2005 FRONTIER OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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

੬ REVIEW COPY—2005 Truck/Frontier (d22)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
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
You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
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
CAUTION
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
ate personal injury or damage to your ve- means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- recording or otherwise, without the prior written
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
call attention to an item in the illustration. dena, California.

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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- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
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

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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 NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to the following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 191
number:
side) Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Heater, air conditioner 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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (P. 1-48)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
4. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-56)
5. Seats (P. 1-2)
6. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-56)
7. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-62)
8. Supplemental side-impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-48)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)
10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-36)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 0-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-23)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-44)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-12)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 5-33)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-25); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-28)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-46)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P.3-14)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
5. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Map lights (P. 2-48)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-11)
3. Inside mirror (P. 3-12)
4. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-38)
6. Shift knob (automatic transmission,
if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-41)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Console box (P. 2-38)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-25)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-48, P. 2-29)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
Hill descent control (HDC) switch
WIC0816 (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)


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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-19)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-58)
18. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (if so
equipped) (P. 3-11)
21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-30)
22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
23. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-13)


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
9. Battery (P. 8-15)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Battery (P. 8-15)
3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page
light light light
Anti-lock brake 2-13 Door open warn- 2-14 Seat belt warn- 2-16
or warning light ing light ing light and
chime
Engine oil pres- 2-14
sure warning Supplemental air 2-16
Automatic trans- 2-13 light bag warning
mission oil tem- light
perature warning 4WD warning 2-15
light ( light (
model) model)
Indicator Name Page
Automatic trans- 2-13 Low fuel warn- 2-15 light
mission park ing light
Automatic 2-17
warning light Low tire pres- 2-15 transmission
( model) sure warning position indica-
Brake warning 2-14 light tor light
or light Low windshield 2-16 Cruise main 2-17
washer fluid switch indicator
warning light light
Charge warning 2-14
light


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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Cruise set 2-17 Hill Descent 2-31 Slip indicator 2-19
switch indicator Control (HDC) light for models
light indicator light with VDC (if
(if so equipped) so equipped)
E-Lock system 2-18
on indicator Malfunction 2-18 Transfer 4LO 2-19
light (if so indicator lamp position indica-
equipped) (MIL) tor light
(
4WD shift indi- 2-17 Overdrive off 2-19 model)
cator light indicator light
( (automatic Turn 2-20
model) transmission signal/hazard
only) indicator lights
Front passenger 2-18
air bag status Security indica- 2-19 Vehicle dy- 2-20
light tor light (NVIS) namic control
off indicator
High beam in- 2-18 Active brake 2-19 light
dicator light limited slip (if
(Blue) so equipped)


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MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Front manual seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Child restraint installation on passenger’s
Front power seat adjustment side jump seat (King cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Child restraint installation on rear bench seat
Jump seat (King cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 (Crew cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Child restraint installation on front passenger
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Precautions on supplemental restraint
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
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.

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WRS0131 WRS0163
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s FRONT POWER SEAT Operating tips
seat) ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of overload protection circuit. If the motor
the seat cushion to the desired position. WARNING stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while then reactivate the switch.
driving so full attention may be given to
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
vehicle operation. The seat may move
long period of time when the engine is off.
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle. This will discharge the battery.

● Do not leave children unattended inside Forward and backward
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
the seat forward or backward to the desired
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. position.


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Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
WRS0164 WRS0389
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
cushion. to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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LRS0556 WRS0213 WRS0134
JUMP SEAT (King cab) HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
WARNING push and hold the lock knob and push the head
● Do not use a child restraint in the driv- restraint down.
er’s side jump seat. This seating posi-
The head restraints on the rear seats are remov-
tion is not suitable for child restraint
able.
installation. A child restraint can be in-
stalled in the passenger’s side jump
seat when the seat extension is un- WARNING
folded from the seat base. Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
● When folding the jump seat, be careful erly as they may provide significant pro-
not to squeeze your finger between the tection against injury in an accident. Do
seat cushion and the body side. not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.


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● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occu-
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
SPA1025 LRS0557
Active head restraints operate only in certain
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head ARMREST
seats) restraints return to their original positions. To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de- seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and
WARNING fold it down to the resting position.
scribed earlier in this section.
● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effec-
tiveness of the active head restraint.
● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.


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● Do not fold down the rear seats when Folding the front passenger’s seatback
occupants are in the rear seat area or (if so equipped)
any luggage is on the rear seats.
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
● Head restraints should be adjusted extra storage length when transporting long
properly as they may provide significant items:
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop- ᭺
1 Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift
erly if they have been removed for any up on the recline lever, located on the out-
reason. side edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
● If the head restraints are removed for latch located on the upper corner of the
any reason, they should be securely seatback to release the back of the seat.
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
WRS0516 vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
FLEXIBLE SEATING accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
WARNING upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
tion. If they are not completely secured,
area or on the rear seats when they are
passengers may be injured in an acci-
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
dent or sudden stop.
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
seriously injured or killed. vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
cargo could cause personal injury.
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.


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WARNING
● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
WRS0517 area or on the front passenger’s seat LRS0398

᭺
2 Once the seatback is released it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the rear bench seat
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the rear bench seat up:
sudden stop.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a ᭺
1 Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the
seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion
seating position lift up on the seatback and
up.
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.


