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2. The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
Foreword including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Welcome to the growing family of new READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE For descriptions specified for four-wheel
NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been SAFELY drive models, a mark is placed at
delivered to you with confidence. It was the beginning of the applicable
produced using the latest techniques and Before driving your vehicle please read this sections/items.
strict quality control. owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance As with other vehicles with features for
This manual was prepared to help you requirements, assisting you in the safe op- off-road use, failure to operate four-
understand the operation and maintenance eration of your vehicle. wheel drive models correctly may result
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many in loss of control or an accident. Be sure
miles of driving pleasure. Please read WARNING to read ‘‘Driving safety precautions ’’ in
through this manual before operating your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of this
vehicle. manual.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa-
Follow these important driving rules to ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
tion Booklet or in Canada, a Warranty
help ensure a safe and complete trip for ING
and Roadside Assistance Information
Booklet explains details about the war- you and your passengers This vehicle will handle and maneuver
ranties covering your vehicle. The • NEVER drive under the influence of differently from an ordinary passenger
“Nissan Service and Maintenance alcohol or drugs. car because it has a higher center of
Guide” explains details about maintain- • ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- gravity for off-road use. As with other
ing and servicing your vehicle. Addition- its and never drive too fast for con- vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon ditions. ure to operate this vehicle correctly
Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how may result in loss of control or an
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and accident.
to resolve any concerns you may have appropriate child restraint systems.
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
rights under your state’s lemon law. • ALWAYS provide information about road driving precautions”, and ‘‘Avoid-
the proper use of vehicle safety fea- ing collision and rollover’’, and “Driv-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve- tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
hicle best. When you require any service or ing safety precautions”, in the
have any questions, they will be glad to • ALWAYS review this owner’s manual “Starting and driving” section of this
assist you with the extensive resources for important safety information. manual.
available to them.
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3. The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
Foreword including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Welcome to the growing family of new READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE • ALWAYS review this owner’s manual
NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been SAFELY for important safety information.
delivered to you with confidence. It was
produced using the latest techniques and Before driving your vehicle please read this For descriptions specified for four-wheel
strict quality control. owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure drive models, a mark is placed at
This manual was prepared to help you familiarity with controls and maintenance the beginning of the applicable
understand the operation and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe op- sections/items.
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many eration of your vehicle. As with other vehicles with features for
miles of driving pleasure. Please read off-road use, failure to operate four-
through this manual before operating your WARNING
wheel drive models correctly may result
vehicle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION in loss of control or an accident. Be sure
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa- REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! to read ‘‘Driving safety precautions ’’ in
tion Booklet or in Canada, a Warranty the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of this
and Roadside Assistance Information Follow these important driving rules to manual.
help ensure a safe and complete trip for
Booklet explains details about the war-
you and your passengers ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
ranties covering your vehicle. The
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance • NEVER drive under the influence of This vehicle will handle and maneuver
Guide” explains details about maintain- alcohol or drugs. differently from an ordinary passenger
ing and servicing your vehicle. Addition- • ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- car because it has a higher center of
ally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon its and never drive too fast for con- gravity for off-road use. As with other
Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how ditions. vehicles with features of this type, failure
to resolve any concerns you may have • ALWAYS use your seat belts and to operate this vehicle correctly may re-
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your appropriate child restraint systems. sult in loss of control or an accident.
rights under your state’s lemon law. Pre-teen children should be seated Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve- in the rear seat. road driving precautions”, and ‘‘Avoiding
hicle best. When you require any service or • ALWAYS provide information about collision and rollover’’, and “Driving
have any questions, they will be glad to the proper use of vehicle safety fea- safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
assist you with the extensive resources tures to all occupants of the vehicle. driving” section of this manual.
available to them.
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4. The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION including 10% post-consumer fibers.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. WARNING
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may This is used to indicate the presence of
even violate governmental regulations. a hazard that could cause death or
In addition, damage or performance serious personal injury. To avoid or
problems resulting from modification reduce the risk, the procedures must
may not be covered under NISSAN war- be followed precisely.
ranties.
CAUTION
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the This is used to indicate the presence of APD1005
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do
change specifications or design without no- this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’
tice and without obligation. your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
carefully.
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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5. © 2001 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form,
or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, with-
out the prior written permission of Nissan
North America, Inc., Gardena, California.
