child restraint NISSAN QASHQAI 2013 Owners Manual

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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. It has been produced using the latest techniques
and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many kilometres (miles) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet explains in detail the warranty coverage that applies to your vehicle.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, your NISSAN dealer will be glad to assist you with the extensive
resources available for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for
you and your passengers!
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect
at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or
designs at any time without notice and without obligation.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modifications could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be cov-
ered under NISSAN warranties.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Throughout this manual the following symbols and words are used:
WARNING
Indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious per-
sonal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures described must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate per-
sonal injury, or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures described must be followed carefully.
NOTE
Indicates additional helpful information.

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restraint system
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint
system
Seats ....................................................................... 1-2
Front seats ......................................................... 1-2
Rear seat(s) ........................................................ 1-3
Armrests (where fitted) ....................................... 1-5
Head restraints ................................................... 1-5
Active head restraints (front seats) ...................... 1-6
Seat belts ................................................................ 1-6 Seat belt warnings .............................................. 1-6
Precautions on seat belt usage ........................... 1-7
Child safety ........................................................ 1-8
Pregnant women ................................................ 1-8
Injured persons................................................... 1-9
Three-point type seat belts .................................. 1-9
Seat belt maintenance ........................................ 1-11 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................................. 1-12
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system) ...... 1-13
Air bag system.................................................... 1-14
Air bag warning labels ........................................ 1-16
Air bag warning light ........................................... 1-16
Front passenger air bag indicator light ................ 1-17
Child restraints ........................................................ 1-18 Precautions on child restraint usage.................... 1-18
Installation of a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat ........................................... 1-23
Installation of a child restraint system on rear
seats .................................................................. 1-24
ISOFIX system (where fitted) .............................. 1-26
Top tether strap for child restraint ....................... 1-27

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Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
The seat may move suddenly and could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
The seatback should not be reclined any more
than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most
effective when the passenger sits well back
and upright in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt
and being injured is increased.
When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain that they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in-
jured in an accident or sudden stop. When
operating the seatback release always rock
the seatback afterward to check that it is
locked.
When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo,
properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area
or on the rear seat when it is in the folded-
down position. Use of these areas by passen-
gers without proper restraints could result in
serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
Closely supervise children when they are
around the vehicle to prevent them from play-
ing and being locked in the luggage compart-
ment where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the vehicle locked with the rear seat-
back securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children from having access to the
vehicle’s keys.FRONT SEATS
Adjustment
j
1Slide the seat forward and backward
j2Reclining the seatback
j3Lift or lower the seat (driver’s side only)
j4Lumbar support (where fitted)
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SEATS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Each belt assembly must only be used by one
occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around
a child being carried on the occupant’s lap.
Every occupant in this vehicle should wear a
seat belt at all times.
Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.
All seat belt assemblies, including retractors
and attaching hardware, should be inspected
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop af-
ter any collision. NISSAN recommends that
all seat belt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion should be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no damage and
continue to operate properly. Seat belt assem-
blies not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has been ac-
tivated, it cannot be re-used. It must be re-
placed together with the retractor. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner
seat belt system components should be done
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
ONLY.
If the seat belt warning light glows continu-
ously while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, all doors are closed and occupied
seat belts are fastened, it may indicate a mal-function in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the belt under your arm. Serious injury can
occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST.
CHILD SAFETY
Infants or small children
NISSAN recommends that infants or small children
should be seated in a child restraint on the rear
seats if available. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. See “Child restraints”
later in this section. You should choose a child re-
straint system which fits your vehicle and always fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Children
Children who are too large for child restraints should
be seated and restrained by the seat belts that are
provided.
The use of a booster seat (commercially available)
may help to avoid the shoulder belt coming across
the face or neck area of a child’s seating position.
The booster seat should raise the child so that the
shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top,
middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle’s
seat. 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.
WARNING
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.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific recom-
mendations. The seat belt should be worn snug,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
around the hips, place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/
shoulder belt over your abdominal area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section
contains important information concerning the driver
and front passenger air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Front air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the face and chest of the driver
and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
NOTE
For further information about the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation system see “Front pas-
senger air bag deactivation system” later in this
section.
Side air bag system: this system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Curtain air bag system: this system can help cush-
ion the impact force to the head of an occupant in
the front and rear outer seating position. Curtain air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
SRS is designed to supplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passenger seat
belts and is not designed to substitute them. Seat
belts should always be correctly worn and the driver
and front passenger seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. For additional information, see “Seat
belts” earlier in this section.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON or START position, the air bag warning light will illu-
minate. The air bag warning light will turn off
after approximately 7 seconds if the system is
operational. See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section
for further details.
