2005 Nissan Titan

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

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

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

ALWAYS observe posted speed limitsand never drive too fast for conditions.

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

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

ALWAYS review this owners manual for

important safety information.For descriptions specified for four-wheel drivemodels, a mark is placed at the begin-ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features off-road use, failure to operate four-whdrive models correctly may result in losscontrol or an accident. Be sure to re

Driving safety precautions in the Staing and driving section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVIN

This vehicle will handle and maneuverdifferently from an ordinary passengercar because it has a higher center ofgravity for off-road use. As with othervehicles with features of this type, fail-ure to operate this vehicle correctly maresult in loss of control or an accident

Be sure to read On-pavement and offroad driving precautions, and Avoid-ing collision and rollover, and Drivingsafety precautions, in the Starting andriving section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

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

governmental regulations. In addition,damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be cov-ered under NISSAN warranties.

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

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

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

2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCGARDENA, CALIFORNIA

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

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Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication toproduce the finest in safe, reliable and economicaltransportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc-cessful worldwide company that manufactures carsandtrucks in over 17 countries and distributes themin 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufacturedby Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded inTokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world-wide, collectivelygrowing to becomethe fifth largestautomaker in the world. In addition to cars andtrucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marineengines, boats and other diversified products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in-vestment in North America. NISSANs commitmentis over $6 billion dollars in capital investments infacilities across the continent. Some of the facilitiesinclude the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can-ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle

styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in SanDiego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-nical Center North America in Farmington Hills,Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than21,000 people throughout the United States,Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 peoplework for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealersacross North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli-ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately4,500 people. These include company employees

andthe staffsof NISSANdealers allacross Canada.In addition, many Canadians work for companiesthat supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-terials and services ranging from the operation ofport facilities and transportation services, to thesupply of lubricants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and cputers in automobiles, and has led the industrimproving both performance and fuel efficiethrough new engine designs and the use of sthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The co

pany hasalso developedways to build qualityintvehicles at each stage of the production proceboth through extensive use of automation andmost importantly through an awareness peopleare the central element in quality cont

From the time the parts arrived from our suppluntil you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozof checksweremade to ensurethat only thebestwas being done in producing and delivering yvehicle. NISSANalso takes great care to ensurewhen you take your NISSAN to your dealermaintenance, the service technician will performwork according to the quality standards that hbeen established by NISSAN.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. Asknow, seat belts are an integral part of the sasystems that will help protect you and your passgers in the event of a sudden stop or an accideWe urge you to use the seat belts every time ydrive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievementflects our major goal: to provide you, our customwith a vehiclethat is built with qualityand craftsmship a product that we can be proud to build ayou can be proud to own.

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN


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NISSAN CARES . . .

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

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

For U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1

(1-800-647-7261)For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask forthe following information:

Your name, address, and telephone number

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

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSANwith the information

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

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.

5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

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

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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index


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0 Illustrated table of contents

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

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


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1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13)2. Supplemental curtain side-impact an

rollover air bags (P. 1-43)3. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)

4. Supplemental front impact air bags(P. 1-43)

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

sensor) (P. 1-52)7. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P. 1-56)8. Supplemental side-impact air bag

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

CHildren) (P. 1-30)

10. Top tether strap anchor point (P. 1-3See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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

(P. 2-23)3. Windshield (P. 8-18)

4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)5. Power windows (P. 2-44)6. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-7, 3-2)7. Mirrors (P. 3-15)8. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)10. Tire chains (P. 8-36)11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)12. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-24)13. Fog light switch (P. 2-28)14. Tow hooks (P. 6-13)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P. 2-47)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)3. Tailgate/Truckbox (P. 3-19)

4. Trailer hitch/Towing (if so equipped)(P. 9-23)

5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)6. Bedside storage compartment (P. 2-7. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation

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

(Crew Cab models only) (P. 3-6)See the page number indicated in par

theses for operating details.

