Seat belts
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 with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in a collision 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, even if your seating position includes a supple- mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
WARNING
• Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.
WARNING
• The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness 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.
WARNING
• 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 possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal in- juries in an accident.
• Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle.
• Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
• Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.
• Never carry more people in the ve- hicle than there are seat belts.
• If the seat belt warning light glows continuously or chime continues while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fas- tened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.
• Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have activated, they cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a colli- sion be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
• All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the re- straint manufacturer's inspection in- structions and replacement recom- mendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.
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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME Both the driver's and passenger's front seats are equipped with a seat belt warning light. The warning light, located on the instrument panel, will show the status of the driver and passenger seat belt.
NOTE: The front passenger seat belt warning light will not light up if the seat is not occupied. The 2nd and 3rd row seats may also be equipped with a seat belt reminder.
For additional information, see “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible remind- ers” (P. 2-12). PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
• Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.
• 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 re- ceive 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.
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• Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be se- riously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be un- buckled or is already unbuckled, re- lease the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. For additional informa- tion, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).
Manual front seat shown (if so equipped)
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle OA 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 seat belt to move and allows 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.
Power front seat shown (if so equipped)
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips OB as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack OC . Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions’ three-point seat belts have two modes of operation: • Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) • Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The ELR mode allows the seat belt to ex- tend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt re- turns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-34).
The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During nor- mal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is ac- tivated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the op- eration of the front passenger air bag. For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P. 1-72).
WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be cer- tain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passen- gers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle O1 . The seat belt automati- cally retracts.
Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: • When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor • 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 re- strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check, get the system checked. It is recom- mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service, or to learn more about seat belt operation.
3rd row center seat belt
The 3rd row center seat belt has a connec- tor tongue O1 and a seat belt tongue O2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.
WARNING
• Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown.
• Always make sure both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue are secured when using the seat belt or installing a child restraint. Do not use the seat belt or child restraint with only the seat belt tongue at- tached. This could result in serious personal injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop.
Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue O1 so that
the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connec- tor tongue by inserting a suitable tool such as a key OA into the connector buckle.
2. Insert the seat belt tongue into the re- tractor base first O2 by inserting the seat belt tongue into the uppermost hole of the retractor base.
3. Inside the uppermost hole there is a col- umn for securing the seat belt tongue. Align the seat belt buckle so the column O3 is passing through the center of the seat belt tongue.
4. Move the seat belt tongue down O4 on the column so it is secure.
5. Then secure the connector tongue into the retractor base O5 by inserting the connector tongue to the lower hole of the retractor base and pushing it into the clip.
WARNING
• Do not unfasten the 3rd row center seat belt connector except when folding down the 3rd row seat.
• When attaching the 3rd row center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position and the 3rd row center seat belt connector is completely secured.
• If the 3rd row center seat belt con- nector and the seatbacks are not se- cured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt
Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the 3rd row seat. To connect the buckle: 1. Pull out the connector tongue from the
retractor base O1 . 2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the
retractor base O2 . 3. Pull the seat belt and secure the con-
nector buckle until it clicks O3 . The 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue can be attached only into the 3rd row center seat belt connector buckle. To fasten the seat belt, see "Fastening the seat belts" (P. 1-24).
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WARNING
• Do not unfasten the 3rd row center
seat belt connector except when folding down the 3rd row seat.
• When attaching the 3rd row center seat belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position and the 3rd row center seat belt connector is completely secured.
• If the 3rd row center seat belt con- nector and the seatbacks are not se- cured in the correct position, serious personal injury may result in an acci- dent or sudden stop.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-20). To adjust, press the button OA and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the de- sired position 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 ad-
justment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.
WARNING
• After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment 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 re- duce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
• The shoulder belt should rest on the middle of the shoulder. It must not rest against the neck.
• Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in any way.
• Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is secured by trying to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down after adjustment.
A Shoulder belt height adjust button
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Seat belt hook When the seat belt is not in use and when folding down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on the seat belt hooks.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/ shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available for purchase. The ex- tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and are available for the: • Driver and front passenger seating
position • 2nd and 3rd row seating position It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for assistance with purchasing an extender if an extender is required.
WARNING
• Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.
• Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.
• Never use seat belt extenders to in- stall child restraints. If the child re- straint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE • To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution rec- ommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. 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.
• If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul- der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
• Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam- age on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.
3rd row shown; 2nd row similar
WARNING Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to re- lease the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, includ- ing doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organiza- tions. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child re- straint systems: • Rear-facing child restraints • Forward-facing child restraints • Booster seats 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 chil- dren who outgrow rear-facing child re- straints 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 improp- erly 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. For additional information, see “Child re- straints” (P. 1-34). A child restraint may be secured in the ve- hicle by using either the LATCH (Lower An- chors and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-34).
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 re- straint system (air bag system) for the front passenger. For additional informa- tion, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-34) and “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-61).
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