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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
WARNING
cDo not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle. c
Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.Operating tips
c The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
c Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
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Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section) . Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.
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Unfastening the seat belts
s1To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
c When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
The belt should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt anchor height:
s1Push in the adjustment button.
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s2Move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position so the belt passes over the center of
the shoulder. Release the adjustment button
to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
WARNING
cAfter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
c The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, 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 which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
WARNING
cOnly NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
c Adults and children 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.
c Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
c To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
c 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. c
Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.
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cCheck the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
c If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, 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
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
WARNING
c Improper use of a child restraint can
increase the risk or severity of injury for
both the child and other occupants of
the vehicle.
c Follow all of the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child re-
straint, 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. c
If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being in-
jured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi-
tioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.
c 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. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm) . If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again.
c If you must install a front facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “Child
restraint installation on front passenger
seat” later in this section.
c When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to pre-
vent it from being thrown 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 REAR SEAT CENTER OR
OUTBOARD POSITIONS
WARNING
cThe three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
c Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.
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Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-43
Compact Disc (CD) changer .......4-40
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer .................. .4-31
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ................... .4-27
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ....................... .9-21
Rear power windows ............. .2-37
Rear seat .................... .1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-20
Recorders Event data ................. .9-22
Refrigerant recommendation ..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system ..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-20
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Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Child seat belts .......... .1-17, 1-29
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Rear seat adjustment .............1-6
Seat belt Child safety ................ .1-11Infants and small children
.........1-12
Injured Person ............... .1-13
Larger children .............. .1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-9
Pregnant women ............. .1-13
Seat belt extenders ............ .1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-16
Seat belts .................. .1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-15
Three-point type with retractor .......1-13
Seat belt warning light .............2-13
Seatback pockets ............... .2-29
Seats Adjustment ................. .1-2
Front seats ................. .1-2
Heated seats ............... .2-26
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-2
Rear seat .................. .1-6
Security indicator light .............1-42
Security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start .........2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Self-adjusting brakes ............. .8-26
Service manual order form ...........9-23
Servicing air conditioner ............4-22
Setting button SETTING button .............. .4-6
Shift lock release ............... .5-10
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-8
Manual transmission ............5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-15
Spark plug replacement ............8-20
Speedometer .................. .2-4
Spotlights (See map light) ...........2-40
SRS warning label .............. .1-47
Starting Before starting the engine
..........5-6
Jump starting ................ .6-6
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................ .6-8
Starting the engine ............. .5-6
Startup Screen Control panel buttons ............4-3
Startup screen display ..............4-3
Steering Power steering fluid ............ .8-15
Power steering system ...........5-19
Stop light ................... .8-31
Storage .................... .2-29
Storage tray .................. .2-33
Sunglasses case ............... .2-30
Sunglasses holder .............. .2-30
Sunroof .................... .2-38
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-40
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-47
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-33
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-33
Switch Autolight switch .............. .2-22
Automatic power window switch .....2-37
Fog light switch .............. .2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-21
Ignition switch ............... .5-4
Power door lock switch ...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ................... .2-20
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