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1. DVD entertainment system(if so equipped) (P. 4-39)

2. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)3. Map lights (P. 2-51)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-13)5. HomeLink(P. 2-52)6. Glove box (P. 2-38)7. Cup holders (P. 2-41)8. Front seats (P. 1-2)9. Folding rear bench seat (P. 1-10)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Ventilators (P. 4-12)2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-23. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/

turn signal switch (P. 2-24)

4. Steering wheel switch for audio con(P. 4-37)

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-43, P. 2-29)

6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicatolights (P. 2-4, 2-12)

7. Cruise control main/set switches(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch(P. 2-23)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)

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

(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)12. Audio system controls (P. 4-20)13. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-43)14. Glove box (P. 2-38)15. Climate controls (P. 4-13)

16. Aux jack (P. 4-36)17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

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18. Power outlet/Cigarette lighter(accessory) (P. 2-33/P. 2-35)

19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) offswitch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)

20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)21. Electronic locking rear differential

(E-Lock) system switch (if soequipped) (P.2-31)

22. Shift selector lever (console)(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)

23. Power outlet (P. 2-33)24. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 2-18)25. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)

26. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-20)

27. Shift selector lever (column)(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)

28. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)30. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-29)31. Rear sonar system off switch

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

(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)33. Rear power window switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)

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

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

5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-12)7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-110. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Cruise setswitch indicator

light

2-17

Electronic lock-

ing rear differ-

ential (E-Lock)

system on indi-

cator light (if

so equipped)

2-17

4WD shift indi-

cator light

(

model)

2-17

or

Front passenger

air bag status

light

2-18

Indicator

light

Name Page

High beam in-dicator light

(Blue)

2-18

Malfunction

indicator lamp

(MIL)

2-18

Security indica-

tor light (NVIS)

(if so equipped)

2-19

Active brake

limited slip

(ABLS) (if so

equipped)

2-19

Slip indicator

light (if so

equipped)

2-19

Indicator

light

Name Page

Transfer 4LOposition indica-

tor light

(

model)

2-19

Turn

signal/hazard

indicator lights

2-19

Vehicle dy-namic control

off indicator

light (if so

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

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

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

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

Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Child restraint installation on rear bench seat . . . . .1-24LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Child restraint installation on front passengerseat outboard position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33Child restraint installation on front benchpassenger seat center position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

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

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

FRONT MANUAL CAPTAINS CHASEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-hicle is stopped.

WARNING

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

FRONT MANUAL BENCH SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING

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

After adjustment, gently rock in the se

to make sure it is securely locked.

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

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

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

clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-hicle is stopped.

WARNING

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

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FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING

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

Do not leave children unattended inside

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

Operating tips The power seat motor has an auto-reset

overload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 seconds,then reactivate the switch.

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

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

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will sthe seat forward or backward to the desiposition.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatbforward again, move the switch forward move your body forward. The seatback will mforward.

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

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driversseat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.

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

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

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

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

The head restraint moves forward utilizing the

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

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

Active head restraints operate only in certain

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

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

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

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

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FLEXIBLE SEATINGWARNING

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

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

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

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

Head restraints should be adjusted

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

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

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

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

cargo could cause personal injury.

Folding the front passengers seatbaflat (if so equipped)

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

items:

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-

tion. If they are not completely secured,passengers may be injured in an acci-dent or sudden stop.

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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Folding the rear bench seat down

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

To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up 1and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchorpoints 2 can be accessed behind the rearbench seatback.

WARNING

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

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

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

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

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

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

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

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

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

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

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

WARNING

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

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

for infants and small children. See Child Re-straints later in this section.

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

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

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint system

later in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least one year old should beplaced in a rear facing child restraint. NISSANrecommends that infants be placed in child re-straints that comply with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. You should choose a childrestraint that fits your vehicle and always followthe manufacturers instructions for installationand use.

Small Children

Children that are over one year old and webetween 20lbs(9 kg) and 40lbs(18kgs)canplaced in a forward facing child restraint. Refe

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

Larger children

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

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

INJURED PERSONS

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

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in 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 in theseat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat. See Seats earlier in thissection.

