2005 Nissan Maxima Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and complete trip foryou and your passengers!

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

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

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

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

ALWAYS review this owners manual for

important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its

performance, safety or durability, andmay even violate governmentalregulations. In addition, damage or peformance problems resulting frommodifications may not be covered un-der NISSAN warranties.

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

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

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

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All rights reserved. No part of this OwnManualmay be reproduced or storedin a retri

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

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

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

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

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

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN


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Your name, address, and telephone number

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Date of purchase

Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSANwith the information

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

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5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

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Table ofContents

Illustrated table of contents

SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index


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0 Illustrated table of contents

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

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


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1. Supplemental front impact air bags(P. 1-35)

2. Supplemental curtain side-impact airbag (P. 1-35)

3. Supplemental side impact air bag(P. 1-35)

4. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-48)5. Front seat belts (P. 1-10)6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-10)7. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26)8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

CHildren) (P. 1-25)9. Seats (P. 1-2)10. Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9)

11. Rear head restraint (P. 1-8)12. Occupant classification sensor

(weight sensor) (P.1-42)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)2. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-19)3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)

4. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-18)

5. Windshield (P. 8-19)6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)7. Power windows (P. 2-36)8. Door locks, keyfob, keys

(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)9. Mirrors (P. 3-16)10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

12. Tire chains (P. 8-37)13. Cornering light (P. 2-19)14. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-12. Rear sun shade (if so equipped)

(P. 2-40)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)

4. Trunk lid (P. 3-9)5. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)6. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)9. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-12)10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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1. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror(P. 3-16)

2. Interior lights, illuminated entry(P. 2-41, P. 2-19)

3. Sun visors (P. 3-15)4. Glove box (P. 2-32)5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)6. Front seat (P. 1-2)7. Rear console (P. 2-33)8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-30)10. Front console (P. 2-32)11. Front cup holders (P. 2-30)12. Park brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-12, P. 5-16)13. HomeLink(P. 2-43)See the page number indicated in partheses for operating details.

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18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) offswitch (if so equipped) or Tractioncontrol system (TCS) off switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-27, P. 2-26)

19. Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-26)

20. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)22. Heated seat switches (if so equipped)

(P. 2-25)23. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-40)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-ers Manual (if so equipped).

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Warning

light

Name Page

orAnti-lock brakewarning light 2-9

Automatic

transmission

check warning

light (if so

equipped)

2-10

or

Brake warning

light

2-10

Charge warning

light

2-10

Door open

warning light

2-10

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pres-sure light 2-10

Low fuel warn-

ing light

2-11

Low windshield

washer fluid

warning light

2-11

Seat belt warn-

ing light and

chime

2-11

Supplemental

air bag warning

light

2-11

Trunk lid open

warning light

2-11

Indicator

light

Name Page

Automatictransmission

position indica-

tor light (A/T

models)

2-12

CRUISE main

switch indicator

light

2-12

Cruise SETswitch indicator

light

2-12

Front passenger

air bag status

light

2-12

High beam in-

dicator light

(blue)

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Malfunctionindicator lamp

(MIL)

2-12

Slip indicator

light (if so

equipped)

2-13

Traction control

system off indi-

cator light (ifso equipped)

2-13

Turn

signal/hazard

indicator lights

2-13

Vehicle dy-

namic control

off indicator

light (if soequipped)

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1 SafetySeats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front manual seat adjustment passenger side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front power seat adjustment(for drivers seat and if so equipped forpassengers seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Child restraint installation on rear seat center(5-passenger models only) or outboardpositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26Child restraint installation on front passenger

seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49


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WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

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

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

FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT PASSENGER SID

WARNING

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

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

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FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (for drivers seat and ifso equipped for passengers seat)

WARNING

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

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

Operating tips

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

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

See Automatic drive positioner (if so equippein Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsfor aumatic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backward

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

Reclining

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

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

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

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

To adjust the head restraint forward or backward(Type A only), push it in the direction required.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted prop-erly as they may provide significant pro-tection against injury in an accident. Donot remove them. Check the adjustmentafter someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraint so the center is lewith the center of your ears.

Type A Front

LRS0241

Type B Rear

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (frontseats)

WARNING

Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in the previous section.Failure to do so can reduce the effec-tiveness of the active head restraint.

Active head restraints are designed tosupplement other safety systems. Al-ways wear seat belts. No system canprevent all injuries in any accident.

