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downward, then pull the seatback forward.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Detach the strap and pull down the folded
jump seat.
WARNING
cDo not use a child restraint on the
jump seat (King Cab model). These
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation.
cWhen folding the jump seat, be care-
ful not to squeeze your finger be-
tween the seat cushion and the body
side.
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JUMP SEAT
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should be taken to your nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer:
1. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on and remain on for 7
seconds and then go off as described
above.
2. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently or remains on.
3. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental
Restraint System (supplemental air bag
system) may not function properly. It must
be checked and repaired.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag will not operate in
an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bag system is de-
signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag warning light remainsilluminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of the supplemen-
tal air bag system should be done only by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
system must be inspected 10 years after
the date of manufacture noted on the
certification label located on the driver
side front pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
and related parts should be pointed out to
the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key must always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce the supplemental air bag in-
flates, the supplemental air bag
module will not function again and
should be replaced by an authorized
NISSAN dealer. The supplemental air
bag module cannot be repaired.cThe supplemental air bag system
should be inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer if there is any
damage to the front end portion of
the vehicle.
cIf you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Correct supplemental air bag
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-
dures could cause personal injury.
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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
hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
The front passenger side seat belt has a
cinching mechanism for child seat installa-
tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extracted again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and the seat belt is fully retracted.
Refer to ``Child restraints for infants and
small children'' later in this section for more
information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child seat installation. Dur-
ing normal seat belt use by a passenger,
the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause
uncomfortable seat belt tension.
Unfastening the belt
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt
movement by two separate methods:
1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the belts,
check the operation as follows:
cGrasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. 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
seat belt operation, see your NISSAN
dealer.
Replacing front seat belt (3-point
type only)
The front passenger seat belt is an energy
absorber type. Replace the belt when the
loop has been pulled out and ``REPLACE
BELT'' is visible. This indicator means the
seat belt has been loaded and must be
replaced.
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INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
(3-point type with retractor)
WARNING
cThe 3-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode re-
tractor which must be used when
installing a child restraint.cFailure 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.
If you choose to install a child restraint,
follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat. It can be placed in a
forward facing or rear facing direction,
depending on the size of the child. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert the belt tongue
into the buckle until you hear and feel the
latch engage. Be sure to follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions for
belt routing.3. Pull upward on the lap belt until all of the
belt is fully extended and a click is heard.
At this time, the lap belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). It reverts back to emergency
locking mode when the belt is fully re-
tracted.
4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
is heard as the belt retracts. This indi-
cates that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode. Pull up on the belt to
remove any slack in the belt.
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5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
6. Ensure 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.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
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; the emergency
locking retractor may be used as normal
and will only lock during a sudden stop or
impact.
INSTALLATION IN CENTER OF
BENCH SEAT
(2-point type without retractor)
When you install a child restraint in the
center of the bench seat, follow these steps:
1.
Position the child restraint on the seat, as
illustrated. It can be placed in a forward
facing or rear facing direction, depending
on the size of the child. Always follow the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.
3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.
4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
5. If the child restraint is not secure, try to
tighten the belt again, or put the restraint
in the passenger seat.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
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Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located under the rear
window. On King Cab models, the back
panel carpet is perforated to allow access to
the anchor points.
Your NISSAN dealer can assist you with the
installation of your child restraint.
Tilt operation
Pull the lock lever down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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TILTING STEERING WHEEL
(if so equipped)
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER (30 W)
RADIO OPERATION
Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob to turn the
radio on. Push the ON-OFF/VOL button
once more to turn the radio off.
Turn the ON-OFF/VOL knob to adjust the
volume.
Inserting a cassette tape into the cassette
player while the radio is on turns the radio
off and turns the cassette player on.
Pushing the ON-OFF/VOL knob while the
cassette tape is playing turns the cassette
player off.
Clock Operation
By pressing the CLOCK button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette
tape options in the display.
Clock Set
Depressing the CLOCK and thebut-
tons together sets hours. Depressing the
CLOCK and
buttons together sets min-
utes.
Clock Priority Mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display illuminates for ten seconds
then returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
Radio/cassette tape priority mode
In this mode, the radio station illuminates in
the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, TAPE illuminates
in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator illuminates during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broad-cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
Tuning
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
Manual tuning
Push down either manual tuning button
or.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tun-
ing begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station. Push
the button again for less than 1.5 seconds,
and the next highest broadcasting station is
tuned. Once the highest broadcasting sta-
tion is reached, the radio continues in the
SEEK mode at the lowest broadcast station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN
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The cassette tape automatically changes
direction to play the other side when the first
side is complete. At this time, the arrow in
the display window changes direction.
Fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape
Push either the FF (fast forward) or REW
(rewind) button for the desired direction.
The
orsymbol illuminates in the
display. To stop the FF or REW function,
press the PLAY/STOP button.
Automatic Program Search (APS)
fast forwarding or APS rewinding
the tape
Push either the APS FF or APS REW button
while the tape is playing. The tape runs
quickly, stops, then plays the next selection.
The
orsymbol illuminates in
the display.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank inter-
val within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not
stop in the desired or expected location.
Changing the direction of tape play
Push the PROG (program) select button.
The
orsymbol illuminates in the
display window to indicate which program
side is playing.
PLAY/STOP button
Push the PLAY/STOP button to stop cas-
sette tape play and turn the audio system
off. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to
resume cassette tape play.
Also use the PLAY/STOP button to resume
play when the tape is in the fast forward or
rewind mode.
Dolby NR (noise reduction)
Push theDOLBY NR button for
Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high
frequency tape noise. The indicator light
comes on.
Dolby NR is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion. DOLBY NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-
censing Corporation.
If in the clock priority mode when the
button is pressed,and TAPE il-luminate in the display window for about ten
seconds. The clock mode than returns to
the display window.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player is automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal
or chrome cassette tape. The indicator
METAL comes on when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
Ejecting the cassette tape
Push the EJECT button. The cassette tape
automatically comes out.
Precautions on cassette player op-
eration
cTo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases,
away from direct sunlight, heat, mois-
ture and magnetic sources.
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