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Roadster models (power type)The power seatback tilt switch
B
and the
seatback tilt cancel switch
Care located on the
back side of the passenger seatback as shown.
Tilting/reclining operation:
To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the
top (
side) of the power seatback tilt
switch
B
for more than 0.5 seconds. The
seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop
the movement, push the top or bottom of the
switch.
To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push
and hold the bottom (
side) of the powerseatback tilt switch. While the switch is held
down, the seatback will move backward to the
original position that was last selected using the
reclining switch (located on the seat cushion).
Release the switch to stop the movement.
Operation conditions:
The power seatback tilt switch does not activate
under the following conditions.
when the passenger seat sliding/reclining
switches on the seat cushion are being op-
erated.
when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the
CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancelswitch” later in this section.)
when the passenger seat belt is fastened.
when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7
km/h) and more.
The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be
stopped:
when any of the above 4 conditions occur.
when the power seatback tilt switch (top or
bottom) is pushed again.
when the seatback is moved with the soft top
open/close operation.
When this interruption occurs, you cannot move
the seatback backward from the stopped posi-
tion with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the
reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select
the seatback position.
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Roadster models — Type B
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Seatback tilt cancel switch:
When the seatback tilt cancel switch
C
is
pushed to the CANCEL position, the
tilting/reclining operation using the power seat-
back tilt switch
B
will be cancelled. Only the
sliding/reclining switches (located on the seat
cushion) are operational. Push the seatback tilt
cancel switch to the AUTO position to reactivate
the power seatback tilt switch.
This cancel switch is linked with the automatic
passenger seatback tilt function of the soft top
operation. See “Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
CAUTION
When a child restraint is installed in the
passenger seat, be sure to turn the seat-
back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL
position. Otherwise, the child restraint
may be damaged.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob
Aand push the head
restraint down.
The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for
Roadster models) have non-adjustable head
restraints.
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Front facing child restraint
Booster seat
WARNING
Never let a child 12 or under ride in
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms.
Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is
moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident or
sudden stop.
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
front impact air bag system for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in
this section. Therefore, children 12 or under
should not ride in this vehicle without installing
an air bag ON/OFF switch.OBTAINING AN AIR BAG ON/OFF
SWITCHIf you must transport a child in this vehicle, you
may be eligible to have an air bag ON/OFF
switch installed. US and Canadian governmentshave procedures that allow you to apply for
permission to have your vehicle fitted with an air
bag ON/OFF switch. Such a switch is available
for purchase from NISSAN. If you have ques-
tions about the government application proce-
dures, contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department listed earlier in this manual.
AFTER AN AIR BAG ON/OFF
SWITCH IS INSTALLED
WARNING
Infants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraints.
All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraintsavailable for larger children for additional protec-
tion.
InfantsInfants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN
recommends that infants be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
lation and use.Small childrenChildren that are over one year old and weigh
between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be
placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
and maximum weight and height recommenda-
tions. NISSAN recommends that small children
be placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child restraint
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systems should be seated and restrained by the
seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may
not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9
inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40
lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat
should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and acrossyour chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for
specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONSNISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust the
seat belt properly.
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Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
clicks.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
fully retracted position, firmly pull thebelt and release it. Then smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat belt has a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode. (Also
remember, if you need to install a child restraint,
first obtain an air bag ON/OFF switch and turn
the passenger air bag OFF.)When the locking mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. For additional information, see “Child
restraints” later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that the seatbacks are completely
secured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passengers
may be injured in an accident or sudden
stop.
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Unfastening the seat beltsTo unfasten the belt, press the button
1
on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
Checking seat belt operationYour seat belt retractors are designed to lock
belt movement using two separate methods:
when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
when the vehicle slows down rapidly.
You can check their operation as follows:
grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for-ward. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about belt operation,
see a NISSAN dealer.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERSIf, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if the extender is required.
WARNING
Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.
Persons who can use the standard
seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in
serious personal injury in the event
of an accident.Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop. (Also re-
member never to use a child restraint
unless an air bag ON/OFF switch has
been installed and is being used
properly.)
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCETo clean the seat belt webbings,apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal componentssuch as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
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seatback). Otherwise, the child restraint
may be damaged. See “Tilting and re-
clining passenger’s seat from driver’s
seat” earlier in this section for detailed
information.
In general, child restraints are designed to be
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
seat belt.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lb(9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing
child restraints. Front facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear facing
child restraints.
Child restraints for infants and children of various
sizes are offered by several manufacturers.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
if the child restraint is compatible with yourvehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be sure
the child restraint is compatible with your
child. Choose a child restraint that is de-
signed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All US states and Canadian provinces re-
quire that infants and small children be
restrained in approved child restraints at
all times while the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
WARNING
Improper use of a child restraint can
increase the risk or severity of injury
for both the child and other occu-
pants of the vehicle.
Follow all of the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure to select one which
will fit your child and vehicle. It may
not be possible to properly install
some types of child restraints in your
vehicle.If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
Adjustable seatbacks should be po-
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
as upright as possible.
After attaching the child restraint,
test it before you place the child in it.
Push it 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
belt as necessary. You may need to
try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.
If you install a front facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see “Child
restraint installation on front passen-
ger seat” later in this section.
When your child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown
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around in case of a sudden stop or
accident.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
Never install a child restraint in the
front passenger seat unless an air
bag ON/OFF switch has been in-
stalled and the air bag has been
turned OFF. Supplemental front air
bags inflate with great force. A child
restraint could be struck by thesupplemental front air bag in a crash
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.
The three-point seat belt in your ve-
hicle is equipped with an automatic
locking mode retractor which must
be used when installing a child re-
straint.
Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
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straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
CAUTION
Turn off the automatic passenger seat-
back tilt function by turning the seat-
back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL
position. (Roadster models)
Front facingIf you must install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1. Turn the air bag ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the
CANCEL position. (Roadster models only)
2. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat.Move the seat to the rear-
most position.Adjust the head restraint to
its highest position (if so equipped). The
direction of the child restraint depends on the
type of the child restraint and the size of thechild. Always follow the restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec-
essary, adjust or remove the head restraint 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 install the
head restraint when the child restraint is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try a different child restraint.
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6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder
belt to further tighten the child restraint. If
unable to properly secure the restraint, try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints
fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT (Coupe models)An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is
provided in this vehicle.However, a child
restraint of this type should not be used in
this vehicle unless an air bag ON/OFF
switch has been installed and is being
properly used.See “Obtaining an air bag
ON/OFF switch” earlier in this manual.
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it
must be secured to the provided anchor point.
Secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
Guide the top tether strap under the head
restraint as illustrated, and secure it to the
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