2015 NISSAN GT-R Consumer Safety Air Bag Information Guide

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SIDE-IMPA\fT, \fURTAIN SIDE-IMPA\fT, AND \fURTAIN SIDE-
IMPA\fT/ROLLOVER AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Front seat- mounted side -impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
air bags, and curtain side -impact/rollover air bags are available on many 2015 NI\f\fAN
vehicles. \fide -impact air bags (if so equipped) are located on the side of the seatbacks of
the front seats . Curtain side-impact air bags (if so equipped) and curtain side -
impact/rollover air bags (if so equipped) are located in the left and r ight side roof rails or in
the upper part of the front door panels .

\fide -impact air bags and curtain side-impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher -
severity side collisions, on the side where the vehicle is impacted. However, they may
inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher -severity side -
impact. Curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are designed to inflate in certain types of
side -impact collisions and rollovers.

Curtain side-impact air bags and curtain side -impact/rollover air bags are different mainly
in their sensing systems: curtain side -impact air bags are activated primarily in a lateral
collisio n, whereas curtain side -impact/rollover air bags are activated in either a la teral
collision or a rollove r. \fince a rollover event lasts longer than a side-impact event, curtain
side -impact/rollover air bags are designed to remain inflated longer than curtain side-
impact air bags.

\fide-impact air bags and curtain side-impact air bags , along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants. In
most NI\f\fAN vehicles, c urtain side -impact air bags also help to cushion the impact force
to the head of rear outboard -seated occupants. These air bags can h elp save lives and
reduce serious injury. However, an inflating side-impact air bag , curtain side-impact air
bag , or curtain side -impact/rollover air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.

\f eat belts should be worn correctly and vehicle occupants sea ted upright. \fide impact air
bags , curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side -impact/rollover air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the occupants. The force of an air bag inflating can increase the
risk of injury if the occupant is too clos e to, or is against the se air bag modules during
inflation.

Like front air bags, an inflated side-impact air bag a s well as an inflated curtain side-impact
air bag will deflate soon after the collision is over. As noted above , an inflated curtain side -
im pact /rollover air bag will remain inflated for a short time afterward. \fee
REPLACING
THE AIR BAG\f earlier in this guide.

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SIDE AND OTHER \fOLLISIONS





*Curtain side-impact/rollover air bags (if so equipped) probably will also inflate, depending on th e
collision.
On vehicles equipped with curtain side-
impact/ rollover air bags, the curtain air
bag s on both sides of the vehicle are
designed to activate in certain types of
rollovers . This function is in addition to
the side -impact protection function
described a bove. The front air bags are
not likely to activate in this situation.


The air bag s probably will not activate
i f your vehicle is struck from the rear.

On vehicles equipped with side -imp act
and curtain side -impact air bags, the air
bag s on the side the ve hicle was
i mpacted probably will activate
depending on the collision.* The front
air bags are not likely to activate in this
situation.

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OTHER SPE\fIFI\fS ABOUT SIDE-IMPA\fT, \fURTAIN SIDE-IMPA\fT,
AND \fURTAIN SIDE-IMPA\fT/ROLLOVER AIR BAG SYSTEMS
 Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend his or her hand out the window or
lean against the door.
 When sitting in the rear , do not hold onto the seatback s of the front seats . Be especially
careful with children, who should always be properly seated and restrained.
 Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side-impact air bag
modules on the side of the seat backs of the front seats or near the curtain side- impact
air bag modules in the roof rails
or in the front door panels.
 Curtain side -impact/rollover air bags are designed to inflate not only in rollovers, but
al so in near rollover situations. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example,
during severe off-road driving) may cause these air bags to i nflate.
 \fee the vehicle owner's manual for other important information about side-impact ,
curtain side -impact, and curtain side- impact/rollover air bag systems ( if the vehicle is
equipped with these systems) .





CHILD SAFETY

WHENEVER A \fHILD IS IN YOUR VEHI\fLE
The risk of serious or fatal injury to children i n automobile collisions can be reduced with a
properly installed child restraint. Before you instal l a child restraint in your vehicle, please
consult the vehicle owner’s manual and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for
proper installation.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front passenger seat. An inflating front passenger
air bag could seriously injure or kill your child.
According to statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. NI\f\fAN and the federal government
recommend that children 12 and under should ride
in the rear seat, properly secured in child restraints,
booster seats, or seat belts, according to their size.

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If you must install a forward -facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the
passenger seat to the rearmost position. \fee the vehicle own er’s manual for details and
additional important information.

\fHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL \fHILDREN
Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while
riding in the vehicle. Failure to properly use a chil d restraint can result in serious injury or
death.

Children and infants should never be carried on
your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest
adult to resist the forces of a severe collision . The
child could be crushed between the adult and parts
of the vehicle. Also,
never put the same seat belt
around both your child and yourself, or another
child.

