2012 NISSAN NOTE Tether

1Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemSafety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ....................................................................... 1-2
Front seats ......................................................... 1-2
Rear seat ............................................................ 1-2
Head restraints ................................................... 1-4
Active head restraints (where fitted for front
seats) ................................................................. 1-5
Seat belts ................................................................ 1-5
Seat belt warning lights....................................... 1-5
Precautions on seat belt usage ........................... 1-6
Child safety ........................................................ 1-7
Pregnant women ................................................ 1-7
Injured persons................................................... 1-7
Three-point type seat belts .................................. 1-7
Seat belt maintenance ........................................ 1-9Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................................. 1-9
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system) ...... 1-10
Air bag system.................................................... 1-11
Air bag warning labels ........................................ 1-13
Air bag warning light ........................................... 1-13
Front passenger air bag indicator light ................ 1-14
Child restraints ........................................................ 1-16
Precautions on child restraint usage.................... 1-16
Installation of a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat ........................................... 1-19
Installation of a child restraint system on rear
seats .................................................................. 1-20
ISOFIX system ................................................... 1-22
Top tether strap for child restraint ....................... 1-23

Approved child restraint positions List of approved ISOFIX and specific
Universal child restraints
Age group Seating position
Rear outer pas-
sengerRear centre pas-
senger
Group0(<10
kg - 0 to 9
months)Fair G0/1 (1) (2) Romer Baby
Safe (1) (3)
Group 0+ (< 13
kg - 0 to 24
months)Fair G0/1 (1) (2) Romer Baby
Safe (1) (3)
Group1(9to18
kg - 9 to 48
months)Fair G0/1 (2) Romer Lord (3)
Romer Duo-Plus
(3)
Group 2 and 3
(15to36kg–4
to 12 years)Romer Kid (3) Romer Kid (3)
(1) Rearward facing only
(2) The child restraint requires an additional ISOFIX plat-
form to be fitted to your vehicle. Refer to a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for proper platform refer-
ences.
(3) Universal mode ONLY
WARNING
•Since your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger air bag system, do not fit a rear
facing child restraint on the front passenger
seat without first deactivating the front pas-
senger air bag as such a restraint system used
Age groupSeating position
Front passenger (with
deactivatedfront pas-
senger air bag ONLY)Rear outer passengerRear centre pas-
senger
Group 0 (< 10 kg - 0 to 9 months) U (1) U or I (1) L (1)
Group 0+ (< 13 kg - 0 to 24 months) U (1) U or I (1) L (1)
Group 1 (9 to 18 kg - 9 to 48 months) U U or I L
Group2and3(15to36kg–4to12years) U U L
U: Suitable for “Universal” category -forward and rearward facing child restraints- approved in this age group.
I: Suitable for “ISOFIX (with Top Tether)” category.
L: Suitable for particular child restraints given in the following table. These restraints may be of the specific vehicle,
restricted, “semi-Universal” or “Universal” categories.
X: Seat position not suitable for restraints in this age group.
(1) Rearward facing only.
NOTE
•For the forward facing child restraint position on the rear seat, slide the front passenger seat as
far forwards as possible and the rear bench seat to its rearmost position.
•For the rearward facing child restraint position on the rear seat, slide the front passenger seat
as far backwards as possible and slide the rear bench seat forwards until the edge of the child
restraint touches the front seat.
•For the rearward facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, slide the front passenger
seat forward so that the child restraint touches the vehicle dashboard.
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child restraint, refer to the illustration for the rear
seating positions equipped with ISOFIX system an-
chors which can be used to secure the child re-
straint.
The ISOFIX system anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback (as illustrated).
Labels are attached to the seat cushion to help you
locate the ISOFIX system anchors.
CAUTION
•The child restraint may also require the use of
a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap for
child restraint” later in this section for instal-
lation instructions. Alternatively, the child re-
straint may require an anti-rotation device
such as support leg. Refer to the child re-
straint system manufacturer’s instructions.
•When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
When you install an ISOFIX system compatible child
restraint to the lower anchor attachments in the rear
seat, follow these steps.
