Raise
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
Lower
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted,
and you are sitting upright and well back in your
seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all
of your passengers to buckle up every time you
drive, regardless of whether or not your seating po-
sition includes a supplemental air bag.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following warnings when
using seat belts. Failure to do so could increase
the chance and/or severity of injury in an acci-
dent.
•Every person who drives or rides in this ve-
hicle should use a seat belt at all times. Chil-
dren should be properly restrained in the rear
seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.
•The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a
snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the entire restraint system and
increase the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.
•Always route the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never put
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.
•Position the lap belt as low and snug as pos-
sible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A
lap belt worn too high could increase the risk
of internal injuries in an accident.
•Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the bony
structure of the body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing
the lap section of the belt across the abdomi-
nal area must be avoided.
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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WARNING
•Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, 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.
•For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up-
right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” earlier in this sec-
tion.)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and
insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear
and feel the latch engage.
•The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the belt to move and al-
lows you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
•If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt
and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt
out of the retractor.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug on
the hipsas shown4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retrac-
tor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder
belt is routed over your shoulder and across your
chest.Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
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Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
•When the belt is pulled quickly from the retrac-
tor.
•When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check
the operation as follows:
•Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly.
The retractor should lock and restrict further belt
movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or if
you have any questions about seat belt operation,
see a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(where fitted)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted
to the position that is best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, push (squeeze) the adjustment button
j1 , and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the
preferred positionj2 so that the belt passes over
the centre 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.
WARNING
•After adjustment, release the adjustment but-
ton and then try to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down to make sure that it is
securely fixed in position.
•The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position that is 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.
Centre of rear seat
Selecting the correct seat buckle:
The centre seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTRE mark
jA . The centre seat belt tongue must
only be fastened into the centre seat belt buckle.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
•To clean the seat belt webbing,apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then wipe with a
cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade.
Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.
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•Never install a rear-facing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat without first
deactivating the passenger air bag with the
front passenger air bag switch (where fitted),
see “Front passenger air bag switch (where
fitted)” later in this section. In a frontal colli-
sion, supplemental front-impact air bags in-
flate with great force. An inflating supplemen-
tal front-impact air bag could seriously injure
or kill your child.
•Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to
fit the child restraint system, but as upright as
possible.
•If the seat belt in the position where a child
restraint system is installed requires a locking
device and if it is not used, injuries could re-
sult from a child restraint system tipping over
during normal vehicle braking or cornering.
•After attaching a child restraint system, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it from
side to side and tug it forward to make sure
that it is held securely in place. The child re-
straint system should not move more than 25
mm (1 in). If the restraint is not secure, tighten
the belt as necessary, or install the restraint in
another seat and test it again.
•If a child restraint system is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a
collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
•Improper use of a child restraint system can
increase the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants in the vehicle.
•When the child restraint system is not in use,
keep it secured with the ISOFIX child restraint
system or a seat belt to prevent it from being
thrown around in case of a sudden stop or
accident.
NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil-
dren be seated in a child restraint system. You
should choose a child restraint system that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for installation and use. In addition, there
are many types of child restraint systems available
for larger children that should be used for maximum
protection.
CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a closed
vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating
surface and buckles before placing your child in
a child restraint.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND ISOFIX
INFORMATION
When selecting any child restraint, keep the follow-
ing points in mind:
•Choose a child restraint that complies with the
latest European safety standard, ECE Regula-
tion 44.04.
•Place your child in the child restraint and check
the various adjustments to be sure the child re-
straint is compatible with your child. Always fol-
low all of the recommended procedures.
•Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with vehicle’s seat belt sys-
tem.
•Refer to the tables later in this section for a list of
the recommended fitment positions and the ap-
proved child restraints for your vehicle.
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3. Shorten the rigid attachment to have the child
restraint firmly tightened; press downwardj3
and rearwardj4 firmly in the centre of the child
restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion and seatback. If any contact occurs
between the child restraint and the front seat,
slide the front seat forward until contact no longer
occurs.
4. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether
strap, route the top tether strap and secure the
tether strap to the tether anchor point. (See
“Child restraint anchorage” earlier in this sec-
tion.)
5. If the child restraint is equipped with other anti-
rotation devices such as support legs, use them
instead of the top tether strap following the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Test the child restraint before you place the child
in it
j5 . Push the child restraint from side to side
and tug it forward to make sure that it is held
securely in place.7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT
BELT
Installation on rear seats
Front-facing:
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
the proper use of your child restraint. Follow these
steps to install a front-facing child restraint on the
rear seats using 3-point type seat belt without auto-
matic locking mode:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat
j1 . If any
contact occurs between the child restraint and
the front seat, slide the front seat forward until
contact no longer occurs.2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child re-
straint and insert it into the buckle
j2 until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
3. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it is
necessary to secure the seat belt in place with
locking devices attached to the child restraint.
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4. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt;
press downwardj3 and rearwardj4 firmly in
the centre of the child restraint with your knee to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.
5. Test the child restraint before you place the child
in it
j5 . Push the child restraint from side to side
and tug it forward to make sure that it is held
securely in place.
6. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 5.Rear-facing:
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
the proper use of your child restraint. Follow these
steps to install a rear-facing child restraint on the
rear seats using 3-point type seat belt without auto-
matic locking mode:
1. Position the child restraint on the seatj1.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child re-
straint and insert it into the buckle
j2 until you
hear and feel the latch engage.3. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it is
necessary to secure the seat belt in place with
locking devices attached to the child restraint.
4. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt;
press downward
j3 and rearwardj4 firmly in
the centre of the child restraint with your hand to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.
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5. Test the child restraint before you place the child
in itj5 . Push the child restraint from side to side
and tug it forward to make sure that it is held
securely in place.
6. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Installation on front passenger’s seat
WARNING
•Never install a rear-facing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat without first
deactivating the passenger air bag with the
front passenger air bag switch (where fitted),
see “Front passenger air bag switch (where
fitted)” later in this section. In a frontal colli-
sion, supplemental front-impact air bags in-
flate with great force. An inflating supplemen-
tal front-impact air bag could seriously injure
or kill your child.
•Never install a child restraint with a top tether
strap on the front seat.
•NISSAN recommends that a child restraint be
installed on the rear seat. However, if you
must install a child restraint on the front pas-
senger’s seat, move the passenger’s seat to
the rearmost position.
•Child restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore must
not be used on the front passenger’s seat
when the front passenger’s air bag has not
been deactivated.
Front-facing:
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
the proper use of your child restraint. Follow these
steps to install a front-facing child restraint on the
front passenger’s seat using a 3-point type seat belt
without automatic locking mode:
1. Turn off the front passenger air bag using the
front passenger air bag switch. (See “Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS)” later in this sec-
tion.) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and make sure that the front air bag status light
illuminates.
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2. Move the seat to the rearmost positionj1.
3. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position
j2 . Remove it if it interferes with the child re-
straint installation. In such situations, securely
store the head restraint in the luggage compart-
ment so that it does not become a dangerous
projectile during a sudden stop or in an accident.
4. Position the child restraint in the seat.5. Route the seat belt tongue through the child re-
straint and insert it into the buckle
j3 until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
6. To prevent slack in the seat belt webbing, it is
necessary to secure the seat belt in place with
locking devices attached to the child restraint.
7. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt;
press downward
j4 and rearwardj5 firmly in
the centre of the child restraint with your knee to
compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback
while pulling up on the seat belt.8. Test the child restraint before you place the child
in it
j6 . Push the child restraint from side to side
and tug it forward to make sure that it is held
securely in place.
9. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 5 through 8.
Rear facing:
If you must install a child restraint system in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the front passenger air bag using the
front passenger air bag switch. (See “Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS)” later in this sec-
tion.) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and make sure that the front air bag status light
illuminates.
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