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2012 ALTIMA OWNER’S MANUAL L32-D
Printing : February 2012 (20) Publication No.: OM0EOM2E 0L32U20L32U2 For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Printed in U.S.A. L32-D FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN In addition to factory installed options, your ve- Before driving your vehicle, please read this owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- confidence. It was produced using the latest cessories installed by NISSAN or by your iarity with controls and maintenance require- techniques and strict quality control. NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, vehicle. This manual was prepared to help you under- warnings, cautions and instructions concerning stand the operation and maintenance of your proper use of such accessories prior to operating WARNING vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this dealer for details concerning the particular ac- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- manual before operating your vehicle. cessories with which your vehicle is equipped. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions. may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving clarify your rights under your state’s lemon and avoid using vehicle features or taking law. other actions that could distract you. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat. extensive resources available to them. ● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your Modification could affect its vehicle. performance, safety or durability, and All information, specifications and illustrations in may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with- fications may not be covered under out obligation. NISSAN warranties. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: APD1005 If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” WARNING or “Do not let this happen.” This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the precisely. vehicle.
CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. ate personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE WARNING ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, WARNING may contain perchlorate material. The fol- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, lowing advisory is provided: “Perchlorate and certain vehicle components contain Material – special handling may apply, See or emit chemicals known to the State of www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”. California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- BLUETOOTH is a tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles trademark owned by and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. State of California to cause cancer and and licensed to birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visteon and Clarion.
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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 are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at: dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information: For U.S. customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc. questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003 number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003 side) For U.S. customers For Canadian customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase Nissan Canada Inc. (1-800-647-7261) 5290 Orbitor Drive – Current odometer reading Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name 1-800-387-0122 or via e-mail at: – Your comments or questions For U.S. customers OR [email protected] For Canadian customers [email protected]
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ...... 0-2 Instrument panel...... 0-8 Exterior front ...... 0-3 Engine compartment check locations ...... 0-10 Exterior rear...... 0-5 Warning/indicator lights ...... 0-12 Passenger compartment ...... 0-7 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26) 2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 5. Head Restraints (P. 1-9) 6. Front seat belts (P. 1-13) 7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side similar) (P. 1-55) 8. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-40) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P. 1-49) 11. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-54) 12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-24) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
LII2001 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT
Coupe 1. Power windows (P. 2-43) 2. Windshield (P. 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-24) 5. Tie down (P. 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28) 9. Tire pressure (P. 8-38) 10. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 11. Tire chains (P. 8-46) 12. Mirrors (P. 3-30) 13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ , keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2)
LII0114 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 Sedan 1. Power windows (P. 2-43) 2. Windshield (P. 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-24) 5. Tie down (P. 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28) 9. Tire pressure (P. 8-38) 10. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 11. Tire chains (P. 8-46) 12. Mirrors (P. 3-30) 13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ , keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
LII0094 0-4 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR REAR
Coupe 1. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-25) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-24) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (P. 3-24) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-26, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)
WII0125 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 Sedan 1. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-25) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-24) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (P. 3-24) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-26, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26) 9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
LII0095 0-6 Illustrated table of contents PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-8) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-29) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-49) 5. HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) 6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so equipped) (P. 3-30) 7. Glove box (P. 2-41) 8. Cup holders (P. 2-39) 9. Console box (P. 2-41) 10. Front seat (P. 1-2) 11. Rear seat (P. 1-8) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
WII0126 Illustrated table of contents 0-7 INSTRUMENT PANEL
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-40, P. 2-35) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (P. 5-20) 7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7) 9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34) 10. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-50) 11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 12. Glove box (P. 2-41) 13. Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) 14. Covered storage box (P. 2-42) 15. Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (P. 4-26) 16. Heater and air conditioner (manual) (P. 4-19) WIC1598 17. Shift selector (P. 5-12) 1. Vents (P. 4-18) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control 18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)/ 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn (if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-free Storage (if so equipped) signal switch (P. 2-29) Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-29, P.2-42) 19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls (P. 4-104, P. 4-100, P. 4-114) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) (P. 3-29)
0-8 Illustrated table of contents 20. Vehicle information display controls (P. 2-17) 21. Hood release (P. 3-24) 22. Trunk opener (P. 3-24) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-36) NISSAN Intelligent Key™ port (P. 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents 0-9 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
QR25DE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-15, 8-15) 4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20) 5. Fuse block (P. 8-23) 6. Battery (P. 8-16) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
LDI0553 0-10 Illustrated table of contents VQ35DE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-15, 8-15) 4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20) 5. Fuse block (P. 8-23) 6. Battery (P. 8-16) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
LDI0552 Illustrated table of contents 0-11 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light
Anti-lock Braking 2-11 Low tire pressure 2-12 Cruise set switch 2-15 System (ABS) warn- warning light indicator light or ing light Master warning light 2-13 Front passenger air 2-15 bag status light
Brake warning light 2-11 Seat belt warning 2-14 High beam indicator 2-15 light and chime light (blue) or Supplemental air 2-14 Malfunction Indica- 2-15 bag warning light tor Light (MIL)
Charge warning 2-11 Indicator Name Page Security indicator 2-27 light light light
Continuously Vari- 2-12 Continuously Vari- 2-14 Slip indicator light 2-16 able Transmission able Transmission (CVT) check warn- (CVT) position indi- ing light (if so cator light (if so Turn signal/hazard 2-16 equipped) equipped) indicator lights
Engine oil pressure 2-12 Cruise main switch 2-15 Vehicle Dynamic 2-16 warning light indicator light Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
0-12 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats ...... 1-2 Child restraints ...... 1-22 Front manual seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints ...... 1-22 (if so equipped) ...... 1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Front power seat adjustment CHildren) System ...... 1-24 (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ...... 1-4 Rear-facing child restraint installation using Folding rear seat ...... 1-8 LATCH...... 1-26 Head restraints...... 1-9 Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ...... 1-28 Seat belts ...... 1-13 Forward-facing child restraint installation Precautions on seat belt usage...... 1-13 using LATCH...... 1-31 Pregnant women ...... 1-16 Forward-facing child restraint installation Injured persons...... 1-16 using the seat belts ...... 1-33 Three-point type seat belt with retractor...... 1-16 Installing top tether strap ...... 1-37 Seat belt extenders ...... 1-19 Booster seats ...... 1-37 Seat belt maintenance ...... 1-19 Supplemental restraint system ...... 1-40 Child safety ...... 1-20 Precautions on supplemental restraint Infants...... 1-21 system ...... 1-40 Small children...... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels...... 1-55 Larger children ...... 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light ...... 1-55 SEATS
● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas- senger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.
CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) WARNING ● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the the seatback is reclined. This can be seat with both feet on the floor and dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau- be against your body. In an accident, tions on seat belt usage” later in this you could be thrown into it and receive section. neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.
1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0738 WRS0739 WRS0740 Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat) slide the seat forward or backward to the desired back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust position. Release the bar to lock the seat in up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat height until the desired position is position. to lock the seatback in position. achieved. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 WRS0841 Coupe ● FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ● Do not operate the power recline switch stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Operating tips when the seatback has been manually then reactivate the switch. released using the upper seatback re- ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a ᭺1 WARNING lease lever . Doing so can damage long period of time when the engine is off. the seat. This will discharge the battery. Before driving the vehicle, return the seat- ● Do not pull on the upper seatback re- ● back to an upright seating position after Pull up on the upper seatback release lever to lease lever or the trim to return the manually releasing it. Also, make sure the release the seatback only. Push the seatback seatback to a normal seating position. seat is locked in place. Failure to do so forward to allow for access to items behind the Doing so may damage the seat. may cause the seat to move in a collision front seat. Push the seatback to the rear of the or sudden stop. This may result in damage vehicle to return the seatback to the upright to the seat or personal injury. and locked position. The upper seatback re- lease lever does not need to be used. 1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0751 WRS0842 Sedan Coupe shown, Sedan similar Forward and backward The reclining feature allows adjustment of the Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seatback for occupants of different sizes for seat) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide added comfort and to help obtain proper seat the seat forward or backward to the desired belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later Pull the lever up or push down to adjust the angle position. in this section). Also, the seatback can be re- and height of the seat cushion. Reclining clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve- hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Move the recline switch backward until the de- (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback brake fully applied. forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 WRS0743 WRS0843 WRS0739 Type A Type B Entry to the rear seat from outside of Lumbar support (if so equipped for the vehicle (if so equipped for Coupe driver’s seat) models) The lumbar support feature provides lower back Pull the seat recliner lever to the uppermost po- support to the driver. Push the switch (Type A) sition folding the seatback forward, releasing the forward or backward or move the lever (Type B) seat track. up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. Slide the entire seat forward for access to the rear seat. To return the seat to a locked position: Push the upper seatback rearward until the seat- back and track are locked.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Operating tips: To return the seat to a locked position: ● The seatback and track will not lock until the Push the upper seatback rearward until the seat- seatback is returned rearward. back and track are locked. ● The seatback will return to the first locking Operating tips: notch when using the seat recliner lever. ● The seatback and track will not lock until the seat back is returned rearward. CAUTION ● The seatback will return to an upright seating ● When returning the seat to its original position if the upper seatback release lever position, confirm that the seat and seat- is pulled to the uppermost position. back are locked properly. ● Be careful not to pinch your hand or CAUTION foot or bump your head when operating ● the walk-in seat. When returning the seat to its original WRS0791 position, confirm that the seat and seat- Exiting from the rear seat on the back are locked properly. passenger’s side, using the upper ● Be careful not to pinch your hand or seatback release lever (if so equipped foot or bump your head when operating for Coupe models) the walk-in seat. Pull the upper seatback release lever ᭺1 to the uppermost position, folding the seatback forward ᭺2 , releasing the seat track. Slide the entire seat forward to exit from the rear seat.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 1. Open the access cover on the rear parcel ● When returning the seatbacks to the shelf. upright position, be certain they are 2. Push down on the button on the rear parcel completely secured in the latched posi- shelf. tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- 3. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback. dent or sudden stop. To remove or reinstall the seatback release but- ● Closely supervise children when they ton access covers, see “Upper tether anchor/key are around cars to prevent them from cylinder covers” in the “Maintenance and do-it- playing and becoming locked in the yourself” section of this manual. trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear WARNING seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo access to car keys. area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop. ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than WRS0794 the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause FOLDING REAR SEAT personal injury. Interior trunk access The trunk can be accessed from the passenger side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. 1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been re- moved. If the head restraint was removed, WRS0745 WRS0167 reinstall and properly adjust the head re- To fold down the driver’s side of the rear seat, Center armrest (if so equipped) straint before an occupant uses the seat- reach through the opening and pull on the strap ing position. Failure to follow these in- ᭺1 located behind the seat. Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal. structions can reduce the effectiveness of The rear seats can be locked using the mechani- the head restraints. This may increase the cal key to prevent unauthorized access. For more risk of serious injury or death in a information on keys, refer to “Keys” in the “Pre- collision. driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 LRS0893 WRS0921 WRS0134 The illustration shows the seating positions Components Adjustment equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. ᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches a head restraint. 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks 5. Release knob
1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0888 LRS0889 WRS0922 To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal the head restraint down. Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and release knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occupant uses the seating position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position. Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section.