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers
into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure
there are no obstructions over the ISOFIX system
anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion
material. The child restraint will not be secured prop-
erly if the ISOFIX system anchors are obstructed.
1. To install the ISOFIX system compatible child
restraint, insert the child restraint ISOFIX systemanchor attachments into the anchor points on the
rear seat. See “Top tether strap for child
restraint” later in this section for top tether strap
installation instructions.
2. Fit the ISOFIX funnel guides (supplied with the
ISOFIX child seat – where fitted) to the vehicle
ISOFIX brackets located at the base of the rear
outer seat cushions (refer to the ISOFIX label for
appropriate locations).
3. After attaching the child restraint and before plac-
ing the child in it, use force to tilt the child re-
straint from side to side and tug it forward to
make sure that the child restraint is securely held
in place. Make sure that both ISOFIX anchor-
ages have latched correctly.
4. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
NOTE
•For forward facing ISOFIX child restraint
on the rear seat, set the rear sliding bench
seat to its rearmost position and the front
passenger seat as far forward as possible.
•For rearward facing ISOFIX child restraint
on the rear seat, slide the front passenger
seat as far backwards as possible and slide
the rear bench seat forwards until the edge
of the child restraint touches the front seat.
TOP TETHER STRAP FOR CHILD
RESTRAINT
The top tether strap of the child restraint must be
secured to the provided anchor point of your ve-
hicle.Follow the child restraint manufacturer
owner’s manual for installation instructions.
Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket as
illustrated.
WARNING
•The child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum-
stances are they to be used for adult seat
belts or harnesses.
•The child restraint top tether strap may be
damaged by contact with the rear parcel shelf
or items in the luggage compartment area.
Remove the rear parcel shelf from the vehicle
or secure it in the luggage compartment area.
Also, secure any lose items in the luggage
compartment. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the top tether
strap is damaged.
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Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located at the base of the rear
back seat (luggage compartment side).
WARNING
•Refer to the child restraint manufacturer own-
er’s manual for proper installation of the child
restraint’s top tether on the rear bench seat.
If in doubt, consult a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
•Only two anchor points identified by the top
tether labels can be used for top tether strap
anchorage. Under no circumstances should
the luggage hooks be used for top tether strap
anchorage.
CAUTION
If you have any questions when installing a top
tether strap child restraint on the rear seat, con-
sult a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for
details.
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WARNING
Always secure cargo with ropes or straps to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
UTILITY HOOKS (where fitted)
The luggage compartment provides 2 utility hooksjA on both luggage compartment side panels. Do
notapplyaloadofmorethan20kg(44lb)toa
single utility hook.
WARNING
•Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps
to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
•Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure cargo.
•Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
luggage area inside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using the adequate seat belt properly.
•Only two anchorage points identified by the
top tether labels can be used for top tether
strap anchorage. Under no circumstances
should the luggage hooks be used for top
tether strap anchorage.
WARNING
•Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch or take the Intelligent Key (where fit-
ted) with you when leaving unattended chil-
dren inside the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches.
•Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing
the windows with either the driver’s side main
switch or passenger’s side switch.
•It is recommended to instruct all occupants in
the safe operation of power windows with par-
ticular emphasis given to safety and supervi-
sion of children.
