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2016 MAXIMAOWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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. You will also receive a separate Cus-tomer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only)will explain how to resolve any concernsyou may have with your vehicle, and clarifyyour rights under your state’s lemon law.Additionally, you may receive a separateNavigation Manual (if so equipped) thatwill explain the various features and func-tions your system may have.

A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best.When you require any service or have any ques-tions, they will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to them.

In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-cessories installed by NISSAN or by a NISSANdealer prior to delivery. It is important that youfamiliarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,cautions and instructions concerning proper useof such accessories prior to operating the vehicleand/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for de-tails concerning the particular accessories withwhich your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read thisOwner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-iarity with controls and maintenance require-ments assisting you in the safe operation of yourvehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREMINDERS!

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 vehicle features or takingother actions that could distract you.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-priate child restraint systems. Preteenchildren should be seated in the rear seat.

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

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manualfor important safety information.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability and mayeven violate governmental regulations. Inaddition, damage or performance prob-lems resulting from modifications maynot be covered under NISSAN warranties.

This manual includes information for all featuresand equipment available on this model. Featuresand equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,date of production, region or availability. There-fore, you may find information about features orequipment that are not included or installed onyour vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations inthis manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications, performance, design or compo-nent suppliers without notice and withoutobligation. From time to time, NISSAN mayupdate or revise this manual to provide Ownerswith the most accurate information currentlyavailable. Please carefully read and retain withthis manual all revision updates sent to you byNISSAN to ensure you have access to accurateand up-to-date information regarding your ve-hicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manu-als and any updates can also be found in theOwner section of the NISSAN website athttps://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-tions concerning any information in your Owner’sManual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. Seethe NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM pagein this Owner’s Manual for contact information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUALYou 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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”or “Do not let this happen.”

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain oremit 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/”.

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’sManual may be reproduced or stored in a retrievalsystem, 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 areour 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 customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer 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 driver’sside)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customersNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003or via e-mail at:[email protected]

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5or via e-mail at:[email protected]

If you prefer, visit us at:www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) orwww.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

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

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition 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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3

4

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, 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 and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-21)2. Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-6)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-11)4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)5. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bags (P. 1-40)6. Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-6)7. Front seat belt with pretensioner and

shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-40)8. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P. 1-40)9. Door pressure sensor (passenger side

shown, driver’s side similar) (P. 1-40)10. Seats (P. 1-2)11. Occupant classification sensor

(weight sensor) (P.1-40)12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system (P. 1-21)Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.

LII2293

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

1. Engine hood (P. 3-20)2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36)3. Windshield (P. 8-20)4. Power windows (P. 2-51)5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key®,

keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)6. Mirrors, side view camera

(if so equipped) (P. 3-28, 4-9)7. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)9. Tire chains (P. 8-31)10. Headlight and turn signal switch,

replacing bulbs (P. 2-38, 8-27)11. Fog light switch (P. 2-38)12. Sonar sensors (if so equipped)

(P. 5-84)13. Front view camera (if so equipped)

(P. 4-9)Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.

LII2287

EXTERIOR FRONT

Illustrated table of contents 0-3

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-38)2. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-27)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-21)4. Trunk lid (P. 3-21)5. Exterior trunk lid release/request button

(P. 3-6)6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)7. Fuel-filler door, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-23, 9-2)8. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-3)Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.

LII2282

EXTERIOR REAR


1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-2)2. Power moonroof (if so equipped)

(P. 2-55)3. Sun visors (P. 3-27)4. Map lights (P. 2-58)5. Rearview mirror (P. 3-28)6. HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

(P. 2-60)7. Glove box (P. 2-47)8. Cup holders (P. 2-47)9. Console box (P. 2-47)10. Front seats (P. 1-2)11. Rear seats (P. 1-2)Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.

LII2288

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT


1. Vent (P. 4-24)2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch

(P. 2-38)3. Supplemental front-impact air bag/horn

(P. 1-40, 2-42)4. Meters, gauges, warning lights,

indicator lights and vehicle informationdisplay (P. 2-3, P. 2-7, P. 2-15)

5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36)6. Vent (P. 4-24)7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)8. Navigation controls*9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 2-34)10. Vent (P. 4-24)11. Glove box (P. 2-47)12. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-40)13. USB-AUX port (P. 2-46)14. Heater and air conditioning controls

(P. 4-25)15. Shift lever (P. 5-22)16. Display Commander*17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone

System/Audio control switches(P. 4-29)LIC3260

INSTRUMENT PANEL


19. Cruise control main/Intelligent CruiseControl (ICC) (if so equipped) setswitches (P. 5-40, 5-42)

20. Hood release (P. 3-20)21. Fuse box (P. 8-22)22. Heated steering wheel switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-45)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-45)Trunk release switch (P. 3-21)Rear power sunshade switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)

23. Instrument brightness control(P. 2-38)/Twin trip odometer resetswitch (P. 2-3)

* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-er’s Manual.

Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.


VQ35DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)6. Fuse block (P. 8-22)7. Fuse block/Fusible links (P. 8-22)8. Fusible links (P. 8-22)9. Battery (P. 8-16)10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)11. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-15)Refer to the page number indicated in pa-rentheses for operating details.

LDI2749

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECKLOCATIONS


Warninglight

Name Page

Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light

2-7

or

Brake warning light 2-8

Charge warninglight

2-8

Engine oil pressurewarning light

2-8

Forward emergencybraking systemwarning light (if soequipped)

2-9

Low tire pressurewarning light

2-9

Warninglight

Name Page

Master warning light 2-10

Power steeringwarning light

2-11

Seat belt warninglight and chime

2-11

Supplemental airbag warning light

2-11

Indicatorlight

Name Page

Front fog light indi-cator light

2-12

Front passenger airbag status light

2-12

High beam indicatorlight (blue)

2-12

Indicatorlight

Name Page

Malfunction Indica-tor Light (MIL)

2-12

Security indicatorlight

2-13

Side light and head-light indicator light(green)

2-13

Slip indicator light 2-13

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights

2-13

Vehicle DynamicControl (VDC) OFFindicator light

2-14

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front power seat adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Head restraints/headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Adjustable head restraint/headrestcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Non-adjustable head restraint/headrestcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Rear-facing child restraint installation usingLATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25Rear-facing child restraint installation usingthe seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27Forward-facing child restraint installationusing LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30Forward-facing child restraint installationusing the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40Precautions on SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57

WARNING

● 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 and up-right in the seat with both feet on thefloor and adjust the seat properly. Foradditional information, refer to “Precau-tions on seat belt usage” in this section.

● 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.

● To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of thevehicle and/or its systems, do not leavechildren, people who require the assis-tance of others or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-ture inside a closed vehicle on a warmday can quickly become high enough tocause a significant risk of injury ordeath to people and pets.

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat whiledriving so full attention may be given tovehicle operation. The seat may movesuddenly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

● The seatback should not be reclinedany more than needed for comfort. Seatbelts are most effective when the pas-senger sits well back and straight up inthe seat. If the seatback is reclined, therisk of sliding under the lap belt andbeing injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, besure not to contact any moving parts toavoid possible injuries and/or damage.

ARS1152

SEATS

1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Operating tips

● The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 secondsthen 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.

For additional information, refer to “Automaticdrive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks andadjustments” section of this manual.

Forward and backwardMoving the switch forward or backward will slidethe seat forward or backward to the desiredposition.

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

The reclining feature allows adjustment of theseatback for occupants of different sizes foradded comfort and to help obtain proper seatbelt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre-cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,the seatback can be reclined to allow occupantsto rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shiftlever is in P (Park).

LRS2692

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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

Lumbar support (if so equipped fordriver’s seat)The lumbar support feature provides adjustablelower back support to the driver. Push the front orback end of the switch to adjust the seat lumbararea.

Thigh extension (if so equipped fordriver’s seat)Pull up and hold the lever to extend the frontportion to the desired position.

LRS2693 LRS2669 LRS2666


FOLDING REAR SEAT

Interior trunk access

The trunk can be accessed from the passengerside of the rear seat for loading and unloading, asshown.

1. Move the front passenger seat to the mostforward position.

2. Open the access cover on the rear parcelshelf.

3. Push down on the button �1 on the rearparcel shelf.

4. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback�2 .

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areasby passengers without proper restraintscould result in serious injury or death inan accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-lision, unsecured cargo could causepersonal injury.

● 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.

● Closely supervise children when theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jured. Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and trunk lid securely latchedwhen not in use, and prevent children’saccess to car keys.

LRS2691


To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, openthe trunk and pull on the strap �1 .The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-cal key to prevent unauthorized access. For ad-ditional information on keys, refer to “Keys” in the“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section ofthis manual.

CENTER ARMRESTPull the armrest down until it rests on the seatcushion.