LRS2026 SPA1025 Install Front-seat Active Head Restraints 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is ing the force that the seatback receives from the facing the correct direction. occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the pant’s head by reducing its backward movement head restraint down. and helping absorb some of the forces that may 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an lead to whiplash-type injuries. occupant uses the seating position. Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SEAT BELTS
SSS0136 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers 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 or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad- vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci- dent. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
1-14 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti- fastened to the proper buckle. vated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. ● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or See your NISSAN dealer. twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. ● Removal and installation of preten- sioner system components should be ● Do not allow more than one person to done by a NISSAN dealer. use the same seat belt. ● All seat belt assemblies, including re- ● Never carry more people in the vehicle tractors and attaching hardware, than there are seat belts. should be inspected after any collision ● If the seat belt warning light glows con- by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom- tinuously while the ignition is turned mends that all seat belt assemblies in ON with all doors closed and all seat use during a collision be replaced un- SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- less the collision was minor and the function in the system. Have the system belts show no damage and continue to WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. operate properly. Seat belt assemblies ● Always route the shoulder belt over ● No changes should be made to the seat not in use during a collision should also your shoulder and across your chest. belt system. For example, do not modify be inspected and replaced if either Never put the belt behind your back, the seat belt, add material, or install damage or improper operation is noted. under your arm or across your neck. The devices that may change the seat belt ● All child restraints and attaching hard- belt should be away from your face and routing or tension. Doing so may affect ware should be inspected after any col- neck, but not falling off your shoulder. the operation of the seat belt system. lision. Always follow the restraint ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as Modifying or tampering with the seat manufacturer’s inspection instructions possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE belt system may result in serious per- and replacement recommendations. WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could sonal injury. The child restraints should be replaced increase the risk of internal injuries in if they are damaged. an accident.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and be against your body. In an accident, always position the lap belt as low as possible you could be thrown into it and receive around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder neck or other serious injuries. You belt over your shoulder and across your chest. could also slide under the lap belt and Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- receive serious internal injuries. dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific ● recommendations. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly. seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific ● WRS0738 recommendations. Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are Manual front seat shown THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT equipped with Automatic Locking Re- Fastening the seat belts WITH RETRACTOR tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. WARNING child’s neck with the ALR mode acti- vated, the child can be seriously injured ● Every person who drives or rides in this or killed if the seat belt retracts and vehicle should use a seat belt at all becomes tight. This can occur even if times. the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already un- buckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode LRS0594 LRS0595 after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re- ᭺2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information. and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown. The ALR mode should be used only for you hear and feel the latch engage. child restraint installation. During normal ᭺4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode ● The retractor is designed to lock dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the should not be activated. If it is activated, it ing a sudden stop or on impact. A shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest. belt to move, and allows you some sion. freedom of movement in the seat. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions’ three-point seat belts have two modes WARNING ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: When fastening the seat belts, be certain its fully retracted position, firmly pull ● the belt and release it. Then Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are smoothly pull the belt out of the re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) tractor. not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17 To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and re- strict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
WRS0139 LRS0242 Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment ᭺1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on (Sedan, front seats) the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- tracts. justed to the position best for you. See “Precau- Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺1 and Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired movement by two separate methods: position ᭺2 , so the belt passes over the center of ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the the shoulder. The belt should be away from your retractor. face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. der belt anchor into position.
1-18 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur- chasing an extender if an extender is required. ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- WARNING der belt anchor up and down to make ● sure it is securely fixed in position. Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the ● The shoulder belt anchor height should original equipment seat belts, should be adjusted to the position best for you. be used with NISSAN seat belts. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- ● tiveness of the entire restraint system Adults and children who can use the and increase the chance or severity of standard seat belt should not use an injury in an accident. extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. LRS0821 ● Never use seat belt extenders to install Shoulder belt guide (Coupe) child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be The shoulder arm can be adjusted to allow easier seriously injured in a collision or a sud- access to the shoulder belt. The arm can also be den stop. folded down to allow rear seat passengers easier access. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the the installed seat belts is available that can be seat belts to retract until they are completely purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in dry. (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 CHILD SAFETY
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt Children need adults to help protect them. WARNING guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat They need to be properly restrained. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder Infants and children need special protec- belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. In addition to the general information in this tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit manual, child safety information is available from ● them properly. The shoulder belt may come Periodically check to see that the seat many other sources, including doctors, teachers, too close to the face or neck. The lap belt belt and the metal components, such as government traffic safety offices, and community may not fit over their small hip bones. In an buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires organizations. Every child is different, so be sure accident, an improperly fitting seat belt and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, to learn the best way to transport your child. could cause serious or fatal injury. Always deterioration, cuts or other damage on the use appropriate child restraints. webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- There are three basic types of child restraint sembly should be replaced. systems: All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- ● Rear-facing child restraint tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See “Child re- ● Forward-facing child restraint straints” later in this section. ● Booster seat A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less belt. See the “Child restraints” section for more than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing information. child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear- NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. and children be restrained in the rear seat. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle Studies show that children are safer when lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer properly restrained in the rear seat than in use a forward-facing child restraint. the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- tem (air bag system) for the front passen- ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. 1-20 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system INFANTS LARGER CHILDREN WARNING Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed Children who are too large for child restraints Never let a child stand or kneel on any in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts seat and do not allow a child in the cargo mends that infants be placed in child restraints which are provided. The seat belt may not fit area. The child could be seriously injured that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 or killed in a sudden stop or collision. Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and Standards. You should choose a child restraint 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- obtain proper seat belt fit. facturer’s instructions for installation and use. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a SMALL CHILDREN commercially available booster seat if the shoul- Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo- child restraint as long as possible up to the height men. The booster seat should raise the child so or weight limit of the child restraint. Forward- that the shoulder belt is properly positioned facing child restraints are available for children across the top, middle portion of the shoulder who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat at least 1 year old. Refer to the manufacturer’s can only be used in seating positions that have a instructions for minimum and maximum weight three-point type seat belt. The booster seat and height recommendations. NISSAN recom- should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi- mends that small children be placed in child fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so Safety Standards. You should choose a child the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow and neck, use the shoulder belt without the the manufacturer’s instructions for installation booster seat. and use.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 CHILD RESTRAINTS
– Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision. – Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger. – NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see ARS1098 WRS0256 “Forward-facing child restraint in- PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD stallation using the seat belts” later WARNING in this section. RESTRAINTS ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- – Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air structions for proper use and installa- Bag System, never install a rear- tion of child restraints could result in facing child restraint in the front serious injury or death of a child or seat. An inflating air bag could seri- other passengers in a sudden stop or ously injure or kill a child. A rear- collision: facing child restraint must only be – The child restraint must be used and used in the rear seat. installed properly. Always follow all – Be sure to purchase a child restraint of the child restraint manufacturer’s that will fit the child and vehicle. instructions for installation and use. Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle.
1-22 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ● – Child restraint anchor points are de- This vehicle is equipped with a universal child If the child restraint is compatible with your signed to withstand loads from child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH vehicle, place your child in the child restraint restraints that are properly fitted. (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- and check the various adjustments to be tem. Some child restraints include rigid or sure the child restraint is compatible with – Never use the anchor points for adult webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- your child. Choose a child restraint that is seat belts or harnesses. nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH designed for your child’s height and weight. – A child restraint with a top tether (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- Always follow all recommended procedures. strap should not be used in the front tem” later in this section. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or passenger seat. territories require that infants and small If you do not have a LATCH compatible child children be restrained in an approved child – Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used. sible after fitting the child restraint. restraint at all times while the vehicle is Several manufacturers offer child restraints for being operated. Canadian law requires the – Infants and children should always infants and children of various sizes. When se- top tether strap on forward-facing child be placed in an appropriate child re- lecting any child restraint, keep the following restraints be secured to the designated an- straint while in the vehicle. points in mind: chor point on the vehicle. ● When the child restraint is not in use, ● keep it secured with the LATCH system Choose only a restraint with a label certifying or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or colli- that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle sion, loose objects can injure occu- Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor pants or damage the vehicle. Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be CAUTION sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat A child restraint in a closed vehicle can and seat belt system. become very hot. Check the seating sur- face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 LATCH lower anchor
WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child 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 compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration. – Do not secure a child restraint in the WRS0795 center rear seating position using WRS0700 the LATCH lower anchors. The child LATCH system lower anchor locations restraint will not be secured properly. LATCH lower anchor location LATCH lower anchor location LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers – Inspect the lower anchors by insert- for CHildren) SYSTEM ing your fingers into the lower anchor The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rear Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is obstructions over the anchors such points that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchors attached to the seatback to help you locate the as seat belt webbing or seat cushion and Tethers for CHildren) system compatible LATCH lower anchors. material. The child restraint will not child restraints. This system may also be referred be secured properly if the lower an- to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. chors are obstructed. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
1-24 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0829 LRS0661 LRS0662 (if so equipped) LATCH webbing-mounted attachment LATCH rigid-mounted attachment Installing child restraint LATCH lower When installing a child restraint, carefully read anchor attachments and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- straint for a label stating that it is compatible with LATCH. This information may also be in the in- structions provided by the child restraint manu- facturer.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 WRS0797 LRS0824 WRS0801 Top tether anchor point locations (if so equipped) Rear-facing web-mounted – step 3 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH INSTALLATION USING LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “In- Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child stalling top tether strap” later in this section. Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- If you have any questions when installing a stalling a child restraint. top tether strap, consult your NISSAN Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child dealer for details. restraint using the LATCH system: Anchor points ᭺1 are located on the rear parcel 1. If the rear seat cushion has a flap ᭺1 , pull the shelf. flap down to allow access to the anchors ᭺2 . 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. 1-26 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0802 LRS0673 LRS0674 Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 3 Rear-facing – step 4 Rear-facing – step 5 3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- 4. For child restraints that are equipped with 5. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near erly attached to the lower anchors. ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re- in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and seatback while tightening the webbing and check to see if the LATCH attachment of the anchor attachments. holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of ve- hicles. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 6. Check to make sure the child restraint is WARNING properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 The three-point seat belt with Automatic through 5. Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the opera- tion of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.
