2008 NISSAN NOTE Owners Manual

CHILD SAFETY
Infants or small children
NISSAN recommends that infants or small children
should be seated in a child restraint on the rear
seats if available. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat, see “Child restraints”
later in this section.You should choose a child
restraint system which fits your vehicle and al-
ways follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.
Children
Children who are too large for child restraints should
be seated and restrained by the seat belts that are
provided.
The use of a booster seat (commercially available)
may help to avoid the shoulder belt coming across
the face or neck area of a child’s seating position.
The booster seat should raise the child so that the
shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top,middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low
on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle’s
seat. Once the child has grown 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 moving.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific recom-
mendations. The seat belt should be worn snug,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
around the hips, place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/
shoulder belt over your abdominal area.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat
belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doc-
tor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS
Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle
should wear a seat belt at all times.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat.
WARNING
The seatback should not be reclined any more
than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most
effective when the passenger sits well back and
upright in the seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk
of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and
insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.
CAUTION
The seat belt retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden impact. A slow pulling motion will per-
mit the belt to move, and allow you some free-
dom 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 retrac-
tor to take up extra slack. Make sure the shoul-
der belt is routed over your shoulder and snug
across your chest.
WARNING
•The seat belt should rest on the middle of the
shoulder. It must not rest against the neck.
•Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted in
any way.
Selecting the correct set of belts
The rear centre seat belt buckle is identified by the
markjA . The centre seat belt tongue can only be
fastened into the centre seat belt buckle.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
seats only – where fitted)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted
to the position best for you (see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” earlier in this section).To adjust, pull the release button
j1 and move the
shoulder belt anchorj2 to the appropriate position,
so that the belt passes over the centre of the shoul-
der. Release when the appropriate position has
been found in order to lock the shoulder belt anchor
into position. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
WARNING
•After adjustment, release the button or knob
and check by moving the shoulder belt as-
sembly up and down to make sure the shoul-
der belt anchor is securely fixed in position.
•The seat belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.
Checking the seat belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock the
belt movement in two separate situations:
•When the belt is pulled quickly from the retrac-
tor.
•When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the belts, check the
operation as follows:
Take place in the seat for which you wish to check
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the belt operation. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull
quickly forward. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during these checks or
if you have any questions about the seat belt opera-
tion see a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
•To clean the seat belt webbings,apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush it,
wipe with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade.
Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.
•If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the
seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract
slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean,
dry cloth.
•Periodically check to see whether the seat
belt and the metal componentssuch as buck-
les, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an-
chors work properly. If loose parts, deteriora-
tion, cuts or other damage to the webbing is
found, the entire belt assembly should be re-
placed.
WARNING
•The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be reused
after activation. It must be replaced together
with the retractor as a unit.
•If the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision
but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure
to have the pre-tensioner system checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
•No unauthorised changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the pre-tensioner
seat belt system. This is to prevent accidental
activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or
damage to the pre-tensioner seat belt opera-
tion. Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat
belt system may result in serious personal in-
jury.
•Work on and around the pre-tensioner system
should be done by an authorised NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop. Installation of
electrical equipment should also be done by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. Unau-
thorised electrical test equipment and prob-
ing devices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
•If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop. Correct pre-tensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the ap-propriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal in-
jury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system is acti-
vated in conjunction with the front air bag system. It
helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle is in-
volved in certain types of collisions by restraining
the seat occupants via the seat belt retractor.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
retractor. These seat belts are used in the same way
as conventional seat belts.
Additionally, the driver’s side pre-tensioner seat belt
system is also equipped with a lap pre-tensioner.
Both the retractor pre-tensioner and lap pre-ten-
sioner provide significant protection against injury in
an accident and increase the safety performance of
your vehicle.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt system activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.
The smoke is harmless, but care should be taken
not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
position, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
air bag warning light will illuminate. The SRS air bag
warning light will turn off after approximately 7 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If any of the follow-
ing conditions occur, the air bag and/or pre-ten-
sioner seat belt need servicing and your vehicle must
be taken to the nearest NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT
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•The air bag warning light remains on after ap-
proximately 7 seconds.
•The air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
•The air bag warning light does not come on at
all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) and/or pre-tensioner seat belt
may not function properly. It must be checked and
repaired.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you in-
form the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section
contains important information concerning the driver
and front passenger air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Front air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the face and chest of the driver
and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
NOTE
It is possible to disable the front passenger air
bag. See “Front passenger air bag indicator light”
later in this section for further details.
Side air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Curtain air bag system (where fitted):this system
can help cushion the impact force to the head of
occupants in the front and rear outer seating posi-
tion. Curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted.
SRS is designed tosupplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passenger seat
belts and isnot designed to substitutethem. Seat
belts should always be correctly worn and the driver
and front passenger seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. For additional information, see “Seat
belts” earlier in this section.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON or
START position, the air bag warning light illumi-nates. The air bag warning light will turn off after
approximately 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. See “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
sectionfor further details.
The air bag will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
Driver and front passenger air bags.
•The air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over,
or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or se-
verity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
•The seat belts and the air bags are most ef-
fective when you are sitting back and upright
in the seat. Air bags inflate with great force. If
you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
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WARNING
•Never let children ride unrestrained or extend
their hands or face out of the window. Do not
attempt to hold them on your lap or in your
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
•Children may be severely injured or killed
when the supplemental front air bags or
supplemental side air bags inflate if they are
not properly restrained. Preteens and children
should be properly restrained in the rear seat
if possible.
•Also, never install a child restraint in the front
seat without first deactivating the front pas-
senger air bag. An inflating supplemental front
air bag could seriously injure or kill your child.