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6. Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
portation services to the supply of lubricants,
parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company 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 cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,
WFW0002 dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
the best job was being done in producing and
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great
to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco- facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN
nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod- design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San to your dealer for maintenance, the service tech-
uct of a successful worldwide company that Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan nician will perform his work according to the
Technical Center North America in Farmington quality standards that have been established by
manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun- the factory.
tries and distributes them in 170 nations. Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs
nearly 18,000 people throughout the United Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac- States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and safety systems that will help protect you and your
founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN INFINITI dealers across North America. passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be- accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
come the fifth largest automaker in the world. In NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the time you drive the vehicle.
addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
diversified products. mately 4,500 people. These include company reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing across Canada. In addition, many Canadians and craftsmanship — a product that we can be
investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- work for companies that supply NISSAN and proud to build and you can be proud to own.
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- NISSAN dealers with materials and services
ments in facilities across the continent. Some of ranging from operation of port facilities and trans-
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7. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with
your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist
you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your for the following information: For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom-
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or — Your name, address, and telephone ers
you would like to provide NISSAN directly number Nissan North America, Inc.
with comments or questions, please con- Consumer Affairs Department
tact our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs De- — Vehicle identification number (attached P.O. Box 191
partment using our toll-free number: to top of the instrument panel on the Gardena, California 90248-0191
driver’s side)
For U.S. mainland customers For Hawaii customers
— Date of purchase Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
1-800-NISSAN-1
— Current odometer reading 2880 Kilihau St.
(1-800-647-7261) Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
For Hawaii customers — Your comments or questions
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) For Canada customers
For CANADIAN customers OR Nissan Canada Inc.
1-800-387-0122 5290 Orbitor Drive
You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask tion on the left at:
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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8. Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1
Contents 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

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10. 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2 Pregnant women .............................................1-21
Seat adjustment ................................................1-2 Injured persons................................................1-21
Tilting rear bench seat Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-21
(Crew Cab models only)....................................1-4 Two-point type seat belt without
Jump seats (if so equipped)...................................1-5 retractor (Jump seat in King Cab
Head restraint adjustment ......................................1-5 models and center of rear seat in Crew
Supplemental restraint system...............................1-6 Cab models) ...........................................................
Precautions on supplemental restraint Seat belt extenders .........................................1-26
system ...............................................................1-6 Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-26
Passenger supplemental air bag on/off Child restraints .....................................................1-27
switch and light (except Crew Cab Precautions on child restraints ........................1-27
models) ............................................................1-13 Installation on rear bench seat center
Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-16 position (Crew Cab models only) ....................1-29
Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-16 Installation on rear bench seat outboard
Seat belts .............................................................1-18 positions (Crew Cab models only) ..................1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-18 Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-36
Child safety......................................................1-19 Installation on front passenger seat ................1-37
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11. SEATS
ARS1152 WRS0109
WARNING ● For most effective protection when SEAT ADJUSTMENT
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, the seat WARNING
should be upright. Always sit well
the seatback is reclined. This can be
back in the seat and adjust the seat ● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
dangerous. The shoulder belt will driving so full attention may be given
not be against your body. In an acci- properly. See ‘‘Precautions on Seat
Belt Usage’’ later in this section. to vehicle operation. The seat may
dent you could be thrown into it and move suddenly and could cause
receive neck or other serious inju- loss of control of the vehicle.
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal ● After adjustment, gently rock in the
injuries. seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
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12. Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
WRS0110 ARS1025
Reclining Tilting
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up The front passenger’s seat can be tilted to
and lean back. To bring the seatback for- make it easier for jump seat passengers to
ward, pull the lever up and lean your body get in and out.
forward. Release the lever to lock the seat-
To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining lever
back in position.
up or push the tilt lever down. The seat
automatically moves forward.
To return the seat, move the whole seat
backward, then push the seatback up until it
locks.
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13. WARNING
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
After adjustment, gently rock in the area or on the rear seat when it is in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked. fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper re-
straints could result in serious injury in
an accident or sudden stop.
ARS1233
TILTING REAR BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab models only)
The rear bench seat can be tilted to remove
the jacking tools from the storage area.
To tilt the seat back, pull the strap up and
push the seat back forward.