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

The head restraint moves forward utilizing the

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

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

Active head restraints operate only in certain

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

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

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

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

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

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WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this

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

WARNING The seat belt should be properly a

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

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There are three basic types of child restraintsystems:

Rear facing child restraint

Front facing child restraint

Booster seat

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

WARNING

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

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-tories require the use of approved child restraintsfor infants and small children. See Child Re-straints later in this section.

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

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

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-

tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See Supplemental restraint systemlater in this section.

Infants

Infants up to at least one year old should beplaced in a rear facing child restraint. NISSANrecommends that infants be placed in child re-straints that comply with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. You should choose a child

restraint that fits your vehicle and always folthe manufacturers instructions for installaand use.

Small Children

Children that are over one year old and webetween 20lbs(9 kg) and 40lbs(18kgs)canplaced in a forward facing child restraint. Refethe manufacturers instructions for minimum amaximum weight and height recommendatioNISSAN recommends that small children placedin child restraints that complywith FedMotor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Mtor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choa child restraint that fits your vehicle and alw

follow the manufacturers instructions for inslation and use.

Larger children

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



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Child restraints for infants and small children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manufactur-ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep thefollowing points in mind:

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

Check thechild restraintin your vehicle to besure it is compatible with the vehicles seatand seat belt system.

If the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraintand check the various adjustments to be

sure the child restraint is compatible withyour child. Choose a child restraint that isdesigned for your childs height and weight.Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated.

WARNING

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

the vehicle. Follow all of the child restraint manu-

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

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

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

After attaching the child restraint, tesbefore you place the child in it. Pushfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwaand check to see if the belt holds trestraint in place. The child restra

should not move more than 1 inch (mm). If the restraint is not secutighten the belt as necessary, or put trestraint in another seat and testagain.

If you must install a front facing chrestraint in the front seat, see Chrestraint installation on front passengseat later in this section.

When your child restraint is not in us

keep it secured with a seat belt to pvent it from being thrown around case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

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



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

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

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

Front Facing (center for 5-passenger mod-

els only) step 1

LRS0413

Front Facing step 2

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

all types of vehicles.

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

7. Check to make sure that the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 6.

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

Front Facing step 4

LRS0457

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LATCH child restraints generally require the useof a top tether strap. See Top tether strap childrestraint later in this section for installation in-structions.

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

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

WARNING

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

1. To install the LATCH system compatiblechild restraint, insert the child restraintLATCH system anchor attachments into theanchor points on the seat. If the child re-straint is equipped with a top tether, see

Top tether strap child restraint later in thissection for installation instructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint and beforeplacing the child in it, use force to push thechild restraint from side to side and tug itforward to make sure that the child restraintis securely held in place. It should not move

more than 1 inch (25 mm).3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINT

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are dsigned to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child straints. Under no circumstances athey to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

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NISSAN recommends that child re-

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

A child restraint with a top tether strap

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

The three-point seat belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision. Also, it canchange the operation of the front pas-senger air bag. See Front passengerair bag and status light later in thissection.

If you must installa child restraint in the front sfollow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the front psenger seat. It should be placed ifront-facing direction only. Move seat to the rearmost position. Adjusthead restraint to its highest position. Alwfollow the child restraint manufacturersstructions. Child restraints for infamust be used in the rear-facing dirtion and therefore must not be usedthe front seat.

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The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seat back. Ifnecessary, adjust or remove the head re-straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit.See Head restraint adjustment earlier in

this section. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the child restraint isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper child restraint fit,try another seating position or a differentchild restraint.

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

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

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

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

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

all types of vehicles.

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

7. Check to make sure the child restrainproperly secured prior to each use. If seat belt is not locked, repeat stepsthrough 6.

8. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Tpassenger air bag status light should OFF . If this light is not illuminatemay indicate a malfunction. Move the chrestraint to another seating positiHave the system checked by a NISSdealer.

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

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:

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

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

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

low back booster seat 1 is chosen, the

vehicle seat back must be at or above thecenter of the childs ears. If the seat back islower than the center of the childs ears, ahigh back booster seat 2 should be used.

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

Booster seat installation on rear seatcenter (5 passenger models only) oroutboard positions

CAUTION

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

1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Oplace it in a front facing direction. Alwfollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions.

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2. The booster seat should be positioned onthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the correct booster seat fit. SeeHead restraint adjustment earlier in thissection. If the head restraint is removed,store it in a secure place. Be sure to installthe head restraint when the booster seat isremoved. If the seating position does nothave an adjustable head restraint and it isinterfering with the proper booster seat fit,try another seating position or a differentbooster seat.

3. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the childs hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturers in-

structions for adjusting the belt routing.4. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt

toward the retractor to take up extra slack.Be sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the top, middle portion of the childsshoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seatmanufacturers instructions for adjusting thebelt routing.

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

Booster seat installation on front pas-

senger seat

WARNING

NISSAN recommends that child restraintsbe installed in the rear seat. However, ifyou must install a booster seat in the frontpassenger seat, move the passenger seatto the rearmost position.

If you must install a booster seat in the front seat,follow these steps:

1. Move the seat to the rear-most position.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Oplace it in a front facing direction. Alwfollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned

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

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt and snug on the childs hips. Be surefollow the booster seat manufacturersstructions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seattoward the retractor to take up extra slaBe sure the shoulder belt is positioacross the top, middle portion of the chi

shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster smanufacturers instructions for adjustingbelt routing.

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

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

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

Supplemental front impact air bag system:The NISSAN advanced air bag system can helpcushion the impact force to the head and chest ofthe driver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions.

Supplemental side-impact air bag system:This system can help cushion the impact force tothe chest and pelvic area of the driver and frontpassenger in certain side impact collisions. Thefront seat supplemental side air bags are de-signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle isimpacted.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bagsystem:This system can help cushion the im-pact force to the head of occupants in front andrear outboard seating positions in certain side

impact collisions. The curtain side-impact airbags are designed to inflate on the side wherethe vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are signed tosupplement the crash protection pvided by the driverand front passenger seat band are not a substitute for them. Seat bshould always be correctly worn and the ocpant seated a suitable distance away from steering wheel, instrument panel and door finers. (See Seat belts earlier in this sectioninstructions and precautions on seat belt usag

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

After turning the ignition key to the position, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates. The supplemental air bwarning light will turn off after abou

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WARNING

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

The seat belts and the supplemental

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

when it inflates. Always sit back against

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

The driver and front passenger seat bbuckles are equipped with sensors th

detectif the seat belts are fastened. Tadvanced air bag system monitors tseverity of a collision and seat belt uage then inflates the air bags. Failureproperly wear seat belts can increathe risk or severity of injury in accident.

The front passenger seat is equippwith an occupant classification sens(weight sensor) that turns the front pasenger air bag OFF under some contions. This sensor is only used in thseat. Failure to be properly seated awearing the seat belt can increase trisk or severity of injury in an accideSee Front Passenger air bag and stus light later in this section.

Keep hands on the outside of the steeing wheel. Placing them inside tsteering wheel rim could increase trisk that they are injured when tsupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedextend their hands or face out of twindow. Do not attempt to hold themyour lap or arms. Some examples dangerous riding positions are showin the illustrations.

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WARNING

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental front airbags, side air bags or curtain side-impact air bags inflate if they are notproperly restrained. Pre-teens and chil-dren should be properly restrained inthe rear seat, if possible.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced ABag System, never install a rear-facichild restraint in the front seat. An flating supplemental front air bag couseriously injure or kill your child. S

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag and curtainside-impact air bag:

The supplemental side air bag and cur-tain side-impact air bag ordinarily willnot inflate in the event of a frontal im-pact, rear impact, rollover or lower se-verity side collision. Always wear yourseat belts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kinds ofaccidents.

WARNING

The seat belts, the supplemental siair bags and curtain side-impact bags are most effective when you asitting well back and upright in the se

The side air bag andcurtain side-impaair bag inflate with great force. Do nallow anyone to place their hand, legface near the side air bag on the sidethe seatback of the front seat or nethe side roof rails. Do not allow anyositting in the front seats or rear oboard seats to extend their hand outthe window or lean against the dooSome examples of dangerous ridpositions are shown in the previo

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WARNING

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

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

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1. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod-ules

2. SRS curtain side-impact air bags

3. Supplemental side air bag modules4. Diagnosis sensor unit5. Supplemental front air bag modules

6. Crash zone sensor7. Occupant classification system control

unit8. Seat belt buckle switches for drivers

and passengers side9. Occupant classification sensor

10. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor11. Side satellite sensor

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)

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

The driver supplemental front air bag is locatethe center of the steering wheel. The passensupplemental front air bag is mounted in

dashboard above the glove box. The supplemtal front air bags are designed to inflate in higseverity frontal collisions, although they mayflate if the forces in another type of collision similar to those of a higherseverity frontal impThey may not inflate in certain frontal collisioVehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysindication of proper supplemental front air bsystem operation.

