2004 Nissan Xterra

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- As with other vehicles with features for
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- drive models correctly may result in loss of
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
This manual was prepared to help you under- ing and driving” section of this manual.
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! This vehicle will handle and maneuver
manual before operating your vehicle. differently from an ordinary passenger
Follow these important driving rules to
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip car because it has a higher center of
explains details about the warranties cov- for you and your passengers! gravity for off-road use. As with other
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service vehicles with features of this type, fail-
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- result in loss of control or an accident.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
may have with your vehicle, as well as
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear driving” section of this manual.
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS provide information about the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
best. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the This vehicle should not be modified.
all occupants of the vehicle.
extensive resources available to them. Modification could affect its performance,
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for safety or durability, and may even violate
important safety information. governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
ing from modifications may not be cov-
models, a mark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items. ered under NISSAN warranties.

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some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
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WARNING
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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely. vehicle. © 2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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ate personal injury or damage to your ve- means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
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call attention to an item in the illustration. dena, California.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-
puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in
improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com-
pany has also developed ways to build quality into its
vehicles at each stage of the production process,
both through extensive use of automation and —
most importantly — through an awareness that
people are the central element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best job
was being done in producing and delivering your
vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that
when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for
WFW0002 maintenance, the service technician will perform his
work according to the quality standards that have
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San been established by NISSAN.
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc- nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you
cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety
and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them 21,000 people throughout the United States, systems that will help protect you and your passen-
in 170 nations. Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers We urge you to use the seat belts every time you
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured drive the vehicle.
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in across North America.
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli- with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately ship — a product that we can be proud to build and
engines, boats and other diversified products. 4,500 people. These include company employees you can be proud to own.
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in- In addition, many Canadians work for companies
vestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-
is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in terials and services ranging from the operation of
facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities port facilities and transportation services, to the
include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can- supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
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our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

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OR

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner and audio 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

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-21)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags (if so equipped) (P. 1-8)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-21)
4. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-8)
5. Seats (P. 1-2)
6. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-18)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-39)
8. Top tether strap anchor point locations
(P. 1-42)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-25)
4. Roof rack (P. 2-34)
5. Power windows (P. 2-37)
6. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-2, 3-4, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
8. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 5-27)
11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-32)
12. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-22)

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Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-34)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Rear window defrost (P. 2-10)
4. Rear window washer (P.2-19)
5. Back door (P. 3-10)
6. Spare tire (P.6-2)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-32)
8. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-4)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
2. Map lights (P. 2-42)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-13)
4. Inside mirror (P.3-13)
5. Glove box (P. 2-30)
6. Cup holders (P. 2-29)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. Rear seats (P.1-4)
9. Storage (P. 2-27)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-8)
7. Glove box (P. 2-30)
8. Audio system (P. 4-10)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 2-23)
10. Automatic/manual selector lever
(P. 5-10)
11. Transfer case shift lever (if so
equipped) (P. 5-19)
12. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-16)
13. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
14. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-8, P. 2-23)
15. Steering wheel switch for audio con-
trols (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
17. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
18. Rear window wiper and washer switch
WIC0641 (if so equipped)(P. 2-19)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

KA24DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P.8-16)
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-17)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)

WDI0087


VG33E engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-30)
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
(P. 8-17)
12. Battery (P. 8-17)

WDI0269


VG33ER engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-30)
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
4. Supercharger
(P. 8-17)
12. Battery (P. 8-17)

WDI0270


WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock brake 2-10 Charge warning 2-11 Seat belt warn- 2-12
or warning light light ing light and
chime
Door open 2-11
warning light Supplemental 2-13
Automatic 2-10 air bag warning
transmission oil Engine oil pres- 2-11
light
temperature sure warning
warning light light
( Low fuel warn- 2-11 Indicator Name Page
model) ing light light
Automatic 2-10 Low tire pres- 2-11 Cruise main 2-13
transmission sure warning switch indicator
park warning light (if so light (if so
light equipped) equipped)
( model)
Low windshield 2-12 Cruise set 2-13
Brake warning 2-10 washer fluid switch indicator
or light warning light light (if so
(if so equipped) equipped)


Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light
4-wheel drive 2-13 Turn 2-14
indicator light signal/hazard
(if so equipped) indicator lights
High beam in- 2-13 Vehicle dy- 2-15
dicator light namic control
(Blue) off indicator
light (if so
Malfunction 2-14
equipped)
indicator lamp
(MIL)
Overdrive off 2-14
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
only)
Slip indicator 2-14
light (if so
equipped)


MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Rear seat adjustment (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Two-point type seat belt without retractor
Rear seat adjustment (Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 (center of rear seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Precautions on supplemental restraint Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Installation on rear seat center position. . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Installation on rear seat outboard positions . . . . . . . 1-35
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43

SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
● 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 con-
trol of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

ARS1152

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 and adjust the seat properly. See
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
be against your body. In an accident, in this section.
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.

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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

WRS0175 WRS0176
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
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 re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-3

WRS0131 WRS0389 WRS0180
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type A)
seat) driver’s seat) Folding
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of The lumbar support feature provides lower back 1 Pull outward on the 2 straps at the bottom of
the seat cushion to the desired position. support to the driver. Move the lever forward or
the seat cushions.
backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.
2 Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.


WRS0181 WRS0182 WRS0183
3 Pull the ring on top of the seatback up. 5 To return the rear seatback to a seating 6 Hold the seat belts above the seat cushion.
position, push the seatback up until it
4 Fold down the seatback. 7 Slide the seat cushion back.
latches.
8 Push down the seat cushion until it latches.

WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.


● 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
are in place and latched.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are WRS0184 WRS0185
completely secured. If they are not com- REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type B) 2 Pull the ring on top of the seatback up.
pletely secured in the latched position,
passengers may be injured in an acci- Folding 3 Fold down the seatback.
1 Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.


● 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
are in place and latched.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
WRS0186 WRS0187 upright position, be certain they are
4 To return the rear seat to the normal position, 5 Hold the seat belts above the seat cushion. completely secured. If they are not com-
push the seatback up until latches. pletely secured in the latched position,
6 Slide the seat cushion back. passengers may be injured in an acci-
7 Push down the seat cushion until it latches. dent or sudden stop.

WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-
tion contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental front air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front impact air bag system:
This system can help cushion the impact force to
the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger in certain frontal collisions.

WRS0133 WRS0134
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system (if so equipped): This system can help
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, pants in front and rear outboard seating positions
push and hold the lock knob and push the head in certain side impact collisions. The curtain side-
restraint down. impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
WARNING The supplemental air bags are designed to
Head restraints should be adjusted prop- supplement the crash protection provided by
erly as they may provide significant pro- the driver and front passenger seat belts and are
tection against injury in an accident. Do not a substitute for them. Seat belts should
not remove them. Check the adjustment always be correctly worn and the driver and front
after someone else uses the seat. passenger seated a suitable distance away from
the steering wheel and instrument panel. (See
“Seat belts” later in this section for instructions
and precautions on seat belt usage.)


The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

WRS0031

WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
● The supplemental front air bags ordi- you are sitting well back and upright in
narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat. The front air bags inflate with
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or great force. If you are unrestrained,
lower severity frontal collision. Always leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
wear your seat belts to help reduce the of position in any way, you are at
risk or severity of injury in various kinds greater risk of injury or death in a crash.
of accidents. You may also receive serious or fatal
injuries from the supplemental front air
bag if you are up against it when it
inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Always use the seat belts.


● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
air bag system monitors the severity of
a collision and then inflates the air bags
based on belt usage. Failure to properly
wear seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
ARS1133


ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043

WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.


ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256

WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front air
bags or curtain side-impact air bags
inflate if they are not properly re-
strained. Pre-teens and children should
be properly restrained in the rear seat, if
possible.
● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental front air bag could seri-
ously injure or kill your child. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for
details.