2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retra

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

The retractor is designed to lock dura sudden stop or on impact. A slpulling motion permits the seat beltmove, and allows you some freedommovement in the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled frits fully retracted position, firmly pthe belt and release it. Then smoot

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3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hipsas shown.

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

The right front passenger seat and the rear seat-ingpositionsthree-point seat belts have a lockingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as theautomatic locking mode or childrestraint mode.

When automatic locking mode is activated theseat belt cannot be extended again until the seatbelt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully

retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in theemergency locking mode. See Child restraintslater in 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 be acti-vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-fortable seat belt tension. It can alsochange the operation of the front passen-ger air bag. See Front passenger air bagand status light later in this section.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain

that the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Unfastening the seat belts

1 To unfasten theseat belt, press thebuttonthe buckle. The seat belt automatically tracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors aredesigned to lock seatmovement by two separate methods:

When the seat belt is pulled quickly fromretractor.

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 (frontoutboard seats)

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

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

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjument button and try to move the shoder belt anchor up and down to ma

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

be adjusted to the position best for yoFailure to do so may reduce the effetiveness of the entire restraint systeand increase the chance or severityinjury in an accident.

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

Fastening the belts

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

2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of

belt away from the tongue.

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3. Position the lap beltlow and snug on the

hipsas illustrated.

4. Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a

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

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button buckle.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, not possible to properly fit the three-point lshoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is avable which is compatible with the installed sbelts. The extender adds approximately 8 inc(200 mm) of length and may be used for eit

the driver or right front passenger seating potion. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance ifextender is required.

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WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, should

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

standard 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 in a collision or a sud-den stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbing,apply amild 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 the

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

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD

RESTRAINTS

WARNING

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

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WARNING

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

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could seri-ously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used

in the rear seat.

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

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

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

Child restraints for infants and small childrevarious sizes are offered by several manufacers. When selecting any child restraint, keep following points in mind:

Choose only a restraint with a label certifythat it complies with Federal Motor VehSafety Standard 213 or Canadian MoVehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

If the child restraint is compatible with yvehicle, place your child in the child restrand check the various adjustments to

sure the child restraint is compatible wyour child. Choose a child restraint thadesigned for your childs height and weigAlways follow all recommended procedu

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

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WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint canincrease the risk or severity of injury forboth the child and other occupants of

the vehicle. Follow all of the child restraint manu-

facturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a child re-straint, be sure to select one which willfit your child and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install some typesof child restraints in your vehicle.

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

greatly increases.

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

After attaching the child restraint, test itbefore you place the child in it. Push itfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the belt holds therestraint in place. The child restraint

should not move more than 1 inch (25mm). If the restraint is not secure,tighten the belt as necessary, or put therestraint in another seat and test itagain.

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

When your child restraint is not in use,

keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-vent it from being thrown around incase of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONON REAR BENCH SEAT

WARNING

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

Failure to use the retractors lockimode will result in the child restranot being properly secured. The straint could tip over or otherwise unsecured and cause injury to the chin a sudden stop or collision.

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Front facingWhen you install a child restraint on the rearbench seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. just the head restraint to its highest positAlways follow the restraint manufacturinstructions. The back of the child restrshould be secured against the vehicle s

back. If necessary, adjust or remove head restraint to obtain the correct crestraint fit. See Head restraint adjustmeearlier in this section. If the head restrainremoved, store it in a secure place. Be sto install the head restraint when the crestraint is removed. If the seating positdoes not have an adjustable head restrand it is interfering with the proper crestraint fit, try another seating position odifferent child restraint.Front Facing (outboard) step 1

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

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

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until allof the belt isfully extended. At this time, the seat beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the seat beltis fully retracted.

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

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Rear facingWhen you install a child restraint on the rearbench seat, follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

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

all types of vehicles.