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14. JUMP SEATS (if so equipped) HEAD RESTRAINT
ADJUSTMENT
LRS0097
ARS1026
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
WARNING lower, push and hold the lock knob, then
push the head restraint down.
● Do not use a child restraint in the
jump seats (King Cab model). These WARNING
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation. Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
● When folding the jump seat, be careful cant protection against injury in an ac-
not to squeeze your finger between cident. Do not remove them. Check the
the seat cushion and the body side. adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.
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15. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ON After turning the ignition key to the ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The supplemental
SYSTEM air bag warning light will turn off after
This supplemental restraint system section about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
contains important information concerning tional.
the driver and passenger supplemental air
bags. The supplemental restraint system air
bags can help reduce impact force to the
driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions. The supplemental air bags are
designed to supplement the crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passen-
WRS0096 ger seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be correctly
Adjust the center of the head restraint even worn and the driver and front passenger
with the center of your ears. seated a suitable distance away from the
NOTE: steering wheel and instrument panel. See
‘‘Seat belts’’ for instructions and precautions
The head restraints on the bench seat on seat belt usage later in this section.
are not adjustable.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
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16. far away as practical from the steer-
ing wheel or instrument panel. Al-
ways use the seat belts.
● Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase
the risk that they are injured when the
supplemental air bag inflates.
ARS1151
WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental
air bags are most effective when you
● The supplemental air bags ordinarily are sitting well back and upright in
will not inflate in the event of a side the seat. Supplemental air bags in-
impact, rear impact, roll over, or flate with great force. If you are un-
lower severity frontal collision. Al- restrained, leaning forward, sitting
ways wear your seat belts to help sideways or out of position in any
reduce the risk or severity of injury way, you are at greater risk of injury
in various kinds of accidents. or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from
the supplemental air bag if you are
up against it when it inflates. Always
sit back against the seatback and as
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17. ARS1153 ARS1041
ARS1042
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18. WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained.
Do not attempt to hold them in your
lap or arms. Some examples of dan-
gerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental air bag
inflates if they are not properly re-
strained.
● Never install a rear-facing child re-
ARS1043 ARS1098
straint in the front seat of a model
equipped with a supplemental air
bag ON/OFF switch unless you first
turn OFF the air bag. An inflating
supplemental air bag could seri-
ously injure or kill your child. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec-
tion for details.
ARS1044 ARS1099
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19. mation, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The supplemental air bag system is designed
to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
although it may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental air bag system operation.
The front passenger supplemental air bag is
equipped with an ON/OFF switch (except
crew cab models which have a rear seat for
child restraint installation). Because no rear
seat exists where a rear facing child restraint
can be secured in other models, the switch is
designed to turn OFF the passenger supple-
mental air bag so that a rear facing child
restraint can be used in the front passenger
seat. See ‘‘Passenger supplemental air bag
WRS0059 ON/OFF switch and light’’ later in this section
for details.
Supplemental air bag system These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regula- When the supplemental air bag inflates, a
The driver supplemental air bag is located in fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
tions. They are also permitted in Canada. The
the center of the steering wheel. The passen- the release of smoke. This smoke is not
optional certification allows air bags to be
ger supplemental air bag is located in the top harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully should be taken not to intentionally inhale it,
right section of the instrument panel. than previously. However, all of the infor- as it may cause irritation and choking.
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20. Those with a history of a breathing condition WARNING ● Tampering with the supplemental air
should get fresh air promptly. bag system may result in serious per-
● Do not place any objects on the
The supplemental air bags, along with the use steering wheel pad or on the instru- sonal injury. Tampering includes
of the seat belts, helps to cushion the impact ment panel. Also, do not place any changes to the steering wheel and the
force on the face and chest of the occupant. It objects between any occupant and instrument panel assembly, by plac-
can help save lives and reduce serious inju- the steering wheel or on the instru- ing material over the steering wheel
ries. However, an inflating supplemental air ment panel. Such objects may be- pad and above the instrument panel,
bag may cause facial abrasions or other inju- come dangerous projectiles, and or by installing additional trim mate-
ries. Supplemental air bags do not provide cause injury if the supplemental air rial around the supplemental air bag
restraint to the lower body. bag inflates. system.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the ● Right after inflation, several supple- ● Work around and on the supplemen-
driver and passenger seated upright as far mental air bag system components tal air bag system should be done by
as practical away from the steering wheel or will be hot. Do not touch them; you an authorized NISSAN dealer.
