectivenessthe Active Head Restraint.

Active Head Restraints are designed supplement other safety systems.

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

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Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impairActive Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-

ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-end collision. The movementof the head restraint helps support the occu-pants head by reducing its backward movementand helping absorb some of the forces that maylead to whiplash 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 asdescribed earlier in this section.

ARMRESTS (if so equipped)

To use the armrests on the captains chairs (typeA, if so equipped), pull them down to the restingposition.

To usethe centerarmrest on thebenchseat (typeB, if so equipped), pull on the tab in the center ofthe seat and fold it down to the resting position.

Type A

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FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area 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 withseats 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 adjustedproperly 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 the

vehicle 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, unsecuredcargo could cause personal injury.

Folding the front passengers seatbaflat (if so equipped)

To fold the front passengers seatback flatextra storage length when transporting litems:

1 Slide the seat to the rear-most positThen lift up on the recline lever, locatedthe outsideof the seat, and fold the seatbforward as far as it will go.

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2 Lift up on the latch located on the uppercorner of the seatback to release the back ofthe seat. This will enable you to fold the frontpassenger seatback flat over the seat cush-ion.

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.

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.

Folding the rear bench seatTo fold the rear bench seat up for storagecapity behind the front seatsor to remove the jacktools from the storage area:

1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side ofseat, while lifting thefront of theseat cushup.

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2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion towardthe back of the vehicle until it locks in place.

3 Repeat this process to raise and secure theseat cushion on the other side of the vehiclefor maximum storage capacity.

To returnthe rear bench seat to a seating positionreverse the process. Make sure to properlypush the seat cushion down into place.

WARNING

When the vehicle is being used to cacargo, properly secure all cargo to heprevent it from sliding or shifting. D

not place cargo higher than the sebacks. In a sudden stop or collisiounsecured cargo could cause personinjury.

Do not allow people to ride in any arof your vehicle that is not equipped wseats and seat belts. Be sure everyoin your vehicle is in a seat and usingseat belt properly. Never ride in the re seat unless the seat bottom cushioare in place and latched.

When returning the seatbacks to tupright position, be certain they acompletely secured in the latched potion. If they are not completely securepassengers may be injured in an acdent or sudden stop.

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Folding the rear bench seat down

The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward toaccess the child restraint anchor point locations.

To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up1and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchorpoints 2 can be accessed behind the rearbench seatback.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areas by

passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on thefloor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or theseverity of injury may be greatly reduced.NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time you drive,even if your seating position includes a supple-mental 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 put 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 a seat belt pretensioner has acti-

vated, it cannot be reused and must bereplaced together with the retractor.See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of pretensioner system components should bedone 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 restramanufacturers 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 oneyear old. Booster seats are used to help positiona vehicle 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 child

restraints.All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraints

for 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 right frontpassenger. See Supplemental restraintsystem later 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 ChildrenChildren that are over one year old and weigh atleast 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward

facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturinstructions for minimum and maximum weiand height recommendations. NISSAN recomends that small children be placed in crestraints that comply with Federal Motor Veh

Safety Standards or Canadian Motor VehSafety Standards. You should choose a crestraint that fits your vehicle and always folthe manufacturers instructions for installaand 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 no

properly 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 closthe 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

tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on hips. A booster seat can only be used in seatpositions that have a three-point type seat bThe booster seat should fit the vehicle seat a



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have 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 belt

without 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 inan 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 the seat with both feet on the floor andadjust the seat belt properly.

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

section.

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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 two modesof operation:

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) moallows the seat belt to extend and retract to athe driver and passengers some freedommovement in theseat. TheELR locks theseatwhen the vehicle slows down rapidly or dur

certain impacts.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mo(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for crestraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat bcannot be extended again until the seat tongue is detached from the buckle and fretracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR moafter the seat belt fully retracts. See Child straints later in this section for more informat

The ALR mode should be used only child restraint installation. During normseat belt use by a passenger, the ALR moshould not be activated. If it is activatemay cause uncomfortable seat belt t sion. It can also change the operationthe front passenger air bag. See Frpassenger air bag and status light latethis section.

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WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they are

not completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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 aredesigned 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 becheck the operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwquickly. The retractor should lock and strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this checif you have any questions about seat belt opetion, see a NISSAN dealer.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontoutboard seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-justed to the position best for you. (See Precau-tions on seat belt usage earlier in this section.)To adjust, pull out1 the adjustment button andmove the shoulder belt anchor2 to the desiredposition, so the belt passes over the center of theshoulder. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-

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

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.

TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITHOUT RETRACTOR (center ofthe front bench seat) (if so equipped

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Fastening the belts

1 Insert the tongue into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage.

2 Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the

belt away from the tongue.

3 Position the lap belt low and snug on

hips as illustrated.

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4 Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a

right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt.

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on thebuckle.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, it isnot possible to properly fit the three-point lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is avail-able which is compatible with the installed seatbelts. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200mm) of length and may be used for either the

driver or right front passenger seating position.See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if an ex-tender 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 CHILD

RESTRAINTSWARNING

Infants and small children should ways be placed in an appropriate chrestraint while riding in the vehicFailure to use a child restraint can sult in serious injury or death.

Infants and small children should nevbe carried on your lap. It is not possibforeventhe strongest adult to resist tforces of a severe accident. The chcould be crushed between the adult a

parts 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 front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child

restraint must only be used in the rearseat.

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. Ifyou must install a front facing child re-straint in the front seat, see Child re-straint installation using the seat beltslater in this section.

Improper use or improper installationof a child restraint can increase the riskor severity of injury for both the childand other occupants of the vehicle andcan lead to serious injury or death in anaccident.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which will

fit your child and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install some typesof child restraints in your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child being in-jured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the child restraint, but asupright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint, test itbefore you place the child in it. Push it

from side to side while holding the seatnear the LATCH attachment or by theseat belt path. Try to tug it forward andcheck to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25mm). If the restraint is not secure,tighten the belt as necessary, or put therestraint in another seat and test itagain. You may need to try a differentchild restraint. Not all child restraints fit

in all types of vehicles.

When your child restraint is not in uskeep it secured with the LATCH systeor a seat belt to prevent it from beithrown around in case of a sudden stor accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left inclosed vehicle can become very hCheck the seating surface and buckbefore placing your child in the chrestraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal crestraint lower anchor system, referred to as Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Systor LATCH. Some child restraints include two ror webbing-mounted attachments that canconnected to these lower anchors. For detaseethe LowerAnchors and Tethersfor CHildSystem (LATCH) later in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible chrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. SChild restraint installation using the seat belater in this section. In general, child restraintsalso designed to be installed with the lap por

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Several manufacturers offer child restraints forinfants and small children of various sizes. Whenselecting any child restraint, keep the followingpoints in mind:

Chooseonly a restraintwith a label certifying

that it complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check thechild restraintin 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 with

your child. Choose a child restraint that isdesigned 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.

LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERSFOR CHILDREN SYSTEM (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-ible child restraints. This system may also bereferred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatiblesystem. With this system, you do not have to usea vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to install

child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-tions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraintin the center position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor point locationsThe LATCH anchors are located at the rear ofseat cushion near the seatback. A label is tached to the seatback to help you locate LATCH anchors.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible chrestraints only at the locations showna child restraint is not secured prope

your child could be seriously injuredkilled in an accident.

LATCH system anchor locations

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Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH anchors. The child restraint willnot be secured properly.


Installing child restraint LATCH anchorattachments

LATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe connected to two anchors located at certainseating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt tosecure the child restraint. Check your child re-straint for a label stating that it is compatible withLATCH. This information may also be in the in-

structions provided by the child restraint manu-facturer.

LATCH child restraints generally require the of a top tether strap. See Top tether strap crestraint later in this section for installationstructions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully reand follow the instructions in this manual athose supplied with thechild restraint. SeeCrestraint installation using LATCH in this sect

LATCH lower anchor location

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

If the manufacturer of your child restraint requiresthe use of a top tetherstrap, it must besecured to

the anchor point.

WARNING


Do not allow cargo to contact the toptether strap when it is attached to the

top tether anchor. Properly secure thecargo so it does not contact the toptether strap. Cargo that is not properlysecured or cargo that contacts the toptether strap may damage it during acollision. Your child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision if the toptether strap is damaged.

Top Tether Anchor Point Locations

Anchor points are located under the rear windowbehind the rear bench seat.