WRS0256 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
1-28 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WRS0256 WRS0761 LRS0669 Rear-facing – step 1 Rear-facing – step 2 Rear-facing – step 3 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- restraint and insert it into the buckle until you extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor stalling a child restraint. hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear structions for belt routing. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode seats: when the seat belt is fully retracted. 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 LRS0670 WRS0762 WRS0763 Rear-facing – step 4 Rear-facing – step 5 Rear-facing – step 6 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the 5. Remove any additional slack from the seat 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. belt; press downward and rearward firmly in fore you place the child in it. Push it from side the center of the child restraint to compress to side while holding the child restraint near the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while the seat belt path. The child restraint should pulling up on the seat belt. not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
1-30 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is Follow these steps to install a forward-facing properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint using the LATCH system: seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 1. If the rear seat cushion has a flap ᭺1 , pull the through 6. flap down to allow access to the anchors ᭺2 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint ways follow the child restraint manufactur- mode) is canceled. er’s instructions.
LRS0824 (if so equipped) FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 4. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.
WRS0799 WRS0800 Forward-facing web-mounted – step 3 Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 3 3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “Installing top tether strap” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seat- ing positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
1-32 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 7. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to LRS0671 WRS0697 use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The Forward-facing – step 5 Forward-facing – step 7 restraint could tip over or be loose and 5. For child restraints that are equipped with 7. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side collision. Also, it can change the opera- additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near tion of the front passenger air bag. See ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re- “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 later in this section. knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and seatback while tightening the webbing and check to see if the LATCH attachment of the anchor attachments. holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is 6. Tighten the tether strap according to the not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment manufacturer’s instructions to remove any as necessary, or put the restraint in another slack. seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child re- straints fit in all types of vehicles.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33 2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraints” in this section for head restraint adjustment, re- moval and installation information. WRS0699 WRS0680 If the seating position does not have an Forward-facing (front passenger seat) – adjustable head restraint and it is interfering Forward-facing – step 3 step 1 with the proper child restraint fit, try another 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child seating position or a different child restraint. restraint and insert it into the buckle until you Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to stalling a child restraint. follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the If the child restraint is equipped with a top rear seats or in the front passenger seat: tether strap, route the top tether strap and 1. If you must install a child restraint in secure the tether strap to the tether anchor the front seat, it should be placed in a point (rear seat installation only). See “In- forward-facing direction only. Move stalling top tether strap” in this section. Do the seat to the rearmost position. Child not install child restraints that require the use restraints for infants must be used in of a top tether strap in seating positions that the rear-facing direction and, there- do not have a top tether anchor. fore, must not be used in the front seat. 1-34 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0667 LRS0668 WRS0681 Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 5 Forward-facing – step 6 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. belt; press downward and rearward firmly in is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the center of the child restraint with your mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode and seatback while pulling up on the seat when the seat belt is fully retracted. belt. 7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8.
WRS0698 WRS0475 Forward-facing – step 8 Forward-facing – step 10 8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front fore you place the child in it. Push it from side passenger seat, place the ignition switch in to side while holding the child restraint near the ON position. The front passenger air bag the seat belt path. The child restraint should status light should illuminate. If this not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from light is not illuminated see “Front passenger side to side. Try to tug it forward and check air bag and status light” in this section. to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. Move the child restraint to another If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat seating position. Have the system belt as necessary, or put the restraint in checked by a NISSAN dealer. another seat and test it again. You may need After the child restraint is removed and the seat to try a different child restraint. Not all child belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re- restraints fit in all types of vehicles. straint mode) is canceled.
1-36 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system To remove or reinstall the tether anchor covers, see “Upper tether anchor/key cylinder covers” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats
WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used LRS0798 properly, the risk of a child being injured LRS0455 INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only) – Make sure the shoulder portion of or the seat belt, as applicable. the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the 1. Flip up the anchor cover ᭺1 from the anchor belt does not cross the stomach. point which is located directly behind the child seat. – Make sure the shoulder belt is not 2. Position the top tether strap over the top of behind the child or under the child’s the seatback ᭺2 . arm. 3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor – A booster seat must only be installed point on the rear parcel shelf ᭺3 . in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. 4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37 ● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat ᭺1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat ᭺2 should be used. ● If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place the child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with the LRS0453 LRS0464 child. Always follow all recommended pro- Booster seats of various sizes are offered by cedures. several manufacturers. When selecting any All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or booster seat, keep the following points in mind: territories require that infants and small ● Choose only a booster seat with a label children be restrained in an approved child certifying that it complies with Federal Motor restraint at all times while the vehicle is Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian being operated. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The instructions in this section apply to booster ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be seat installation in the rear seats or the front sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat passenger seat. and seat belt system.
1-38 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Booster seat installation
CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:
WRS0699 LRS0454 1. If you must install a booster seat in the Front passenger position front seat, move the seat to the rear- 3. The booster seat should be positioned on most position. the vehicle seat so that it is stable. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only If necessary, adjust or remove the head re- place it in a front-facing direction. Always straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- the head restraint is removed, store it in a structions. secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. See “Head restraints” in this sec- tion for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to RESTRAINT SYSTEM follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the seat belt routing. This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt tion contains important information concerning toward the retractor to take up extra slack. the following systems: Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- across the top, middle portion of the child’s impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat System) manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing. ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag 6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt ● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- shown in “Three-point type seat belt with WRS0475 mental air bag retractor” earlier in this section. 7. If the booster seat is installed in the front ● Seat belt with pretensioner passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag Supplemental front-impact air bag system: status light may or may not illuminate, The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help depending on the size of the child and the cushion the impact force to the head and chest of type of booster seat being used. See “Front the driver and front passenger in certain frontal passenger air bag and status light” later in collisions. this section. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvic area of the driver and front passenger in certain side-impact collisions. The side air bags are de- signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
1-40 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection pro- vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu- pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish- ers. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for WRS0031 instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) WARNING ● The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well The supplemental air bags operate only ● The front air bags ordinarily will not back and upright in the seat. The front when the ignition switch is placed in the inflate in the event of a side impact, rear air bags inflate with great force. Even ON position. impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys- tal collision. Always wear your seat After placing the ignition switch in the ON tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning belts to help reduce the risk or severity position, the supplemental air bag warning forward, sitting sideways or out of posi- of injury in various kinds of accidents. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag tion in any way, you are at greater risk of warning light will turn off after about 7 ● The front passenger air bag will not injury or death in a crash. You may also seconds if the system is operational. inflate if the passenger air bag status receive serious or fatal injuries from the light is lit or if the front passenger seat front air bag if you are up against it is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air when it inflates. Always sit back against bag and status light” later in this the seatback and as far away as practi- section. cal from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41 ● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in ARS1133 this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an acci- dent. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. ● Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.