instrument panel. The supplemental air may severely burn yourself. Installation of electrical equipment
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
● No unauthorized changes should be should also be done by an autho-
the front occupants. Because of this, the
made to any components or wiring of rized NISSAN dealer. The yellow and
force of the supplemental air bags inflating
the supplemental air bag system. This orange Supplemental Restraint Sys-
can increase the risk of injury if the occu-
is to prevent accidental inflation of tem (SRS) wiring should not be
pant is too close to, or is against, the
the supplemental air bag or damage modified or disconnected. Unautho-
supplemental air bag module during infla-
to the supplemental air bag system. rized electrical test equipment and
tion.
probing devices should not be used
The supplemental air bags deflate quickly ● Do not make unauthorized changes to on the supplemental air bag system.
after a collision. your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or front end structure. ● A cracked windshield should be re-
The supplemental air bags operate only placed immediately by a qualified
when the ignition switch is in the ON or This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental air bag system. repair facility. A cracked windshield
START position. could affect inflation of the supple-
mental air bag system.
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21. ● The SRS wiring harness connectors tem. This is to prevent accidental retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the
are yellow and orange for easy iden- activation of the pre-tensioner seat- instant the vehicle becomes involved in
tification. belt or damage to the pre-tensioner certain types of collisions.
seat belt operation. Tampering with
the pre-tensioner seat belt system
When selling your vehicle, we request that may result in serious personal in- The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
you inform the buyer about the supplemen- jury. belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used
tal air bag system and guide the buyer to the the same as conventional seat belts.
appropriate sections in this owner’s manual. ● Work around and on the pre-
tensioner system should be done by When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
Pre-tensioner seat belt system an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- smoke is released and a loud noise may be
(For front seats) lation of electrical equipment should heard. The smoke is not harmful. Care
also be done by an authorized NIS- should be taken not to intentionally inhale it
WARNING SAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical as it may cause irritation and choking.
test equipment and probing devices Those with a history of a breathing condition
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot should get fresh air promptly.
be reused after activation. It must be should not be used on the pre-
replaced together with the retractor tensioner seat belt system. If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
and buckle as a unit. ● If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner system, the supplemental air bag
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- warning light will flash intermittently
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
tact an authorized NISSAN dealer. after the ignition key is turned to the ON or
frontal collision but the pre-
Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro- START position. In this case, the pre-
tensioner is not activated, be sure to
cedures are set forth in the appropri- tensioner seat belt will not function properly.
have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor- When selling your vehicle, we request that
by your NISSAN dealer. rect disposal procedures could you inform the buyer about the pre-
cause personal injury. tensioner seat belt system and guide the
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring buyer to the appropriate sections in this
of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys- The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys- Owner’s Manual.
tem activates in conjunction with the supple-
mental air bag. Working with the seat belt
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22. PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL
AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH AND
LIGHT (except Crew Cab models)
WARNING
Air bags and seat belts are designed to
work as a unit. Do not switch the air bag
OFF unless you meet federal govern-
ment criteria. Switching off the air bag
may increase the risk of serious or fatal
injuries in a collision where the air bag
would have inflated.
In rare instances, some passengers are
exposed to serious injury risks from inflating
air bags, especially if not properly re-
strained. The U.S. and Canadian federal
governments recognize other limited circum-
stances in which an air bag could reduce
safety. The passenger air bag ON/OFF
switch is, therefore, allowed in models with-
out full rear seats. Because the overall ben-
efits of air bags are great, in most situations
air bags should not be switched off unless
special government criteria exist.
The passenger air bag ON/OFF switch is
WRS0111
located in the center of the instrument
panel, near the ashtray. It can be used to
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23. turn the passenger supplemental air bag passenger air bag OFF indicator light will Items 2 and 3 above are intended to prevent
OFF. illuminate to indicate the air bag is OFF. To improper use of the ignition key.