The air bag will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
Driver and front passenger air bags:
The air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over,
or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or se-
verity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
The seat belts and the air bags are most ef-
fective when you are sitting back and upright
in the seat. Air bags inflate with great force. If
you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates.
WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained or extend
their hands or face out of the window. Do not
attempt to hold them on your lap or in your
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
Children may be severely injured or killed if
not properly restrained when the supplemen-
tal front air bags or supplemental side air bags
inflate. Preteens and children should be prop-
erly restrained in the rear seat if possible.
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Correct (rear) seating positions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (air bag system)
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without first deactivating the front passenger
air bag. An inflating supplemental front air bag
could seriously injure or kill your child. For
additional information, see “Child restraints”
later in this section.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bags:
The side and curtain air bag ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear
impact or lower severity side collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
The seat belts, side and curtain air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. Side and curtain air
bags inflate with great force. Do not allow any-
one to place hands, legs or face near the side
and curtain air bags. Do not allow anyone sit- ting in the front seat to extend their hand out
of the window or lean against the door.
When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto
the seatback of the front seat. If the side air
bag inflates, the occupant may be seriously
injured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks.
They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
NOTE
For an overview see “Air bag system ” in the “0. Il-
lustrated table of contents” section.
AIR BAG SYSTEM
Front air bags
The driver’s air bag is located in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The
air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity
frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Conclusions
should not be drawn on the air bag’s operation ac-
cording to the vehicle’s state.
When the supplemental front air bags inflate, a fairly
loud noise may be heard, followed by a release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. However, care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Oc- cupants with a history of breathing difficulties, such
as asthma, should get fresh air promptly.
Side and curtain air bags
The supplemental side air bags are located in the
outside of the seatback of the front seats. The
supplemental curtain air bags are located in the roof
side trims. The supplemental side air bags and cur-
tain air bags are designed to inflate in higher sever-
ity side collisions, although they may inflate if the
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5–seater
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7–seater
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Warning labels about the air bag system are placed
in the vehicle. Warning labels are for your safety and
the safety of your passengers; do not remove them.
Child restraint on front passenger seat
NISSAN recommends that infants or small children
be seated in a child restraint system on the rear seat
if available. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.
Front passenger air bag:
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger air
bag, you will find an air bag warning label attached
to the passenger side of the instrument panel as
shown in the previous illustration.
This label warns:
“Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag
in front of it!”
This label warns NOT to fit a rearward facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat without first
deactivating the front passenger air bag.
For instructions on deactivating the front passenger
air bag see “Front passenger air bag deactivation
system” later in this section.
When installing child restraints in your vehicle, al-
ways carefully observe the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.For more details on the installation of child restraints,
see also “Child restraints” later in this section.
Side air bags:
Your vehicle is equipped with side air bags. You will
find a side air bag warning label attached to the
vehicle’s interior as shown in the previous illustra-
tion.
This label warns you not to let infants or small chil-
dren sit on the front passenger seat as the air bag
may cause serious injury in case of deployment dur-
ing a collision.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag
warning light, displayingin the instrument
panel, monitors the circuits of the front air bag sys-
tem, the side and curtain air bag systems and the
pre-tensioner seat belt system. The circuits moni-
tored by the SRS air bag warning light are: all sen-
sors, air bag modules and all related wiring, and the
pre-tensioner seat belt. After turning the ignition switch to the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The air bag warning light will
turn off after approximately 7 seconds if the sys-
tem is operational.
Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop to have the air bag systems and
pre-tensioner seat belt serviced if the SRS air bag
warning light:
Remains on after approximately 7 seconds
Flashes intermittently
Does not come on at all
Under these conditions, the front air bags, side and
curtain air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags,
and pre-tensioner seat belt system are designed to
activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the air bag warning light will
remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Re-
pair and replacement of the air bag system should
be done only by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle,
the air bag systems, related parts and pre-tensioner
seat belt should be pointed out to the person con-
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always be in the LOCK position when working un-
der the bonnet or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Once the air bag has inflated or the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt has been activated, the air
bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt will
not function again and must be replaced. The
air bag module should be replaced by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. The air
bag module cannot be repaired.
All air bag systems should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop if there
is any damage to the front end portion of the
vehicle.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the air bag system and
guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in
this Owner’s Manual.
If you need to dispose of an air bag or scrap
the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. Correct air bag disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
INDICATOR LIGHT
WARNING
Since your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger air bag, it is not permitted to install
a rearward facing child restraint on the front
passenger seat unless the front passenger air
bag has been deactivated first.