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplementthe other vehicle safety systems. They mayprovide additional protection against in-jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-able head restraints/headrests must beadjusted properly, as specified in this sec-tion. Check the adjustment after someoneelse uses the seat. Do not attach anythingto the head restraint/headrest stalks orremove the head restraint/headrest. Donot use the seat if the headrestraint/headrest has been removed. Ifthe head restraint/headrest was removed,reinstall and properly adjust the headrestraint/headrest before an occupantuses the seating position. Failure to fol-low these instructions can reduce the ef-fectiveness of the headrestraints/headrests. This may increasethe risk of serious injury or death in acollision.

LRS2168 LRS2694

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS


The illustration shows the seating positionsequipped with head restraints/headrests.

� Indicates the seating position is equipped witha head restraint.

� Indicates the seating position is equipped witha headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equippedwith a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

● Your vehicle is equipped with a headrestraint/headrest that may be integrated,adjustable or non-adjustable.

● Adjustable head restraints/headrests havemultiple notches along the stalk(s) to lockthem in a desired adjustment position.

● The non-adjustable headrestraints/headrests have a single lockingnotch to secure them to the seat frame.

● Proper Adjustment:

– For the adjustable type, align the headrestraint/headrest so the center of yourear is approximately level with the centerof the head restraint/headrest.

– If your ear position is still higher than therecommended alignment, place the headrestraint/headrest at the highest position.

● If the head restraint/headrest has been re-moved, ensure that it is reinstalled andlocked in place before riding in that desig-nated seating position.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

LRS2695 LRS2300


NON-ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTRAINT/HEADRESTCOMPONENTS

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

REMOVE

Use the following procedure to remove the headrestraint/headrest:

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to thehighest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest fromthe seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly ina secure place so it is not loose in thevehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrestraint/headrest before an occupant usesthe seating position.

LRS2299 LRS2302


INSTALL1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with

the holes in the seat. Make sure that thehead restraint/headrest is facing the correctdirection. The stalk with the notch (notches)�1 must be installed in the hole with the lockknob �2 .

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push thehead restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrestbefore an occupant uses the seating posi-tion.

ADJUSTFor adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the centeris level with the center of your ears. If your earposition is still higher than the recommendedalignment, place the head restraint/headrest atthe highest position.

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notchbefore riding in that designated seating position.

LRS2303 WRS0134 LRS2351


RaiseTo raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.


LowerTo lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint/headrest down.


LRS2305 LRS2306


PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on the floor, your chancesof being injured or killed in a collision 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 provinces orterritories specify that seat belts be worn atall times when a vehicle is being driven.

SSS0136

SEAT BELTS


WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be in the rearseats and in an appropriate restraint.

WARNING

● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to 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 occur ifthe seat belt is not worn properly.

SSS0134 SSS0016


WARNING

● Always route the shoulder belt overyour 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 inan 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 itseffectiveness.

● Do not allow more than one person touse 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 placed inthe ON position with all doors closedand all seat belts fastened, it may indi-cate a malfunction in the system. Havethe system checked by a NISSANdealer.

● No changes should be made to the seatbelt system. For example, do not modifythe seat belt, add material, or installdevices that may change the seat beltrouting or tension. Doing so may affectthe operation of the seat belt system.Modifying or tampering with the seatbelt system may result in serious per-sonal injury.

● Once seat belt pretensioners have acti-vated, they cannot be reused and mustbe replaced together with the retractor.See a NISSAN dealer.

● Removal and installation of preten-sioner system components should bedone by a NISSAN dealer.

● All seat belt assemblies, including re-tractors and attaching hardware, shouldbe inspected after any collision by aNISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommendsthat all seat belt assemblies in use dur-ing a collision be replaced unless thecollision was minor and the belts showno damage and continue to operateproperly. Seat belt assemblies not inuse during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if either dam-age or improper operation is noted.

● All child restraints and attaching hard-ware should be inspected after any col-lision. Always follow the restraintmanufacturer’s inspection instructionsand replacement recommendations.The child restraints should be replacedif they are damaged.

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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT

Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats areequipped with a seat belt warning light. Thewarning light, located on the instrument panel,will show the status of the driver and passengerseat belt.

NOTE:

The front passenger seat belt warning lightwill not light up if the seat is not occupied.

For additional information, refer to “Warninglights, indicator lights and audible reminders” inthe “Instruments and controls” section of thismanual.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal 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 thisvehicle 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 andupright in the seat with both feet on thefloor and adjust the seat belt properly.

● Do not allow children to play with theseat belts. Most seating positions areequipped with Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seatbelt becomes wrapped around a child’sneck with the ALR mode activated, thechild can be seriously injured or killed ifthe seat belt retracts and becomestight. This can occur even if the vehicleis parked. Unbuckle the seat belt torelease the child. If the seat belt cannotbe unbuckled or is already unbuckled,release the child by cutting the seat beltwith a suitable tool (such as a knife orscissors) to release the seat belt.

