Nissan Almera

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ForewordWelcome to the growing family of newNISSAN owners. This vehicle is deliveredto you with confidence. It was producedusing the latest techniques and strict qualitycontrol.

This manual was prepared to help youunderstand the operation and maintenanceof your vehicle so that you may enjoy manymiles of driving pleasure. Please readthrough this manual before operating yourvehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Book-let explains details about the warrantiescovering your vehicle. The NISSANService and Maintenance Guide ex-

plains details about maintaining andservicing your vehicle. Additionally, aseparate Customer Care/Lemon LawBooklet (U.S. only) will explain how toresolve any concerns you may have withyour vehicle, as well as clarify yourrights under your states lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-hicle best. When you require any service orhave any questions, they will be glad to

assist you with the extensive resourcesavailable to them.

READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read thisOwners Manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenancerequirements, assisting you in the safe op-eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important rules to helpensure a safe and comfortable trip foryou and your passengers!

NEVER drive under the influence ofalcohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-its and never drive too fast for con-ditions.

ALWAYS use your seat belts andappropriate child restraint systems.Pre-teen children should be seatedin the rear seat.

ALWAYS provide information aboutthe proper use of vehicle safety fea-tures to all occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this owners manualfor important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its perfor-mance, safety or durability, and mayeven violate governmental regulations.In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from modificationsmay not be covered under NISSANwarranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for alloptions available on this model. Therefore,you may find some information that does

not apply to your vehicle.All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect at thetime of printing. NISSAN reserves the rightto change specifications or design withoutnotice and without obligation.

The insidepages of this manual containa minimum of 50% recycled fibers,including 10% post-consumer fibers.


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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedicationto produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco-

nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod-uct of a successful worldwide company thatmanufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun-tries and distributes them in 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac-tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which wasfounded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSANaffiliates world wide, collectively growing to be-come the fifth largest automaker in the world. Inaddition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makesdiversified forklift trucks, marine engines, boatsand other products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growinginvestment in North America. NISSANs commit-ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-ments in facilities across the continent. Some ofthe facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing

facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle stylingdesign at Nissan Design International in San

Diego, California, and engineering at NissanTechnical Center North America in FarmingtonHills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employsnearly 18,000 people throughout the UnitedStates, Canada, and Mexico. An additional71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN andINFINITI dealers across North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi-mately 4,500 people. These include companyemployees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers allacross Canada. In addition, many Canadians

work for companies that supply NISSAN andNISSAN dealers with materials and servicesranging from the operation of port facilities andtransportation services, to the supply of lubri-cants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics andcomputers in automobiles, and has led the indus-try in improving both performance and fuel effi-ciency through new engine designs and the useof synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.The company has also developed ways to buildquality into its vehicles at each stage of the

production process, both through extensive useof automation and most importantly through an awareness that people are the cen-tral element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,dozens of checks were made to ensure that onlythe best job was being done in producing anddelivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes greatcare to ensure that when you take your NISSANto yourdealer formaintenance,the service techni-cian will perform his work according to the qualitystandards that have been established by Nissan.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. Asyou know, seat belts are an integral part of thesafety systems that will help protect you and yourpassengers in the event of a sudden stop or anaccident. We urge you to use the seat belts everytime you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievementreflects our major goal: to provide you, ourcustomer, with a vehicle that is built with qualityand craftsmanship a product that we can beproud to build and you can be proud to own.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES ...

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

However, if there is something that yourNISSAN dealer cannot assist you with oryou would like to provide NISSAN directlywith comments or questions, please con-tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-ment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland and Alaskacustomers

1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)

For Hawaii customers(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)

For CANADIAN customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will askfor the following information:

Your name, address, and telephonenumber

Vehicle identification number (on dash-board)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informa-

tion on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customersNissan North America Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customersNissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii2880 Kilihau St.

Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

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.


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Table ofContents

Seat s, restraints a nd suppleme ntal air bag systems

Instruments a nd controls

Pre-driving c heck s a nd adjustments

Hea te r, air conditioner and audio system s

Starting and driving

In case of eme rgency

Appearance a nd care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Te chnical and consumer informat ion

Index

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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental airbag systems

Seats ......................................................................1-2Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-3Front power seat adjustment (driversseat) (if so equipped) ........................................1-4Folding rear seat ...............................................1-6Head restraint adjustment .................................1-7

Supplemental restraint system...............................1-8Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ...............................................................1-8

Supplemental air bag warning labels..............1-19Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-19

Seat belts .............................................................1-21Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-21Child safety......................................................1-23

Pregnant women .............................................1-24

Injured persons................................................1-24

Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-24

Seat belt extenders .........................................1-28

Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-28

Child restraints .....................................................1-28

Precautions on child restraints........................1-28

Installation on rear seat center or

outboard positions ...........................................1-30LATCH (Lower anchors and tether forchildren) system ...................................................1-35

Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-37

Installation on front passenger seat................1-38


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WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-dent you could be thrown into it andreceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide under thelap belt and receive serious internalinjuries.

For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatproperly. See Precautions on SeatBelt Usage later in this section.

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FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be givento vehicle operation. The seat maymove suddenly and could causeloss of control of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in theseat to make sure it is securelylocked.

Forward and backward

Pull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-tion.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever upand lean back. To bring the seatback for-ward again, pull the lever and move your-body forward.

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Seat lifter (Drivers seat) (if soequipped)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle andheight of the seat cushion to the desiredposition.

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (Drivers seat) (ifso equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be givento vehicle operation. The seat maymove suddenly and could causeloss of control of the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. They could un-knowingly activate switches or con-trols. Unattended children couldbecome involved in serious acci-dents.

Operating Tips

The motor has an auto-reset overloadprotection circuit. If the motor stops dur-

ing operation, wait 30 seconds, then re-activate the switch.