The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dstage inflators. It also monitors information fr

the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor useat belt buckle sensors, occupant classificasensor (weight sensor) and passenger seat b

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tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on theseverity of a collision and seat belt usage for thedriver. For the front passenger, it additionallymonitors the weight of an occupant or object onthe seat and seat belt tension. Based on informa-tion from the sensors, only one front air bag mayinflate in a crash, depending on the crash severityand whether the front occupants are belted orunbelted. Additionally, the front passenger airbag may be automatically turned OFF undersome conditions, depending on the weight de-tected on the passenger seat and how the seatbelt is used. If the front passenger airbag is OFF,the passenger air bag status light will be illumi-nated. See Front passenger air bag and statuslight later in this section for further details. One

front air bag inflating does not indicate improperperformance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, please contact NISSAN or your NISSANdealer. If you are considering modification of yourvehicle due to a disability, you may also contactNISSAN. Contact information is contained in thefront of this Owners Manual.

When a supplemental front air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the

release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful anddoes not indicate a fire. Care should be taken tonot inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-

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

Supplemental front air bags, along with theuse ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the front occupants. They

can help save lives and reduce serious injuries.However, an inflating front air bag may causefacial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bagsdo not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat beltsshould be correctly worn and the driver and pas-senger seated upright as far as practical awayfrom the steering wheel or instrument panel. Thesupplementalfrontair bagsinflate quickly in orderto help protect the front occupants. Because ofthis, the force of the front air bag inflating can

increase the risk of injury if the occupant is tooclose to, or is against, the front air bag moduleduring inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

The supplemental front air bags operateonly when the ignition switch is in the ONor START position.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bag

warning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational.

Front passenger air bag and status ligh

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designedautomatically turn OFF under some coditions. Read this section carefully learn how it operates. Proper use of tseat, seat belt and child restraints is neessary for most effective protection. Faure to follow all instructions in tmanual concerning the use of seats, sebelts and child restraints can increase t

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Status light

The front passenger air bag status light islocated on the dash next to the security light nearthe windshield. The light operates as follows:

Unoccupied passenger seat or when otherconditions are met as outlined in this sec-tion: The illuminates to indicate thatthe front passenger air bag is OFF and willnot inflate in a crash.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen-ger meets the conditions outlined in thissection: The light is OFF to indicatethat the front passenger air bag is opera-tional.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operatedunder some conditions as described below inaccordance with U.S. regulations. If the frontpassenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in acrash. The driverair bag and other air bags inyourvehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reducethe risk of injury or death from an inflating air bagto certain front passenger seat occupants, such

as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are usedto meet the requirements.

One sensor used is the occupant classificationsensor (weight sensor). It is in the bottom of thefront passenger seat cushion and is designed todetect an occupant and objects on the seat byweight. It works together with seat belt sensorsdescribed later. For example, if a child is in thefront passenger seat, the advanced air bag sys-tem is designed to turn the passenger air bagOFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if achild restraint of the type specified in the regula-tions is on the seat, its weight and the childsweight can be detected and cause the air bag toturn OFF. Weight sensor operation can vary de-pending on the front passenger seat belt sen-sors.

The front passenger seat belt sensors are de-

signedto detect ifthe seat belt is buckled and theamount of tension on the seat belt, such as whenit is in the automatic locking mode (child restraintmode). Based on theweight on theseat detectedby the weight sensor and the belt tension de-tected on the seat belt, the advanced air bagsystem determines whether the front passengerair bag should be automatically turned OFF asrequired by the regulations.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-

lined in this manual should not cause the passen-ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF. Also, if the

occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cuion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitton an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being of position), this could cause the sensor to tthe air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupimproperly uses the seat belt in the automalocking mode (child restraint mode), this cocause the air bag to be turned OFF. Alwayssure to be seated and wearing the seat bproperly for the most effective protection by seat belt and supplemental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and cdren be properly restrained in a rear sNISSAN also recommends that appropriate crestraints and booster seats be properly instain a rear seat. If this is not possible, the wei

sensor and seat belt sensors are designedoperate as described above to turn the frpassenger air bag OFF for specified child straints as required by the regulations. Failingproperly secure child restraints and to use automatic locking mode (child restraint momay allow the restraint to tip or move in an acdent or sudden stop. This can also result in passenger air bag inflating in a crash insteadbeing OFF. See Child restraints earlier in section for proper use and installation.