For additional information, see “Child
restraints” later in this section.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bags (where fitted)
•The side and curtain air bag ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear
impact or lower severity side collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
•The seat belts, side and curtain air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. Side and curtain air
bags inflate with great force. Do not allow any-
one to place hands, legs or face near the side
and curtain air bags. Do not allow anyone sit-
ting in the front seat to extend their hand out
of the window or lean against the door.
•When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto
the seatback of the front seat. If the side air
bag inflates, the occupant may be seriouslyinjured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
•Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks.
They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
AIR BAG SYSTEM
NOTE
For an overview see “Air bag system” in the “0. Il-
lustrated table of contents” section.
Front air bags
The driver’s air bag is located in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger’s air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The
air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity
frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Conclusions
should not be drawn on the air bag’s operation ac-
cording to the vehicle’s state.
When the supplemental front air bags inflate, a fairly
loud noise may be heard, followed by a release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. However, care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those
with a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
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Side and curtain air bags (where fitted)
The supplemental side air bags are located in the
outside of the seatback of the front seats. The
supplemental curtain air bags are located in the roof
side trims. The supplemental side air bags and cur-
tain air bags are designed to inflate in higher sever-
ity side collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity side impact. They are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Ve-
hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-
tion of proper supplemental side air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and curtain air
bag inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, fol-
lowed by a release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. However, care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irri-
tation and choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help
to cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in the front and rear outer seating positions.
They can help save lives and reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain
air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
Supplemental side air bags and curtain air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright, and as far as
is practical, away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as practi-
cal from the door finishers and side roof rails. The
side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in
order to help protect the front occupants. Because
of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag
modules during inflation. The side air bag and cur-
tain air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
WARNING
•Directly after inflation, several air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.
•No unauthorised changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental inflation of
the air bag or damage to the air bag system.
•Tampering with the air bag system may result
in serious personal injury. Tampering includes
making changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing ma-
terial over the steering pad and above the
dashboard, or by installing additional trim ma-
terial around the air bag system.
•Do not attach any objects to the steering
wheel pad or to the instrument panel. Objects
attached to the steering wheel pad and in-
strument panel may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the air bag inflates.
•Work on and around the air bag system should
be done by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Installation of electrical equipment
should be done by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. The yellow SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or discon-
nected. Unauthorised electrical test equip-
ment and probing devices should not be used
on the air bag system.
* SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow
insulation either just before the harness con-
nectors or on the complete harness, for an
easy identification.
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Note that the above illustration is for LHD models.
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the air bag system are placed
in the vehicle. Warning labels are for your safety and
the safety of your passengers; do not remove them.
1.SRS Front passenger air bag warning label/
stickerThe warning label/sticker is located on the
outer side of the passenger’s side instrument
panel.
2.SRS Air bag warning label
The warning label is located on the surface of
the sun visor.
Child restraint on front passenger seat
(front passenger air bag equipped
models)
Vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag,
will have an air bag warning label attached to the
passenger’s side of the instrument panel as (previ-
ously) illustrated.
This label mentions:
“Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in
front of it!”
This label warns you not to fit a rear facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat without first
deactivating the front passenger air bag.
NISSAN recommends that infants or small children
be seated in a child restraint system on the rear seat
if available. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
When installing child restraints in your vehicle, al-
ways carefully observe the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. For more details on the installation of child
restraints, see “Child restraints” later in this section.
Children on front passenger seat (side
air bag equipped models)
Vehicles equipped with side air bags, will have a
side air bag warning label attached to the vehicle’s
interior as shown in the (previous) illustration.
This label warns you not to let infants or small chil-
dren sit on the front passenger’s seat as the air bag
may cause serious injury in case of deployment dur-
ing a collision.
NISSAN recommends that infants or small children
be seated in a child restraint system on the rear seat
if available. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag
warning light, displayingin the instrument
panel, monitors the circuits of the front air bag sys-
tem, side and curtain air bag systems (where fitted)
and pre-tensioner seat belt system. The circuits
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monitored by the SRS air bag warning light are: all
sensors, air bag modules and all related wiring, and
the pre-tensioner seat belt.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The air bag warning light will
turn off after approximately 7 seconds if the sys-
tem is operational.
If any of the following conditions occurs, the front air
bag, side and curtain air bag systems (where fitted)
and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing and
should be taken to the nearest NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop:
•The SRS air bag warning light remains on after
approximately 7 seconds.
•The SRS air bag warning light flashes intermit-
tently.
•The SRS air bag warning light does not come on
at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bags, side and
curtain air bags (where fitted) and/or pre-tensioner
seat belt will not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags (where fitted), cur-
tain air bags (where fitted) and pre-tensioner seat
belt are designed to activate on a one-time-only ba-
sis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after inflationhas occurred. Repair and replacement of the air bag
system should be done only by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle,
the air bag systems, related parts and pre-tensioner
seat belt should be pointed out to the person con-
ducting the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working un-
der the bonnet or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
•Once the air bag has inflated or the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt has been activated, the air
bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt will
not function again and must be replaced. The
air bag module should be replaced by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. The air
bag module cannot be repaired.
•All air bag systems should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop if there
is any damage to the front end portion of the
vehicle.
•When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the air bag system and
guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in
this Owner’s Manual.
•If you need to dispose of an air bag or scrap
the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. Correct air bag disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.Note that the above illustration is for LHD models.
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
INDICATOR LIGHT
WARNING
•Since your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger air bag, it is not permitted to install
a rear facing child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat unless the front passenger air bag
has been previously deactivated.
•Do not fit a rear facing child seat on the front
passenger seat if the air bag activation/deac-
tivation system is malfunctioning. Your ve-
hicle must be immediately taken to a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop in such situa-
tion.
The front passenger air bag indicator light
lo-
cated on the centre console illuminates for approxi-
mately 7 seconds and then goes off. This means the
system is operational.
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