The ON/OFF switch should ONLY be used turn the passenger supplemental air bag ON, When the switch is turned to the ON posi-
to turn the passenger supplemental air bag insert the ignition key in the passenger tion, the passenger supplemental air bag is
OFF when the following government criteria supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch and enabled and could inflate in a frontal colli-
exists: turn the switch counter clockwise to the ON sion. When the switch is turned to the OFF
position. Then remove the key. When the position, the passenger supplemental air
● Infants (less than 1 year old) in rear ignition is turned to the ON or START posi- bag is disabled and will not inflate in a
facing child restraints MUST be placed tion the passenger air bag OFF indicator light frontal collision. The passenger supplemen-
in the front passenger seat.
will illuminate for 7 seconds to indicate the tal air bag OFF indicator light on the instru-
● Children ages 1-12 years MUST be system is working properly and then go out to ment panel illuminates when the passenger
placed in the front passenger seat. indicate that the passenger supplemental air supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch is
bag is ON. turned to the OFF position. The driver’s side
● The passenger has a medical condition
supplemental air bag always remains en-
which, according to a physician, causes 1. Do not operate the passenger supple- abled and is not affected by the passenger
the air bag to pose a special risk and mental air bag ON/OFF switch when the supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch.
makes the potential harm from the air- ignition is ON.
bag greater than the potential harm The passenger supplemental air bag light,
from turning off the air bag. 2. Fully turn the passenger supplemental displaying OFF in the center of the instru-
air bag ON/OFF switch to either the ON ment panel, monitors the position of the
Seat belts and child restraints should al- or OFF position. passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
ways be properly used. See “Precautions
3. Always remove the ignition key after us- switch. When the ignition key is in the ON or
on seat belt usage” and “Child restraints”
ing the passenger supplemental air bag START position, the light illuminates for
later in this section for details.
ON/OFF switch. about 7 seconds and then turns off if the air
To turn the passenger supplemental air bag bag ON/OFF switch is in the ON position, or
OFF, insert the ignition key in the passenger 4. The passenger air bag OFF indicator stays on if the passenger supplemental air
supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch and light should illuminate for 7 seconds after bag ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
turn the switch clockwise to the OFF position. the ignition is turned to the ON or START
Then remove the key. When the ignition is position. If not, the vehicle should be
turned to the ON or START position the taken to an authorized NISSAN dealer.
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24. WARNING the switch is OFF, the air bag will not
● Do not switch the air bag OFF unless inflate in a collision as designed and
you meet the federal government cri- the extra protection provided by the
teria outlined previously. This ve- air bag may be lost.
hicle (except Crew Cab models) is ● Be sure to turn the passenger
equipped with seat belts with a ؆load supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch
limiter؆ feature. The seat belts are OFF when using a rear facing child
designed to work with the air bags to restraint in the front passenger seat.
reduce the risk of injury in a colli- If it is not OFF, the air bag may inflate
sion. The seat belts are designed to in a collision. The force of the rapidly
release additional belt webbing dur- inflating air bag could cause serious
ing some collisions to reduce the injury or kill the child in the child
concentration of force on the occu- restraint. Children ages 1-12 and
pant’s chest area. In a collision with persons with special medical condi-
the airbag turned OFF, the seat belt tions may also be at risk from an
may allow the occupant enough for- inflating air bag.
ward movement to incur serious or
fatal injuries. ● If the supplemental air bag warning
● Keep the passenger supplemental light located in the instrument panel
air bag ON/OFF switch turned ON next to the speedometer comes on
unless a rear-facing child restraint when the passenger supplemental
air bag OFF light is also illuminated,
must be used in the front seat, if
something may be wrong with the air
children ages 1-12 must be placed in
bag system. Infants, children ages
the front seat, or if the passenger
1-12 or persons with special medical
has a medical condition, which, ac-
conditions should not use the front
cording to a physician, causes the
passenger seat until the system is
air bag to pose a special risk of harm
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
(the federal government criteria). If
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25. WRS0061 LRS0100
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS WARNING LIGHT
Warning labels about the supplemental air The supplemental air bag warning light,
bag system are placed in the vehicle as displaying in the instrument panel,
shown in the illustration. monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental
air bag warning light are the diagnosis sen-
sor unit, the supplemental air bag modules,
pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wir-
ing.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
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26. light illuminates for about 7 seconds and WARNING The ignition key must always be in the LOCK
then turns off. This means the system is position when working under the hood or
operational. If the supplemental air bag warning inside the vehicle.