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heavy objects placed on the seat could result inair bag inflation, because of the objects weightdetected by the weight sensor. Other conditionscould also result in air bag inflation, such as if achild is standing on the seat, or if two children areon the seat, contrary to the instructions in thismanual. Always be sure that you and all vehicleoccupants are seated and restrained properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you canmonitor when the front passenger air bag is au-tomatically turned OFF. The light will illuminate(indicating the air bag is OFF and will not inflate)when the front passenger seat is not occupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat and the pas-senger air bag status light is illuminated (indicat-

ing that the air bag is OFF), it could be that theperson is a small adult, oris not sitting onthe seator not using the seat belt properly. If a childrestraint must be used in the front seat, but thestatus light is not lit (indicating that the air bagmight inflate in a crash), it could be that the childrestraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Ifsuch situations happen, properly position andrestrain the occupant or child restraint. Other-wise reposition the occupant or child restraint ina rear seat.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger airbag system, the supplemental air bag warninglight , located in the meter and gauges area

in the center of the instrument panel, will blink.Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Other supplemental front air bag precau-tions

WARNING Do not place any objects on the steer-

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

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

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

Do not make unauthorized changesyour vehicles electrical system, supension system or front end structuThis could affect proper operation the supplemental front air bag system

Tampering with the supplemental froair bag system may result in seriopersonal injury. Tampering includchanges to the steering wheel and tinstrument panel assembly by placimaterial over the steering wheel pand above the instrument panel or installing additional trim materaround the air bag system.

Modifying or tampering with the fropassenger seat may result in serio

personal injury. For example, do nchange the front seats by placing matrial on the seat cushion or by installiadditional trim material, such as secovers, on the seat that are not speccally designed to assure proper air boperation. Additionally, do not stow aobjects under the front passenger seor the seat cushion and seatback. Suobjects may interfere with the propoperation of the occupant classific

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

Work on and around the supplementalfront air bag system should be done bya NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri-cal equipment should also be done by aNISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re-straint System (SRS) wiring should notbe modified or disconnected. Unautho-rized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be used onthe air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be re-placed immediately by a qualified re-pair facility. A cracked windshield couldaffect the function of the supplementalair bag system.

The SRS wiring harness connectors areyellow and orange for easyidentification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that youinform the buyer about the supplemental front air

bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri-ate sections in this Owners Manual.

Supplemental side-impact air bag and

curtain side-impact air bags systemThe supplemental side-impact air bags are lo-cated in the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental curtain side-impact airbags are located in the side roof rails. Thesesystems are designed to meet voluntary guide-lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants.However, all of the infor-mation, cautions and warnings in thismanual still apply and must be followed.The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-

impact air bags are designed to inflate in higherseverity side collisions, although they may inflateif the forces in another type of collision are similar

to those of a higher severity side impact. Theydesigned to inflate on the side where the vehis impacted. They may not inflate in certain scollisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always

indication of proper supplemental side air band curtain side-impact air bag operation.

When the supplemental side air bag and curside-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise mbe heard, followed by release of smoke. Tsmoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fCare should be taken not to inhale it, as it mcause irritation and choking. Those with a hisof a breathing condition should get freshpromptly.

Supplemental sideair bags, along with the usseat belts, help to cushion the impact forcethe chest and pelvic area of the front occupaCurtain side-impact air bags help to cushion impact force to the head of occupants in the fand rear outboard seating positions. They help save lives and reduce serious injuries. Hoever, an inflating side air bag and curtain siimpact air bag may cause abrasions or otinjuries. Supplemental side air bags and curside-impact air bags do not provide restrainthe lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and driver and passenger seated upright as far

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practical away from the supplemental side airbag. Rear seat passengers should be seated asfar away as practical from the door finishers andside roof rails. The side air bags and curtainside-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants. Because of this, theforce of the side air bag and curtain side-impactair bag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to, or is against, theseair bag modules during inflation. The side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag will deflatequickly after the collision is over.

The supplemental side air bags and curtainside-impact air bags operate only when theignition switch is in the ON or START posi-tions.

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

WARNING

Do not place any objects near the seat-back of the front seats. Also, do notplace any objects (an umbrella, bag,etc.) between the front door finisher

and the front seat. Such objects maybecome dangerous projectiles andcause injury if the supplemental side airbag inflates.

