warning NISSAN QUEST 2001 V41 / 2.G Owner's Manual

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and pretensioner systems. The circuits
monitored by the air bag warning light in-
clude the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemen-
tal air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belt
system and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
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then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner
seat belt systems need servicing and
should be taken to your nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental
air bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belts may
not operate properly. It must be checked
and repaired. Take your vehicle to the near-
est authorized NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag system will
not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bag modules are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag light remains illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of the air bag system
should be done only by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
supplemental air bag system must be
inspected 10 years after the date of
manufacture as noted on the certifica-
tion label located on the driver side front
pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem and related parts should be pointed out
to the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce the supplemental front air bag
inflates, the air bag module will not
function again and should be re-
placed by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. The air bag module cannot be
repaired.
cThe supplemental front air bag sys-
tem should be inspected by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer if there is
any damage to the front end portion
of the vehicle or replaced if the
supplemental air bag has inflated.
c
If you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct supplemental air bag dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
Your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat
belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN
strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, even if your seating position includes
a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. States and Canadian prov-
inces or territories require that seat belts
be worn at all times when a vehicle is
being driven.
WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be prop-
erly restrained and, if appropriate, in
a child restraint.
c
The belt should be adjusted to a snug
fit. Failure to do so may reduce the
effectiveness of the entire restraint
system and increase the chance or
severity of injury in an accident. Seri-
ous injury or death can occur if the
seat belt is not worn properly.cAlways route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
cPosition the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
high could increase the risk of inter-
nal injuries in an accident.
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cBe sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
cDo not wear the belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
cDo not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
cNever carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.cIf the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer.
c
All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN recommends that all seatbelt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
The proper restraint depends on the
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child's size. Generally, infants up to about
1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg)
should be placed in rear facing child re-
straints. Forward facing child restraints
are available for children who outgrow rear
facing child restraints.
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 improp-
erly fitting seat belt could cause seri-
ous or fatal injury. Always use appro-
priate child restraints.
All US States and Canadian provinces re-
quire the use of approved child restraints for
infants and small children. See ``Child re-
straints'' later in this section.
In addition, there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear
seat if possible. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when prop-
erly restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger (For precautions, see ``Supplemental
restraint system'' earlier in this section).
Infants and small children
NISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be placed in a child restraint that
complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle
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 instruc-
tions for installation and use.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child re-
straints should be seated and restrained by
the seat belts which are provided.
If the child's seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use
of a booster seat (commercially available)
may help overcome this. The booster seat
should raise the child so the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middleportion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the
vehicle seat and have a label certifying that
it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standards. Once the child has
grown enough 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 mov-
ing. The child could be seriously in-
jured or killed in an accident or sudden
stop.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN 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 across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
ommendations.
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INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check
with your doctor for specific recommenda-
tions.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
c
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 accidentyou 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.
cFor 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
properly. See ªPrecautions on seat
belt usageº earlier in this section.
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WARNING
cAfter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
cThe shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the en-
tire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR FOR SECOND
ROW BUCKET SEATS
WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
cDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
cFor 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.
Fastening the seat belt
1. Adjust the seat.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
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3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
Two buckle seat belt system for the
second row bench seat
There is a two buckle seat belt system for
the seating position of the second row
bench seat next to the passenger side slid-
ing door.
WARNING
c
It is very important that you follow the
instructions in this section before
anyone rides in this seating position
of the two-passenger bench seat.
cFailure to do so may result in im-
proper positioning of seat belt which
could lead to increased likelihood or
severity of injury in a sudden stop or
collision.
The two-passenger bench seat in the sec-
ond row has a seat belt system made up of
two buckles and two tongues. There are two
body attaching points (one upper and one
lower) that attach each end of the seat belt
webbing.APD0830
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4. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hips as shown.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.THREE-PASSENGER BENCH
SEAT
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
WARNING
cDo 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 acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
cFor 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.
Third row passenger shoulder belts are
located slightly behind the third row
seating position. Never try to use the
seat belts for the second row passen-
gers which are in front of the three-
passenger bench seat.
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WARNING
Use of the second row three-point seat
belts by third row passengers could
increase the chance or severity of in-
jury in a sudden stop or an accident.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the belt to move,
and allows you some freedom of move-
ment in the seat.3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center
of rear seat)
Selecting correct set of seat belts
The seat belt tongues must be fastened into
the seat belt buckles as illustrated above.
WARNING
Any rear seat belt tongue will connect
to any seat belt buckle; therefore, it is
important to follow the illustration
above. Failure to do so could increase
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