light is on, it could mean that the
If any of the following system conditions supplemental air bag or pre-tensioner WARNING
occur, the supplemental air bag and pre- seat belt systems will not operate in an
tensioner seat belt systems need servicing accident. ● Once the supplemental air bag in-
and should be taken to an authorized flates, the supplemental air bag
NISSAN dealer: module will not function again and
Repair and replacement procedure should be replaced by an authorized
● The supplemental air bag warning light NISSAN dealer. The supplemental air
remains on after approximately 7 sec- The supplemental air bag modules are de- bag module cannot be repaired.
onds. signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the ● The supplemental air bag system
● The supplemental air bag warning light should be inspected by an autho-
supplemental air bag warning light remains
flashes intermittently. rized NISSAN dealer if there is any
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
● The supplemental air bag warning light Repair and replacement of the supplemen- damage to the front end portion of
does not come on at all. tal air bag system should be done only by the vehicle, or replaced if the supple-
an authorized NISSAN dealer. mental air bag has inflated.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental
● If you need to dispose of the supple-
Restraint System (supplemental air bag or When maintenance work is required on the
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
pre-tensioner seat belt systems) may not vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
contact an authorized NISSAN
function properly. It must be checked and and related parts should be pointed out to
dealer. Correct supplemental air bag
repaired. the person conducting the maintenance.
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-
dures could cause personal injury.
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27. SEAT BELTS
ARS1154 ARS1100
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over
USAGE ● Every person who drives or rides in your shoulder and across your chest.
Your chances of being injured in an acci- this vehicle should use a seat belt at Never run the belt behind your back,
dent and/or the severity of injury may be all times. Children should be prop- under your arm or across your neck.
greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat erly restrained and, if appropriate, in The belt should be away from your face
belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN child restraints. and neck, but not falling off your shoul-
strongly encourages you and all of your der.
● The seat belt should be properly ad-
passengers to buckle up every time you justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may ● Position the lap belt as low and snug
drive, even if your seating position includes reduce the effectiveness of the entire as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
a supplemental air bag. restraint system and increase the NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
Most U.S. States and Canadian prov- chance or severity of injury in an acci- high could increase the risk of inter-
inces or territories specify that seat belts dent. Serious injury or death can occur nal injuries in an accident.
be worn at all times when a vehicle is if the seat belt is not worn properly.
being driven.
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28. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo ● All child restraints and attaching
area or in a slide-in camper or other hardware should be inspected after
type cargo area cover while the vehicle any collision. Always follow the re-
is in motion. These areas do not con- straint manufacturer’s inspection in-
tain seat belts. It is not designed for structions and replacement recom-
passengers. They could be injured in mendations. The child restraints
sudden braking or a collision. should be replaced if they are dam-
aged.
● If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and CHILD SAFETY
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
cate a malfunction in the system. Children need adults to help protect
ARS1103 Have the system checked by an au- them. They need to be properly re-
thorized NISSAN dealer. strained.
● Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- ● All seat belt assemblies including The proper restraint depends on the child’s
curely fastened to the proper buckle. retractors and attaching hardware size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
should be inspected by an autho- and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out placed in rear facing child restraints. Front
rized NISSAN dealer after any colli-
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its facing child restraints are available for chil-
sion. NISSAN recommends that all
effectiveness. dren who outgrow rear facing child re-
seat belt assemblies in use during a
● Do not allow more than one person collision be replaced unless the col- straints.
to use the same seat belt. lision was minor and the belts show
● Never carry more people in the ve- no damage and continue to operate
hicle than there are seat belts. properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
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29. WARNING ● Infants and children need special system) for the front passenger (For pre-
protection. The vehicle’s seat belts cautions, see ‘‘Supplemental restraint
● Be sure to turn the passenger
may not fit them properly. The shoul- system’’ earlier in this section). Also, see
supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch
der belt may come too close to the- ‘‘Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch and
OFF when using a rear facing child
restraint in the front passenger seat face or neck. The lap belt may not light’’ earlier in this section.
in models so equipped. If it is not fitover their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat Infants and small children
OFF, the air bag may inflate in a
collision. The force of the rapidly belt could cause serious or fatal in- NISSAN recommends that infants and small
inflating air bag could cause serious jury. Always use appropriate child children be seated in child restraints that
injury or kill the child in the child restraints. comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
restraint. See ؆Passenger supple- Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
mental air bag ON/OFF switch and All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or Safety Standards. You should choose a
light؆ earlier in this section. territories require the use of approved child child restraint which fits your vehicle and
restraints for infants and small children. See
● In Crew Cab models, never install a ‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section for
always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
rear facing child restraint in the front tions for installation and use.
more information.
passenger seat. An inflating supple-
mental air bag could seriously injure In addition, there are many types of child Larger children
or kill your child. A rear facing child restraints available for larger children which Children who are too large for child re-
restraint must only be used in the should be used for maximum protection. straints should be seated and restrained by
rear seat. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teen the seat belts which are provided.