Right after inflation, several side air bagand curtain side-impact air bag systemcomponents will be hot. Do not touchthem; you may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring of

the side air bag and curtain side-impactair bag system. This is to prevent acci-dental inflation of the side air bag andcurtain side-impact air bag or damageto the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or side panel. Thiscould affect proper operation of thesupplemental side air bag and curtain

side-impact air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental siair bag system may result in seriopersonal injury. For example, do nchange the front seats by placing matrial near the seatbacks or by installiadditional trim material, such as secovers, around the side air bag.

Work around and on the side air band curtain side-impact air bag systeshould be done by a NISSAN dealInstallation of electrical equipmeshould also be done by a NISSAdealer. The SRS wiring harnesseshould not be modified or disconected. Unauthorized electrical teequipment and probing devices shou

not be used on the side air bag syste* The SRS wiring harness connectors yellow and orange for easy identificatio

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Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Frontseats)

WARNING

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be

reused after activation. It must be re-placed together with the retractor andbuckle as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but the pre-tensioner isnot activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if nec-essary, replaced by your NISSANdealer.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring ofthe pre-tensioner seat belt system. Thisis to prevent accidental activation ofthe pre-tensioner seat belt or damageto the pre-tensioner seat belt operation.Tampering with the pre-tensioner seatbelt system may result in serious per-sonal injur y.

Work around and on the pre-tensionersystem should be done by a NISSANdealer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should also be done by a NISSANdealer. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devices shouldnot be used on the pre-tensioner seatbelt system.

If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact aNISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensionerdisposal procedures are set forth in theappropriate NISSAN Service Manual.Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt systemactivates in conjunction with the supplemental airbag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac-tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehiclebecomes involved in certain types of collisions,helping to restrain front seat occupants.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat beltsretractor. These seat belts are used the same asconventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,

smoke isreleased and a loud noise may beheard.This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate afire. Careshouldbe taken not toinhaleit, asit may

cause irritation and choking. Those with a hisof a breathing condition should get freshpromptly.

After the pre-tensioner seat belts have activatload limiters allow the seat belt to release w

bing (if necessary) to reduce forces against chest.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensiosystem, the supplemental air bag warnlight will not come on, will flash intertently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remainafter the ignitionkeyhas beenturnedto the ONSTART position. In this case, the pre-tensioseat belt may not function properly. They muschecked and repaired. Take your vehicle to nearest NISSAN dealer.

When selling your vehicle, we request that informthe buyer about thepre-tensioner seatsystem and guide the buyer to the approprsections in this Owners Manual.



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1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (locatedon the sun visors)

2. SRS Side Air Bag Warning Labels (lo-cated on the door pillar)

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front airbag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicleas shown in the illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light,displaying in the instrument panel, moni-tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tems. Thecircuits monitored by the supplementalair bag warning light are the diagnosis sensorunit, crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front airbag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat beltsand all related wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ON or STAposition, the supplemental air bag warning lilluminates for about 7 seconds and then tuoff. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur,

supplemental front air bag, supplemental sidebag and curtain side-impact air bag and ptensioner seat belt systems need servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning lightmains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning lflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light dnot come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplemental frair bag, supplemental side air bags and curtside-impact air bag or pre-tensioner seat bsystems may not operate properly. It mustchecked and repaired. Take your vehicle to nearest NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the supplementalfront air bag, supplemental side air bag,curtain side-impact air bag systems

and/or pre-tensioner seat belt systemswill not operate in an accident. To helpavoid injury to yourself or others, haveyour vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealeras soon as possible.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental front air bags, supplementalside air bags, curtain side-impact air bags andpre-tensioner seat belts are designed to inflateon a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless itis damaged, the supplemental air bag warninglight remains illuminated after inflation has oc-curred. Repair and replacement of these supple-mental air bag systems should be done only by aNISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the ve-hicle, the supplemental front air bags, supple-mental side air bags, curtain side-impact airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and related partsshould be pointed out to the person performing

the maintenance. The ignition key should alwaysbe in the LOCK position when working under thehood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once a supplemental front air bag,supplemental side air bag or curtainside-impact air bag has inflated, the airbag module will not function again and

must be replaced. Additionally, if any ofthe supplemental front air bags inflate,the activated pre-tensioner seat beltsmust also be replaced. The air bag mod-ule and pre-tensioner seat belt systemshould be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.The air bag module and pre-tensionerseat belt system cannot be repaired.

