2012 FRONTIER OWNER'S MANUAL

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2012 F R O NTI E R
OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN In addition to factory installed options, your ve- Before driving your vehicle, please read this
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest cessories installed by NISSAN or by your iarity with controls and maintenance require-
techniques and strict quality control. NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, vehicle.
This manual was prepared to help you under- warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
stand the operation and maintenance of your proper use of such accessories prior to operating WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this dealer for details concerning the particular ac- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
manual before operating your vehicle. cessories with which your vehicle is equipped. MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers!
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon and avoid using vehicle features or taking
law. other actions that could distract you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat.
extensive resources available to them.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all options
models, a mark is placed at the begin- available on this model. Therefore, you may find
ning of the applicable sections/items. This vehicle should not be modified. some information that does not apply to your
Modification could affect its vehicle.
As with other vehicles with features for performance, safety or durability, and
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel All information, specifications and illustrations in
may even violate governmental this manual are those in effect at the time of
drive models correctly may result in loss of
regulations. In addition, damage or per- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
control or an accident. Be sure to read
formance problems resulting from modi- specifications or design without notice and with-
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
fications may not be covered under out obligation.
ing and driving” section of this manual.
NISSAN warranties.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
ING THIS MANUAL
This vehicle will handle and maneuver You will see various symbols in this manual. They
differently from an ordinary passenger are used in the following ways:
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other WARNING
vehicles with features of this type, fail- This is used to indicate the presence of a
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may hazard that could cause death or serious
result in loss of control or an accident. personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off- precisely.
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving CAUTION
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual. This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.

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vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-16)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-64)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-16)
4. Head restraints (P.1-7 )
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-71)
6. Seats (P. 1-3)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-71)
8. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-77)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-64)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-28)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-30)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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0-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped),
keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-33)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-50)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P. 3-17)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-11, P. 9-4)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-14)
3. Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
(P. 3-15)
4. Vents (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-42)
6. Shift selector (automatic transmission, if
so equipped) (P. 5-13)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-44)
8. Front seats (P. 1-3)
9. Console box (P. 2-41)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-14)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-3)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35, P. 4-37)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-64, P. 2-33)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-38)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-64)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-42)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-73)
13. Auxiliary audio input jac k(if so
equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-37)

LIC1422


15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-36)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Hill descent control switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13, 5-17)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control (if so
equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-16)


ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

WDI0643


VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
*Engine cover removed for clarity.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page
light light light

Anti-lock Braking 2-15 Charge warning 2-16 Supplemental air 2-20
System (ABS) warn- light bag warning light
or ing light
Door open warning 2-17 Indicator Name Page
light light

Automatic transmis- 2-15 Engine oil pressure 2-17 Automatic transmis- 2-20
sion check warning warning light sion position indica-
light tor light (if so
4WD warning light 2-17 equipped)
Automatic transmis- 2-15 ( model)
sion oil temperature Cruise main switch 2-20
warning light (if so Low fuel warning 2-18 indicator light (if so
equipped) light equipped)

Automatic transmis- 2-15 Cruise set switch 2-20
Low tire pressure 2-18
sion park warning indicator light (if so
warning light
light equipped)
( model) Low windshield- 2-19
washer fluid warning
Brake warning light 2-16
light (if so equipped)

or Seat belt warning 2-19
light and chime


Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light

Electronic locking 2-20 Overdrive off indica- 2-22
rear differential (E- tor light (A/T models
Lock) system on only)
indicator light (if so
equipped) Security indicator 2-22
4WD shift indicator 2-21
light ( Slip indicator light 2-22
model) for models with
ABLS
Front passenger air 2-21
bag status light Slip indicator light 2-22
for models with
High beam indicator 2-21 VDC
light (blue)
Transfer 4LO posi- 2-22
Hill descent control 2-35 tion indicator light
system on indicator ( model)
Turn signal/hazard 2-23
Malfunction Indica- 2-21 indicator lights
tor Light (MIL)
Vehicle Dynamic 2-23
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Front manual seat adjustment CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Front power seat adjustment LATCH (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 LATCH — Jump seat (King cab models only). . . . . . 1-34
Armrest (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Rear-facing child restraint installation using
Head restraints (1st row only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 the seat belts (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Head restraints (2nd row – outboard Rear-facing child restraint installation using
positions only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 the seat belts — jump seat
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 using LATCH (Crew cab model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 using LATCH — jump seat
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Forward-facing child restraint installation
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 using the seat belts — front passenger and
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Foward-facing child restraint installation
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 using the seat belts — front passenger and
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 jump seats (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Installing top tether strap (Front passenger
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 seat – King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57