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Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. For additional information,

refer to “Seats” in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle �A untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock dur-ing a sudden stop or on impact. Aslow pulling motion permits the seatbelt to move, and allows you somefreedom of movement in the seat.

● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fromits fully retracted position, firmly pullthe belt and release it. Thensmoothly pull the belt out of the re-tractor.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low and snugon the hips �B as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack �C . Be surethe shoulder belt is routed over your shoul-der and 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 ELR mode allows the seat belt to extend andretract to allow the driver and passengers somefreedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locksthe seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidlyor during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks theseat belt for child restraint installation.

When the ALR mode is activated, the seat beltcannot be extended again until the seat belttongue is detached from the buckle and fullyretracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR modeafter the seat belt fully retracts. For additionalinformation, refer to “Child restraints” in this sec-tion.

The ALR mode should be used only forchild restraint installation. During normalseat belt use by an occupant, the ALR modeshould not be activated. If it is activated, itmay cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-sion.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely securedin the latched position. If they are notcompletely secured, passengers may beinjured in an accident or sudden stop.

Unfastening the seat beltsTo unfasten the seat belt, press the button on thebuckle �1 . The seat belt automatically retracts.

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

● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor

● When the vehicle slows down rapidly

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

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

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

Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontseats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-justed to the position best for you. For additionalinformation, refer to “Precautions on seat beltusage” in this section. To adjust, pull out theadjustment button �1 and move the shoulder beltanchor to the desired position �2 , so the beltpasses over the center of the shoulder. The beltshould be away from your face and neck, but notfalling off your shoulder. Release the adjustmentbutton to lock the shoulder belt anchor into posi-tion.

WARNING

● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position.

● The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or severity ofinjury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERSIf, because of body size or driving position, it isnot possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder beltand fasten it, an extender that is compatible withthe installed seat belts is available for purchase.The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)of length and may be used for either the driver orfront passenger seating position. See a NISSANdealer for assistance with purchasing an ex-tender if an extender is required.

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WARNING

● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN seat belts.

● Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary use couldresult in serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

● Never use seat belt extenders to installchild restraints. If the child restraint isnot secured properly, the child could beseriously injured or killed in a collisionor a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a

mild soap solution or any solution recom-mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seatbelts to dry in the shade. Do not allow theseat belts to retract until they are completelydry.

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulderbelt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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

WARNING

Do not allow children to play with the seatbelts. Most seating positions areequipped with Automatic Locking Retrac-tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat beltbecomes wrapped around a child’s neckwith the ALR mode activated, the child canbe seriously injured or killed if the seatbelt retracts and becomes tight. This canoccur even if the vehicle is parked. Un-buckle the seat belt to release the child. Ifthe seat belt cannot be unbuckled or isalready unbuckled, release the child bycutting the seat belt with a suitable tool(such as a knife or scissors) to release theseat belt.

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is different, so be sureto learn the best way to transport your child.

CHILD SAFETY


There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

● Rear-facing child restraints

● Forward-facing child restraints

● Booster seats

The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.Generally, infants up to about 1 year and lessthan 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facingchild restraints. Forward-facing child restraintsare available for children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.Booster seats are used to help position a vehiclelap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longeruse a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fitthem properly. The shoulder belt maycome too close to the face or neck. The lapbelt may not fit over their small hip bones.In an accident, an improperly fitting seatbelt could cause serious or fatal injury.Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-ries require the use of approved child restraintsfor infants and small children. For additional infor-mation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.

A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle byusing either the LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicleseat belt. For additional information, refer to“Child restraints” in this section.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rear seat.Studies show that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat than inthe front seat.

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (air bag system) for the front passen-ger. For additional information, refer to“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” inthis section.

INFANTSInfants 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-facturer’s instructions for installation and use.

SMALL CHILDRENChildren that are over 1 year old and weigh atleast 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facingchild restraint as long as possible up to the heightor weight limit of the child restraint. Children whooutgrow the height or weight limit of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least 1 year oldshould be secured in a forward-facing child re-straint with a harness. Refer to the manufactur-er’s instructions for minimum and maximumweight and height recommendations. NISSANrecommends that small children be placed inchild restraints that comply with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-hicle Safety Standards. You should choose achild restraint that fits your vehicle and alwaysfollow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-lation and use.