Always install a child restraint properly, and check that it is securely held in place by the
vehicle’s seat belt or LATCH system (if so equipped) . An improperly installed child restraint
could lead to serious injury or death in a collision. \fee the vehicle owner’s manual and your
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for complete details.

Child restraints specially designed for infants and small children are offered by several
manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:

1. The LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal child
restraint system. This system – which also may be referred to as the I\fOFIX or I\fOFIX
compatible system – allows the child restraint to be installed into the vehicle without
the use of seat belts. Both the vehicle and child restraint must have LATCH s ystem
capabilities.

2. Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle \fafety \ftandard 21\b.

\b. Always make sure the child restraint is appropriate for the age and size of your infant or
small child.

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4. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s
seat and seat belt system.

5. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child
restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible
with your child. Always follow all reco mmended procedures.

All U.\f. states require that infants and small children be restrained in a certified child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

THE LAT\fH SYSTEM (LOWER AN\fHORS AND TETHERS FOR
\fHILDREN)
Most 2015 NI\f\fAN vehicles are equipped with universal child restraint lower anchors and
top tether anchor s for the installation of child restraints equipped with LATCH attachments .
With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
Instead, special anchor points are utilized to install the child restraint, provided it is
compatible with the LATCH system. \fee the vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint
instruction details and additional important information.

SNUG KIDS™
The first of its kind, \fnug Kids  is our online guide to selecting a child restraint seat for
your NI\f\fAN vehicle. Our Certified Child Passenger \fafety Technicians
have evaluated
numerous child restraint seats and have compiled their findings to create the \fnug Kids™
Child \fafety \feat Fit Guides . These g uide s include important tips on correct i nstallation
p rocedures. Visit www.NI\f\fAN U\fA.com/snugkids to view or download the latest guide

information for finding a child restraint system that is right for your Nissan vehicle.

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SEAT BELT SAFETY

If you are wearing a properly adjust ed seat belt, your chances of being injured or killed in a
collision and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NI\f\fAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating
position includes a supplemental air bag system. Most \ftates require that seat belts be
worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.




Always route the shoulder belt over your sh oulder and across your chest. Never place the
belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. If available, the shoulder belt anchor
height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you (see the vehicle owner ’s
manual for more detail). Position the lap belt as low as p ossible AROUND YOUR HIP\f,
NOT YOUR WAI\fT. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in a
collision. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened into the proper buckle.

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For the seat belt to be most effective when the vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be
upright. Do not ride in a moving vehicl e when the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous, as the shoulder belt will not be against y our body. In a collision , you could be
thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal injuries. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on
the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

OTHER SPE\fIFI\fS ABOUT SEAT BELTS
 Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted.
 Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
 Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.
 If the seat belt warning light illuminates continuously while the ignition is turned ON with
all doors closed and all seat belts fastened , it may indicate a malfunction in the system;
have the system checked by a NI\f\fAN dealer .
 \fee the vehicle owner’s manual for more detailed information to help you better
understand the important safety warnings, system features, operation and maintenance
of your vehicle’s seat belts.

\fON\fERN FOR YOUR SAFETY
NI\f\fAN urges you to always use your available seat belt restraint system whenever you
d rive, even if your vehicle is equipped with supplemental air bags. Please ask all of your
passengers to buckle up too. For children, make sure they are properly secured in an
appropriate child restraint or booster seat. * \feat belts do save lives. \fee the vehicle
owner’s manual for details.



* Please see the vehicle owner’s manual and child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for complete

details.

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NISSAN ’S C\fSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN \fARES...
Both NI\f\fAN and your NI\f\fAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs.
Your complete satisfaction with your vehicle and your NI\f\fAN dealer are our primary
concerns. Your NI\f\fAN dealer is always available to assist you wit h all your automobile
service requirements.

If, however, a situation arises that you believe has not been addressed to your satisfaction,
we ask that you take the following steps:

STEP 1\b
Discuss the situation with the dealership’s manager. If a problem still exists, contact the
dealership’s Consumer Affairs manager or owner. They are best equipped to resolve the
matter for you.

STEP 2\b
If the concern still has not been addressed to your satisfaction, please contact our
(NI\f\fAN ’s) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll -free telephone number:

1-800-NI\f\fAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:
 Your name, address, and telephone number
 Vehicle Identification Number (on dashboard)
 Date of purchase
 Current odometer reading
 Your NI\f\fAN dea ler’s name
 Details of the concern

On the other hand, you can write to NI\f\fAN with the above information at:
NI\f\fAN North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 68500\b
Franklin, TN \b7068-500\b

STEP 3\b
In the event that you believe NI\f\fAN has been unable to satisfactorily address the issue
with your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO
LINE is available to you. The Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (BBB) independently
operates the BBB AUTO LINE progr am.