Installing top tether strap Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64
(Jump seat – King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Installing top tether strap system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64
(Rear bench seat – Crew cab models only). . . . . . . 1-58 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-78
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-79

SEATS

● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.

CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

ARS1152 FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be
seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident,
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive
section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

WRS0175 WRS0176 WRS0131
Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean seat)
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever the seat cushion to the desired position.
to lock the seatback in position.
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 P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully
applied.

1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WRS0389 WRS0163
Lumbar support (if so equipped for FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward
driver’s seat) (if so equipped) Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
The lumbar support feature provides lower back Operating tips the seat forward or backward to the desired
support to the driver. Move the lever forward or position.
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor Reclining
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
long period of time when the engine is off. move your body forward. The seatback will move
This will discharge the battery. forward.


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 re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.

WRS0164 WRS0389
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for
seat) driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever forward or
cushion. backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.


HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only)
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
LRS0556 LRS2089
moved. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
JUMP SEAT (King cab) ARMREST (if so equipped) straint before an occupant uses the seat-
ing position. Failure to follow these in-
To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
WARNING structions can reduce the effectiveness of
seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and the head restraints. This may increase the
● Do not use a child restraint in the driv- fold it down to the resting position. risk of serious injury or death in a
er’s side jump seat. This seating posi-
collision.
tion is not suitable for child restraint
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger’s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un-
folded from the seat base.
● When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between the
seat cushion and the body side.


LRS2020 LRS0887 WRS0134
The illustration shows the seating positions Components Adjustment
equipped with head restraints. The first row head
restraints are adjustable. 1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Adjustment notches
a head restraint. 3. Lock knob
4. Stalks


LRS0888 LRS0889 LRS0890
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.


Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
HEAD RESTRAINTS (2nd row –
outboard positions only)
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
LRS0891 SPA1025 anything to the head restraint stalks or
Install Front-seat Active Head Restraints remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- moved. If the head restraint was removed,
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is ing the force that the seatback receives from the reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
facing the correct direction. The stalk with occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement straint before an occupant uses the seat-
the adjustment notches ᭺ must be installed
1 of the head restraint helps support the occu- ing position. Failure to follow these in-
in the hole with the lock knob ᭺.2 pant’s head by reducing its backward movement structions can reduce the effectiveness of
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the and helping absorb some of the forces that may the head restraints. This may increase the
head restraint down. lead to whiplash-type injuries. risk of serious injury or death in a
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions collision.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position. at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.

LRS2020 LRS2073 LRS2074
The illustration shows the seating positions Components Removal
equipped with head restraints. The second row
head restraints are removable but not adjustable. 1. Head restraint Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
᭡ Indicates the seating position is equipped with 2. Lock knobs
a head restraint. 1. Adjust the seat or seatback as necessary.
3. Stalks
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped 2. Push and hold the lock knobs.
with a head restraint or adjustable headrest. 3. Pull the head restraint up until it is removed
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall the head restraint and properly ad-
just the seat or seatback before an occupant
uses the seating position.


FLEXIBLE SEATING ● If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
WARNING stored to prevent them from causing
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo injury to passengers or damage to the
area or on the rear seats when they are vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
in the fold-down position. In a collision, accident.
people riding in these areas without ● When returning the seatbacks to the
proper restraints are more likely to be upright position, be certain they are
seriously injured or killed. completely secured in the latched posi-
● Do not allow people to ride in any area tion. If they are not completely secured,
of your vehicle that is not equipped with passengers may be injured in an acci-
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone dent or sudden stop.
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
LRS2075 seat belt properly. vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
Install ● Do not fold down the rear seats when place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
occupants are in the rear seat area or In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes any luggage is on the rear seats. cargo could cause personal injury.
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. ● Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
2. Push the head restraint down until it locks in protection against injury in an accident.
place. Always replace and adjust them prop-
erly if they have been removed for any
reason.


WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
LRS0608 LRS0609 area or on the front passenger’s seat
Folding the front passenger’s seatback ᭺
2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use
flat (if so equipped) you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for sudden stop.
extra storage length when transporting long 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
items: seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lift on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
up on the recline lever, located on the out-
a proper seating position. Release the lever
side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
to lock the seatback in position.
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.


LRS0398 LRS0566 LRS0567
Folding the rear bench seat ᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward ᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place. seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle
To fold the rear bench seat up: for maximum storage capacity.
᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
To return the rear bench seat to a seating posi-
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
tion, reverse the process. Make sure to prop-
up.
erly push the seat cushion down into place.


WARNING WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help area or on the rear seat when it is in the
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do fold-down position. Use of these areas by
not place cargo higher than the seat- passengers without proper restraints
backs. In a sudden stop or collision, could result in serious injury in an acci-
unsecured cargo could cause personal dent or sudden stop.
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
seat unless the seat bottom cushions WRS0840
are in place and latched. Folding the rear bench seat down
● When returning the seatbacks to the The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
upright position, be certain they are
access the child restraint anchor point locations
completely secured in the latched posi-
or the jacking equipment.
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci- To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
dent or sudden stop. and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger’s side
seatback.


SEAT BELTS

SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed 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 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,
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.


SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● Once a seat belt pretensioner has acti-
fastened to the proper buckle. vated, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced together with the retractor.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
See your NISSAN dealer.
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness. ● Removal and installation of preten-
sioner system components should be
● Do not allow more than one person to
done by a NISSAN dealer.
use the same seat belt.
● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
tractors and attaching hardware,
than there are seat belts.
should be inspected after any collision
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
tinuously while the ignition is turned mends that all seat belt assemblies in
ON with all doors closed and all seat use during a collision be replaced un-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- less the collision was minor and the
function in the system. Have the system belts show no damage and continue to
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● No changes should be made to the seat not in use during a collision should also
your shoulder and across your chest. belt system. For example, do not modify be inspected and replaced if either
Never put the belt behind your back, the seat belt, add material, or install damage or improper operation is noted.
under your arm or across your neck. The devices that may change the seat belt ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
belt should be away from your face and routing or tension. Doing so may affect ware should be inspected after any col-
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. the operation of the seat belt system. lision. Always follow the restraint
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as Modifying or tampering with the seat manufacturer’s inspection instructions
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE belt system may result in serious per- and replacement recommendations.
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could sonal injury. The child restraints should be replaced
increase the risk of internal injuries in if they are damaged.
an accident.


PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
be against your body. In an accident,
always position the lap belt as low as possible
you could be thrown into it and receive
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder neck or other serious injuries. You
belt over your shoulder and across your chest. could also slide under the lap belt and
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- receive serious internal injuries.
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use adjust the seat belt properly.
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● Do not allow children to play with the WRS0175
seat belts. Most seating positions are Manual front seat shown
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT equipped with Automatic Locking Re- Fastening the seat belts (Front seats
WITH RETRACTOR tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the
seat belt becomes wrapped around a
all models and rear seats Crew cab
child’s neck with the ALR mode acti- models)
WARNING
vated, the child can be seriously injured 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
● Every person who drives or rides in this or killed if the seat belt retracts and section.
vehicle should use a seat belt at all becomes tight. This can occur even if
times. the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat
belt to release the child. If the seat belt
cannot be unbuckled or is already un-
buckled, release the child by cutting the
seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a
knife or scissors) to release the seat
belt.


The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend 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 Automatic Locking Retractor (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 returns to the ELR mode
LRS0594 LRS0595
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug straints” later in this section for more information.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. The ALR mode should be used only for
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
● The retractor is designed to lock dur- retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode
ing a sudden stop or on impact. A shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
should not be activated. If it is activated it
slow pulling motion permits the seat and across your chest.
belt to move, and allows you some may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
The front passenger seat and the rear seating sion. It can also change the operation of
freedom of movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes the front passenger air bag. See “Front
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: passenger air bag and status light” later in
its fully retracted position, firmly pull this section.
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then
smoothly pull the belt out of the re- ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
tractor.


WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats
King cab models)

LRS0556 LRS0569
1. Open the jump seat. See “Seats” earlier in ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
this section. 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 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.


movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during
certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (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 returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR mode should be used only for
LRS0570 WRS0139
child restraint installation. During normal
᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode Unfastening the seat belts
on the hips as shown. should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten- ᭺
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the sion. It can also change the operation of the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the the front passenger air bag. See “Front tracts.
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder passenger air bag and status light” later in
and across your chest. Checking seat belt operation
this section.
The jump seat position’s three-point seat belts Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
have two modes of operation: WARNING movement by two separate methods:

● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) When fastening the seat belts, be certain ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
that the seatbacks are completely se- retractor.
● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) cured in the latched position. If they are ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode not completely secured, passengers may
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
the driver and passengers some freedom of

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
WARNING
check the operation as follows:
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward ment button and try to move the shoul-
quickly. The retractor should lock and re- der belt anchor up and down to make
strict further belt movement. sure it is securely fixed in position.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or ● The shoulder belt anchor height should
if you have any questions about seat belt opera- be adjusted to the position best for you.
tion, see a NISSAN dealer. Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
LRS0242
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
seats) and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
justed to the position best for you. See “Precau- (200 mm) of length and may be used for either
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To the driver or front passenger seating position.
adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and 1 See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired chasing an extender if an extender is required.
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
der belt anchor into position.


CHILD SAFETY

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt Children need adults to help protect them.
WARNING
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat They need to be properly restrained.
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
by the same company which made the belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. In addition to the general information in this
original equipment seat belts, should manual, child safety information is available from
be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Periodically check to see that the seat many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
belt and the metal components, such as government traffic safety offices, and community
● Adults and children who can use the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
standard seat belt should not use an and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, to learn the best way to transport your child.
extender. Such unnecessary use could deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
result in serious personal injury in the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- There are three basic types of child restraint
event of an accident. sembly should be replaced. systems:
● Never use seat belt extenders to install ● Rear-facing child restraint
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be ● Forward-facing child restraint
seriously injured in a collision or a sud- ● Booster seat
den stop.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
mild soap solution or any solution recom- child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. are available for children who outgrow rear-
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
seat belts to retract until they are completely lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
dry. use a forward-facing child restraint.


tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
WARNING
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
Infants and children need special protec- later in this section. and use.
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may INFANTS LARGER CHILDREN
come too close to the face or neck. The
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed Children who are too large for child restraints
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal mends that infants be placed in child restraints which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
injury. Always use appropriate child that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
restraints. Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and
Standards. You should choose a child restraint 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- obtain proper seat belt fit.
tories require the use of approved child restraints facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
for infants and small children. See “Child re- NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
straints” later in this section. SMALL CHILDREN commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt fits close to the face or neck or if the lap
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at portion of the seat belt goes across the abdo-
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth- least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing men. The booster seat should raise the child so
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat child restraint as long as possible up to the height that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
belt. See “Child restraints” section for more infor- or weight limit of the child restraint. Forward- across the top, middle portion of the shoulder
mation. facing child restraints are available for children and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat
who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are can only be used in seating positions that have a
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens at least 1 year old. Refer to the manufacturer’s
and children be restrained in the rear seat if three-point type seat belt. The booster seat
instructions for minimum and maximum weight should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certi-
available (Crew Cab models). Studies show and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
that children are safer when properly re- fying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
mends that small children be placed in child Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
strained in the rear seat than in the front restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
seat. Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face
This is especially important because your Safety Standards. You should choose a child and neck, use the shoulder belt without the
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- booster seat.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
area. The child could be seriously injured
or killed in a sudden stop or collision.

ARS1098 WRS0256
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING
RESTRAINTS
● Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions 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:
– Do not install rear-facing child re-
straints in the driver’s side rear seat-
ing position.


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