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

1. Pull strap2. Anchor point location

To access the anchor points behind the rbench seat, tilt the rear seatback forwardlifting up on the pull strap behind the seatbac

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Installing top tether strap

1. Top tether strap

2. Hook

3. Anchor point

Install the top tether strap as follows:

1. Raise the head restraint.

2. Position the top tether strap over the top ofthe seatback and under the head restraint.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint on the seat directly behind the childrestraint.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturers instructions to remove anyslack.

For best child restraint fit, see the child restraintinstallation instructions in this section and thechild restraint manufacturers instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCH

WARNING

Attach LATCH compatible child re-straints onlyat the locations shown.Forthe LATCH lower anchor locations, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-

dren System (LATCH) in this section. Ifa child restraint is not secured properly,your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

The LATCH anchors are designed towithstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Underno circumstance are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses.

Inspect the lower anchors by insertiyour fingers into the lower anchor arand feeling to make sure there are obstructions over the LATCH anchosuch as seat belt webbing or seat cus

ion material. The child restraint will nbe secured properly if the LATCH achors are obstructed.

Front-facing

Follow these steps to install a front-facing crestraint using LATCH:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions.

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2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure theLATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lower anchors.

3. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seat back.

If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraintto obtain the correct child restraint fit. See Headrestraint adjustment in this section. If the headrestraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Besure to install the head restraint when the childrestraint is removed. If the seating position doesnot have an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit, tryanother seating position or a different child re-straint.

4. For child restraints that are equipped wwebbing mounted attachments, remove additional slack from the anchor attaments. Press downward and rearward firin the center of the child restraint with yknee to compress the vehicle seat cushand seatback while tightening the webbof the anchor attachments.

5. If the child restraint is equipped with a tether strap, route the top tether strap asecure the tether strap to the tether anc

point. SeeTop tetherstrap child restrainthis section.

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6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-tachment and use force to push the childrestraint from side to side, and tug it forwardto make sure that it is securely held in place.Itshould not movemore than1 in(25mm). Ifit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pullagain on the anchor attachments to furthertighten thechildrestraint. If youare unabletoproperly secure the restraint, move the re-straint to another seating position and try

again, or try a different child restraint. Not allchild restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.

Rear-facing

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using LATCH System:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-ers instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attaments to the LATCH lower anchors. Chto make sure theLATCH attachmentis prerly attached to the lower anchors.

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3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourhand to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

4. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrahold the child restraint near the LATCHtachment and use force to push the chrestraint from side to side, and tug it forwto make sure that it is securely held in plaItshould not movemore than1 in(25mmit does move more than 1 in (25 mm), again on the anchor attachments to furttightenthe child restraint. If you areunablproperly secure the restraint, move thestraint to another seating position and

again, or try a different child restraint. Nochild restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 4.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with greatforce. A rear-facing child restraint couldbe struck by the front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or kill yourchild.

NISSAN recommends that child straints be installed in the rear seHowever, if you must install a forwafacing child restraint in the front pasenger seat, move the passenger se

to the rearmost position. Also, be suthe front passenger air bag status ligis illuminated to indicate the passengair bag is OFF.See Front passengerbag and status light later in this setion for details.

The three-point seat belt in your vehicis equipped with an Automatic LockiRetractor (ALR) which must be uswhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the ALR mode will resin the child restraint not being propesecured. The restraint could tip overotherwise be unsecured and cause jury to the child in a sudden stop collision. Also, it can change the opetion of the front passenger air bag. SFront passenger air bag and statlight later in this section.

A child restraint with a top tether strshould not be used in the front passe

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The instructions in this section apply to childrestraint installation using thevehicle seat belts inthe rear seat or the front passenger seat.

Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used in the front seat.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat.ways follow the child restraint manufacers instructions.

The back of the child restraint should be secuagainst the vehicle seatback. If necessary, ad

or remove the head restraint to obtain the corrchild restraint fit. See Head restraint adjment in this section.

If the head restraint is removed, store it isecure place. Be sure to install the head restrwhen the child restraint is removed. If the seatposition does not have an adjustable head straint and it is interfering with the proper crestraint fit, try another seating position or a ferent child restraint.Front-facing (front passenger seat) step 1

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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to theEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onshoulder belt to remove any slack in the b

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6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt.

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint.See Top tetherstrap child restraint inthis section. Do not install child restraintsthat require the use of a top tether strap toseating positions that do not have a toptether anchor.

8. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrahold the child restraint near the seat bpathand useforce to push the child restrfrom side to side, and tug it forward to msure that it is securely held in place. It shonot move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it dmove more than 1 in (25 mm), pull againthe shoulder belt to further tighten the crestraint. If you are unable to properly secthe restraint, move the restraint to anotseating position and try again, or try a diffentchild restraint. Not all child restraints fall types of vehicles.

9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mby trying to pull more seat belt out of retractor. If you cannot pull any more b

webbing out of the retractor, the retractoin the ALR mode.

10. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 8.

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11. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch totheON position. Thefront passengerair bagstatus light should illuminate. If thislight is not illuminated see Front passengerair bag and status light in this section.Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the systemchecked by a NISSAN dealer.

After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-

straint mode) is canceled.

Child restraint installation on front

bench passenger seat center position

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.Front air bags inflate with great force. Arear-facing child restraint could bestruck by the front air bag in a crash andcould seriously injure or kill your child.

NISSAN recommends that child straints be installed in the rear seHowever, if you must install a forwafacing child restraint in the front cenbench seat, follow these instructio

carefully. A child restraint with a top tether str

should not be used in the front passeger seat.

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If you must install a child restraint in the frontcenter bench seat, follow these steps:

1 Position the child restraint on the front pas-senger bench seat as illustrated. It shouldbe placed in a front-facing directiononly. Move the seat to the rearmostposition. Adjust the head restraint to itshighest position. Always follow the child re-straint manufacturers instructions. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and therefore

must not be used in the front seat.

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.

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.

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3 Removeall slack inthe lap belt for a verytightfit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjust-ment.

4Before 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 notmovemore than1 in(25mm).If itdoes movemore than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on theshoulder belt to further tighten the child re-straint. If unable to properly secure the re-straint move the restraint to another seatingposition and try again , or try a different childrestraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types

of vehicles.5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt again,

or put the restraint in another seat.

6. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use.

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Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats:

1. Child restraints for infants must beused in the rear-facing direction andtherefore must not be used in the frontseat. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the restraint manufacturersinstructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fextended. At this time, the seat belt retrais in the Automatic Locking Retractor (Amode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mowhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint; press downward and rearwardfirmly in the center of the child restraint tocompress thevehicle seat cushion andseat-back while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrahold the child restraint near the seat bpathand useforce to push the child restrfrom side to side, and tug it forward to msure that it is securely held in place. It shonot move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it dmove more than 1 in (25 mm), pull againthe shoulder belt to further tighten the crestraint. If you are unable to properly secthe restraint, move the restraint to anotrear seating position and try again, or t

different child restraint. Not all child straints fit in all types of vehicles.

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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR modeby trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more seatbelt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac-tor is in the ALR mode.

8. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thebeltis not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7.

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

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATSWARNING

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 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 a

parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put tsame seat belt around both your chand yourself.

NISSAN recommends that the boostseat be installed in the rear seat. Acording to accident statistics, childrare safer when properly restrainedthe rear seat than in the front seatyou must install a booster seat in tfront seat, see Booster seat instaltion in this section.

A booster seat must only be installeda seating position that has lap/shoulder belt. Failure to usethree-point type seat belt with booster seat can result in a serious jury in sudden stop or collision.

Improper use or improper installatof a booster seat can increase the rior severity of injury for both the chand other occupants of the vehicle acan lead to serious injury or death in accident.

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Do not use towels, books, pillows orother items in place of a booster seat.Items such as these may move duringnormal driving or a collision and resultin serious injury or death. Booster seats

ar e designed to be used with alap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to properly route the lap andshoulder portions of the seat belt overthe strongest portions of a childs bodyto provide the maximum protection dur-ing a collision.

Follow all of the booster seat manufac-turers instructions for installation anduse. When purchasing a booster seat,be sure to select one which will fit your

childand vehicle. It may not be possibleto properly install some types ofbooster seats in your vehicle.

If the booster seat and seat belt is notused properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-tioned to fit the booster seat, but asupright as possible.

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 front seat, see Booster seat installationlater in this section.

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 seats of various sizes are offeredseveral manufacturers. When selecting booster seat, keep the following points in min

Choose only a booster seat with a lacertifying that it complies with Federal MoVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Check the booster seat in your vehicle tosure it is compatible with the vehicles sand seat belt system.

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Make sure the childs head will be properlysupported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. For example, if alow 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 be

sure thebooster seat is compatiblewith yourchild. Always follow all recommended pro-cedures.