LARGER CHILDRENChildren should remain in a forward-facing childrestraint with a harness until they reach the maxi-mum height or weight limit allowed by the childrestraint manufacturer.


Once a child outgrows the height or weight limitof the harness-equipped forward-facing child re-straint, NISSAN recommends that the child beplaced in a commercially available booster seat toobtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fitproperly, the booster seat should raise the childso that the shoulder belt is properly positionedacross the chest and the top, middle portion ofthe shoulder. The shoulder belt should not crossthe neck or face and should not fall off the shoul-der. The lap belt should lie snugly across thelower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. Abooster seat can only be used in seating posi-tions that have a three-point type seat belt. Thebooster seat should fit the vehicle seat and havea label certifying that it complies with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards.

A booster seat should be used until the child canpass the seat belt fit test below:

● Are the child’s back and hips against thevehicle seatback?

● Is the child able to sit without slouching?

● Do the child’s knees bend easily over thefront edge of the seat with feet flat on thefloor?

● Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lapbelt low and snug across the hips and shoul-der belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?

● Is the child able to use the properly adjustedhead restraint/headrest?

● Will the child be able to stay in position forthe entire ride?

If you answered no to any of these questions, thechild should remain in a booster seat using athree-point type seat belt.

NOTE:

Laws in some communities may follow dif-ferent guidelines. Check local and stateregulations to confirm your child is using thecorrect restraint system before traveling.

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WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seatand do not allow a child in the cargo area.The child could be seriously injured orkilled in a sudden stop or collision.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

WARNING

● Failure to follow the warnings and in-structions for proper use and installa-tion of child restraints could result inserious injury or death of a child orother passengers in a sudden stop orcollision:

– The child restraint must be used andinstalled properly. Always follow allof the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation and use.

– Infants and children should never beheld on anyone’s lap. Even the stron-gest adult cannot resist the forces ofa collision.

– Do not put a seat belt around both achild and another passenger.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS


– NISSAN recommends that all childrestraints be installed in the rearseat. Studies show that children aresafer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat. If youmust install a forward-facing childrestraint in the front seat, refer to“Forward-facing child restraint in-stallation using the seat belts” in thissection.

– Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat.An inflating air bag could seriouslyinjure or kill a child. A rear-facingchild restraint must only be used inthe rear seat.

– Be sure to purchase a child restraintthat will fit the child and vehicle.Some child restraints may not fitproperly in your vehicle.

– Child restraint anchorages are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used to attach adult seatbelts, or other items or equipment tothe vehicle. Doing so could damagethe child restraint anchorages. Thechild restraint will not be properlyinstalled using the damaged anchor-age, and a child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision.

– Never use the anchor points for adultseat belts or harnesses.

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

– Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-sible after fitting the child restraint.

– Infants and children should alwaysbe placed in an appropriate child re-straint while in the vehicle.

● When the child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with the LATCH systemor a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli-sion, loose objects can injure occupantsor damage the vehicle.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed vehicle canbecome very hot. Check the seating sur-face and buckles before placing a child inthe child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Some child restraints include rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to these anchors. For additional informa-tion, refer to “LATCH (Lower Anchors and Teth-ers for CHildren) system” in this section.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible childrestraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints forinfants and children of various sizes. When se-lecting any child restraint, keep the followingpoints in mind:

● Choose only a restraint with a label certifyingthat it complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213.

● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seatand seat belt system.


● If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to besure the child restraint is compatible withyour child. Choose a child restraint that isdesigned for your child’s height and weight.Always follow all recommended procedures.

● If the combined weight of the child and childrestraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), youmay use either the LATCH anchors or theseat belt to install the child restraint (not bothat the same time).

● If the combined weight of the child and childrestraint is greater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), usethe vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower an-chors) to install the child restraint.

● Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for installation.

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. Canadian law requires thetop tether strap on forward-facing child re-straints be secured to the designated an-chor point on the vehicle.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with the LATCH systemcompatible child restraints. This system may alsobe referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compat-ible system. With this system, you do not have touse a vehicle seat belt to secure the child re-straint unless the combined weight of the childand child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If thecombined weight of the child and child restraint isgreater than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the vehicle’sseat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the

child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions for installation.

The LATCH anchor points are provided to installchild restraints in the rear outboard seating posi-tions only. Do not attempt to install a child re-straint in the center position using the LATCHanchors.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious in-jury or death of a child or other passen-gers in a sudden stop or collision:

– Attach LATCH system compatiblechild restraints only at the locationsshown in the illustration.

– Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH lower anchors. The child re-straint will not be secured properly.