● Do not install a child restraint in the children be restrained in the rear seat if If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
jump seats (King Cab model). These possible. According to accident statis- belt that fits close to the face or neck, the
seats are not suitable for child re- tics, children are safer when properly
use of a booster seat (commercially avail-
straint installation. restrained in the rear seat than in the
able) may help overcome this. The booster
front seat.
seat should raise the child so the shoulder
This is especially important because belt is properly positioned across the top,
your vehicle has a supplemental re- middle portion of the shoulder and the lap
straint system (Supplemental air bag belt is low on the hips. The booster seat
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30. should fit the vehicle seat and have a label INJURED PERSONS
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor NISSAN recommends that injured persons
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo- use seat belts, depending on the injury.
tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the Check with your doctor for specific recom-
child has grown so the shoulder belt is no mendations.
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo areas while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The child could be seriously in- ARS1104
jured or killed in an accident or sudden
stop. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
PREGNANT WOMEN WARNING
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women
● Every person who drives or rides in
use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn this vehicle should use a seat belt at
snug, and always position the lap belt as all times. Children should be prop-
low as possible around the hips, not the erly restrained and, if appropriate, in
waist. Place the shoulder belt over your a child restraint.
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
ommendations.
be against your body. In an accident
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31. you could be thrown into it and re- See ‘‘Child restraints ’’ later in this section for
ceive neck or other serious injuries. more information.
You could also slide under the lap belt The automatic locking mode should be
and receive serious internal injuries. used only for child restraint installation.
● For most effective protection when During normal seat belt use by a passen-
the vehicle is in motion, the seat ger, the locking mode should not be
should be upright. Always sit well activated. If it is activated it may cause
back in the seat and adjust the seat uncomfortable seat belt tension.
belt properly.
Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. ARS1189
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- 3. Position the lap belt portion low on the
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle hips as shown.
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack.
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to The front passenger seat belt has a cinch-
move, and allows you some freedom of ing mechanism for child restraint installa-
movement in the seat. tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extracted again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and the seat belt is fully retracted.
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32. belts, check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly
forward. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, or if you have any questions about
seat belt operation, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
ARS1054 WRS0112
Unfastening the seat belt Shoulder belt height adjustment
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button (For front seats)
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
retracts. adjusted to the position best for you. (See
Checking seat belt operation ‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’ earlier in
this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjust-
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
ment button and move the shoulder belt
seat belt movement by two separate meth-
anchor to the desired position, so the belt
ods: passes over the center of the shoulder. The
1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from belt should be away from your face and
the retractor. neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. shoulder belt anchor into position.
To increase your confidence in the seat
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33. WARNING
● After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the en-
tire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. WRS0116 ARS1055
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Fastening the seat belts
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Jump 1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
seat in King Cab models and cen- hear and feel the latch engage.
ter of rear seat in Crew Cab mod-
els)
WARNING
● Do not install a child restraint in the
jump seats (King Cab model). These
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation.
● Serious or fatal injury could occur.
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34. ARS1238 ARS1076 ARS1057
2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of 3. Position the lap belt low and snug on 4. Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at
the belt away from the tongue. the hips as illustrated. a right angle to the belt, then pull on the
belt.
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35. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
If, because of body size or driving position, ● To clean the seat belt webbings, apply
it is not possible to properly fit the lap- a mild soap solution or any solution
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is recommended for cleaning upholstery or
available which is compatible with the in- carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap- the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length allow the seat belts to retract until they
and may be used for either the driver or front are completely dry.
passenger seating position. See an autho- ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
extender is required. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul-
der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
ARS1058 WARNING
● Periodically check to see that the seat
Unfastening the seat belt ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, belt and the metal components, such
made by the same company which as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the made the original equipment seat wires and anchors, work properly. If
buckle. belts, should be used with NISSAN loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other
seat belts. damage on the webbing is found, the
● Persons who can use the standard entire seat belt assembly should be re-
seat belt should not use an extender. placed.
