5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.6. Remove any additional slack from the child
restraint; press downward and rearward
firmly in the center of the child restraint with
your hand to compress the vehicle seat cush-
ion and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the seat belt path
and use force to push 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 in (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure
the restraint, move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints
fit in all types of vehicles.
8. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode (Child restraint mode) by trying
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to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If
you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing
out of the retractor, the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (Child restraint
mode).
9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
SEATS
WARNING
Infants and small children should al-
ways be placed in an appropriate
child restraint while riding in the ve-
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
or booster seat can result in serious
injury or death.
Infants and small children shouldnever be carried on your lap. It is not
possible for even the strongest adult
to resist the forces of a severe acci-
dent. The child could be crushed be-
tween the adult and parts of the ve-
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat
belt around both your child and your-
self.
NISSAN recommends that the
booster seat be installed in the rear
seat. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the
front seat. If you must install a
booster seat in the front seat, see
“Booster seat installation” in this
section.
A booster seat must only be installed
in a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
three-point type seat belt with a
booster seat can result in a serious
injury in sudden stop or collision.
Improper use or improper installation
of a booster seat can increase the
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Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protection.Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats,
seat belts and child restraints can in-
crease the risk or severity of injury in an
accident.
Status light:
The front passenger air bag status light
is
located on the map light cover. The light oper-
ates as follows:
Unoccupied passenger seat: Theis
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
Passenger 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.
Occupied passenger seat and the passenger
meets the conditions outlined in this section:
The
is OFF to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag:
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is op-
erated under some conditions as describedbelow 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, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically 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 de-
signed 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
system 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
regulations is on the seat, its weight and the
child’s weight can be detected and cause the air
bag to turn OFF. The occupant classification
sensor operation 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
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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 passenger air bag should be
automatically turned OFF as required by the
regulations.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as
outlined in this manual should not cause the
passenger 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 cushion (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 supple-
mental 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 beltsensors 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 re-
strains 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 instead of 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 occu-
pants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger 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 is 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
be that 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 prop-
erly and the occupant is positioned properly. If
the air bag status light is still not illuminated,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belt 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.
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holder.
Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with the
tonneau cover or items in the cargo
area. Remove the tonneau cover from
the vehicle or secure it in the cargo
area. Also secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seri-
ously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition switch is turned to the
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Rear left passenger’s side window
2. Driver’s side window
3. Window lock button
4. Rear right passenger’s side window
5. Front passenger’s side window
To open or close the window, push down
A
or
pull up
B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
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the sunroof as it moves to the front or tilts down,
the sunroof will immediately open backward or
tilt up.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC, OFF or LOCK 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
occurs.
If the auto reverse function malfunctions and
repeats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing toward the close position or keep push-
ing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it
happens, then the sunroof will fully close gradu-
ally. In this case, make sure nothing is caught in
the sunroof.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-side the vehicle before closing the
sunroof.
Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.Comfortable position (
A)
Depending on the driving speed and air recircu-
lating conditions, wind noise may occur when
the sunroof is fully opened. Closing the sunroof
one step toward the front position
A
from full
open will decrease the wind noise.
WARNING
In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body outof the sunroof opening while the ve-
hicle is in motion or while the sun-
roof is closing.
CAUTION
Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
Do not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.If the sunroof does not closeHave a NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ........................................................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS)
keys ...................................................................................... 3-2
Doors......................................................................................... 3-3
Locking with key ............................................................... 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob...................................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch ......................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ............................................ 3-5
Remote keyless entry system (models without
Intelligent Key system) .......................................................... 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system.................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ............................ 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ................................. 3-11
Intelligent Key operation .............................................. 3-12
Operating the engine.................................................... 3-13
Intelligent Key operating range ................................. 3-15
Warning signals ............................................................. 3-17
Trouble-shooting guide ................................................ 3-19
Operation with intelligent remote keyless entry
system .............................................................................. 3-20Operation with the mechanical key and valet
key ..................................................................................... 3-23
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-24
Lift gate .................................................................................. 3-24
Fuel-filler door ...................................................................... 3-26
Open the fuel-filler door .............................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-27
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 3-28
Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-28
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped).................. 3-29
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-30
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-30
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-30
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so
equipped)......................................................................... 3-31
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-32
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ................. 3-33
Entry/exit function .......................................................... 3-33
Memory storage ............................................................. 3-33
System operation ........................................................... 3-34
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Immobilizer System keys. A NISSAN dealer can
duplicate it. As many as 5 NVIS keys can be
used with one vehicle. You should bring all NVIS
keys that you have to a NISSAN dealer for
registration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key codes
previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System. After the registration pro-
cess, these components will only recognize keys
coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System (NVIS) during registration. Any key that
is not given to your dealer at the time of regis-
tration will no longer be able to start your vehicle.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with salt water. This
could affect system function.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from uninten-
tionally opening the doors, and will
help keep out intruders.
Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
PowerThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously.
Turning the driver’s door key to the front of
the vehicle
1
will lock all doors (including
the lift gate) and fuel-filler door.
Turning the driver’s door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle2
will unlock the driver’s
door. From that position, returning the key to
neutral (where the key can only be removed
and inserted) and turning it to the rear again
within 5 seconds will unlock all doors and
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