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

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

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

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

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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEM

WARNING

Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.Ifa child restraint is not secured properly,your child could be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

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 orharnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to two anchors located at certain seatingpositions in your vehicle. This system is known asthe LATCH (LowerAnchors and Tethersfor CHil-dren) system. This systemmay alsobe referred toas the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.With this system, you do not haveto use a vehicle

seat belt to securethe child restraint. Yourvehis equipped with special anchor points that used with LATCH system compatible childstraints. Check your child restraint for a lastating that it is compatible with the LATCH s

tem. This information may also be in the crestraint owners manual. If you have such a crestraint, refer to the illustration for the seatpositions equipped with LATCH system anchwhich can be used to secure the child restrai

The LATCH system anchors are located at rear of the seat cushion near the seatbacklabel is attached to the seatback to help ylocate the LATCH system anchors.

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

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

LATCH system anchor point locations rearbench seat

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

WARNING

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

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments into theanchor points on the seat. If the child re-straint is equipped with a top tether, seeTop tether strap child restraint later in thissection for installation instructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint and beforeplacing the child in it, use force to push thechild restraint from side to side and tug itforward to make sure that the child restraintis securely held in place. It should not movemore than 1 inch (25 mm).

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

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

If your child restrainthas a top tetherstrap, it mustbe secured to the anchor point provided behind

its position.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

A child restraint with a top tether shouldnot be used in the front seat. Do notattempt to attach a tether strap to therear tether anchor points from the frontseat.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat beltor the LATCH system (rear bench seat outboardpositions only), as applicable.

Adjust the rear bench seat head restraint to itshighest position and route the top tether strapbetween the head restraint and the top of theseatback. Secure the child restraint with a seatbelt. Secure the top tether strap to the anchorpoint which provides the straightest installationof the tether strap as shown later in this section.

Tighten the tether strap according to the mafacturers instructions to remove any slack.

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Anchor point locations

The anchor points are located under the rearwindow behind the rear bench seat.

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

1. Pull strap2. Anchor point location

To access the anchor points behind the rearbench seat, tilt the rear seatback forward bylifting up on the pull strap behind the seat back.

1. Top tether strap

2. Hook

3. Anchor point

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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

ON FRONT PASSENGER SEATOUTBOARD POSITION

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat.Supplemental front air bags inflate withgreat force. A rear-facing child restraintcould be struck by the supplementalfront air bag in a crash and could seri-

ously injure or kill your child.

NISSAN recommends that child re-

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

A child restraint with a top tether strap

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

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

Failure to use the retractors lockimode will result in the child restranot being properly secured. The straint could tip over or otherwise unsecured and cause injury to the chin a suddenstopor collision. Also, it cchange the operation of the front pasenger air bag. See Front passengair bag and status light later in thsection.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the front pas-senger seat. It should be placed in afront-facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Adjust thehead restraint to its highest position. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturers in-structions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear-facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used in

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Beforeplacing thechild in thechild restrause force to push the child restraint frside to side, and tug it forward to make sthat it is securely held in place. It should move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it domove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull agon the shoulder belt to further tighten child restraint. If unable to properly secthe restraint move the restraint to anotseating position and try again , or try a difentchild restraint. Notall child restraints f

all types of vehicles.

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

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

8. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Thepassenger air bag status light should sayOFF or . I f this light is not illu-minated it may indicate a malfunction. Movethe child restraint to another seatingposition. Have the system checked by aNISSAN dealer.

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

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

ON FRONT BENCH PASSENGERSEAT CENTER POSITION

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat.Supplemental front air bags inflate withgreat force. A rear-facing child restraintcould be struck by the supplementalfront air bag in a crash and could seri-

ously injure or kill your child.

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

carefully. A child restraint with a top tether str

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

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

must not be used in the front seat.

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

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

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

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3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a verytight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap beltadjustment.

4. Beforeplacing the child in the child restraint,use force to push the child restraint fromside to side, and tug it forward to make surethat it is securely held in place. It should notmove more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it doesmove more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull againon the shoulder belt to further tighten thechild restraint. If unable to properly securethe restraint move the restraint to anotherseating position and try again, or try a differ-entchild restraint. Not allchild restraints fit in

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

or put the restraint in another seat.