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Do not operate the power seat switch fora long period of time when the engine isoff. This will discharge the battery.

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward willslide the seat forward or backward to thedesired position.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until thedesired angle is obtained. To bring theseatback forward again, move the switchforward and move your body forward. Theseatback will move forward.

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 theseat cushion.

Lumbar support (if so equipped fordrivers seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lowerback support to the driver. Move the leverup or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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FOLDING REAR SEAT

Interior trunk access

The trunk can be accessed from the pas-senger side of the rear seat for loading andunloading, as shown.

To fold down the driver side of the rear seat,reach through the opening and pull on thestrap located behind the seat.

The rear seats can be locked using the

master key to prevent unauthorized access.The valet key cannot be used to lock orunlock the release button.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area or on the rear seatwhen it is in the fold-down position.Use of these areas by passengerswithout proper restraints could re-sult in serious injury in an accident

or sudden stop. Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Donot place cargo higher than the seat-backs. In a sudden stop or collision,unsecured cargo could cause per-sonal injury.

When returning seatbacks to the up-right position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched

position. If they are not completelysecured in the latched position, pas-

sengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

Closely supervise children whenthey are around cars to prevent them

from playing and becoming lockedin the trunk where they could beseriously injured. Keep the carlocked, with the rear seat back se-curely latched, when not in use, andprevent childrens access to carkeys.

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Center armrest

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. Tolower, push and hold the lock knob andpush the head restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against injury in an ac-cident. Do not remove them. Check theadjustment after someone else usesthe seat.

Adjust the head restraints so the center is

level with the center of your ears.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)section contains important information con-

cerning the driver and passenger front im-pact supplemental air bags, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, curtain airbags and front seat pre-tensioner seat belts.

Front impact supplemental air bag sys-tem: This system can help cushion theimpact force to the face and chest of thedriver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Side-impact supplemental air bag sys-tem: This system can help cushion theimpact force to the chest area of the driverand front passenger in certain side impactcollisions. The front seat side-impactsupplemental air bags are designed to in-flate on the side where the vehicle is im-pacted.

Side impact supplemental curtain air bagsystem: This system can help cushion theimpact force to the head of occupants infront and rear outboard seating positions incertain side impact collisions. The curtainair bags are designed to inflate on the side

where the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems aredesigned to supplement the crash protec-tion provided by the driver and front passen-

ger seat belts and are not a substitute forthem. Seat belts should always be correctlyworn and the occupant seated a suitabledistance away from the steering wheel, in-strument panel and door finishers. (SeeSeat belts later in this section for instruc-tions and precautions on seat belt usage.)

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The supplementalair bag warning light will turn off after

about 7 seconds if the systems are op-erational.

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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags or-dinarily will not inflate in the event ofa side impact, rear impact, roll over,or lower severity frontal collision.Always wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplementalfront air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright

in the seat. Front air bags inflate

with great force. If you are unre-

strained, leaning forward, sitting side-ways or out of position in any way,you are at greater risk of injury ordeath in a crash. You may also re-ceive serious or fatal injuries from thesupplemental front air bag if you areup against it when it inflates. Alwayssit back against the seatback and asfar away as practical from the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Alwaysuse the seat belts.

The driver and front passenger seatbelt buckles are equipped with sen-sors that detect if the seat belts arefastened. The air bag system monitorsthe severity of a collision and theninflates the air bags based on beltusage. Failure to properly wear seatbelts can increase the risk or severityof injury in an accident.

Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them insidethe steering wheel rim could increasethe risk that they are injured when thesupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedor extend their hands or face out ofthe window. Do not attempt to hold

them in your lap or arms. Some ex-amples of dangerous riding posi-tions are shown in the previous illus-trations.

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental frontair bag or supplemental side air baginflates if they are not properly re-strained.

Also, never install a rear facing childrestraint in the front seat. An inflat-ing supplemental front air bag couldseriously injure or kill your child.See Child restraints later in thissection for details.

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag and curtainair bag:

The supplemental side air bag andcurtain air bag ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a frontal im-pact, rear impact, rollover or lowerseverity side collision. Always wearyour seat belts to help reduce therisk or severity of injury in variouskinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplemental

side air bags and curtain air bags aremost effective when you are sittingwell back and upright in the seat.The side air bag and curtain air baginflate with great force. Do not allowanyone to place their hand, leg orface near the side air bag on the sideof the seatback of the front seat ornear the side roof rails. Do not allowanyone sitting in the front seats orrear outboard seats to extend their

hand out of the window or leanagainst the door. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions areshown in the previous illustrations.

When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front

seat. If the supplemental side air baginflates, you may be seriously in-jured. Be especially careful with chil-dren, who should always be properlyrestrained.

Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. They may interfere withsupplemental side air bag inflation.

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Supplemental front air bag system

The driver supplemental air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel; the frontpassenger supplemental air bag is mounted inthe dashboard above the glove box. These

systems are designed to meet optional certi-fication requirements under U.S. regulations.They are also permitted in Canada. The op-

tional certification allows front air bags to bedesigned to inflate somewhat less forcefullythan previously. However, all of the informa-

tion, cautions and warnings in this manualstill apply and must be followed. The frontair bags are designed to inflate in higherseverity frontal collisions, although they mayinflate if the forces in another type of collision

are similar to those of a higher severity frontalimpact. They may not inflate in certain frontalcollisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is notalways an indication of proper supplementalair bag operation.

The supplemental air bag system has dualstage inflators for both the driver and pas-senger air bags. The system monitors infor-mation from the crash zone sensor, thediagnosis sensor unit and seat belt buckle

sensors that detect if the seat belts arefastened. Inflator operation is based on theseverity of a collision and whether the seatbelts are being used.

