2004 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) SYSTEM
WARNING
cAttach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
cDo not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH system anchors. The child re-
straint will not be secured properly.
cThe LATCH system anchors are de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-
nected to two anchors located at certain seating
positions in your vehicle. This system is known as
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren) system. This system may also be referred to
as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.
With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle
seat belt to secure the child restraint. Your vehicle
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is equipped with special anchor points that are
used with LATCH system compatible child re-
straints. Check your child restraint for a label
stating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys-
tem. This information may also be in the child
restraint owner’s manual. If you have such a child
restraint, refer to the illustration for the seating
positions equipped with LATCH system anchors
which can be used to secure the child restraint.
The LATCH system anchors are located at the
rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seat back to help you
locate the LATCH system anchors.
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child
restraint” later in this section for installation in-
structions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
When you install a LATCH system compatible
child restraint to the lower anchor attachments,
follow these steps:WARNING
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system an-
chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint will
not be secured properly if the LATCH sys-
tem anchors are obstructed.
1. To install the LATCH system compatible
child restraint, insert the child restraint
LATCH system anchor attachments into the
anchor points on the seat. If the child re-
straint is equipped with a top tether, see
“Top tether strap child restraint” later in this
section for installation instructions.
2. After attaching the child restraint and before
placing the child in it, use force to tilt the
child restraint from side to side and tug it
forward to make sure that the child restraint
is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch.
3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be
secured to one of the provided anchor points
sA.
First, secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt.
Type A
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Remove the anchor coversBfrom the anchor
point which is located directly behind the child
seat.Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.
Tighten the strap according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions to remove any slack.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf
finisher.
If you have any questions when installing a
top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult your NISSAN dealer for details.
INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
cNever install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat.
Supplemental front air bags inflate with
great force. A rear-facing child restraint
could be struck by the supplemental
front air bag in a crash and could seri-
ously injure or kill your child.
Type B
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cNISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forward-
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position.
cA child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passen-
ger seat.
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.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 must install a child restraint in the front seat,
follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat.It should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position.Adjust the
head restraint to its highest position. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direc-
tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.
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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. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) . It reverts to emer-
gency locking mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull up
on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.
Front Facing — step 2
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5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to tilt 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 inch.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
Front Facing — step 5
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped)...................2-5
Tachometer (if so equipped).....................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-7
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-11
Audible reminders.............................2-12
Security systems.................................2-13
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) (if
so equipped)..................................2-13
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-17
Switch operation..............................2-17
Rear window defroster switch......................2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-18
Headlight control switch........................2-18
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-19Instrument brightness control...................2-19
Turn signal switch.............................2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-20
Horn............................................2-21
Power outlet.....................................2-21
Cigarette lighter..................................2-22
Storage.........................................2-23
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-23
Cup holders..................................2-24
Glove box....................................2-24
Coin box.....................................2-25
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-25
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)........2-25
Windows........................................2-26
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-26
Manual windows..............................2-28
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-28
Electric sunroof...............................2-28
Interior light......................................2-29
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-30
Trunk light.......................................2-30
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-18)
2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-17)
4. Heater/air conditioner control (P. 4-2)
5. Storage compartment (P. 2-25)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-20)
7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2)
8. Passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
9. Glove box (P. 2-24)
10. Pocket (P. 2-23)
11. Power outlet/cigarette lighter (P. 2-21,
2-22)
12. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-21)
13. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
14. Cruise control and main set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-15)
16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-11)
17. Fuel filler lid opening lever (P. 3-14)
18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
19. Hood release lever (P. 3-11)
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder (P. 8-30, 2-25)
21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-11)
22. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-19)
23. Outside mirror electric control type switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-17)
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2-2Instruments and controls
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