1-42 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043 WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 ARS1044 ARS1045 ARS1046 WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. 1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or SSS0101 lean against the door. Some examples WRS0032 of dangerous riding positions are WARNING shown in the previous illustrations. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- ● When sitting in the rear seat, do not mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain hold onto the seatback of the front seat. side-impact supplemental air bags: If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful ● The side air bags and curtain air bags with children, who should always be ordinarily will not inflate in the event of properly restrained. Some examples of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or dangerous riding positions are shown lower severity side collision. Always in the illustrations. wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds ● Do not use seat covers on the front of accidents. seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45 SSS0159 SSS0162
1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS2057 Coupe Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47 1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules 4. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 5. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side similar) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 7. Crash zone sensor 8. Seat belt buckle switches on driver’s and passenger’s side 9. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) 10. Occupant classification system control unit 11. Seat belt with pretensioner 12. Side satellite sensor
LRS2058 Sedan 1-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System the front passenger, the occupant classification Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, (front seats) sensor is also monitored. Based on information help to cushion the impact force on the face and from the sensors, only one front air bag may chest of the front occupants. They can help save This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front and whether the front occupants are belted or inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions passenger seats. This system is designed to unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- bag may be automatically turned OFF under restraint to the lower body. lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, some conditions, depending on the information Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts all of the information, cautions and warn- provided by the occupant classification sensor. If should be correctly worn and the driver and pas- ings in this manual still apply and must be the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger senger seated upright as far as practical away followed. air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but front air bags inflate quickly in order to help located in the center of the steering wheel. The the air bag will be off). See “Front passenger air protect the front occupants. Because of this, the passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is bag and status light” later in this section for force of the front air bag inflating can increase the mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. further details. One front air bag inflating does not risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher indicate improper performance of the system. against, the front air bag module during inflation. severity frontal collisions, although they may in- If you have any questions about your air bag The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. flate if the forces in another type of collision are system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. The front air bags operate only when the They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. dealer. If you are considering modification of your ignition switch is in the ON position. vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an After placing the ignition switch in the ON NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the indication of proper front air bag system opera- position, the supplemental air bag warning tion. front of this Owner’s Manual. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise warning light will turn off after about 7 stage air bag inflators. It also monitors informa- may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. seconds if the system is operational. tion from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may the occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- cause irritation and choking. Those with a history sor). Inflator operation is based on the severity of of a breathing condition should get fresh air a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For promptly. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49 Status light passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your The front passenger air bag status light is vehicle are not part of this system. located on the instrument panel above the radio controls. After the ignition switch is placed in the The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce ON position, the front passenger air bag status the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag light on the instrument panel illuminates for about to certain front passenger seat occupants, such 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illumi- as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto- nated depending on the front passenger seat matically turned OFF. occupied status. The light operates as follows: The occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- ● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The is sor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF designed to detect an occupant and objects on and will not inflate in a crash. the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is WRS0475 ● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult, designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in Front passenger air bag and status light child or child restraint as outlined in this accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child section: The illuminates to indicate restraint of the type specified in the regulations is WARNING that the front passenger air bag is OFF and on the seat, the occupant classification sensor The front passenger air bag is designed to will not inflate in a crash. can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF. automatically turn OFF under some con- ● Occupied passenger seat and the passen- Front passenger seat adult occupants who are ditions. Read this section carefully to ger meets the conditions outlined in this properly seated and using the seat belt as out- learn how it operates. Proper use of the section: The light is OFF to indicate seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- that the front passenger air bag is opera- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For essary for most effective protection. Fail- tional. ure to follow all instructions in this small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the manual concerning the use of seats, seat Front passenger air bag occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an belts and child restraints can increase the The front passenger air bag is designed to auto- edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of risk or severity of injury in an accident. matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated position), this could cause the sensor to turn the under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and 1-50 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec- Using the passenger air bag status light, you can until you have confirmed with your dealer that tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental monitor when the front passenger air bag is au- your air bag is working properly, reposition the air bag. tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. The light will not illuminate when the front pas- NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- The air bag system and passenger air bag status senger seat is unoccupied. dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. light will take a few seconds to register a change NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen- in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat restraints and booster seats be properly installed ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the remain off. classification sensor is designed to operate as person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air described above to turn the front passenger air properly. bag OFF for specified child restraints as required bag system, the supplemental air bag warning by the regulations. Failing to properly secure If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, light , located in the meter and gauges area child restraints and to use the ALR mode (child the passenger air bag status light may or may not in the center of the instrument panel, will blink. restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or be illuminated, depending on the size of the child Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. move in an accident or sudden stop. This can and the type of child restraint being used. If the air Other supplemental front-impact air bag also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that precautions crash instead of being OFF. See “Child re- the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be straints” earlier in this section for proper use and that the child restraint or seat belt is not being installation. used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is WARNING installed properly, the seat belt is used properly ● If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the Do not place any objects on the steer- and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a ing wheel pad or on the instrument bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the crash. However, heavy objects placed on the panel. Also, do not place any objects occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. seat could result in air bag inflation, because of between any occupant and the steering the object being detected by the occupant clas- If the passenger air bag status light will not illu- wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- sification sensor. Other conditions could also minate even though you believe that the child jects may become dangerous projec- result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are tiles and cause injury if the front air standing on the seat, or if two children are on the properly positioned, the system may be sensing bags inflate. seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the are seated and restrained properly. system is OFF by using a special tool. However, Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51 ● Do not place objects with sharp edges ● Tampering with the front air bag system ● Work on and around the front air bag on the seat. Also, do not place heavy may result in serious personal injury. system should be done by a NISSAN objects on the seat that will leave per- Tampering includes changes to the dealer. Installation of electrical equip- manent impressions in the seat. Such steering wheel and the instrument ment should also be done by a NISSAN objects can damage the seat or occu- panel assembly by placing material dealer. The Supplemental Restraint pant classification sensor (pattern sen- over the steering wheel pad and above System (SRS) wiring should not be sor). This can affect the operation of the the instrument panel or by installing modified or disconnected. Unauthor- air bag system and result in serious additional trim material around the air ized electrical test equipment and prob- personal injury. bag system. ing devices should not be used on the air bag system. ● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot ● Modifying or tampering with the front steam cleaners) on the seat. This can passenger seat may result in serious ● A cracked windshield should be re- damage the seat or occupant classifica- personal injury. For example, do not placed immediately by a qualified re- tion sensor. This can also affect the change the front seats by placing mate- pair facility. A cracked windshield could operation of the air bag system and rial on the seat cushion or by installing affect the function of the supplemental result in serious personal injury. additional trim material, such as seat air bag system. covers, on the seat that are not specifi- ● Immediately after inflation, several cally designed to assure proper air bag *The SRS wiring harness connectors are front air bag system components will be operation. Additionally, do not stow any yellow and orange for easy identification. hot. Do not touch them; you may se- objects under the front passenger seat verely burn yourself. When selling your vehicle, we request that you or the seat cushion and seatback. Such inform the buyer about the front air bag system ● No unauthorized changes should be objects may interfere with the proper and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections made to any components or wiring of operation of the occupant classifica- in this Owner’s Manual. the supplemental air bag system. This is tion sensor. to prevent accidental inflation of the ● No unauthorized changes should be supplemental air bag or damage to the made to any components or wiring of supplemental air bag system. the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in seri- ous personal injury.
1-52 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system inflate if the forces in another type of collision are practical from the door finishers and side roof similar to those of a higher severity side impact. rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate They are designed to inflate on the side where the quickly in order to help protect the occupants. vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in cer- Because of this, the force of the side air bag and tain side collisions. curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an these air bag modules during inflation. The side indication of proper side air bag and curtain air air bags and curtain air bag will deflate quickly bag operation. after the collision is over. When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed The side air bags and curtain air bags op- by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harm- erate only when the ignition switch is ful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be placed in the ON position. taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and After placing the ignition switch in the ON WRS0816 choking. Those with a history of a breathing con- position, the supplemental air bag warning Front seat-mounted side-impact dition should get fresh air promptly. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag supplemental air bag and roof- Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, warning light will turn off after about 7 mounted curtain side-impact help to cushion the impact force on the chest and seconds if the system is operational. pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain air supplemental air bag systems bags help to cushion the impact force to the head WARNING of occupants in the front and rear outboard seat- The side air bags are located in the outside of the ● Do not place any objects near the seat- ing positions. They can help save lives and re- seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags back of the front seats. Also, do not duce serious injuries. However, an inflating side are located in the side roof rails. These systems place any objects (an umbrella, bag, air bag and curtain air bag may cause abrasions are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help etc.) between the front door finisher or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occu- and the front seat. Such objects may bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. pants. However, all of the information, cau- become dangerous projectiles and tions and warnings in this manual still ap- The seat belts should be correctly worn and the cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ply and must be followed. The side air bags driver and passenger seated upright as far as and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat higher severity side collisions, although they may passengers should be seated as far away as Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-53 ● Right after inflation, several side air bag ● Work around and on the side air bag ● If the vehicle becomes involved in a and curtain air bag system components and curtain air bag system should be collision but a pretensioner is not acti- will be hot. Do not touch them; you may done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation vated, be sure to have the pretensioner severely burn yourself. of electrical equipment should also be system checked and, if necessary, re- done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir- placed by your NISSAN dealer. ● No unauthorized changes should be ing harnesses* should not be modified made to any components or wiring of ● No unauthorized changes should be or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- the side air bag and curtain air bag made to any components or wiring of cal test equipment and probing devices systems. This is to prevent damage to or the pretensioner system. This is to pre- should not be used on the side air bag accidental inflation of the side air bag vent damage to or accidental activation or curtain air bag system. and curtain air bag or damage to the of the pretensioners. Tampering with side air bag and curtain air bag systems. * The SRS wiring harness connectors are the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury. ● Do not make unauthorized changes to yellow and orange for easy identification. your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- ● Work around and on the pretensioner When selling your vehicle, we request that you pension system or side panel. This system should be done by a NISSAN inform the buyer about the side air bag and could affect proper operation of the dealer. Installation of electrical equip- side air bag and curtain air bag systems. curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to ment should also be done by a NISSAN the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. dealer. Unauthorized electrical test ● Tampering with the side air bag system equipment and probing devices should may result in serious personal injury. Seat belts with pretensioners (Front not be used on the pretensioner system. For example, do not change the front seats) seats by placing material near the seat- ● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner backs or by installing additional trim WARNING or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN material, such as seat covers, around dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures ● the side air bag. The pretensioners cannot be reused af- could cause personal injury. ter activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle Working with the seat belt retractor, the preten- as a unit. sioner helps tighten the seat belt when the ve- hicle becomes involved in certain types of colli- sions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.
1-54 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest. WRS0895 LRS0100 The supplemental air bag warning light is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner 1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG system. (See SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG on the sun visors) WARNING LIGHT WARNING LIGHT in this section for more de- SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG The supplemental air bag warning light, tails.) If the operation of the supplemental air bag WARNING LABELS warning light indicates there is a malfunction, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Warning labels about the supplemental front- tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten- sioners and all related wiring. When selling your vehicle, we request that you impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as inform the buyer about the pretensioner system shown in the illustration. When the ignition is placed in the ON or START and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections position, the supplemental air bag warning light in this Owner’s Manual. illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 If any of the following conditions occur, the front Repair and replacement procedure ● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag and The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags air bag systems and the pretensioner pretensioner systems need servicing: system should be inspected by a and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a ● NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to The supplemental air bag warning light re- one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is mains on after approximately 7 seconds. the front end or side portion of the damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light vehicle. ● The supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. flashes intermittently. Repair and replacement of these supplemental ● If you need to dispose of a supplemen- air bag systems should be done only by a tal air bag or pretensioners or scrap the ● The supplemental air bag warning light does NISSAN dealer. vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incor- not come on at all. rect disposal procedures could cause Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air When maintenance work is required on the ve- personal injury. bag and curtain air bag or pretensioner systems hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air may not operate properly. They must be checked bags, pretensioners and related parts should be and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest pointed out to the person performing the mainte- NISSAN dealer. nance. The ignition should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside WARNING the vehicle.