When the supplemental front air bag in-flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,followed by release of smoke. This smoke isnot harmful and does not indicate a fire.Care should be taken not to inhale it, as itmay cause irritation and choking. Those

with a history of a breathing conditionshould get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front air bags, along with the

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use of seat belts, help to cushion the impactforce on the face and chest of the frontoccupants. They can help save lives andreduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-ing front air bag may cause facial abrasions

or other injuries. Front air bags do notprovide restraint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright asfar as practical away from the steeringwheel or dash board. The supplementalfront air bags inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants. Because of this,the force of the front air bag inflating canincrease the risk of injury if the occupant istoo close to or is against the air bag moduleduring inflation.The air bag will deflatequickly after the collision is over.

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

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer-

ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not place any objects

between any occupant and the steer-ing wheel or instrument panel. Suchobjects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if the supple-mental front air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several air bagsystem components will be hot. Donot touch them; you may severelyburn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental front air bag sys-tem. This is to prevent accidental in-flation of the air bag or damage to theair bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicles electrical system,suspension system or front endstructure. This could affect properoperation of the supplemental frontair bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental frontair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the steering wheel and the in-

strument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel pad

and above the instrument panel, or byinstalling additional trim materialaround the air bag system.

Work around and on the supplementalfront air bag system should be doneby an authorized NISSAN retailer. In-stallation of electrical equipmentshould also be done by an authorizedNISSAN retailer. The yellow and or-ange Supplemental Restrain System(SRS) wiring and connectors shouldnot be modified or disconnected. Un-authorized electrical test equipmentand probing devices should not beused on the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be re-placed immediately by a qualifiedrepair facility. A cracked windshieldcould affect inflation of the supple-mental air bag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors areyellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the supple-

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Supplemental side air bag and cur-

tain air bag system (if so equipped)The supplemental side air bags are locatedin the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental curtain air bagsare located in the roof side rails. Thesesystems are designed to meet voluntaryguidelines to help reduce the risk of injury toout-of-position occupants. However, all ofthe information, cautions and warningsin this manual still apply and must be

followed. The supplemental side air bagsand curtain air bags are designed to inflatein higher severity side collisions, although

they may inflate if the forces in another typeof collision are similar to those of a higherseverity side impact. They are designed toinflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted. They may not inflate in certain

side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack ofit) is not always an indication of propersupplemental side air bag operation.

When the supplemental side air bag andcurtain air bag inflate, a fairly loud noisemay be heard, followed by release ofsmoke. This smoke is not harmful and doesnot indicate a fire. Care should be taken notto inhale it, as it may cause irritation andchoking. Those with a history of a breathing

condition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental side air bags, along with theuse of seat belts, help to cushion the impactforce on the chest of the front occupants.Curtain air bags help to cushion the impactforce to the head of occupants in the frontand rear outboard seating positions. Theycan help save lives and reduce seriousinjuries. However, an inflating side air bagand curtain air bag may cause abrasions or

other injuries. Supplemental side air bagsand curtain air bags do not provide restraintto the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright asfar as practical away from the side air bag.Rear seat passengers should be seated asfar away as practical from the door finishers

and side roof rails. The side air bags andcurtain air bag inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants. Because of this,the force of the side air bag and curtain airbag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to, or is against,these air bag modules during inflation. Theside air bag and curtain air bag will deflatequickly after the collision is over.

After turning the ignition key to the ON

position, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The air bag warninglight will turn off after about 7 seconds ifthe system is operational.

WARNING

Do not place any objects near theseatback of the front seats. Also, donot place any objects (an umbrella,bag, etc.) between the front doorfinisher and the front seat. Such ob-

jects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if the sideair bag inflates.

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Right after inflation, several side airbag and curtain air bag system com-ponents will be hot. Do not touchthem; you may severely burn your-self.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiringof this side air bag and curtain airbag system. This is to prevent acci-dental inflation of the side air bagand curtain air bag or damage to theside air bag and curtain air bag sys-tem.

Do not make unauthorized changes

to your vehicles electrical system,suspension system or side panel.This could affect proper operation ofthe supplemental side air bag andcurtain air bag system.

Tampering with the supplementalsystem may result in serious per-sonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seat by placing ma-terial near the seatback or by install-ing additional trim material, such as

seat covers, around the side air bag.

Work around and on the side air bagand curtain air bag system should bedone by an authorized NISSAN re-tailer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should also be done by anauthorized NISSAN retailer. The SRSwiring harnesses* should not bemodified or disconnected. Unautho-rized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be usedon the side air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harness connectorsare yellow and orange for easy identi-fication.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the side air bagand curtain air bag system and guide thebuyer to the appropriate sections in thisOwners Manual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Forfront seats)

WARNING

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannotbe reused after activation. It must be

replaced together with the retractoras a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure tohave the pre-tensioner systemchecked and, if necessary, replacedby your NISSAN retailer.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiringof the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem. This is to prevent accidentalactivation of the pre-tensioner seatbelt or damage to the pre-tensionerseat belt operation. Tampering with

the pre-tensioner seat belt systemmay result in serious personal in-jury.

Work around and on the pre-tensioner system should be done byan authorized NISSAN retailer. In-stallation of electrical equipmentshould also be done by an autho-rized NISSAN retailer. Unauthorizedelectrical test equipment and prob-

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the pre-tensioner seat belt system.

If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-tact an authorized NISSAN retailer.

Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro-cedures are set forth in the appropri-ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor-rect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem activates in conjunction with the supple-mental front air bag. Working with the seatbelt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt

the instant the vehicle becomes involved incertain types of collisions, thereby restrain-ing seat occupants.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seatbelts retractor. These seat belts are usedthe same as conventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,smoke is released and a loud noise may beheard. The smoke is not harmful, but careshould be taken not to inhale it as it may

cause irritation and choking. Those with ahistory of a breathing condition should getfresh air promptly.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the supplemental air bagwarning l ight will not come on, willflash intermittently or will turn on for 7seconds and remain on after the ignition key

has been turned to the ON or START posi-tion. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat beltmay not function properly. They must bechecked and repaired. Take your vehicle tothe nearest authorized NISSAN Retailer.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplementalfront air bag, supplemental side air bag andcurtain air bag systems are placed in thevehicle as shown in the illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light, dis-playing inthe instrumentpanel, moni-tors the circuits of the supplemental front airbag, supplemental side air bag and curtainair bag (if so equipped) and pre-tensionerseat belt systems. The circuits monitored bythe supplemental air bag warning light arethe diagnosis sensor unit, satellite sensors,front air bag modules, side air bag modules,

curtain air bag modules, pre-tensioner seatbelts and all related wiring.

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When the ignition key is in the ON or STARTposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental front air bag, supplementalside air bag and curtain air bag (if soequipped) and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tems need servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on after approximately 7 sec-onds.

The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplementalfront air bag, supplemental side air bagsand curtain air bag (if so equipped) orpre-tensioner seat belt systems may notoperate properly. It must be checked andrepaired. Take your vehicle to the nearestauthorized NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental front air bag, supplemen-tal side air bag, curtain air bag systems(if so equipped) and/or pre-tensionerseat belt systems will not operate in anaccident.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental front air bags, supple-mental side air bags, curtain air bags andpretensioner seat belts are designed to in-flate on a one-time-only basis. As a re-minder, unless it is damaged, the supple-mental air bag light remains illuminatedafter inflation has occurred. Repair and re-placement of these supplemental air bagsystems should be done only by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental front air bags,supplemental side air bags, pre-tensionerseat belts and related parts should bepointed out to the person conducting the

maintenance. The ignition key should al-ways be in the LOCK position when workingunder the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once the supplemental front air bag,supplemental side air bag or curtainair bag has inflated, the air bag mod-ule will not function again and mustbe replaced. Additionally, if any ofthe supplemental air bags inflate, thepre-tensioner seat belts must alsobe replaced. The air bag module andpre-tensioner seat belt systemshould be replaced by an authorizedNISSAN dealer. The air bag moduleand pre-tensioner seat belt systemcannot be repaired.

The supplemental front air bag,

supplemental side air bag and cur-tain air bag systems should be in-spected by an authorized NISSANdealer if there is any damage to thefront end or side portion of the ve-hicle.

If you need to dispose of a supple-mental air bag, pre-tensioner seatbelt system or scrap the vehicle,contact an authorized NISSANdealer. Correct supplemental air bagand pre-tensioner seat belt system


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disposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN ServiceManual. Incorrect disposal proce-dures could cause personal injury.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT

USAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properlyadjusted, your chances of being injured orkilled in an accident and/or the severity ofinjury may be greatly reduced. NISSANstrongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time youdrive, even if your seating position includesa supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and all Canadian prov-

inces and territories, require that seat beltsbe worn at all times when a vehicle is beingdriven.

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt atall times. Children should be prop-erly restrained and, if appropriate, ina child restraint.

The belt should be properly adjustedto a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entirerestraint system and increase thechance or severity of injury in an acci-

dent. Serious injury or death can occurif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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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.The belt should be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off yourshoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snugas possible AROUND THE HIPS,NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn toohigh could increase the risk of inter-nal injuries in an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle. Do not wear the belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce itseffectiveness.

Do not allow more than one personto use the same belt.

Never carry more people in the ve-hicle than there are seat belts.

Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has

activated, it cannot be reused andmust be replaced together with theretractor. See your NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system compo-nents should be done by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any colli-

sion by an authorized NISSANdealer. NISSAN recommends that all

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seat belt assemblies in use during acollision be replaced unless the col-lision was minor and the belts showno damage and continue to operateproperly. Seat belt assemblies not in

use during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted.

All child restraints and attachinghardware should be inspected afterany collision. Always follow the re-straint manufacturers inspection in-structions and replacement recom-mendations. The child restraints

should be replaced if they are dam-aged.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protectthem. They need to be properly re-strained.

The proper restraint depends on the childssize. Generally, infants up to about 1 yearand less than 20 pounds, (9 kg) should be

placed in rear facing child restraints. Forwardfacing child restraints are available for chil-dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints.

WARNING

Infants and children need special pro-tection. The vehicles seat belts maynot fit them properly. The shoulder beltmay come too close to the face or neck.

The lap belt may not fit over their smallhip bones. In an accident, an improp-erly fitting seat belt could cause seri-ous or fatal injury. Always use appro-priate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require the use of approved childrestraints for infants and small children. SeeChild Restraints later in this section.

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rearseat if possible. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when prop-erly restrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat. This is especially importantbecause your vehicle has a supplemen-

tal restraint system (Air bag system) forthe front passenger. See Supplementalrestraint system earlier in this section.

Infants and small childrenNISSAN recommends that infants and smallchildren be placed in child restraints thatcomply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards. You should choose achild restraint that fits your vehicle andalways follow the manufacturers instruc-tions for installation and use.

Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child re-straints should be seated and restrained bythe seat belts which are provided.

If the childs seating position has a shoulder

belt that fits close to the face or neck, theuse of a booster seat (commercially avail-able) may help overcome this. The boosterseat should raise the child so that the shoul-der belt is properly positioned across thetop, middle portion of the shoulder and thelap belt is low on the hips. The booster seatshould fit the vehicle seat and have a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the

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WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in thecargo areas while the vehicle is mov-ing. The child could be seriously in-

jured or killed in an accident.

