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Seat lifter (if so equipped):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired position
is achieved.
SSS0684
Lumbar support (if so equipped):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Move the lever
*1up or down to adjust the
seatback lumbar area.
Power seat adjustmentGUID-2155E48C-B77E-4502-84B7-2AF110D60DE4
Operating tips:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section for the
seat position memory function (if so equipped).
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JVR0039X
Reclining:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Move the recline switch*Abackward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
*Aforward.
Push and hold the back
*2end of the reclining
switch
*Buntil the desired angle is obtained.
To bring the seatback forward again, push and
hold the front
*1end of the switch (Cross-
Cabriolet models driver’s seat only).
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.
SSS1027
Seat lifter (if so equipped):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion or
height of the seat.
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SSS1181
Seat belt guide (front seats, CrossCab-
riolet models)
GUID-3EF9ED5F-135A-43B1-8954-CAD684674E27When the seat belt guide is used with the front
seat, the seat belt can easily be pulled out.
Release the seat belt guide, clip the seat belt
and install the seat belt guide again.
When using the seat belt guide, do not allow it
to twist.
WARNING
When using the seat belt guide, make
sure that the seat belt guide is securely
installed to the seat. Otherwise, theseat belt may slip and result in personal
injury.
CAUTION
.
When entering or exiting the rear
seat, or inserting or retrieving lug-
gage with the seatback folded
down, always release the seat belt
guide. Otherwise, the seat belt
guide may be damaged.
. Do not fold the seat forward or pull
it backward by holding the seat belt
guide in your hand. Doing so may
damage the seat belt guide.
SSS0351A
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Hard-
top models)
GUID-E8DCDEEB-44E6-4A0A-B2D9-EB6DBF18146CThe 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 adjustment button
*1, and
then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position
*2, so that the belt passes
over the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling
off of your shoulder. Release the adjustment
button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.
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WARNING
.After adjustment, release the ad-
justment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down
to make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
. The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
SSS0845
Seat belt hooks (Hardtop models)GUID-0F6C8515-923F-4DA4-BED8-81B474353BA2When the rear seat belts are not in use and
when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks.
SSS0846
Rear center seat belt (Hardtop models)GUID-D2977525-73CC-440E-AC17-490B6791BECAThe rear center seat belt has a connector tongue
*1and a seat belt tongue*2. Both the
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
tion.
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many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
.Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-
facing child restraints. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who outgrow
rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a forward-facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special pro-
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See
“Child restraints” later in this section.
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. See “Child restraints” later in this
section for more information.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.INFANTSGUID-0FA535EA-6323-4DB9-92F9-8B508130A6ACInfants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
SMALL CHILDRENGUID-927D047A-9A7C-4FEB-90C0-65CE234F2245Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
child restraint as long as possible up to the
height or weight limit of the child restraint.
Children who outgrow the height or weight limit
of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least
1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDRENGUID-EC196FE5-D487-4C51-9056-7FA7FF17ACB0Children should remain in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness until they reach the
maximum height or weight limit allowed by the
child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit
of the harness-equipped forward-facing child
restraint, NISSAN recommends that the child be
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sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints to be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.
SSS0419B
LATCH label location (Hardtop models)
SSS0933
LATCH label location (CrossCabriolet models)
LATCH Lower Anchors SYSTEMGUID-5B0A4406-68B6-491C-B161-EC20158AB5AFYour vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
compatible child restraints. This system may
also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX
compatible system. With this system, you do not
have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint.
The LATCH anchor points are provided to install
child restraints in the rear outboard seating
positions only.
LATCH lower anchorGUID-4797B6AD-EBE0-4886-9CA1-312C75CE0CF6
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
. Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using
the LATCH lower anchors. The child
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HARDTOP MODELSGUID-ACCBC1FC-4BB4-4873-BB24-EFB9F2B19183
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SIC2872
CROSSCABRIOLET MODELSGUID-638F4A62-05CB-4943-BF6B-4E76A2BF9AB21. To block out glare from the front, swing down the sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side
*2.
GUID-18188D7A-64F7-4D74-BFF2-8A606EDED136
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORGUID-333780B7-50C0-4562-BBC4-FEC53134867AAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
MIRRORS
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Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle*A.
This may cause improper windshield washer
operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any
objects with a needle or small pin
*B. Be
careful not to damage the nozzle.
GUID-6BBC1618-124E-407D-8689-AFC2A5C5C07AContact a NISSAN dealer if checking or
replacement is required.GUID-422EB17D-368E-4EB3-8F74-D3501233B169If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESGUID-EA99438D-1540-48F5-8B5E-7BAD7732298BYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake
system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNINGGUID-C62060BE-48AF-4476-9155-BE5F441FDCC1The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE (if so
equipped) BRAKES
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