SSS0101 WRS0236 SSS0159

WARNING WARNING
Supplemental curtain side impact air bag: ● The seat belts and the supplemental
curtain side-impact air bags are most
● The supplemental curtain side-impact
effective when you are sitting well back
air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the
and upright in the seat. The curtain
event of a frontal impact, rear impact,
side-impact air bag inflates with great
rollover or lower severity side collision.
force. Do not allow anyone to place
Always wear your seat belt to help re-
their hand, leg or face near the side roof
duce the risk or severity of injury in
rails or to extend their hand out of the
various kinds of accidents.
window or lean against the door. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustrations.


SSS0162

WRS0237
1. Crash zone sensor 6. Driver seat belt buckle switch
2. Passenger supplemental air bag mod- 7. Air bag diagnosis sensor unit
ule 8. Front seat belt pre-tensioner
3. Passenger seat belt buckle switch 9. Driver supplemental air bag module
4. Side curtain air bag
5. Front seat belt pre-tensioner

Supplemental front air bag system inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
and whether the front occupants are belted or
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in The supplemental front air bags operate
unbelted. This does not indicate improper perfor-
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger only when the ignition switch is in the ON
mance of the system. If you have any questions
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the or START position.
about the performance of your air bag system,
dashboard above the glove box. please contact your NISSAN dealer. After turning the ignition key to the ON
These systems are designed to meet optional position, the supplemental air bag warning
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a
certification requirements under U.S. regulations. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the
They are also permitted in Canada. The optional warning light will turn off after about 7
certification allows the front air bags to be de- release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
seconds if the system is operational.
signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
previously. However, all of the information, not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-
WARNING
cautions and warnings in this manual still ing. Those with a history of a breathing condition
apply and must be followed. should get fresh air promptly. ● Do not place any objects on the steer-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
The supplemental front air bag system is de- Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of panel. Also, do not place any objects
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli- seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on between any occupant and the steering
sions, although it may inflate if the forces in an- the face and chest of the front occupants. They wheel or instrument panel. Such ob-
other type of collision are similar to those of a can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. jects may become dangerous projec-
higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in However, an inflating front air bag may cause tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags tal front air bag inflates.
of it) is not always an indication of proper supple- do not provide restraint to the lower body.
mental front air bag system operation. ● Immediately after inflation, several
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system components will be
The supplemental air bag system has dual stage driver and passenger seated upright as far as hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
inflators for both the driver and passenger air practical away from the steering wheel or instru- verely burn yourself.
bags. The system monitors information from the ment panel. The supplemental front air bags in-
crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and flate quickly in order to help protect the front
seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat occupants. Because of this, the force of the front
belts are fastened. Inflator operation is based on air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the severity of a collision and whether the seat the occupant is too close to, or is against, the
belts are being used. Only one front air bag may front air bag module during inflation.

● No unauthorized changes should be ● Work on and around the supplemental
made to any components or wiring of front air bag system should be done by
the supplemental air bag system. This is a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri-
to prevent accidental inflation of the cal equipment should also be done by a
supplemental air bag or damage to the NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re-
supplemental air bag system. straint System (SRS) wiring should not
be modified or disconnected. Unautho-
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
rized electrical test equipment and
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
probing devices should not be used on
pension system or front end structure.
the air bag system.
This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag system. ● A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified re-
● Tampering with the supplemental front
pair facility. A cracked windshield could
air bag system may result in serious
affect inflation of the supplemental air
personal injury. Tampering includes WRS0235
bag system.
changes to the steering wheel and the Supplemental curtain side-impact air
instrument panel assembly by placing ● The SRS wiring harness connectors are
material over the steering wheel pad yellow and orange for easy bag system (if so equipped)
and above the instrument panel or by identification. The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
installing additional trim material are located in the roof side rails. This system is
around the air bag system. When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental front air designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help
bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri- reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occu-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual. pants. However, all of the information, cau-
tions and warnings in this manual still ap-
ply and must be followed. The curtain side-
impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may inflate
if the forces in another type of collision are similar
to those of a higher severity side impact. They are


designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle these air bag modules during inflation. The cur- ● Do not make unauthorized changes to
is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side tain side-impact air bag will deflate quickly after your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
collisions. the collision is over. pension system or side panel. This
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an The supplemental curtain side-impact air could affect proper operation of the
indication of proper supplemental curtain side- bags operate only when the ignition switch supplemental curtain side-impact air
impact air bag operation. is in the ON or START position. bag system.
● Work around and on the curtain side-
When the supplemental curtain side-impact air After turning the ignition key to the ON
impact air bag system should be done
bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, position, the supplemental air bag warning by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not light illuminates. The supplemental air bag trical equipment should also be done by
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should warning light will turn off after about 7 a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation seconds if the system is operational. nesses* should not be modified or dis-
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing connected. Unauthorized electrical test
condition should get fresh air promptly. WARNING equipment and probing devices should
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags help ● Right after inflation, several curtain not be used on the side air bag system.
to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- side-impact air bag system compo- * The SRS wiring harness connectors are
pants in the front and rear outboard seating po- nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
yellow and orange for easy identification.
sitions. They can help save lives and reduce you may severely burn yourself.
serious injuries. However, an inflating curtain ● No unauthorized changes should be When selling your vehicle, we request that you
side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other made to any components or wiring of inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
injuries. Supplemental curtain side-impact air the curtain side-impact air bag system. bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and
bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. This is to prevent accidental inflation of guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
the curtain side-impact air bag or dam- Owner’s Manual.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as far age to the curtain side-impact air bag
away as practical from the door finishers and side system.
roof rails. The curtain side-impact air bag inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the curtain side-
impact air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against,

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (front ● Work around and on the pre-tensioner cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
seats) system should be done by a NISSAN of a breathing condition should get fresh air
dealer. Installation of electrical equip- promptly.
WARNING ment should also be done by a NISSAN If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test system, the supplemental air bag warning
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should light will flash intermittently after the igni-
reused after activation. It must be re- not be used on the pre-tensioner seat tion key is turned to the ON or START position. In
placed together with the retractor and belt system. this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not
buckle as a unit.
● If you need to dispose of the pre- function properly. They must be checked and
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner NISSAN dealer.
not activated, be sure to have the pre- disposal procedures are set forth in the When selling your vehicle, we request that you
tensioner system checked and, if nec- appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt
essary, replaced by your NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could system and guide the buyer to the appropriate
dealer. cause personal injury. sections in this Owner’s Manual.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This activates in conjunction with the supplemental air
is to prevent accidental activation of bag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac-
the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat helping to restrain front seat occupants.
belt system may result in serious per- The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
sonal injury.
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may

LRS0100

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (if so
WRS0424 equipped) and pre-tensioner seat belt systems.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental air
1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit,
WARNING LABELS crash zone sensor, supplemental front air bag
Warning labels about the supplemental front air modules, supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in bag modules (if so equipped), pre-tensioner seat
the illustration. belts and all related wiring.


When the ignition key is in the ON or START
WARNING WARNING
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns If the supplemental air bag warning light ● Once a supplemental front air bag or
off. This means the system is operational. is on, it could mean that the supplemental supplemental curtain side-impact air
front air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt bag has inflated, the air bag module will
If any of the following system conditions occur, systems will not operate in an accident. To not function again and must be re-
the supplemental front air bag, supplemental cur- help avoid injury to yourself or others, placed. Additionally, if any of the
tain side-impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN supplemental front air bags inflate, the
belt systems need servicing: dealer as soon as possible. activated pre-tensioner seat belts must
also be replaced. The air bag module
● The supplemental air bag warning light re- Repair and replacement procedure and pre-tensioner seat belt system
mains on after approximately 7 seconds. should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
● The supplemental air bag warning light The air bag module and pre-tensioner
curtain side-impact air bags (if so equipped) and seat belt system cannot be repaired.
flashes intermittently. pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to inflate
● The supplemental air bag warning light does on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it ● The supplemental front air bag and cur-
not come on at all. is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning tain side-impact air bag systems, and
light remains illuminated after inflation has oc- the pre-tensioner seat belt system
Under these conditions, the Supplemental Re- curred. Repair and replacement of these supple- should be inspected by a NISSAN
straint System (supplemental front air bag, mental air bag systems should be done only by a dealer if there is any damage to the
supplemental curtain side-impact air bag or pre- front end or side portion of the vehicle.
NISSAN dealer.
tensioner seat belt systems) may not operate ● If you need to dispose of the supple-
properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take When maintenance work is required on the ve- mental air bag, pre-tensioner seat belt
your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. hicle, the supplemental front air bags, supple- system or scrap the vehicle, contact a
mental curtain side-impact air bags, pre- NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental
tensioner seat belts and related parts should be air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
pointed out to the person performing the mainte- tem disposal procedures are set forth in
nance. The ignition key should always be in the the appropriate NISSAN Service
LOCK position when working under the hood or Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
inside the vehicle. could cause personal injury.