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. The seat belt should be wornsnug, and always position the lap belt aslow as possible around the hips, not thewaist. Place the shoulder belt over yourshoulder and across your chest. Never runthe lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal

area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-ommendations.

INJURED PERSONSNISSAN recommends that injured personsuse seat belts. Check with your doctor forspecific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WITH RETRACTORWARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt atall times.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-dent you could be thrown into it andreceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide under thelap belt and receive serious internalinjuries.

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For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatproperly. See Precautions on seat

belt usage earlier in this section.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat.2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckleuntil you 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.

3. Position the lap belt portion low and

snug on the hips as shown.4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger seat belt and the rearthree-point seat belts have a cinchingmechanism for child restraint installation. Itis referred to as the automatic lockingmode.

When automatic locking mode is activated

the seat belt cannot be withdrawn furtheruntil the seat belt tongue is detached fromthe buckle and fully retracted. Once re-

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tracted, the seat belt is in the emergencylocking mode. See Child Restraints laterin this section for more information.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installation.

During normal seat belt use by a passen-ger, the locking mode should not beactivated. If it is activated it may causeuncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the buttonon the buckle. The seat belt automaticallyretracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lockseat belt movement using two separatemethods:

1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly fromthe retractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seatbelts, check their operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. The retractor should lock andrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this

check or if you have any questions aboutbelt operation, see an authorized NISSANdealer.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment

(For front seats)The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (SeePrecautions on seat belt usage earlier inthis section.) To adjust, push the adjustmentbutton and move the shoulder belt anchor tothe desired position, so the belt passes overthe center of the shoulder. The belt shouldbe away from your face and neck, but notfalling off of your shoulder. Release the

adjustment button to lock the shoulder beltanchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move theshoulder belt anchor up and down tomake sure it is securely fixed in

position. The shoulder belt anchor height

should be adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the en-tire restraint system and increasethe chance or severity of injury in anaccident.

Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts:

The center seat belt buckle is identified bythe CENTER mark. The center seat belttongue can be fastened only into the centerseat belt buckle.

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, itis not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulderbelt and fasten it, an extender is availablewhich is compatible with the installed seat

belts. The extender adds approximately 8inches (200 mm) of length and may be usedfor either the driver or front passenger seat-ing position. See your NISSAN dealer forassistance if an extender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,made by the same company whichmade the original equipment seat

belts, should be used with NISSANseat belts.

Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary usecould result in serious personal in-jury in the event of an accident.

Never use seat belt extenders to in-stall child restraints. If the child re-straint is not secured properly, the

child could be seriously injured in acollision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, applya mild soap solution or any solution rec-ommended for cleaning upholstery orcarpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow

the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do notallow the seat belts to retract until theyare completely dry.

If dirt builds up on the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul-der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components, suchas buckles, tongues, retractors, flexiblewires and anchors, work properly. Ifloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otherdamage on the webbing is found, theentire seat belt assembly should be re-placed.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD

RESTRAINTSWARNING

Infants and small children shouldalways be placed in an appropriatechild restraint while riding in the ve-hicle. Failure to use a child restraintcan result in serious injury or death.

Infants and small children shouldnever be carried on your lap. It is notpossible for even the strongest adult

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accident. The child could be crushedbetween the adult and parts of thevehicle. Also, do not put the sameseat belt around both your child andyourself.

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could se-riously injure or kill your child. Arear-facing child restraint must onlybe used in the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the childrestraint be installed in the rear seat.According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly re-

strained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

An improperly installed child re-straint could lead to serious injury ordeath in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed tobe installed with a lap belt or the lap portionof a three-point type seat belt. In addition,

this vehicle is equipped with a universalchild restraint lower anchor system, referredto as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and

Tether for Children) system. Some childrestraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to these lower anchors. For details,see the LATCH (Lower Anchors and

Tether for Children) system later in thissection.

Child restraints for infants and children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manu-facturers. When selecting any child re-straint, keep the following points in mind:

1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-tifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with the vehi-cles seat and seat belt system.

3) If the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in the childrestraint and check the various adjust-ments to be sure the child restraint iscompatible with your child. Always followall recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadarequire that infants and small children berestrained in approved child restraints at

all times while the vehicle is beingoperated.

WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint canresult in increased injuries for both

the infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for installa-tion and use. When purchasing achild restraint, be sure to select onewhich will fit your child and vehicle.It may not be possible to properlyinstall some types of child restraintsin your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a suddenstop greatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be po-sitioned to fit the child restraint, butas upright as possible.

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forward and check to see if the beltholds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten thebelt as necessary, or put the re-straint in another seat and test it

again. For a front-facing child restraint, if

the seat position where it is installedhas a three-point type lap/shoulderbelt, check to make sure the shoulderbelt does not go in front of the childsface or neck. If it does, put the shoul-der belt behind the child restraint. Ifyou must install a front-facing childrestraint in the front seat, see Instal-lation on front passenger seat laterin this section for details.

When your child restraint is not inuse, keep it secured with a seat beltto prevent it from being thrownaround in case of a sudden stop oraccident.

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 child

restraint.

INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATCENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI-TIONS

WARNING

The three-point belt in your vehicleis equipped with a locking mode re-tractor which must be used wheninstalling a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.



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Front facing

When you install a child restraint in the rearseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Itcan be placed in a front facing direction,depending on the size of the child. Al-ways follow the restraint manufacturersinstructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

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

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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, theseat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts back to emergency locking modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up onthe seat belt to remove any slack in thebelt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held inplace.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode by trying to pull moreseat belt out of the retractor. If you can-not pull any more belt webbing out of theretractor, the seat belt is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child re-straint is properly secured prior to each

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use. If the belt is not locked, repeat stepsthree through six.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (child

restraint mode) is canceled.