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– Inspect the lower anchors by insert-ing your fingers into the lower anchorarea. Feel to make sure there are noobstructions over the anchors suchas seat belt webbing or seat cushionmaterial. The child restraint will notbe secured properly if the lower an-chors are obstructed.

– Child restraint anchorages are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used to attach adult seatbelts, or other items or equipment tothe vehicle. Doing so could damagethe child restraint anchorages. Thechild restraint will not be properlyinstalled using the damaged anchor-age, and a child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision.

LATCH lower anchor locationThe LATCH lower anchors are located at the rearof the seat cushion near the seatback. A label isattached to the seatback to help you locate theLATCH lower anchors.

Installing child restraint LATCH loweranchor attachments

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.

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

Top tether anchor point locations

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used to at-tach adult seat belts, or other items orequipment to the vehicle. Doing so coulddamage the child restraint anchorages.The child restraint will not be properlyinstalled using the damaged anchorage,and a child could be seriously injured orkilled in a collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attachments or seat belts. For ad-ditional information, refer to “Installing top tetherstrap” in this section.

If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap child restraint, consult aNISSAN dealer for details.

Anchor points �1 are located on the rear parcelshelf.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING LATCHFor additional information, refer to all Warningsand Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Childrestraints” sections of this manual before install-ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combinedweight of the child and the child restraint exceeds65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of thechild and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs(29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not thelower anchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly 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. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe LATCH attachment path. The child re-straint should not move more than 1 inch(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the LATCH at-tachment holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the LATCHattachment as necessary, or put the restraintin another seat and test it again. You mayneed to try a different child restraint or tryinstalling by using the vehicle seat belt (ifapplicable). Not all child restraints fit in alltypes of vehicles.

5. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 1through 4.

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING THE SEATBELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failure touse the ALR mode will result in the childrestraint not being properly secured. Therestraint could tip over or be loose andcause injury to a child in a sudden stop orcollision. Also, it can change the operationof the front passenger air bag. For addi-tional information, refer to “Front passen-ger air bag and status light” in this section.

For additional information, refer to all Warningsand Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Childrestraints” sections of this manual before install-ing a child restraint.

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Do not use the lower anchors if the combinedweight of the child and the child restraint exceeds65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of thechild and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs,(29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s seat belt (not thelower anchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belts 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 child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions.

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 manufacturer’s in-structions for belt routing.

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3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts to the ELR mode when the seat beltis fully retracted.

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 seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint to compressthe vehicle seat cushion and seatback whilepulling up on the seat belt.





6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe seat belt path. The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm), fromside to side. Try to tug it forward and checkto see if the belt holds the restraint in place.If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seatbelt as necessary, or put the restraint inanother seat and test it again. You may needto try a different child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1through 6.

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

FORWARD-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT INSTALLATION USINGLATCHFor additional information, refer to all Warningsand Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Childrestraints” sections of this manual before install-ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combinedweight of the child and the child restraint exceeds65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of thechild and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs(29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not thelower anchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facingchild restraint using the LATCH system:


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

If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint. For additional information, refer to “In-stalling top tether strap” in this section. Donot install child restraints that require the useof a top tether strap in seating positions thatdo not have a top tether anchor.


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

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint/headrest to obtain the correct childrestraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest isremoved, store it in a secure place. Be sureto reinstall the head restraint/headrestwhen the child restraint is removed. Foradditional information about headrestraint/headrest adjustment, refer to“Head restraints/headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint/headrest and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit,try another seating position or a differentchild restraint.

4. 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 yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof the anchor attachments.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions to remove anyslack.

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6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe LATCH attachment path. The child re-straint should not move more than 1 inch(25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the LATCH at-tachment holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the LATCHattachment as necessary, or put the restraintin another seat and test it again. You mayneed to 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 1through 6.

�1 Top tether strap

�2 Anchor point

Installing top tether strapThe child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attachments.

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchors (rear outboard positions only).

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Rear bench seat

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest andstore it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstallthe head restraint/headrest when the childrestraint is removed. For additional informa-tion about head restraint/headrest adjust-ment, removal and installation, refer to“Head restraints/headrests” in this section.

2. Position the top tether strap �1 over theseatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint �2 on the rear-parcel shelf behind thechild restraint.


If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap, consult a NISSAN dealerfor details.

WARNING


FORWARD-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT INSTALLATION USINGTHE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failure touse the ALR mode will result in the childrestraint not being properly secured. Therestraint could tip over or be loose andcause injury to a child in a sudden stop orcollision. Also, it can change the operationof the front passenger air bag. For addi-tional information, refer to “Front passen-ger air bag and status light” in this section.