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, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your seat-
ing position includes a supplemental 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 ● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
fastened to the proper buckle. tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
effectiveness.
use during a collision be replaced un-
● Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the
use the same seat belt. belts show no damage and continue to
● Never carry more people in the vehicle operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
than there are seat belts. not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo damage or improper operation is noted.
area while the vehicle is in motion. It
does not contain seat belts. It is not ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 designed for passengers. They could be ware should be inspected after any col-
injured in sudden braking or a collision. lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING manufacturer’s inspection instructions
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over tinuously while the ignition is turned The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. ON with all doors closed and all seat if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, belts fastened, it may indicate a mal-
under your arm or across your neck. The function in the system. Have the system CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and checked by a NISSAN dealer.
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Children need adults to help protect them.
● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as activated, it cannot be reused and must
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE be replaced together with the retractor. The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could See your NISSAN dealer. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
increase the risk of internal injuries in than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear
an accident. ● Removal and installation of the pre-
facing child restraints. Front facing child re-
tensioner seat belt system components
straints are available for children who outgrow
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
rear facing child restraints.

WARNING Infants and small children WARNING
Infants and children need special protec- NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil- Never let a child stand or kneel on any
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit dren be placed in child restraints that comply with seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
them properly. The shoulder belt may Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- areas while the vehicle is moving. The
come too close to the face or neck. The nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You child could be seriously injured or killed in
lap belt may not fit over their small hip should choose a child restraint that fits your ve- an accident or sudden stop.
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- hicle and always follow the manufacturer’s in-
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal structions for installation and use. PREGNANT WOMEN
injury. Always use appropriate child
Larger children NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
restraints.
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Children who are too large for child restraints and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
tories require the use of approved child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
for infants and small children. See “Child Re- which are provided. shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
straints” later in this section. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
In addition, there are many types of child re- recommendations.
straints available for larger children which should booster seat (commercially available) may help
be used for maximum protection. overcome this. The booster seat should raise the INJURED PERSONS
child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi-
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens tioned across the top, middle portion of the NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
and children be restrained in the rear seat. shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
According to accident statistics, children booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have recommendations.
are safer when properly restrained in the a label certifying that it complies with Federal
rear seat than in the front seat. This is Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
especially important because your vehicle tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has
has a supplemental restraint system (Air grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near
bag system) for the front passenger. See the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without
“Supplemental restraint system” earlier in the booster seat.
this section.


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.
● 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
WRS0174 WRS0137
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should 1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
be upright. Always sit well back in the section. The retractor is designed to lock during a
seat and adjust the seat belt properly. 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.


emergency locking mode. See “Child restraints”
later in this section for more information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.

WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
WRS0138 not completely secured, passengers may WRS0139
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug Unfastening the seat belts
on the hips as shown.
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the tracts.
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest. Checking seat belt operation
The front passenger seat belt and the rear three- Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for movement by two separate methods:
child restraint installation. It is referred to as the ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
automatic locking mode. retractor.
When automatic locking mode is activated the ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the

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.

WRS0189

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button 1 and
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position 2 , so the belt passes over the center of
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.


WRS0190 WRS0191 WRS0192
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Fastening the belts 2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (center of belt away from the tongue.
1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
rear seat) hear and feel the latch engage.


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