Rear facing

When you install a child restraint in the rearseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.The direction of the child restraint de-pends on the type of the child restraintand the size of the child. Always followthe restraint manufacturers instructions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.


3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the

seat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts to emergency locking mode whenthe seat belt is fully retracted.

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

belt.

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5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held inplace.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode by trying to pull moreseat belt out of the retractor. If you can-not pull any more seat belt webbing outof the retractor, the seat belt is in theautomatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child re-straint is properly secured prior to each

use. If the belt is not locked, repeat stepsthree through six.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (child

restraint mode) is canceled; the seat beltonly locks during a sudden stop or impact.

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatiblechild restraints only at the locationsshown. If a child restraint is not se-cured properly, your child could beseriously injured or killed in an acci-dent.

Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position usingthe LATCH system anchors. Thechild restraint will not be secured

properly.

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The LATCH system anchors are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstance arethey to be used for adult seat belts or

harnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can beconnected to two anchors located at certainseating positions in your vehicle. This sys-tem is known as the LATCH (Lower An-chors and Tether for Children) system. Thissystem may also be referred to as theISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. Withthis system, you do not have to use avehicle seat belt to secure the child re-straint. Your vehicle is equipped with spe-cial anchor points that are used with LATCHsystem compatible child restraints. Checkyour child restraint for a label stating that it iscompatible with the LATCH system. Thisinformation may also be in the child restraintowners manual. If you have such a childrestraint, refer to the illustration for the rear

seating positions equipped with LATCHsystem anchors which can be used to se-cure the child restraint.

The LATCH system anchors are located atthe rear of the seat cushion near the seat-back. A label is attached to the seat back tohelp you locate the LATCH system anchors.

LATCH child restraints generally require the

use of a top tether strap. See Top TetherStrap Child Restraint later in this sectionfor installation instructions.

When installing a child restraint, carefullyread and follow the instructions in thismanual and those supplied with the childrestraint.

When you install a LATCH system compat-ible child restraint to the lower anchor at-tachments in the rear seat, 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 systemanchors, such as seat belt webbing orseat cushion material. The child re-straint will not be secured properly ifthe LATCH system anchors are ob-structed.

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments intothe anchor points on the rear seat. If thechild restraint is equipped with a toptether, see Top Tether Strap Child Re-

straint later in this section for installationinstructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint andbefore placing the child in it, use force totilt the child restraint from side to side andtug it forward to make sure that the childrestraint is securely held in place.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE-

STRAINTIf your child restraint has a top tether strap,it must be secured to the provided anchorpoint. First, secure the child restraint withthe rear seat belt.

Flip up the anchor cover from the anchorpoint which is located directly behind thechild seat.

Secure the top tether strap to the anchorbracket. Tighten the strap to remove anyslack according to the manufacturer instruc-tions for the child restraint.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the rear parcelshelf finisher.

If you have any questions when install-ing a top strap child restraint on the rearseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for

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INSTALLATION ON FRONT PAS-

SENGER SEATWARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat.Supplemental front air bags inflatewith great force. A rear-facing childrestraint could be struck by thesupplemental front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or killyour child.

NISSAN recommends that child re-straints be installed in the rear seat.However, if you must install aforward-facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat, move the pas-senger seat to the rear most posi-tion.

A child restraint with a top tetherstrap should not be used in the frontpassenger seat.

The three-point seat belt in your ve-hicle is equipped with a lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors locking

mode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

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If you must install a child restraint in the frontseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. It should be placed ina forward-facing direction only. Movethe seat to the rear most position. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturersinstructions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear-facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used inthe front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.


3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the

seat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts back to emergency locking modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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

belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraint

from side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode by trying to pull moreseat belt out of the retractor. If you can-not pull any more belt webbing out of theretractor, the seat belt is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thelap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted, the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode) is can-celed.

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel ....................................................2-2Meters and gauges ................................................2-3

Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3

Trip computer ....................................................2-3

Tachometer........................................................2-6Engine coolant temperature gauge...................2-6Fuel gauge ........................................................2-7

Warning/indicator lights and audiblereminders................................................................2-8

Checking bulbs..................................................2-8Warning lights....................................................2-8Indicator lights .................................................2-11Audible reminders............................................2-12

Security systems ..................................................2-13Nissan vehicle immobilizer system(NVIS) ..............................................................2-13Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-14

Windshield wiper and washer switch...................2-17Switch operation..............................................2-17

Rear window defogger switch..............................2-17Headlight and turn signal switch..........................2-18

Xenon headlights.............................................2-18

Headlight switch ..............................................2-19Autolamp system (if so equipped)...................2-20

Turn signal switch............................................2-21Fog light switch (if so equipped)..........................2-21Hazard warning flasher switch.............................2-23Horn......................................................................2-23Heated seats (if so equipped)..............................2-24Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch(if so equipped) ....................................................2-25Power outlet .......................................................2-25

Storage.................................................................2-26Seatback pockets (if so equipped)..................2-26Seatback side pockets (if so equipped)..........2-26Sunglasses case .............................................2-26Cup holders .....................................................2-27Glove box ........................................................2-28Console box ....................................................2-28Covered storage box.......................................2-29Cargo net (if so equipped) ..............................2-30

Windows...............................................................2-31Power windows................................................2-31

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


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Interior light...........................................................2-34Map lights.............................................................2-34Trunk light.............................................................2-35HomeLink universal transceiver (if soequipped) .............................................................2-35

Programming HomeLink................................2-36Programming HomeLink for Canadiancustomers ........................................................2-36

Operating the HomeLink universaltransceiver .......................................................2-37Programming trouble-diagnosis.......................2-37Clearing the programmed information.............2-37Rolling code programming ..............................2-37Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton...............................................................2-38If your vehicle is stolen....................................2-38

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Meters and gauges

3. Windshield wiper/washer switch

4. Center ventilator

5. Audio system

6. Front passenger supplemental air bag

7. Glove box

8. Heater and air conditioner

9. Hazard warning flasher switch

10. Power point

11. Rear window defogger switch

12. Cruise control main/set switch13. Driver supplemental air bag

14. Steering wheel switch for audio control

15. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel lever

16.Traction control system (TLS) cancelswitch

17. Instrument brightness control

18. Outside mirror remote control

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SPEEDOMETER ANDODOMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed inmiles per hour (MP/H) and kilometers perhour (km/h).