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

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PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTERSEATS

WARNING

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

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

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

A booster seat must only be installed ina seating position that has alap/shoulder belt. One can not be usedin the front center seat of a vehicle witha front bench seat. Failure to use a

three-point type seat belt with abooster seat can result in a serious in-jury in sudden stop or collision.

An improperly installed booster seatcould lead to serious injury or death inan accident.

WARNING

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

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered 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 vehicles seatand seat belt system.

Make sure the childs head will be properly

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

low back booster seat 1 is chosen, thevehicle seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat 2 should be used.

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

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and small

children be restrained in an approved chrestraint at all times while the vehiclebeing operated.

WARNING

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

Follow all of the booster seat manufaturers instructions for installation ause. When purchasing a booster sebe sure to select one which will fit yochild and vehicle. It may not be possibto properly install some types booster seats in your vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

Booster seat installation on rear seatcenter or outboard positions

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto-matic locking mode when using a boosterseat with the seat belts. When you install abooster seat in the rear seat follow thesesteps:

1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only

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

2. The booster seat should be positionedthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necsary, adjust or remove the head restrainobtain the correct booster seat fit. SHead restraint adjustment earlier in tsection. If the head restraint is removstore it in a secure place. Be sure to insthe head restraint when the booster searemoved. If the seating position does have an adjustable head restraint and interfering with the proper booster seat

try another seating position or a differbooster seat.

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

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

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

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

Supplemental side-impact air bag system(if so equipped):This system can help cushionthe impact force to the chest area of the driverand right front, passenger in certain side impactcollisions. The supplemental side air bag is de-signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted.

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

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

vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtainbags are designed to inflate and remain inflafor a short time.

These supplemental restraint systems are signed tosupplement the crash protection p

vided by the seat belts and are not a substitfor them. Seat belts should always be correworn and the occupant seated a suitable dtance away from the steering wheel, instrumpanel and door finishers. See Seat belts eain this section for instructions and precautionsseat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate owhen the ignition switch is in the ONSTART position.

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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of aside impact, rear impact, rollover, orlower severity frontal collision. Also,the right front passenger air bag will notinflate if the passenger air bag statuslight is lit. See Front passenger air bagand status light later in this section.Always wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injury invarious kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplemental

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

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

The driver and right front passengseat belt buckles are equipped w

sensors that detect if the seat belts afastened. The advanced air bag systemonitors the severity of a collision aseat belt usage then inflates the bags. Failure to properly wear sebelts can increase the risk or severityinjury in an accident.

The right front passenger seat equipped with an occupant classifiction sensor (weight sensor) that turthe right front passenger air bag O

under some conditions. This sensoronly used in this seat. Failure to properly seated and wearing the sebelt can increase the risk or severityinjury in an accident. See Front Pasenger air bag and status light laterthis section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steeing wheel. Placing them inside tsteering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when t

supplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

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

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WARNING

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

WARNINGSupplemental side air bag and curtaside-impact and rollover air bag (if equipped):

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

accidents.

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WARNING

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

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

ous illustrations.

Do not lean against doors or windows.

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WARNING

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 withsupplemental side air bag inflation.

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1. SRS curtain side-impact and rolloverbag modules

2. SRS curtain side-impact and rolloverbag

3. Diagnosis sensor unit

4. Supplemental front air bag modules5. Crash zone sensor6. Occupant classification system contr

unit7. Occupant classification sensor8. Seat belt buckle switches9. Pre-tensioner retractor10. Satellite sensors11. Supplemental side air bag modules (

so equipped)

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN vanced air bag system for the driver and rifront passengerseats.This systemis designemeet certification requirements under U.S. relations. It is also permitted in Canada. Howevall of the information, cautions and waings in this manual still apply and mustfollowed.