Such unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
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36. CHILD RESTRAINTS
to resist the forces of a severe acci- ● NISSAN recommends that the child
dent. The child could be crushed restraint be installed in the rear seat.
between the adult and parts of the According to accident statistics,
vehicle. Also, do not put the same children are safer when properly re-
seat belt around both your child and strained in the rear seat than in the-
yourself. front seat.
● In Crew Cab models, never install a
rear facing child restraint in the front
In general, child restraints are designed to
passenger seat. An inflating supple-
be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion
mental air bag could seriously injure
or kill your child. A rear facing child of a three-point type seat belt.
restraint must only be used in the Child restraints for infants and small chil-
ARS1098 rear seat. dren of various sizes are offered by several
● Never install a rear-facing child re- manufacturers. When selecting any child
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD straint in the front seat of a model restraint, keep the following points in mind:
RESTRAINTS equipped with a supplemental air 1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-
bag ON/OFF switch unless you first tifying that it complies with Federal Motor
WARNING
turn OFF the air bag. An inflating air Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-
● Infants and small children should bag could seriously injure or kill dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
always be placed in an appropriate your child. See ‘‘Passenger supple-
child restraint while riding in the ve- mental air bag ON/OFF switch and 2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle
hicle. Failure to use a child restraint light’’ earlier in this section. to be sure it is compatible with the vehi-
can result in serious injury or death. ● An improperly installed child re- cle’s seat and seat belt system. Choose
a child restraint that meets the guidelines
● Infants and small children should straint could lead to serious injury or
death in an accident. of the Society of Automotive Engineers
never be carried on your lap. It is not
recommended practice J1819 for child
possible for even the strongest adult
restraint installation.
3) If the child restraint is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the child
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37. restraint and check the various adjust- ● If the child restraint is not anchored ● When your child restraint is not in
ments to be sure the child restraint is properly, the risk of a child being use, keep it secured with a seat belt
compatible with your child. Always follow injured in a collision or a sudden to prevent it from being thrown
all of the recommended procedures. stop greatly increases. around in case of a sudden stop or
All U.S. states and provinces of Canada ● Adjustable seatbacks should be po- accident.
require that infants and small children be sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
restrained in an approved child restraint as upright as possible. CAUTION
at all times while the vehicle is being ● After attaching the child restraint, Remember that a child restraint left in a
operated. test it before you place the child in it. closed vehicle can become very hot.
Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it Check the seating surface and buckles
WARNING
forward and check to see if the belt before placing your child in the child
● Do not install a child restraint in the holds the restraint in place. If the restraint.
jump seats (King Cab model). These restraint is not secure, tighten the
seats are not suitable for child re- belt as necessary or put the restraint
straint installation. in another seat and test it again.
● Improper use of a child restraint can ● For a front facing child restraint, if
result in increased injuries for both the seat position where it is installed
the infant or child and other occu- has a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt,
pants in the vehicle. check to make sure the shoulder belt
● Follow all of the child restraint does not go in front of the child’s
manufacturer’s instructions for in- face or neck. If it does, put the shoul-
stallation and use. When purchasing der belt behind the child restraint. If
a child restraint, be sure to select you must install a front-facing child
one which will fit your child and restraint in the front seat, see ؆Instal-
vehicle. It may not be possible to lation on front passenger seat؆ later
properly install some types of child in this section for details.
restraints in your vehicle.
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38. ARS1247 ARS1169 ARS1170
INSTALLATION ON REAR 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the 3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
BENCH SEAT CENTER POSI- child restraint and insert it into the buckle tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
until you hear and feel the latch engage. adjustment.
TION (Crew Cab models only)
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
Front facing facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
When you install a child restraint in the rear
center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
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39. ARS1171 ARS1248 ARS1173
4. Before placing the child in the child re- Rear facing 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint child restraint and insert it into the buckle
from side to side, and tug it forward to When you install a child restraint in the rear until you hear and feel the latch engage.
make sure it is securely in place. center seat, follow these steps:
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
again, or put the restraint in another seat. illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
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