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer/twin trip odometer are dis-played when the igntion key is in the ONposition.

The odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distanceof individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the change button changes thedisplay as follows:

TRIP A TRIP B Outside temperature Distance to Empty Average economy Average speed Elapsed time Trip A

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the change button for more than 1second resets the trip odometer to zero.

TRIP COMPUTERThe display of the trip computer is situated

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in the speedometer display. When the igni-tion is turned to ON, the display scrolls allthe modes of the trip computer and thenshows the mode chosen before the ignitionswitch is turned OFF.

If the battery terminal is disconnected,push the trip computer mode switchmore than 1 second to activate the com-puter.

When the ignition switch is turned to ON,modes of the trip computer can be selected

by pushing the trip mode switch on thesteering wheel switch for audio controls orby the trip computer change button. Thefollowing modes can be selected:

Outside air temperature (ICYF orC)

The outside air temperature is displayed inF or C.

The outside air temperature mode includesa low temperature warning feature: below37F (3C), the outside air temperature

mode is automatically selected and ICY willilluminate in order to draw the drivers atten-tion. Press the mode switch if you wish toreturn to the mode that was selected beforethe warning occurred. The ICY indicator willcontinue blinking as long as the tempera-

ture remains below 39F (4C).

The ambient temperature sensor is locatedin front of the radiator. The sensor may beaffected by road or engine heat, wind direc-tions and other driving conditions. The dis-play may differ from the actual ambienttemperature or the temperature displayedon various signs or billboards.

Distance to empty (dtemile or km)

The distance to empty (dte) mode providesyou with an estimation of the distance thatcan be driven before refueling. The dte isconstantly being calculated, based on theamount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actualfuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode inlcudes a low range warningfeature: when the fuel level is low, the dtemode is automatically selected and the dig-its blink in order to draw the drivers atten-tion. Press the mode switch if you wish to

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return to the mode that was selected beforethe warning occurred. The dte mark (dte)will remain blinking until the vehicle is refu-elled.

When the fuel level drops even lower, the

dte display will change to (----).NOTE:

If the amount of fuel added while theignition switch is OFF is small, thedisplay just before the ignition switchis turned OFF may continue to bedisplayed.

When driving uphill or roundingcurves, the fuel in the tank shifts,

which may momentairly change thedisplay.

Average fuel consumption(Mpg or l/100km)

The Average fuel consumption mode showsthe average fuel consumption since the lastreset. Resetting is done by pressing themode switch for more than approximately 1second. The display is updated every 30

seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m)after a reset, the display shows (----).

Average speed (MPH or km/h)

The average speed mode shows the aver-age vehicle speed since last reset. Reset-ting is done by pressing the mode switch formore than approximately 1 minute. The

display is updated every 30 seconds. Thefirst 30 seconds after a reset, the displayshows (----).

Journey time

The journey time mode shows the timesince the last reset. The displayed time canbe reset by pressing the mode switch formore than approximately 1 second.

NOTE:

If a low temperature warning and lowrange warning occur simultaneously,other display modes switch automati-cally to the outside temperature display.

When the mode switch is pushed, thedisplay switches to the mode chosenbefore the warning display, and the out-side air temperature indicator markedICY will blink.

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear. Oper-ating the engine in the red zone maycause serious engine damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-TURE GAUGEThe gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature.

The engine coolant temperature varies withthe outside air temperature and driving con-ditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature over the normal range,stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-sible. If the engine is overheated, con-

tinued operation of the vehicle mayseriously damage the engine. See theIn case of emergency section forimmediate action required.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuellevel in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-ing, turning, acceleration, or going up ordown hills.

The gauge needle returns to empty (E) afterthe ignition key is turned to OFF.

The warning indicator light comes on whenthe amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters E (Empty).

The indicates that the fuel filler lid islocated on the drivers side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator lamp

(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soonas possible. After a few driving trips,the lamp should turn off. If thelamp remains on after a few drivingtrips, have the vehicle inspected byan authorized NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see theMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)later in this section.

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CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parkingbrake and turn the ignition key to the ONposition without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights come on:

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The following lights come on briefly andthen go off:

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If any light fails to come on, it mayindicate a burned-out bulb or an opencircuit in the electrical system. Have thesystem repaired promptly.

WARNING LIGHTS

Engine oil pressure warninglight

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If

the light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop

the engine immediately and call an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

The engine oil pressure warning light isnot designed to indicate a low oil level.Use the dipstick to check the oil level.See Engine oil in the Maintenance anddo-it-yourself section.

or Brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light Supplemental air bag warning light

Turn si gnal/hazard indi cator light s or Anti -lock brake w ar ning l ight Low fuel w arning li ght

High beam indicator light

Malfunction indicator lamp

(emission system) Trunk open w arning light

Charge warning light Engine oil pressure w arning light Traction control off indicator light

Door open warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light(if so equipped)

Slip indicator light

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CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oilpressure warning light on could causeserious damage to the engine almostimmediately. Such damage is not cov-

ered by warranty. Turn off the engine assoon as it is safe to do so.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is

running, it may indicate the charging system isnot functioning properly. Turn the engine offand check the generator belt. If the belt isloose, broken, missing, or if the light remainson, see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi-

ately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt isloose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors

are not closed securely while the ignitionkey is ON.