The supplemental front air bag, side airbagand curtain side-impact air bag sys-tems, and the pre-tensioner seat belt

system should be inspected by aNISSAN dealer if there is any damage tothe front end or side portion of thevehicle.

If you need to dispose of the supple-mental air bag, pre-tensioner seat beltsystem or scrap the vehicle, contact aNISSAN dealer. Correct supplementalair bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem disposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN Service

Manual. Incorrect disposal procedurescould cause personal injury.


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

Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Compass display (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Zone variation change procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2-9Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . . . . . . . .2-16

Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . .2-22Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24Heated seats (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26Traction control system (TCS) off switch

(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Map pockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29Sunglasses holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32Rear center console (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33


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Covered storage box (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34Grocery hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34Cargo nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Skyview roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38Sunroof (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Automatic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38Rear sun shade (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43Trunk light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43HomeLinkuniversal transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Programming HomeLink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44Programming HomeLinkfor Canadiancustomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45Operating the HomeLinkuniversaltransceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton . . . . . .2-46If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46

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1. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-19)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)3. Windshield wiper/washer switch

(P. 2-18)

4. Center and side ventilators (P. 4-16)5. Security indicator light (P. 2-14)6. Display screen/Navigation system*

(P. 4-2, P. 4-7)7. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-48. Audio system controls (P. 4-20)9. Climate controls (P. 4-17)10. Front passenger supplemental air ba

(P. 1-35)11. Glove box (P. 2-32)

12. Power outlet/cigarette lighter(accessory) (P. 2-27/P. 2-28)13. Hazard warning flasher switch

(P. 2-24)14. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 2-24)15. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-35, P. 2-24)16. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel contro

(P. 3-13)

17. Steering wheel switch for audio con(P. 4-32)WIC0753

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18 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off

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18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) offswitch (if so equipped) or Tractioncontrol system (TCS) off switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-27, P. 2-26)

19. Heated steering wheel switch

(if so equipped) (P. 2-26)20. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)21. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)22. Heated seat switches (if so equipped)

(P. 2-25)23. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-40)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-ers Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

1. Warning/indicator lights2. Speedometer3. Tachometer4. Warning/indicator lights

5. Change button for trip odometer6. Engine coolant temperature gauge

7. Odometer (total/twin trip)8. Fuel gauge

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1. Speedometer2. Odometer/twin trip display

3. Change buttonSPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

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

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition key is in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance the ve-hicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the change button changes the dispas follows:

Trip Trip Trip

Resetting the trip odometer:

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

Elapsed time, driving distance and averspeed information is also available. ReferControl panel buttons in the Display screheater, air conditioner and audio systems stion later in this manual.

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine intothe red zone 1 .

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the redzone, shift to a higher gear. Operating theengine in the red zone may cause seriousengine damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGE

Thegauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-ture. Theengine coolant temperature is withinthenormal range 1 when the gauge needle pointswithin the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with theoutside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant temperture near the hot (H) end of the normrange, reduce vehicle speed to decreatemperature. If the gauge is over the no

mal range, stop the vehicle as soon safely possible. If the engine is ovheated, continued operation of the vhicle may seriously damage the enginSee If your vehicle overheats in the case of emergency section for immediaaction required.

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The indicates that the fuel f il ler l id is

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel levelin the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after theignition key is turned to OFF.

The low fuel warning light comes on when theamount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-

ters E (Empty).

located on the drivers side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

If the vehicle r uns out of fuel,

the malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon aspossible. After a few driving trips,

the lamp should turn off. If the

lamp remains on after a few drivingtrips, have the vehicle inspected by aNISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see Mal-function indicator lamp (MIL) later inthis section.

When the COMPASS switch is in the ON ption, the compass display 1 will indicate

direction the vehicle is heading.N: northE: eastS: southW: west

If the display reads C, calibrate the compassdriving the vehicle in three complete circlesless than 5 MPH (8 km/h).

You can also calibrate the compass by drivyour vehicle on your everyday route. The co

pass will be calibrated once it has tracked thcomplete circles.

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PROCEDURE

The difference between magnetic north and ggraphical north is known as variance. In soareas, this difference can sometimes be gr

enough to cause false compass readings. Fothese instructions to set the variance for yparticular location if this happens:

1. Press theCOMPASSswitch formore thase

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