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.

The instructions in this section apply to boosterseat installation in the rear seats or the frontpassenger seat.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that booster seabe installed in the rear seat. However

youmust install a booster seat in the fropassenger seat, move the passengeseat to the rearmost position.

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Aumatic Locking Retractor mode when usia booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

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1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, 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 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 removstore 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 seat

try another seating position or a differbooster seat.

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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 belt

toward 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 instruc-tions for properly fastening a seat beltshown in the Three-point seat belt withretractor earlier in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frpassenger seat, turn the ignition switchthe ON position. Thefront passenger airstatus light may or may not illumindepending on the size of the child and type of booster seat being used. See Frpassenger air bag and status light latethis section.

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PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe following systems:

Driver and passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air BagSystem)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-over supplemental air bag

Seat belt with pretensioner

Supplemental front-impact air bag system:The NISSAN Advanced AirBag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and right front, passenger in certainfrontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag system (if so equipped): Thissystem can help cushion the impact force to thechest area of the driver and right front, passenger

in certain side impact collisions. The supplemen-tal side air bag is designed to inflate on the sidewhere the vehicle is impacted.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag system (if soequipped): This system can help cushion theimpact force to the head of occupants in frontand rear outboard seating positions in certainside impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact,

the curtain and rollover air bags are designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.In a rollover both curtain and rollover air bags aredesigned to inflate and remain inflated for a shorttime.

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 7

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WARNING

The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk or severityof injury in various kinds of accidents.

The front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit or if the front passenger seatis unoccupied. SeeFront passenger airbag and status light later in this

section.

The seat belts and the front air bags are

most effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat. The frontair bags inflate with great force. Evenwith the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-tem, if you are unrestrained, leaningforward, sitting sideways or out of posi-tion in any way, youare at greater risk ofinjury or death in a crash. You may alsoreceive serious or fatal injuriesfrom thefront air bag if you are up against itwhen it inflates. Always sit back againstthe seatback and as far away as practi-

cal from the steering wheel or instru-ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors thdetectif 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 somconditions. This sensor is only usedthis seat. Failure to be properly seatand wearing the seat belt can increa

the 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 the froair 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 front air bags, side airbags or curtain and rollover air bagsinflate if they are not properly re-strained. Pre-teens and children shouldbe properly restrained in the rear seat, ifpossible.

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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 front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. See Child restraints earlier in this section fordetails.

WARNINGFront seat-mounted side-impact suppmental air bags (if so equipped) and roomounted curtain side-impact and rollovsupplemental air bags (if so equipped)

The side air bags and curtain and roover air bags ordinarily will not inflatethe event of a frontal impact, rear ipact, or lower severity side collisio Always wear your seat belts to hreduce the risk or severity of injury

various kinds of accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts, the side air bags acurtain and rollover air bags are moeffective when you are sitting well baand upright in the seat. The side air b

and curtain and rollover air bag inflawith great force. Do not allow anyoneplace their hand, leg or face near tside air bag on the side of the seatbaof the front seat or near the side rorails. Do not allow anyone sitting in tfront seats or rear outboard seatsextend their hand out of the windowlean against the door. Some examplof dangerous riding positions ashown in the previous illustrations.

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front seat.If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially carefulwith children, who should always beproperly restrained. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere with sideair bag inflation.

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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact anrollover supplemental air bag inflatorsso equipped)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact anrollover supplemental air bags (if so

equipped)3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)4. Supplemental front-impact air bag m

ules5. Crash zone sensor6. Occupant classification system contr

unit7. Occupant classification sensor (pres

sure sensor)8. Seat belt buckle switches

9. Seat belt with pretensioner10. Satellite sensors11. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag modules (if soequipped)

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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and rightfront passengerseats. This system is designed to

meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,all of the information, cautions and warn-ings in this manual still apply and must befollowed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag islocated in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger supplemental front-impact air bag ismounted in the dashboard above the glove box.The supplemental front air bags are designed toinflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-though they may inflate if the forces in anothertype of collision are similar to those of a higherseverity frontal impact. They may not inflate incertain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lackof it) is not alwaysan indication of proper front airbag system operation.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit(ACU), seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas-

sification sensor (pressuresensor) and right frontpassenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator op-eration is based on the severity of a collision and

seat belt usage for the driver. For the right fro

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