Trunk open warning light

This light comes on when the trunk lid is notsecurely closed while the ignition key is ON.

Seat belt warning light and

chimeThe light and chime remind you to fastenyour seat belts. The light illuminates when-ever the ignition key is turned to ON, andremains illuminated until the drivers seatbelt is fastened. At the same time, the chimesounds for about seven seconds unless thedrivers seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to Seat belts in the Seats, re-straints and supplemental air bag systems

section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bagwarning light

When the ignition key is in the ONor STARTposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the

supplemental front air bag, supplemental sideair bag (if so equipped) and pre-tensioner seat

belt systems need servicing and your vehiclemust be taken to an authorized NISSANdealer:

The supplemental air bag warning light re-mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supple-mental restraint system (air bag system)and/or the pre-tensioner seat belts may notfunction properly. For additional details, seeSupplemental restraint system in the

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bagsystems section.

WARNING

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Low washer fluid warninglight

This light comes on when the washer fluid isat a low level. Add washer fluid as neces-sary. See the Maintenance and Do-it-yourself section.

or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parkingbrake and the foot brake systems.

When the ignition key is in the ON position,the light comes on when the parking brake isapplied, and also warns of a low brake fluidlevel. If the light comes on while the engineis running with the parking brake not applied,

stop the vehicle and perform the following:1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake

fluid as necessary. See Brake and clutchfluid in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section of this Owners Manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have thebrake system checked by an authorizedNISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is on.Driving could be dangerous. If youjudge it to be safe, drive carefully tothe nearest service station for repairs.Otherwise, have your vehicle towedbecause driving it could be danger-ous.

Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or a low brakefluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and braking will re-quire greater pedal effort as well aspedal travel.

If the brake fluid level is below theMINIMUM or MIN mark on the brakefluid reservoir, do not drive until thebrake system has been checked at aNISSAN dealer.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light(if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine is

running, it may indicate the anti-lock portionof the brake system is not functioning prop-

erly. Have the system checked by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

Turn off the engine, and start it again byslowly turning the ignition key (quicklydoing so may cause the ABS light to stay

on when there is nothing wrong). If thelight stays on, have the system checkedby an authorized NISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function ceases, but the regularbraking system continues to operate.

If the light comes on while you are driving,contact an authorized NISSAN dealer forrepair.

Low fuel warning lightThis light comes on when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soonas it is convenient, preferably before the fuelgauge reaches E (Empty). There will be asmall reserve of fuel in the tank when thefuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).


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INDICATOR LIGHTS

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn

signal switch is activated.Both lights flash when the hazard switch isturned on.

High beam indicator light(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on and goes out when the lowbeam is selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes onwhen the passing signal is activated.

Cruise main switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)

The light comes on when the cruise controlmain switch is pushed. The light goes outwhen the main switch is pushed again.While the cruise main switch indicator lightcomes on, the cruise control system isoperational.

Cruise set switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speedis controlled by the cruise control system. Ifthe light blinks while the engine is running, it

may indicate the cruise control system is notfunctioning properly. Have the systemchecked by your NISSAN dealer.

Malfunction indicator lamp(MIL)

If this indicator lamp comes on steady orblinks while the engine is running, it mayindicate a potential emission control mal-function.

The malfunction indicator lamp may alsocome on steady if the fuel filler cap is looseor missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.Check to make sure the fuel filler cap isinstalled and closed tightly, and that thevehicle has at least three gallons of fuel inthe fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the lampshould turn off if no other potential emissioncontrol system malfunction exists.

Operation

The malfunction indicator lamp will come onin one of two ways:

Malfunction indicator lamp on steady - Anemission control system malfunction has

been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. Ifthe fuel filler cap is loose or missing,tighten or install the cap and continue todrive the vehicle. The lamp shouldturn off after a few driving trips. If the

lamp does not turn off after a fewdriving trips, have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized NISSAN dealer. You donot need to have your vehicle towed tothe dealer.

Malfunction indicator lamp blinking - Anengine misfire has been detected whichmay damage the emission control sys-tem. To reduce or avoid emission controlsystem damage:

a) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH(72 km/h).

b) avoid hard acceleration or decelera-tion.

c) avoid steep uphill grades.

d) if possible, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled or towed.


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The malfunction indicator lamp may stopblinking and come on steady. Have thevehicle inspected by an authorized NISSANdealer. You do not need to have your ve-hicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTIONContinued vehicle operation withouthaving the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessarycould lead to poor driveability, reducedfuel economy, and possible damage tothe emission control system.

Traction control off indicatorlight

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the light will illuminate. The lightwill turn off after about 2 seconds if thetraction control system (TCS) is operational.

If the light stays on or comes on when youare driving, it may indicate the traction con-trol system is not functioning properly. Havethe system checked by your NISSANdealer.

The light comes on when the traction controloff switch is pushed to OFF. This indicatesthe traction control system is not operating.

Push the traction control off switch again orrestart the engine and the system will oper-

ate normally. See Traction control in the5. Starting and driving section.

Slip indicator light

This indicator will blink when the tractioncontrol system is limiting wheelspin. Slip-pery road conditions may exist if the slipindicator blinks on. If this happens, adjustyour driving accordingly.

The slip indicator light also comes on when

you turn the ignition key to ON. The light willturn off after about 2 seconds if the systemis operational. If the light does not come onor go off, have the traction control systemchecked by your NISSAN dealer. The sys-tem operates in all transmission shift leverpositions. But the system can upshift thetransmission only as high as the indicatedshift lever position.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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