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supplemental front air bag is mounted in thedashboard above the glove box. The supplemen-tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higherseverity frontal collisions, although they may in-flate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilarto those of a higherseverity frontal impact.

They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental front air bagsystem operation.

The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classificationsensor (weight sensor) and right front passengerseat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is

based on the severity of a collision and seat beltusage forthe driver. For theright front passenger,it additionally monitors the weight of an occupantorobjecton the seat and seat belt tension. Basedon information from the sensors, only one front airbag may inflate in a crash, depending on thecrash severity and whether the front occupantsare belted or unbelted. Additionally, the frontpassenger air bag may be automatically turnedOFF under some conditions, depending on theweight detected on the passenger seat and how

the seat belt isused. Ifthe front passengerair bagis OFF, the passenger air bag status light will beilluminated. See Front passenger air bag and

status lightlater in this section for further details.One front air bag inflating does not indicate im-proper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, please contact NISSANor your NISSAN

dealer. If you are considering modification of yourvehicle due to a disability, you may also contactNISSAN. Contact information is contained in thebeginning of this Owners Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by therelease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful anddoes not indicate a fire. Care should be taken tonot inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-ing. Those with a history of a breathing conditionshould get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental front air bags, along with theuse ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the driver and right frontpassenger. They can help save lives and reduceserious injuries. However, an inflating front airbag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries.Front air bags do not provide restraint to thelower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat beltsshould be correctly worn and the driver and pas-

senger seated upright as far as practical awayfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Thesupplementalfrontair bagsinflate quickly in order

to help protect the front occupants. Becausethis, the force of the front air bag inflating increase the risk of injury if the occupant is close to, or is against, the front air bag modduring inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collisThe supplemental front air bags operonly when the ignition switch is in the or START position.

After turning the ignition key to the position, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates. The supplemental air bwarning light will turn off after abouseconds if the system is operational.



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Other supplemental front air bag precau-tions

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer-ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not place any objectsbetween any occupant and the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Such ob-jects may become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-tal front air bag inflates.

Immediately after inflation, severalfront air bag system components will behot. Do not touch them; you may se-verely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. This isto prevent accidental inflation of thesupplemental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe supplemental front air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental frontair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel and theinstrument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel pad

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

Modifying or tampering with the frontpassenger seat may result in seriouspersonal injury. For example, do notchange the front seats by placing mate-rial on the seat cushion or by installingadditional trim material, such as seatcovers, on the seat that are not specifi-cally designed to assure proper air bagoperation. Additionally, do not stow anyobjects under the front passenger seator the seat cushion and seatback. Suchobjects may interfere with the properoperation of the occupant classifica-tion system (weight sensor).

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe seat belt system. This may affect thesupplemental front air bag system.Tampering with the seat belt systemmay result in serious personal injury.

Work on and around the supplemenfront air bag system should be done a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electcal equipment should also be done byNISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Rstraint System (SRS) wiring should n

be modified or disconnected. Unauthrized electrical test equipment aprobing devices should not be used the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be placed immediately by a qualified rpair facility. A cracked windshield couaffect the function of the supplemenair bag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors a

yellow and orange for eaidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that inform the buyer about the supplemental fronbag system and guide the buyer to the approate sections in this Owners Manual.


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Supplemental side-impact air bag and

curtain side-impact and rollover airbags system (if so equipped)

The supplemental side-impact air bags are lo-cated in the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental curtain side-impact androllover air bags are located in the side roof rails.These systems are designed to meet voluntaryguidelines to help reduce the risk of injury toout-of-position occupants.However, all of theinformation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be followed.The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are designed to

inflate in higher severity side collisions, althoughthey may inflate if the forces in another type ofcollision are similar to those of a higher severityside impact. They are designed to inflate on theside where the vehicle is impacted. They may notinflate in certain side collisions.

Curtain side-impact and rollover air bagsare alsodesigned to inflate in certain types of rollovercollisions or near rollovers.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always anindication of proper supplemental side air bagand curtain side-impact and rollover air bag op-eration.

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