For additional information, refer to all Warningsand Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Childrestraints” sections of this manual before install-ing a child restraint.

Do not use the lower anchors if the combinedweight of the child and the child restraint exceeds65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of thechild and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs,(29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s seat belt (not thelower anchors) to install the child restraint. Besure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions for installation.

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) –step 1

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Follow these steps to install a forward-facingchild restraint using the vehicle seat belt in therear seats or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint inthe front seat, it should be placed in aforward-facing direction only. Movethe seat to the rearmost position. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and thereforemust not be used in the front seat.


The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seatback.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint/headrest to obtain the correct childrestraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest isremoved, store it in a secure place. Be sureto reinstall the head restraint/headrestwhen the child restraint is removed. Foradditional information about headrestraint/headrest adjustment, removal andinstallation, refer to “Headrestraints/headrests” in this section.

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint/headrest and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit,try another seating position or a differentchild restraint.

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 manufacturer’s in-structions for belt routing.

If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint (rear seat installation only). For addi-tional information, refer to “Installing toptether strap” in this section. Do not installchild restraints that require the use of a toptether strap in seating positions that do nothave a top tether anchor.



4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts to ELR mode when the seat belt isfully retracted.

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

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.






8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe seat belt path. The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25 mm), fromside to side. Try to tug it forward and checkto see if the belt holds the restraint in place.If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seatbelt as necessary, or put the restraint inanother seat and test it again. You may needto try a different child restraint. Not all childrestraints fit in all types of vehicles.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 8.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus light should illuminate. If thislight is not illuminated, refer to �Front pas-senger air bag and status light� in this sec-tion. Move the child restraint to anotherseating 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.




�1 Top tether strap

�2 Anchor point

Installing top tether strap

The child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with seat belts.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt.

Rear bench seat

1. Remove the head restraint/headrest andstore it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstallthe head restraint/headrest when the childrestraint is removed. For additional informa-

tion about head restraint/headrest adjust-ment, removal and installation, refer to“Head restraints/headrests” in this section.

2. Position the top tether strap �1 over theseatback.

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint �2 on the rear-parcel shelf behind thechild restraint.


If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap, consult a NISSAN dealerfor details.

WARNING


BOOSTER SEATSFor additional information on installing a boosterseat in your vehicle, follow the instructions out-lined in this section.

Precautions on booster seats

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not usedproperly, the risk of a child being injuredor killed in a sudden stop or collisiongreatly increases:

– Make sure the shoulder portion ofthe belt is away from the child’s faceand neck and the lap portion of thebelt does not cross the stomach.

– Make sure the shoulder belt is notbehind the child or under the child’sarm.

– A booster seat must only be installedin a seating position that has alap/shoulder belt.

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A. Low back booster seat

B. High back booster seat

Booster seats of various sizes are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:

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

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

● Make sure the child’s head will be properlysupported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seatback must be at or above thecenter of the child’s ears. For example, if alow back booster seat is chosen, the vehicleseatback must be at or above the center ofthe child’s ears. If the seatback is lower thanthe center of the child’s ears, a high backbooster seat should be used.

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

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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

CAUTION

To avoid injury to child, do not use thelap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Lock-ing Retractor (ALR) mode when using abooster seat with the seat belts.

For additional information, refer to all Warningsand Cautions in the “Child safety,” “Child re-straint” and “Booster seats” sections of thismanual before installing a child restraint.

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

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 manufacturer’s in-structions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned onthe vehicle seat so that it is stable.

If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestraint/headrest to obtain the correctbooster seat fit. If the headrestraint/headrest is removed, store it in asecure place. Be sure to reinstall thehead restraint/headrest when thebooster seat is removed. For additionalinformation about head restraint/headrestadjustment, removal and installation, refer to“Head restraints/headrests” in this section.

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If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint/headrest and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a differentbooster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-structions for adjusting the seat belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belttoward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the child’sshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturer’s instructions for adjusting theseat belt routing.

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-tions for properly fastening a seat beltshown in “Three-point type seat belt withretractor” in this section.

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus light may or may not illuminate,depending on the size of the child and thetype of booster seat being used. For addi-tional information, refer to “Front passengerair bag and status light” in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ON SRSThis SRS section contains important informationconcerning the following systems:

● Driver and front passenger supplementalfront-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced AirBag System)

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

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

● Seat belt with pretensioners (front seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

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

This system can help cushion the impact force tothe chest and pelvic area of the driver and frontpassenger in certain side-impact collisions. Theside air bags are designed to inflate on the sidewhere the vehicle is impacted.