Do not fit a rearward facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the air bag activation/
deactivation system is malfunctioning. Your
vehicle must immediately be taken to a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop in such
a situation.
The front passenger air bag indicator light
,
located in the combination meter, illuminates for ap-
proximately 7 seconds and then goes off. This
means the system is operational.
The front passenger air bag indicator light warns of front passenger air bag status. If the front passen-
ger air bag has been deactivated, the light comes on
and stays on as long as the front passenger air bag
switch remains in the OFF position.
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Intelligent Key equipped models
jB Integrated keyfob equipped models
Front passenger air bag deactivation
system
To fit a rear facing child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat, you must deactivate the front passen-
ger seat air bag system:
1. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position
and the engine off, open the front passenger
door.
2. Insert the ignition key/emergency key (Intelligent Key equipped models see “Emergency/mechani-
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tion) in the front passenger air bag switch on the
side of the dashboard, press then turn the key to
the OFF position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and make sure the front passenger air bag indicator
light
remains illuminated.
The
indicator light remains continuously illumi-
nated to warn you of front passenger air bag status.
See “Child restraints” later in this section for child
seat appropriate fitting.
Activating the front passenger air bag
You should reactivate the front passenger air bag
system as soon as the child restraint is not in use on
the front passenger seat to ensure protection of the
front passenger seat occupant in the event of an
impact.
To reactivate the front passenger air bag system:
1. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the engine off, open the front passenger
door.
2. Insert the ignition key/emergency key (Intelligent Key equipped models) in the front passenger air
bag switch and turn the key to the ON position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and make sure the front passenger air bag indicator
light
illuminates for a few seconds and then
turns off.
WARNING
If any of the following conditions occur after the
ignition switch has been turned to the ON posi-
tion, the front passenger air bag system needs
servicing and your vehicle must be taken to the
nearest NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The front passenger air bag indicator light
comes on and remains illuminated after ap-
proximately 7 seconds while the front pas-
senger air bag switch is ON.
The front passenger air bag indicator light
does not come on at all while the front pas-
senger air bag switch is ON.
Unless checked and repaired, the front passenger
air bag system may not function properly.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINT USAGE
Infants and small children should alwaysbe placed
in an infant or child restraint while riding in the ve-
hicle.
WARNING
Infants and small children should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible for even
the strongest adult to resist the forces of an
accident. The child could be crushed between
the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not
put the same seat belt around a child and
yourself. In general, child restraints are de-
signed to be installed with the lap portion of a
three-point type seat belt.
NISSAN recommends installing the child re-
straint on the rear seat. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine An improperly installed child restraint could
lead to serious injury in an accident.
Child restraints specially designed for infants and
small children are offered by several manufacturers.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the follow-
ing points in mind:
Choose a child restraint that complies with the
latest European safety standard, ECE Regula-
tion 44.04.
Place your child in the child restraint and check
the various adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint is suitable for your child. Always follow
all of the recommended procedures.
Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat belt
system.
Refer to the tables further on in this section for a
list of the recommended fitment positions and
the approved child restraint for your vehicle.
WARNING
Never install a rear facing child restraint in the
front seat without first deactivating the front
passenger air bag.
Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to
fit the child seat; however, the seatback
should be as upright as possible.
Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Choose a child restraint appropriate to the
child and the vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child restraint
in your vehicle.
Improper use of a child restraint can increase
injuries to the infant or child and other occu-
pants in the vehicle.
When your child restraint is not in use, keep it
secured with a seat belt to prevent it from
being thrown forwards in case of a sudden
stop or accident.
Remember that a child restraint left in a closed
vehicle can become very hot. Check the seat-
ing surface and buckles before placing your
child in the child restraint.
After attaching a child restraint, test the seat
before you place the child in it. Check that it
does not tilt too far from side to side. Try to
tug it forwards and check whether the belt
holds it in place. If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the re-
straint in another seat and test it again.
If the child restraint is not anchored properly,
the risk of a child being injured in a collision
or sudden stop greatly increases.
The front passenger seat should be
positioned to fit the child seat appropriately.
See “Installation of a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat” later in this section.
For a front facing child restraint installed on a
three-point type lap/shoulder belt, make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the
child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoul-
der belt behind the child restraint.
If the child restraint is equipped with a locking
clip, ensure that the clip is securely fastened
to the vehicle seat belt. If the locking clip is
not used, injuries could result from the child
restraint tipping over during normal vehicle
braking or cornering.
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