If the supplemental air bag warning light WARNING is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten- ● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or sioner systems will not operate in an ac- curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag cident. To help avoid injury to yourself or module will not function again and others, have your vehicle checked by a must be replaced. Additionally, the ac- NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. tivated pretensioners must also be re- placed. The air bag module and preten- sioners should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioners cannot be repaired.
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...... 2-2 Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ...... 2-29 Meters and gauges ...... 2-3 Headlight control switch...... 2-30 Speedometer and odometer ...... 2-4 Daytime running light system (Canada only) ...... 2-32 Tachometer ...... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ...... 2-33 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...... 2-5 Turn signal switch ...... 2-33 Fuel gauge ...... 2-6 Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...... 2-34 Compass display (if so equipped) ...... 2-6 Hazard warning flasher switch ...... 2-34 Compass display ...... 2-7 Horn ...... 2-35 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-10 Heated seat (if so equipped)...... 2-35 Checking bulbs ...... 2-10 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch...... 2-36 Warning lights ...... 2-11 Power outlet ...... 2-36 Indicator lights ...... 2-14 Storage ...... 2-37 Audible reminders ...... 2-16 Map pockets...... 2-37 Vehicle information display...... 2-17 Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ...... 2-38 How to use the Vehicle Information Display ...... 2-17 Storage pouch (if so equipped) ...... 2-38 Security systems ...... 2-25 Sunglasses holder...... 2-38 Vehicle security system...... 2-25 Cup holders ...... 2-39 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system ...... 2-27 Glove box ...... 2-41 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...... 2-27 Console box ...... 2-41 Switch operation ...... 2-27 Storage box (if so equipped)...... 2-42 Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) Covered storage box...... 2-42 defroster switch ...... 2-28 Grocery hooks ...... 2-42 Headlight and turn signal switch...... 2-29 Cargo net (if so equipped)...... 2-43 Windows ...... 2-43 Programming HomeLink ...... 2-52 Power windows ...... 2-43 Programming HomeLink for Canadian Moonroof (if so equipped) ...... 2-46 customers ...... 2-53 Automatic moonroof ...... 2-46 Operating the HomeLink universal Interior light ...... 2-49 transceiver...... 2-53 Console light (if so equipped)...... 2-49 Programming trouble-diagnosis ...... 2-53 Personal Lights...... 2-50 Clearing the programmed information ...... 2-53 Map lights ...... 2-50 Rolling code programming...... 2-54 Trunk light ...... 2-51 Reprogramming a single HomeLink button ...... 2-54 HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-51 If your vehicle is stolen ...... 2-54 INSTRUMENT PANEL
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-40, P. 2-35) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (P. 5-20) 7. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7) 9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34) 10. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-50) 11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 12. Glove box (P. 2-41) 13. Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) 14. Covered storage box (P. 2-42) 15. Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (P. 4-26) 16. Heater and air conditioner (manual) (P. 4-19) WIC1598 17. Shift selector (P. 5-12) 1. Vents (P. 4-18) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control 18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)/ 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn (if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-free Storage (if so equipped) signal switch (P. 2-29) Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-29, P.2-42) 19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls (P. 4-104, P. 4-100, P. 4-114) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) (P. 3-29)
2-2 Instruments and controls METERS AND GAUGES
20. Vehicle information display controls (P. 2-17) 21. Hood release (P. 3-24) 22. Trunk opener (P. 3-24) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-36) NISSAN Intelligent Key™ port (P. 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.
WIC1259 1. Tachometer 7. Vehicle information display 2. Speedometer 8. Instrument brightness control 3. Fuel gauge 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer/twin trip odometer 6. Twin trip odometer change button Instruments and controls 2-3 Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
WIC1418 WIC1261 1. Speedometer Changing the display: 2. Change button Pushing the change button changes the display 3. Odometer/twin trip odometer as follows: SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Trip → Trip → Trip Speedometer Resetting the trip odometer: The speedometer ᭺1 indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec- (km/h). ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer to zero.
2-4 Instruments and controls CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section for immediate action required.
LIC1058 LIC1386 TACHOMETER ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- GAUGE lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ᭺1 the red zone . ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range ᭺1 when the gauge needle points CAUTION within the zone shown in the illustration. When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- The engine coolant temperature varies with the gine speed. Operating the engine in the outside air temperature and driving conditions. red zone may cause serious engine damage.
Instruments and controls 2-5 COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
The indicates that the fuel-filler door is This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in- located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading. With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- CAUTION tion, press the button as described in the ● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, chart below to activate various features of the the Malfunction Indicator Light automatic anti-glare rearview mirror. (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as Push and hold Feature: possible. After a few driving trips, the (Push button again for about 1 sec- the light should turn off. If the button for about: ond to change settings) 1 second Compass display toggles on/off light remains on after a few driving Compass zone can be changed to trips, have the vehicle inspected by a 5 seconds NISSAN dealer. correct false compass readings 9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode LIC1060 ● For additional information, see “Mal- FUEL GAUGE function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in For information about the automatic anti-glare this section. feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- in the tank. ments” section. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters E (Empty).
2-6 Instruments and controls You can also calibrate the compass by driving Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop your vehicle on your everyday route. The com- pressing the button and the display will pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three show compass direction within a few seconds. complete circles. NOTE: COMPASS DISPLAY Use zone number 5 for Hawaii. Press the button when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The direction will be displayed. Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some LIC1487 areas, this difference can sometimes be great Press the button for about 1 second when enough to cause false compass readings. Follow the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to these instructions to set the variance for your toggle the compass display ᭺1 on or off. The particular location if this happens: display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s 1. Establish your location on the zone map. heading. Refer to the illustration. Record your zone N: North number. E: East 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. S: South W: West 3. Press the button in for 5 seconds until If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by the current zone entry number is displayed. driving the vehicle in three complete circles at 4. Press the button repeatedly until the less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). desired zone entry number is displayed.
Instruments and controls 2-7 ● If a magnet is located near the com- pass or the vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the compass display may not indicate the correct direction. ● In places where the terrestrial magne- tism is disturbed, the correction of the direction starts automatically. Inaccurate compass direction: The compass display is equipped with automatic correction function. If the correct direction is not shown, follow this procedure. 1. With the display turned on, press and hold the switch for about 9 seconds. The display will read “C.” 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h). 3. After completing the circles the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an authorized NISSAN dealer.
WIC0355 2-8 Instruments and controls ● The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the ve- hicle moves to an area where the geomag- netism is stabilized.)
CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the op- eration of the compass. ● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Instruments and controls 2-9 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) warning light
or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Security indicator light
Charge warning light Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Slip indicator light position indicator light (if so equipped)
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Cruise main switch indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights check warning light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status light
Master warning light High beam indicator light (blue)
CHECKING BULBS The following lights come on briefly and then go If any light fails to come on, it may indicate off: a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the With all doors closed, apply the parking brake electrical system. Have the system repaired and place the ignition switch in the ON position promptly. without starting the engine. The following lights or , , , , will come on:
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2-10 Instruments and controls WARNING LIGHTS Low brake fluid warning light ● If the brake fluid level is below the or Anti-lock Braking When the ignition switch is placed in the ON MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the System (ABS) position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running brake system has been checked at a warning light with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve- NISSAN dealer. hicle and perform the following: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning When the ignition switch is placed in the ON indicator position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid warning light illuminates and then turns off. This as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main- When the parking brake is released and the indicates the ABS is operational. tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake manual. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer. dealer. system checked, and if necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid high-speed driv- If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func- WARNING ing and abrupt braking. (See “Anti-lock Braking tion is turned off. The brake system then operates ● System (ABS) warning light” in this section.) normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See Your brake system may not be working Brake system in the Starting and driving sec- properly if the warning light is on. Driv- Charge warning light ing could be dangerous. If you judge it tion. to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest If this light comes on while the engine is running, or Brake warning light service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driv- it may indicate the charging system is not func- ing it could be dangerous. tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check This light functions for both the parking brake and the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, ● the foot brake systems. Pressing the brake pedal with the en- missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid dealer immediately. Parking brake indicator level may increase your stopping dis- When the ignition switch is placed in the ON tance and braking will require greater position, the light comes on when the parking pedal effort as well as pedal travel. brake is applied. Instruments and controls 2-11 CAUTION pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine Low tire pressure warning: immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other If the vehicle is being driven with low tire ● Do not ground electrical accessories authorized repair shop. directly to the battery terminal. Doing pressure, the warning light will illuminate. so will bypass the variable control sys- The engine oil pressure warning light is not A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also tem and the vehicle battery may not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the appears in the vehicle information display. dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in charge completely. Refer to “Variable When the low tire pressure warning light the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of voltage control system” in the “Mainte- illuminates, you should stop and adjust the nance and do-it-yourself” section later this manual. tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom- in this manual. mended COLD tire pressure shown on the CAUTION ● Do not continue driving if the generator Tire and Loading Information label located belt is loose, broken or missing. Running the engine with the engine oil in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pressure warning light on could cause se- pressure warning light does not automati- Continuously Variable rious damage to the engine almost imme- cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad- Transmission (CVT) check diately. Such damage is not covered by justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec- warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it warning light (if so equipped) ommended pressure, the vehicle must be is safe to do so. driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) When the ignition switch is placed in the