NPA998
POWER WINDOWS
Instruments and controls2-25

– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-39
Care when driving ................................................................. 5-5
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-13
Child restraint anchorage (top tether) .................................. 1-23
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-16
– Installation on front passenger seat ................................ 1-19
– Installation on rear seats ................................................ 1-20
Child safety ........................................................................... 1-7
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-4
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-3
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-4
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clock (digital) ........................................................................ 2-5
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-13
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-31Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-31
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-32, 7-4
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-4
Cruise control system .......................................................... 5-18
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-19
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-15
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-15
Diesel particulate filter ........................................................... 5-5
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door
– Back door lock ................................................................ 3-8
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– Door locks ....................................................................... 3-6
– Emergency situation – Super Lock system ....................... 3-6
– Locking/unlocking with emergency key or key (vehicle dead
battery situation) .............................................................. 3-7
– Power door lock switch ................................................... 3-7
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-18
Driving
– Care when driving ........................................................... 5-5
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-31
– Driving on wet road ......................................................... 5-5
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-11
– Driving under winter conditions ........................................ 5-5
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
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Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-10
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-27
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-16
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-24
– Precautions on cruise control system ............................. 5-19
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-7
Protect
– Protect the environment ................................................. 8-12
– Protect your vehicle from corrosion .................................. 7-5
Push-starting ....................................................................... 6-11
R
Radio
– AM-FM radio with CD player and navigation .................. 4-34
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-23
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-16
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
Rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3-14
– Installation ..................................................................... 3-14
– Removal ........................................................................ 3-14
Rear seat .............................................................................. 1-2
Rear window defogger ........................................................ 2-15
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................................... 9-4
Remote
– Steering wheel i switch .................................................... 2-3
Remote control system (integrated keyfob) ............................ 3-3
Repairing flat tyre .................................................................. 6-7
Running-in schedule .............................................................. 5-2S
Safety
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– ISOFIX system .............................................................. 1-22
– Safety chains (Trailer) .................................................... 5-25
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-23
Seat
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Front seats – Adjustment ................................................. 1-2
– Head restraints ................................................................ 1-4
– Rear seat ......................................................................... 1-2
– Seat heating .................................................................. 2-19
– Seats .............................................................................. 1-2
Seat belt
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Injured persons ............................................................... 1-7
– Pre-tensioner seat belt system ......................................... 1-9
– Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................ 1-6
– Pregnant women ............................................................. 1-7
– Seat belt maintenance ..................................................... 1-9
– Seat belt warning lights ................................................... 1-5
– Seat belts ................................................................. 1-5, 7-4
– Three-point type seat belts ............................................... 1-7
Security system ..................................................................... 3-9
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Servicing air conditioner ........................................................ 4-7
Snow chains ....................................................................... 8-30
Spare tyre ............................................................................. 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-18
Speed limiter ....................................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-16
– Vehicles with diesel engine ............................................ 5-17
– Vehicles with petrol engine ............................................ 5-16
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Starting
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Jump-starting .......................................................... 6-9, 8-16
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-11
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-10
Steering
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-27
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-8
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-12
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephone
control ........................................................................... 4-38
– Steering-wheel switches for audio control ...................... 4-38
– Telephone button ................................................. 4-34, 4-38
– Wheel i switch ................................................................. 2-3
Storage ............................................................................... 2-21
– “Flexi-board” system ...................................................... 2-24
– Centre console box ....................................................... 2-22
– Convenience hooks ....................................................... 2-23
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-22
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-21
– Rear foldable tables ....................................................... 2-23
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-23
– Under seat storage tray ................................................. 2-23
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-10
– Air bag warning labels ................................................... 1-13
– Air bag warning light ...................................................... 1-13
– Front passenger air bag indicator light ........................... 1-14
Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-15
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-17
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-13T
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
Three-point type seat belts .................................................... 1-7
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-4
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-12
Top tether strap for child restraint ........................................ 1-23
Towing
– Recommended towing .................................................. 6-13
– Tow bar Installation ....................................................... 5-25
– Tow truck towing ........................................................... 6-12
– Towing eye .................................................................... 6-13
– Towing hook/eye ........................................................... 6-14
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Trailer
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
– Trailer detection ............................................................. 5-25
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Transmission
– Automatic transmission (ignition knob) ...................... 5-6, 5-8
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Manual transmission (ignition knob) ................................. 5-8
– Manual transmission (ignition switch) ............................... 5-6
Travelling or transferring your registration to another country .. 9-6
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ......................... 5-4
Turn signal switch ............................................................... 2-17
Tyre
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
– Flat tyre ........................................................................... 6-3
– Repairing flat tyre ............................................................ 6-7
– Spare tyre ..................................................................... 8-31
– Temporary-use spare tyre ................................................ 6-2
– Types of tyres ................................................................ 8-29
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