Front passenger air bag and status light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some con-
ditions. Read this section carefully to
learn how it operates. Proper use of the
seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-
essary for most effective protection. Fail-
ure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat
belts and child restraints can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.Status light
The front passenger air bag status light
is
located near the climate controls. The light oper-
ates as follows:
cUnoccupied passenger’s seat: The
is
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
cPassenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
illuminates to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.
cOccupied passenger seat and the passen-
ger meet the conditions outlined in this sec-
tion: The light
is OFF to indicate that
the front passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-
matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front
passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a
crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your
vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, suchas children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-
matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used
to meet the requirements.
One sensor used is the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor) . It is in the bottom of the
front passenger seat cushion and is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. It works together with seat belt sensors
described later. For example, if a child is in the
front passenger seat, the advanced air bag sys-
tem is designed to turn the passenger air bag
OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a
child restraint of the type specified in the regula-
tions is on the seat, its weight and the child’s
weight can be detected and cause the air bag to
turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera-
tion can vary depending on the front passenger
seat belt sensors.
The front passenger seat belt sensors are de-
signed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the
amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when
it is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) . Based on the weight on the seat detected
by the occupant classification sensor and the belt
tension detected on the seat belt, the advanced
air bag system determines whether the front pas-
senger air bag should be automatically turned
OFF as required by the regulations.
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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as out-
lined in this manual should not cause the passen-
ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the
occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-
ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting
on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out
of position) , this could cause the sensor to turn
the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant
improperly uses the seat belt in the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) , this could
cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be
sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt
properly for the most effective protection by the
seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor and seat belt sensors are
designed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints as required by the regulations.
Failing to properly secure child restraints and to
use the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash insteadof being OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this
section for proper use and installation.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is au-
tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front pas-
senger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen-
ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating
that the air bag is OFF) , it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may not
be illuminated, depending on the size of the child
and the type of child restraint being used. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that
the air bag might inflate in a crash) , it could bethat the child restraint or seat belt is not being
used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is
installed properly, the seat belt is used properly
and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not illu-
minate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF) . Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. For example, if a
large adult who is sitting in the front passenger
seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag
status light will go from OFF to ON for a few
seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
in the center of the instrument panel, will blink.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding
to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch toward
UP/CLOSE
s2. Release the switch, then push
the UP/CLOSE switch again to tilt the sunroof
up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN
s1.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the sunroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immedi-
ately tilt up.If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the sunroof will fully close gradu-
ally. Make sure nothing is caught in the sunroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof. Al-
ways use seat belts and child restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or extend
any portion of their body out of the sun-
roof opening while the vehicle is in motion
or while the sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the sunroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-17
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-32
Active Head Restraint..............1-6
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-49
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-56
Air bag warning labels.............1-64
Air bag warning light...........1-64, 2-19
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation...........4-5
Air conditioner service............4-9
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations..........9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Servicing air conditioner...........4-9
Air flow charts..................4-6
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-23
Anchor point locations.............1-26
Antenna.....................4-26
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-31
Audible reminders................2-23Audio system..................4-10
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-23
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-18
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-20
Radio....................4-10
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-26
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Automatic transmission position
indicator light................2-19
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Transmission selector lever
lock release.................5-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-13
AUX jack.....................4-25
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-16
Before starting the engine...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-18
Booster seats..................1-43
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-31
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29Brake system................5-30
Brake warning light.............2-16
Brake wear indicators........2-23, 8-23
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes............8-23
Brakes......................8-23
Break-in schedule................5-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-15
Bulb replacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.....................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-27
Cargo light switch...............2-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-25
CD changer (See audio system)........4-23
CD player (See audio system).........4-18
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-24
Child restraints.......1-13, 1-14, 1-20, 1-22
Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-23
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-17
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Fuses......................8-24
Fusible links...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver..............2-52
Gascap .................3-10, 3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-9
Fuel gauge..................2-9
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-5
Tachometer..................2-8
Trip computer.................2-7
Trip odometer.................2-5
Voltmeter..................2-10
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-41
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-6
Active Head Restraint............1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats..................2-33
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hill descent control switch...........2-34Hill descent control system..........5-34
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-34
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-52
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-32
I
Ignition switch..................5-8
Immobilizer system.........2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-20
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders)...............2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-13
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-3
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump seat.....................1-5
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-27Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-22
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-64, 2-19
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-15
Bulb replacement..............8-29
Charge warning light............2-16
Fog light switch...............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Headlights..................8-28
Interior light.................2-51
Light bulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light......2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-58
Personal lights...............2-52
Security indicator light...........2-21
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Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders..............2-14
Lights
Map lights..................2-52
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light........2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-18
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-45
Luggage (See
vehicle loading information)..........9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-20
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-49
Map lights....................2-52
Map pocket...................2-42
Meters and gauges................2-5
Instrument brightness control.......2-30
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-13
Inside mirror.................3-13
Outside mirrors...............3-13Vanity mirror.................3-12
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-25, 3-2, 5-10
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation...............9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-13
Overdrive switch................5-15
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-11
Owner’s manual order form..........9-37
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-37P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-29
Personal lights.................2-52
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-4
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-36
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-30
Power windows...............2-46
Rear power windows............2-48
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...............1-49
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-62
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-27
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-23
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
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FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-20
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-26
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-35
Rear power windows..............2-48
Rear sliding window..............2-49
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................2-27
Recorders
Event data..................9-36
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-35
Roof rack....................2-45
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-35
Seat
Jump seat...................1-5
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-13
Infants and small children.........1-14
Injured Person................1-15
Larger children...............1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Pregnant women..............1-15Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-62
Seat belt extenders.............1-19
Seat belt maintenance...........1-20
Seat belts..................1-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19
Three-point type with retractor.......1-15
Seat belt warning light.............2-18
Seatback pockets................2-43
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-33
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-21
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-23
Service manual order form...........9-37
Servicing air conditioner.............4-9
Shift lock release................5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-12
Manual transmission............5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems).....................1-61
Spark plug replacement............8-19
Speedometer...................2-5
SRS warning label...............1-64
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-10
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-11Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-30
Tilting steering wheel............3-11
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-26
Stop light....................8-29
Storage.....................2-37
Storage tray...............2-37, 2-39
Sun visors....................3-12
Sunglasses case................2-41
Sunroof.....................2-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-64, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-56
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-64
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-49
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-35
Fog light switch...............2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Hill descent control switch.........2-34
Ignition switch................5-8
Overdrive switch..............5-15
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-27
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Turn signal switch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch..................2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
T
Tachometer....................2-8
Tailgate latch..................3-15
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tie down hooks.................3-17
Tilting steering wheel..............3-11
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-4
Tire chains..................8-39
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-41
Types of tires................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-34
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-24
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-13
4-wheel drive models............6-14Flat towing..................9-33
Tow truck towing..............6-12
Towing load/specification.........9-27
Trailer towing................9-23
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-52
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Selector lever lock release.........5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle
in another country)................9-9
Trip computer...................2-7
Trip odometer...................2-5
Truck - camper loading.............9-22
Turn signal switch................2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-34
V
Vanity mirror...................3-12
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-32
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-15, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-23Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Ventilators.....................4-2
Visors......................3-12
Voltmeter....................2-10
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-17
Air bag warning light.........1-64, 2-19
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-15
Battery charge warning light........2-16
Brake warning light.............2-16
Door open warning light..........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Low fuel warning light...........2-17
Low tire pressure warning light......2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-58
Seat belt warning light...........2-18
Vehicle security system...........2-23
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders..............2-14
Warning lights..................2-14
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-32
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country................9-9
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