ON Low tire pressure warning light to activate the TPMS and turn off the low position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds. tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres- If the light comes on at any other time, it may sure gauge to check the tire pressure. indicate the CVT system is not functioning prop- Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning is active erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire as long as the low tire pressure warning light dealer. pressure of all tires except the spare. remains illuminated. Engine oil pressure warning The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not For additional information, see “Vehicle informa- light functioning properly. tion display” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the After the ignition switch is placed in the ON (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and light flickers or comes on during normal driving, position, this light illuminates for about 1 second in the “In case of emergency” section. and turns off. 2-12 Instruments and controls TPMS malfunction: ● If the light illuminates while driving, ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low avoid sudden steering maneuvers or is replaced tire pressure will not be in- tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, dicated, the TPMS will not function and mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is pull off the road to a safe location and the low tire pressure warning light will placed in the ON position. The light will remain on stop the vehicle as soon as possible. flash for approximately 1 minute. The after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a Driving with under-inflated tires may light will remain on after 1 minute. Con- permanently damage the tires and in- tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as NISSAN dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se- possible for tire replacement and/or warning does not appear if the low tire pressure rious vehicle damage could occur and system resetting. warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS mal- may lead to an accident and could re- ● Replacing tires with those not originally function. sult in serious personal injury. Check specified by NISSAN could affect the the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust For additional information, see “Tire Pressure proper operation of the TPMS. Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main- CAUTION tenance and do-it-yourself” section. and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the ● The TPMS is not a substitute for the WARNING low tire pressure warning light OFF. If regular tire pressure check. Be sure to the light still illuminates while driving check the tire pressure regularly. ● If the light does not illuminate with the after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire ● ignition switch placed in the ON posi- may be flat. If you have a flat tire, re- If the vehicle is being driven at speeds tion, have the vehicle checked by a place it with a spare tire as soon as of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. possible. TPMS may not operate correctly. ● Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the 4 wheels correctly. Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the fol- lowing are displayed on the vehicle information display. Instruments and controls 2-13 ● No key warning Supplemental air bag warning WARNING ● Low fuel warning light If the supplemental air bag warning light ● Low windshield-washer fluid warning is on, it could mean that the front air bag, When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or side air bag, curtain air bag systems ● Parking brake release warning START position, the supplemental air bag warn- and/or pretensioner systems will not op- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then ● Door/trunk open warning erate in an accident. To help avoid injury turns off. This means the system is operational. to yourself or others, have your vehicle ● Loose fuel cap checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as If any of the following conditions occur, the front possible. ● Check tire pressure warning air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten- sioner systems need servicing and your vehicle INDICATOR LIGHTS Seat belt warning light and must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: chime For additional information on warnings and indi- ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in The light and chime remind you to fasten your mains on after approximately 7 seconds. this section. seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ● The supplemental air bag warning light ignition switch is placed in the ON or START Continuously Variable flashes intermittently. position and remains illuminated until the driver’s Transmission (CVT) position seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime ● The supplemental air bag warning light does indicator light (if so equipped) sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s not come on at all. seat belt is securely fastened. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental position, this indicator light shows the shift selec- The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre- tor position. See “Driving the vehicle” in the the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened tensioners may not function properly. For addi- “Starting and driving” section of this manual. when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For tional details, see “Supplemental restraint sys- 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in tem” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and the ON position, the system does not activate the supplemental restraint system” section of this warning light for the front passenger. manual. Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage. 2-14 Instruments and controls Cruise main switch indicator High beam indicator light tem inspection/maintenance test. See “Readi- ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the light (blue) “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. The light comes on when the cruise control main This blue light comes on when the headlight high switch is pushed. The light goes out when the beams are on and goes out when the low beams Operation main switch is pushed again. When the cruise are selected. The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on in main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise The high beam indicator light also comes on one of two ways: control system is operational. when the passing signal is activated. ● Malfunction Indicator Light on steady — An Cruise set switch indicator Malfunction Indicator Light emission control system malfunction has light been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if (MIL) the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in The light comes on while the vehicle speed is the vehicle information display. If the fuel- If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks controlled by the cruise control system. If the light filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install while the engine is running, it may indicate a blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. potential emission control malfunction. the cruise control system is not functioning prop- The light should turn off after a few erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come driving trips. If the light does not turn dealer. on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not Front passenger air bag status or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed need to have your vehicle towed to the light tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons dealer. (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. ● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An The front passenger air bag status light ( ) engine misfire has been detected which may will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be After a few driving trips, the light should damage the emission control system. To re- OFF depending on how the front passenger seat turn off if no other potential emission control duce or avoid emission control system dam- is being used. system malfunction exists. age: For front passenger air bag status light operation, If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 – do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when (72 km/h). the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental the engine is not running, it indicates that the restraint system” section of this manual. vehicle is not ready for an emission control sys- – avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. Instruments and controls 2-15 – avoid steep uphill grades. Slip indicator light The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you push the push-button ignition switch to – if possible, reduce the amount of cargo the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 being hauled or towed. This indicator will blink when the VDC system or seconds if the system is operational. If the light stays the traction control system is operating, thus The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking on or comes on along with the indicator light and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dynamic by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. your vehicle towed to the dealer. Turn signal/hazard indicator While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is lights CAUTION operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal Continued vehicle operation without hav- accelerating, but this is normal. ing the emission control system checked switch is activated. and repaired as necessary could lead to Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned AUDIBLE REMINDERS poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, on. and possible damage to the emission con- Brake pad wear warning trol system. Vehicle Dynamic Control The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. (VDC) OFF indicator light When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it Security indicator light makes a high pitched scraping sound when the This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake This light blinks when the ignition switch is Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. been turned off. The blinking security indicator light indicates that Key reminder chime Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch the security systems equipped on the vehicle are again or restart the engine and the system will be A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened operational. reactivated. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or For additional information, see “Security sys- (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec- OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK tems” later in this section. tion of this manual. position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelli- gent Key port. Make sure the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position, and take the Intel- ligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle. 2-16 Instruments and controls VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ door buzzer The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if the Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when locking the doors. When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ” in the “Pre- driving checks and adjustments” section. WIC1102 LIC1103 The vehicle information display ᭺1 is located on HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE the bottom of the speedometer. It displays such INFORMATION DISPLAY items as: ● Intelligent Key operation information Press the button, located on the instru- ment panel just behind the steering wheel, to ● some indicators and warnings display the following modes: ● other information MPG→ MPG/MPH → Time/Miles → Range → Exterior Temperature → Setting → Warning For details about the Intelligent Key, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Instruments and controls 2-17 LIC1093 LIC1097 WIC1266 Fuel economy mode Average speed mode Time/Miles (km) mode The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis- The average speed mode can be selected to The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to play the instant fuel economy since the last reset. display the average miles per gallon and miles per show the time and distance driven since the last hour since the last reset. reset.
2-18 Instruments and controls LIC1095 LIC1096 LIC1541 Range mode Exterior temperature mode Setting mode The range mode can be selected to give you an The exterior temperature mode can be selected The setting mode allows you to set reminders or estimation of the distance that can be driven to provide you with the temperature outside of preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or before refueling. The range is constantly calcu- your vehicle. language displays. lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. In the setting mode screen press to move to: ● Alert ● Maintenance ● Options and press to select the menu.
Instruments and controls 2-19 LIC1544 LIC1046 LIC1545 Alert mode Reset mode Maintenance mode The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying The reset mode can be selected in any screen The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts you of time to rest or icy conditions. that allows for preferences to be programmed. for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the Once the screen is selected, you have the option The time to rest alert lets you know when you following: to reset the selected distances or time to a new have been traveling for a long time and may need setting. ● tires a break. ● oil The icy alert notifies you that icy driving condi- tions may exist. ● filter ● other Set a desired interval by pushing to high- light the maintenance field and pressing . The reset mode will open up and allow you to enter the desired distance. 2-20 Instruments and controls For additional information, see “Indicators for maintenance” later in this section.
LIC1546 LIC1098 Options mode Warning mode The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when The warning mode can be selected to view any selecting the “Language/Unit” key and warnings that may be present. Once the screen is pressing . selected you have the option of skipping the warning or viewing it in detail. Language: English or French Warnings can be present for issues such as an Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG open door or low fuel. For more information about Metric — km, °C, l/km potential warnings see “Vehicle information dis- You can select the language and unit using play warnings and indicators” later in this section. the button and pressing . The settings are automatically saved when you exit the menu by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button.