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag system

This system can help cushion the impact force tothe head of occupants in front and rear outboardseating positions in certain side-impact or roll-over collisions. In a side impact, the curtain airbags are designed to inflate on the side wherethe vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, curtain airbags on both sides are designed to inflate andremain inflated for a short time.

The SRS is designed to supplement the crashprotection provided by the driver and front pas-senger seat belts and is not a substitute forthem. Seat belts should always be correctly wornand the occupant seated a suitable distanceaway from the steering wheel, instrument paneland door finishers. For additional information,instructions, and precautions on seat belt usage,refer to “Seat belts” in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion.

After placing the ignition switch in the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7 sec-onds if the system is operational.

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. For additional informa-tion, refer to “Front passenger air bagand status light” in this section.

● The seat belts and the front air bags aremost effective when you are sitting wellback and upright in the seat. The front airbags inflate with great force. Even withthe NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, ifyou are unrestrained, leaning forward,sitting sideways or out of position in anyway, you are at greater risk of injury ordeath in a crash. You may also receiveserious or fatal injuries from the front airbag if you are up against it when it in-flates. Always sit back against the seat-back and as far away as practical fromthe steering wheel or instrument panel.Always properly use the seat belts.

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● The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. TheNISSAN Advanced Air Bag Systemmonitors the severity of a collision andseat belt usage then inflates the airbags as needed. Failure to properlywear seat belts can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.

● The front passenger seat is equippedwith an occupant classification sensor(weight sensor) that turns the front pas-senger air bag OFF under some condi-tions. This sensor is only used in thisseat. Failure to be properly seated andwearing the seat belt can increase therisk or severity of injury in an accident.For additional information, refer to“Front passenger air bag and statuslight” in this section.

● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-ing wheel. Placing them inside thesteering wheel rim could increase therisk that they are injured when the frontair bag inflates.

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WARNING

● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are shownin the illustrations

WARNING

● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restrained. Pre-teensand children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. For additionalinformation, refer to “Child restraints”in this section.

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WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact and rollover supplemental airbags:

● The side air bags and curtain air bagsordinarily will not inflate in the event ofa frontal impact, rear impact, or lowerseverity side collision. Always wearyour seat belts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

WARNING

● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet on the floor. Theside air bag and curtain air bag inflatewith great force. Do not allow anyone toplace their hand, leg or face near theside air bag on the side of the seatbackof the front seat or near the side roofrails. Do not allow anyone sitting in thefront seats or rear outboard seats toextend their hand out of the window orlean against the door. Some examplesof dangerous riding positions areshown in the previous illustrations.

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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 beseriously 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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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

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

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-over supplemental air bags

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag modules

4. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

6. Crash zone sensor

7. Occupant classification system control unit

8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sen-sor)

9. Seat belt buckle switches for driver’s andfront passenger’s side

10. Seat belt with pretensioners (front seats)

11. Side satellite sensors

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the passen-ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System,please observe the following items.

● Do not allow a passenger in the rearbench seats to push or pull on the seat-back pocket.

● Do not place heavy loads heavier than2.2 lb (1kg) on the seatback, headrestraint/headrest or in the seatbackpocket.

● Do not store luggage behind the seatthat can press into the seatback.

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● Do not position the front passengerseat so it contacts the rear bench seats.If the front seat does contact the rearbench seats, the air bag system maydetermine a sensor malfunction has oc-curred and the front passenger air bagstatus light may illuminate and thesupplemental air bag warning light mayflash.

● If a forward-facing child restraint is in-stalled in the front passenger seat, donot position the front passenger seat sothe child restraint contacts the instru-ment panel. If the child restraint doescontact the instrument panel, the sys-tem may determine the seat as occu-pied and the passenger air bag maydeploy in a collision. Also the front pas-senger air bag status light may not illu-minate. For additional information, re-fer to “Child restraints” in this sectionfor information about installing and us-ing child restraints.

● Confirm the operating condition withthe front passenger air bag status light.

● If you notice that the front passenger airbag status light is not operating as de-scribed in this section, please take yourvehicle to a NISSAN dealer to check theoccupant classification system.

● Until you have confirmed with yourdealer that your passenger seat occu-pant classification system is workingproperly, position the occupants in therear seating positions.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. All of theinformation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag islocated in the center of the steering wheel. Thefront passenger supplemental front-impact airbag is mounted in the dashboard above the glovebox. The front air bags are designed to

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