Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. Additionally, a separate
Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S.
only) will explain how to resolve any
concerns you may have with your vehicle,
as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operat-
ing the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recom-
mended that you see a NISSAN dealer for
details concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assist-
ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
Foreword
Illustrated table of contents0
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Table of
Contents
Index11
0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ........................................................................\
..... 0-2
Exterior front ........................................................................\
....... 0-3
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
........ 0-4
Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-5
Cockpit ........................................................................\
................ 0-6Instrument panel ....................................................................... 0-7
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 0-8
Engine compartment ............................................................... 0-9
VQ35DE engine ................................................................ 0-9
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-10
0-2Illustrated table of contents
SSI0820
1. Non-adjustable head restraints/headrests(Page 1-10)
2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-32)
3. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat (P.1-20)
4. Seat belts (P.1-15) 5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-48)
6. Adjustable head restraints (P.1-10) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-14)
7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-48)
8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system (P.1-29) 9. 3rd row seats (P.1-7)
— Child restraints (P.1-27)
10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-7)
11. 2nd row seats (P.1-6)
— Child restraints (P.1-27)
12. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-48)
13. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-62)
14. Front seats (P.1-3) — Occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors) (P.1-54)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
SDI2715
VQ35DE ENGINE
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8)
2. Drive belt location (P.8-12)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-5)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)
5. Air cleaner (P.8-14)
6. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-5)
11. Battery (P.8-10)
Illustrated table of contents0-9
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
0-10Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light (if so
equipped)2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
Hydraulic pump electric power
steering warning light
2-13
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-14
Low tire pressure warning light
2-14
Master warning light2-15
Seat belt warning light2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
2-16Indicator
light Name
Page
Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light 2-16
Cruise indicator light
2-16
Exterior light indicator2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Overdrive off indicator light
2-18
Security indicator light2-18
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
.................... 1-2
Front seats ........................................................................\
.... 1-3
2nd row seats ...................................................................... 1-6
3rd row seats ....................................................................... 1-7
Armrests ........................................................................\
........ 1-7
Flexible seating .................................................................... 1-8
Head restraints/headrests .................................................... 1-10 Adjustable head restraint/headrest components ..... 1-11
Non-adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ..................................... 1-12
Remove ........................................................................\
....... 1-12
Install ........................................................................\
........... 1-12
Adjust ........................................................................\
.......... 1-13
Front-seat Active Head Restraint ................................. 1-14
Seat belts ........................................................................\
......... 1-15 Precautions on seat belt usage .................................... 1-15
Pregnant women .............................................................. 1-17
Injured persons ................................................................. 1-17
Three-point type seat belt .............................................. 1-17
Seat belt extenders .......................................................... 1-23
Seat belt maintenance .................................................... 1-24
Child safety ........................................................................\
...... 1-24 Infants ........................................................................\
.......... 1-25
Small children .................................................................... 1-25
Larger children .................................................................. 1-26 Child restraints ....................................................................... 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ................................... 1-27
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ............................................................ 1-29
Top tether strap child restraint ................................... 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................................................... 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ........................................................................\
.. 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................................................... 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belt ........................................................................\
.... 1-40
Booster seats .................................................................. 1-45
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-48 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....... 1-48
NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ..... 1-54
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag systems .................................... 1-61
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ............. 1-62
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-64
Repair and replacement procedure .......................... 1-64
1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
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 upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See
“
Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-15) .
. After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents. .
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of
the vehicle and/or its systems, do
not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
. Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. The seat
may move suddenly and could
cause loss of control of the vehicle.
. The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured
is increased.
SEATS