Instruments and controls 2-21 Indicators for maintenance WARNING 1. Engine oil replacement indicator The tire replacement indicator is not a This indicator appears when the customer substitute for regular tire checks, includ- set distance comes for changing the engine ing tire pressure checks. See “Changing oil. You can set or reset the distance for Wheels and Tires” in “Maintenance & Do- changing the engine oil. See “Maintenance It-Yourself” section. Many factors includ- mode” earlier in this section. ing tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and 2. Oil filter replacement indicator when tires should be replaced. Setting the This indicator appears when the customer tire replacement indicator for a certain set distance comes for replacing the oil filter. driving distance does not mean your tires You can set or reset the distance for replac- will last that long. Use the tire replace- ing the oil filter. See “Maintenance mode” ment indicator as a guide only and always earlier in this section. perform regular tire checks. Failure to per- form regular tire checks, including tire 3. Tire replacement indicator pressure checks could result in tire fail- This indicator appears when the customer ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur set distance comes for replacing tires. You and may lead to a collision, which could can set or reset the distance for replacing result in serious personal injury or death. tires. See “Maintenance mode” earlier in this 4. “OTHER” indicator section. This indicator appears when the customer set distance comes for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other maintenance items can include such things as air filter or tire rotation. You can set or reset the distance for checking or replacing the items. See “Maintenance mode” earlier in this section. For scheduled maintenance items and intervals, see your LIC2027 “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.” 2-22 Instruments and controls LIC2007 Vehicle information display warnings 5. No key warning 10. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator and indicators 6. Parking brake warning 11. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator 1. Door and trunk open warning 7. Shift P warning (CVT models) 12. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge 2. Push warning (CVT models) indicator 8. Engine start operation indicator (CVT models) 3. Low fuel warning 13. Loose fuel cap warning 4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning 9. Engine start operation indicator (M/T models) 14. Check tire pressure warning Instruments and controls 2-23 Door and trunk open warning No key warning SHIFT P warning (CVT models) This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk This warning illuminates following two condi- This warning illuminates when the ignition switch has been opened when the engine is running. tions: is pushed to stop the engine with the shift selec- tor in any position except in the P (Park) position. Push warning (CVT models) 1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the If this warning illuminates, the ignition switch is After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push system. If this warning illuminates, you can- placed in the OFF position. Move the shift selec- warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is not start the engine. tor to the P (Park) position or place the ignition placed in the ACC position when the shift selec- switch in the ON position. tor is moved to the P (Park) position. Check for the following causes and perform the assigned remedies: An inside warning chime will also sound. See “Shift P warning (CVT models)” in this sec- tion for additional information. – The battery of the Intelligent Key carried If the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) with you is discharged completely. Re- position, the Push warning will appear. Refer to To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition place the battery with a new one. “Push warning (CVT models)” in this section. switch in the ON position and then in the LOCK position. – The Intelligent Key carried with you is not For additional information about Intelligent Key, registered to the system. Use the regis- see “NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ” in the “Pre- Low fuel warning tered Intelligent Key. driving checks and adjustments” section. This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is – You do not have an Intelligent Key with Engine start operation indicator (CVT convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you. models) reaches E (Empty). There will be a small re- 2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition is placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position gauge needle reaches E (Empty). switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. with the shift selector in the P (Park) position. A chime will also sound. Low windshield-washer fluid warning This indicator means that the engine will start by This warning illuminates when the windshield- Parking brake warning pushing the push-button ignition switch with the washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield- brake pedal depressed. This warning illuminates when the parking brake washer fluid as necessary. See “Windshield- is set and the vehicle is driven. washer fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. 2-24 Instruments and controls SECURITY SYSTEMS
Engine start operation indicator (M/T If this indicator illuminates, remove the Intelligent models) Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery dis- with the shift selector in neutral and the parking charge indicator brake on. This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key This indicator means that the engine will start by battery is running out of power. pushing the ignition switch with the clutch and If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery the brake pedal depressed. with a new one. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™”in NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indica- the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. tor Loose fuel cap warning This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is LIC0301 needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port. not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis- refueled. See “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving Your vehicle may have two types of security sys- charged.) checks and adjustments” section. tems: ● If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent Check tire pressure warning Vehicle security system Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct This warning appears when the low tire pressure ● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System direction. See “Push-button ignition switch” in warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire the “Starting and driving” section. pressure is detected. If this warning appears, VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indica- stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to The vehicle security system provides visual and the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on tor audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors the Tire and Loading Information label. See “Low or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not, This indicator illuminates when the driver’s door tire pressure warning light” earlier in this section however, a motion detection type system that is opened with the ignition switch placed in the and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” activates when a vehicle is moved or when a OFF position and the Intelligent Key placed in the in the “Starting and driving” section. vibration occurs. Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime also sounds. Instruments and controls 2-25 The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot 4. Confirm that the security indicator light ● The alarm automatically turns off after a pe- prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or comes on. The security light stays on for riod of time. However, the alarm reactivates if exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys- the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec- can be shut off by unlocking the driver’s door brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in onds the vehicle security system automati- or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when cally shifts into the armed phase. The the button on the Intelligent Key. unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and security light begins to flash once every 3 The alarm is activated by: park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm ● Many devices offering additional protection, such time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by opening the door or trunk lid without using as component locks, identification markers, and the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is the key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is tracking systems, are available at auto supply placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys- unlocked by releasing the door inside lock stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer tem will not arm. switch). may also offer such equipment. Check with your ● How to stop an activated alarm insurance company to see if you may be eligible Even when the driver and/or passen- for discounts for various theft protection features. gers are in the vehicle, the system will The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s activate with all the doors, hood and door or the trunk lid with the key, pressing How to arm the vehicle security trunk lid locked with the ignition the button on the Intelligent Key, or press- system switch placed in the LOCK position. ing the request switch (if so equipped) on the When placing the ignition switch in the (The system can be driver’s or passenger’s door with the Intelligent 1. Close all windows. ACC or ON position, the system will be armed even if the windows are open.) Key in range of the door handle. released. 2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle. Vehicle security system activation 3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the The vehicle security system will give the following Intelligent Key, door handle request switch alarm: (if so equipped), power door lock switch or ● The headlights blink and the horn sounds mechanical key. intermittently.
2-26 Instruments and controls WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions; LIC0474 LIC1061 (1) This device may not cause harmful in- Security indicator light SWITCH OPERATION terference, and (2) this device must accept The security indicator light blinks whenever the The windshield wiper and washer switch oper- any interference received, including inter- ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON ference that may cause undesired opera- position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve- position. tion of the device. hicle Immobilizer System is operational. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX- If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- following speed: PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE- functioning, the light will remain on while the ᭺1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can be SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD ignition switch is placed in the ON position. VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPER- adjusted by turning the switch toward ᭺A ATE THE EQUIPMENT. If the light still remains on and/or the en- (Slower) or ᭺B (Faster). Also, for vehicles gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for equipped with speed dependent wipers, the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser- intermittent operation speed varies in accor- vice as soon as possible. Please bring all dance with the vehicle speed. (For example, registered keys that you have when visiting when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit- your NISSAN dealer for service. tent operation speed will be faster.) Instruments and controls 2-27 REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCH ᭺2 Low — continuous low speed operation ● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- ᭺3 High — continuous high speed operation centrates with water to the manufactur- er’s recommended levels before pour- Push the lever up ᭺4 to have one sweep opera- ing the fluid into the windshield-washer tion of the wiper. fluid reservoir. Do not use the Pull the lever toward you ᭺5 to operate the windshield-washer fluid reservoir to washer. The wiper will also operate several times. mix the washer fluid concentrate and water. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield. LIC2030 Type A CAUTION To defrost the rear window glass and outside ● Do not operate the washer continu- mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and ously for more than 30 seconds. push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the ● Do not operate the washer if the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn windshield-washer fluid reservoir is the defroster off. empty. The rear window defroster automatically turns off ● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid after approximately 15 minutes. reservoir with washer fluid concen- trates at full strength. Some methyl al- CAUTION cohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if When cleaning the inner side of the rear spilled while filling the windshield- window, be careful not to scratch or dam- washer fluid reservoir. age the rear window defroster. 2-28 Instruments and controls HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so ● The life of xenon headlights will be equipped) shortened by frequent on-off opera- tion. It is generally desirable not to turn off the headlights for short intervals WARNING (for example, when the vehicle stops at cHIGH VOLTAGE a traffic signal). Even when the daytime running lights are active (Canada only), ● When xenon headlights are on, they the xenon headlights do not turn on. produce a high voltage. To prevent an This way the life of the xenon head- electric shock, never attempt to modify lights is not reduced. or disassemble. Always have your xe- ● non headlights replaced at a NISSAN If the xenon headlight bulb is close to dealer. burning out, the brightness will drasti- cally decrease, the light will start blink- ● Xenon headlights provide considerably ing, or the color of the light will be- WIC1460 more light than conventional head- come reddish. If one or more of the Type B lights. If they are not correctly aimed, above signs appear, contact a NISSAN NOTE: they might temporarily blind an oncom- dealer. ing driver or the driver ahead of you and The top and bottom few rows of wires on cause a serious accident. If headlights the rear window are not part of the rear are not aimed correctly, immediately window defroster system. These wires take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer make up the antenna for the audio system. and have the headlights adjusted correctly. When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its brightness or color varies slightly. However, the color and brightness will soon stabilize.
Instruments and controls 2-29 LIC1085 LIC1064 LIC1063 Type A Type B Type C HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting ᭺1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. ᭺2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on.
2-30 Instruments and controls CAUTION To turn on the autolight system: Use the headlights with the engine run- 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- 1 ning to avoid discharging the vehicle tion ᭺. battery. 2. Push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for a period of time. If another door is opened while the headlights are on, then the timer is reset. LIC1086 To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to Autolight system (if so equipped) the OFF, ,or position. The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● Turn off all the lights when it is light. ● Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed.
Instruments and controls 2-31 CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the head- light switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity when the engine is started with LIC1068 LIC1087 the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the Be sure you do not put anything on top of Headlight beam select the autolight sensor located on the top side OFF position or in the position. Turn the of the instrument panel. The autolight sen- ᭺1 To select the high beam function, push the headlight switch to the position for full sor controls the autolight; if it is covered, lever forward. The high beam lights come on illumination when driving at night. the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark and the light illuminates. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is out and the headlights will illuminate. If started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- this occurs while parked with the engine ᭺2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. off and the ignition switch placed in the ON nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when ᭺3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the the parking brake is released. The daytime run- position, your vehicle’s battery could be- headlight high beams on and off. come discharged. ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch Battery saver system is placed in the OFF position. If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or position, the headlights will turn off after a period of time. 2-32 Instruments and controls WARNING When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
LIC1066 LIC1088 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTROL Turn signal The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni- ᭺1 Move the lever up or down to signal the tion switch is placed in the ON position. turning direction. When the turn is com- The instrument brightness control operates when pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically. the headlight control switch is in the Lane change signal AUTO, or position. ᭺2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or Turn the control left or right to adjust the bright- down to the point where the indicator light ness of the instrument panel lights when driving begins to flash, but the lever does not latch. at night.
Instruments and controls 2-33 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch placed in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.
LIC1089 LIC0394 FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch tions. All turn signal lights flash. to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. WARNING To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to in the AUTO position (if so equipped), the head- move the vehicle well off the road. lights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers the position. while moving on the highway unless To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch unusual circumstances force you to to the OFF position. drive so slowly that your vehicle might The headlights must be on and the low beams become a hazard to other traffic. selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog ● Turn signals do not work when the haz- lights automatically turn off when the high beam ard warning flasher lights are on. headlights are selected. 2-34 Instruments and controls HORN HEATED SEAT (if so equipped)
WARNING Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor elevated seat temperatures or have an inability to feel pain in body parts that contact the seat. Use of the seat heater by such people could result in se- rious injury.
CAUTION ● Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat. LIC2133 LIC1543 ● Do not put anything on the seat which To sound the horn, push near the horn icon of the The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. steering wheel. insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- 1. Start the engine. ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. WARNING 2. Push the low or high position of the switch, ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so as desired, depending on the temperature. the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar could affect proper operation of the The indicator light in the switch will illumi- object. This may result in damage to the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- nate. heater. pering with the supplemental front air bag The heater is controlled by a thermostat, system may result in serious personal ● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat automatically turning the heater on and off. injury. should be removed immediately with a The indicator light will remain on as long as dry cloth. the switch is on. ● When cleaning the seat, never use 3. When the seat is warmed or before you gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi- leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch lar materials. off. Instruments and controls 2-35 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) POWER OUTLET OFF SWITCH
● If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. ● The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running.
LIC1548 LIC1070 The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Instrument panel Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- The power outlets are for powering electrical ing conditions. accessories such as cellular telephones. They If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. system reduces the engine output to reduce Type A: the power outlet in the front console box wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced is powered directly by the battery. even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck Type B: the power outlet in the front console box vehicle, turn the VDC system off. is powered only when the ignition switch is in the To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF ACC or ON position. switch. The indicator will come on. The power outlet in the instrument panel is pow- Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the ered only when the ignition switch is in the ACC engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle Dy- or ON position. namic Control (VDC) system”in the “Starting and driving” section. 2-36 Instruments and controls STORAGE
● Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. ● Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. ● Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on. ● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory WIC1262 being used is turned OFF. LIC1073 Console box ● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If MAP POCKETS Open the lower half of the console box to access good contact is not made, the plug may the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this overheat or the internal temperature section. fuse may open. ● CAUTION When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other ● The outlet and plug may be hot during liquid to contact the outlet. or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information.
Instruments and controls 2-37 LIC0016 LIC1242 WIC1551 SEATBACK POCKETS (if so STORAGE POUCH (if so equipped) SUNGLASSES HOLDER equipped) A storage pouch is located on the front of the To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. driver’s and passenger’s seats. The seatback pockets are located on the back of Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets WARNING can be used to store maps. WARNING Do not store angular, sharp, heavy objects Keep the sunglasses holder closed while or objects that cannot fully fit inside the driving to prevent an accident. pouch because they might increase the likelihood of an injury in a crash.
2-38 Instruments and controls CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses.
LIC1075 LIC1105 Front - Type A Front - Type B CUP HOLDERS To open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and push down until it clicks in place. The plastic insert (if so equipped) may be re- moved to accommodate a larger cup size or for cleaning.
Instruments and controls 2-39 WRS0167 LIC1219 WIC1216 Rear (sedan) Rear (coupe) Soft bottle holder The rear center cup holders are located in the Soft bottle holder rear fold-down armrest (sedan) or in the rear arm rest (coupe). CAUTION CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the vehicle and possibly injure people the cup holder is being used to prevent during sudden braking or an accident. spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it ● can scald you or your passenger. Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.
2-40 Instruments and controls WIC1076 WIC1120 WIC1121 GLOVE BOX CONSOLE BOX Lower half Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the Upper half Pull up on the passenger’s side latch to open the master key when locking ᭺1 or unlocking ᭺2 the lower half of the console box. A power outlet is glove box. Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the located inside the console box. The mat may be upper half of the console box. The mat may be removed for cleaning. WARNING removed for cleaning. Keep glove box lid closed while driving to The upper half of the console box may be used for help prevent injury in an accident or a storage of cellular phones. An access hole is sudden stop. provided at the front of the upper half of the console box for phone cord routing to the power outlet.
Instruments and controls 2-41 LIC1477 LIC1597 LIC0748 STORAGE BOX (if so equipped) COVERED STORAGE BOX GROCERY HOOKS Push the center of the lid to open. The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag.
CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook.
2-42 Instruments and controls WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls and become trapped in a window. Unattended chil- WIC1264 LIC0802 dren could become involved in serious CARGO NET (if so equipped) To install the cargo net, attach the net to the accidents. retainers. The power windows operate when the ignition WARNING To remove the cargo net, detach the net from the switch is placed in the ON position, or for a Properly secure all cargo with ropes or cargo net retainers. period of time after the ignition switch is placed in straps to help prevent it from sliding or the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- door is opened during this period of time, the secured cargo could cause personal power to the windows is canceled. injury. The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion.
Instruments and controls 2-43 Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. To open a window, push the switch to the first detent and continue to hold down until the de- sired window position is reached. To close a window, pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold up until the desired window position is reached.
WIC1124 WIC1265 1. Window lock button Front passenger’s power window 2. Power door lock switch switch 3. Front passenger side (automatic switch, The passenger’s window switch operates only if so equipped) the corresponding passenger’s window. To open 4. Right rear passenger side (sedan only) the window, push the switch to the first detent 5. Left rear passenger side (sedan only) and continue to hold it down until the desired 6. Driver side automatic switch window position is reached ᭺1 . To close the window, pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold it up until the desired window position is reached ᭺2 .
2-44 Instruments and controls Auto-reverse function If the control unit detects something caught in the window as it is closing, the window will be imme- diately lowered. The auto-reverse function can be activated when the window is closed by automatic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position or for a period of time after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to LIC0718 LIC0410 something being caught in the window oc- curs. Rear power window switch (sedan Automatic operation WARNING only) To fully open a window equipped with automatic The rear power window switches open or close operation, press the window switch down (only There are some small distances immedi- only the corresponding windows. To open the driver’s side shown) to the second detent and ately before the closed position which window, push the switch and hold it down ᭺1 .To release it; it need not be held. The window auto- cannot be detected. Make sure that all close the window, pull the switch up ᭺2 . matically opens all the way. To stop the window, passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the window. Locking passengers’ windows lift the switch up while the window is opening. To fully close a window equipped with automatic When the window lock button is depressed, only operation, pull the switch up to the second detent the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock and release it; it need not be held. To stop the function. window, press the switch down while the window is closing.
Instruments and controls 2-45 MOONROOF (if so equipped)
When power window switch does not To open or close the moonroof part way, push the operate switch in any direction while the moonroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position. If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the fol- Tilting the moonroof lowing procedure to initialize the power window Close the moonroof by pushing the switch system: toward ᭺2 . Release the switch, then push 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. the switch toward ᭺2 again to tilt the 2. Open the window more than halfway by moonroof up. operating the power window switch. To tilt the moonroof down, push the switch 3. Pull the power window switch and hold it to toward ᭺1 . close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is WARNING WIC1559 closed. ● In an accident you could be thrown from 4. Release the power window switch. Operate AUTOMATIC MOONROOF the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child the window by the automatic function to The moonroof will only operate when the ignition restraints. confirm the initialization is complete. The switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- power window automatically opens or matic moonroof is operational for a period of time, ● Do not allow anyone to stand up or closes depending on if the automatic down even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or extend any portion of their body out of or up function is selected. OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front the moonroof opening while the vehicle 5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for other passenger’s door is opened during this period of is in motion or while the moonroof is windows. time, the power to the moonroof is canceled. closing. If the power window function does not operate Sliding the moonroof properly after performing the above procedure, To fully open the moonroof, push the switch see a NISSAN dealer for assistance. toward ᭺1 . To fully close the moonroof, push the switch toward ᭺2 . 2-46 Instruments and controls CAUTION the ᭺2 position again. After a delay of Depending on the environment or driving four seconds, the moonroof will make a small conditions, the auto-reverse function may ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand movement and backup. be activated if an impact or load similar to from the moonroof before opening. something being caught in the moonroof 3. Release the switch. ● Do not place heavy objects on the occurs. moonroof or surrounding area. 4. Within 5 seconds of releasing the switch, push and continuously hold the switch WARNING Resetting the moonroof switch toward ᭺2 . The moonroof will move There are some small distances immedi- from the tilt position to the open position and The moonroof switch may not operate properly ately before the closed position which back to the close position. and need to be reset if any of the following cannot be detected. Make sure that all conditions have occurred: passengers have their hands, etc., inside NOTE: the vehicle before closing the moonroof. ● the moonroof has been manually moved, If the switch is released at any time during When closing: ● the moonroof motor has been removed and Step 4, the procedure must be restarted. reinstalled after the moonroof has been re- 5. Release the switch. Do not place the ignition If the control unit detects something caught in the positioned or adjusted, switch in the OFF position for at least 2 moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof seconds. The moonroof is now reset. will immediately open backward. ● the moonroof glass panel has been adjusted or changed, or If the moonroof still does not operate properly, When tilting down: ● have the moonroof system checked by a NISSAN If the control unit detects something caught in the the electrical supply interrupted and/or dealer. some malfunction has been detected. moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- Auto-reverse function (when closing or mediately tilt up. Use the following reset procedure to return the moonroof operation to normal. tilting down the moonroof) If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. The auto-reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds 2. Push and hold the moonroof switch matic operation when the ignition switch is after it happens; the moonroof will fully close toward ᭺2 . Once the moonroof has placed in the ON position or for a period of time gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the reached the full tilt position, release the after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF moonroof. switch. Push and hold the switch toward position. Instruments and controls 2-47 WARNING ● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints. ● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand WIC1550 WIC1267 from the moonroof before opening. Type A Type B ● Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area. Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for- ward or backward. If the moonroof does not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the moonroof.
2-48 Instruments and controls INTERIOR LIGHT
The interior light has a three-position switch and NOTE: operates regardless of ignition switch position. The doorstep lights illuminate when the ● When the switch is in the ON position ᭺1 , driver and passenger doors are opened re- the interior light illuminates, regardless of gardless of the interior light switch posi- door position. The light will go off after a tion. These lights will turn off automatically period of time unless the ignition switch is after a period of time while doors are open placed in the ON position. to prevent the battery from becoming dis- charged. ● When the switch is in the center DOOR position ᭺2 , the front and rear personal CAUTION lights will illuminate when the driver’s door is Do not use for extended periods of time opened. Lights remain on for a period of time with the engine stopped. This could result after driver’s door is closed. in a discharged battery. The lights will go off when the ignition switch is WIC1476 placed in the ON position, or the driver’s door is CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped) closed and locked. The console light will turn on whenever the park- The lights will also go off after a period of time ing lights or headlights are illuminated. when the doors are open. The console light brightness can be adjusted ● When the switch is in the OFF position ᭺3 , with the instrument brightness control. the interior light does not illuminate, regard- less of door position.
Instruments and controls 2-49 PERSONAL LIGHTS MAP LIGHTS
To turn the rear personal lights on, press the switch. To turn them off, press the switch again.
LIC1083 WIC1494 Rear personal lights (sedan only) Front map lights
To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To turn them off, press the lens again.
CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.
2-50 Instruments and controls TRUNK LIGHT HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)