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WARNING
● When the vehicle is being used to carry
cargo, properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
LRS0566 LRS0567 seat unless the seat bottom cushions
᭺
2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward ᭺
3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the are in place and latched.
the back of the vehicle until it locks in place. seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle ● When returning the seatbacks to the
for maximum storage capacity. upright position, be certain they are
To return the rear bench seat to a seating position completely secured in the latched posi-
reverse the process. Make sure to properly tion. If they are not completely secured,
push the seat cushion down into place. passengers may be injured in an acci-


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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-

LRS0392

Folding the rear bench seat down
The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to
access the child restraint anchor point locations
or the jacking equipment.
To tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up ᭺
1
and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor
points ᭺ can be accessed behind the rear
2
bench seatback. The jacking equipment can be
accessed from behind the passenger’s side
seatback.


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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 encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes 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.


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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.


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● 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
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- damage or improper operation is noted.
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- ware should be inspected after any col-
function in the system. Have the system lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. activated, it cannot be reused and must if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, be replaced together with the retractor.
under your arm or across your neck. The See your NISSAN dealer. CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Removal and installation of the pre- Children need adults to help protect them.
tensioner seat belt system components They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE In addition to the general information in this
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could manual, child safety information is available from
increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
an accident. government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraint ● Infants and children need special pro- Infants
systems: tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not Infants up to at least one year old should be
● Rear facing child restraint fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
placed in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN
come too close to the face or neck. The
● Front facing child restraint recommends that infants be placed in child re-
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
straints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
● Booster seat bones. In an accident, an improperly
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
Safety Standards. You should choose a child
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. fatal injury. Always use appropriate
restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less child restraints.
the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear and use.
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
straints are available for children who outgrow tories require the use of approved child restraints Small Children
rear facing child restraints and are at least one for infants and small children. See “Child Re-
straints” later in this section. Children that are over one year old and weigh
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no Also, there are other types of child restraints placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
longer use a front facing child restraint. available for larger children for additional protec- the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
tion. maximum weight and height recommendations.
WARNING NISSAN recommends that small children be
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
● Never install a rear facing child restraint and children be restrained in the rear seat if placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
in the front passenger’s seat. An inflat- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
available (Crew Cab models). According to
ing supplemental air bag could seri- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
accident statistics, children are safer when
ously injure or kill your child. A rear a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
properly restrained in the rear seat than in follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
facing child restraint must only be used the front seat.
in the rear seat. lation and use.
This is especially important because your
Larger children
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- Children who are too large for child restraints
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
later in this section. which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches

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(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 PREGNANT WOMEN ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be the seatback is reclined. This can be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a be against your body. In an accident,
and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- you could be thrown into it and receive
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the neck or other serious injuries. You
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your could also slide under the lap belt and
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your receive serious internal injuries.
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations. ● For the most effective protection when
properly positioned across the top, middle por- the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the INJURED PERSONS be upright. Always sit well back in the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- recommendations.
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or WITH RETRACTOR
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat. WARNING
WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
Never let a child stand or kneel on any times.
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.


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WRS0174 LRS0594 LRS0595
Manual front seat shown ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
Fastening the seat belts (Front seats and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
all models and rear seats Crew cab you hear and feel the latch engage.
᭺
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
models) ● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this pulling motion permits the seat belt to
section. and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat. The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
its fully retracted position, firmly pull referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
the belt and release it. Then smoothly restraint mode.
pull the belt out of the retractor.
When the automatic locking mechanism is acti-
vated the seat belt cannot be extended again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle

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and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt
is in the emergency locking mode. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for more informa-
tion.
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. It can also
change the operation of the front passen-
ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section.
LRS0556 LRS0569
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
1. Open the jump seat. See “Seats” earlier in ᭺
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
this section. and insert the tongue into the buckle until
that the seatbacks are completely se- you hear and feel the latch engage.
cured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may ● The retractor is designed to lock during
be injured in an accident or sudden stop. a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
Fastening the seat belts (Jump seats move, and allows you some freedom of
King cab models) movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.


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is in the emergency locking mode. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for more informa-
tion.
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.

LRS0570 WRS0139

᭺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 jump seat positions three-point seat belts Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
have a locking mechanism for child restraint in- movement by two separate methods:
stallation. It is referred to as the automatic locking ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
mode or child restraint mode. retractor.
When the automatic locking mechanism is acti- ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
vated the seat belt cannot be extended again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle
and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

LRS0568 LRS0242
Center of the rear seat (Crew cab Shoulder belt height adjustment (Front
model) seats)
Selecting correct set of seat belts: The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle. To adjust, pull out the adjustment button ᭺ and
1
move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
position ᭺, so the belt passes over the center of
2
the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
der belt anchor into position.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING ● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
● After adjustment, release the adjust- extender. Such unnecessary use could
ment button and try to move the shoul- result in serious personal injury in the
der belt anchor up and down to make event of an accident.
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
● The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints. If the child restraint is
be adjusted to the position best for you. not secured properly, the child could be
Failure to do so may reduce the effec- seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop.
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom- ARS1098
If, because of body size or driving position, it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts
and fasten it, an extender is available which is to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
RESTRAINTS
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex- to retract until they are completely dry.
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of WARNING
length and may be used for either the driver or ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat ● Infants and small children should al-
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN ways be placed in an appropriate child
dealer for assistance if an extender is required. belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can re-
WARNING ● Periodically check to see that the seat sult in serious injury or death.
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made belt and the metal components, such as
by the same company which made the buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
original equipment seat belts, should and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
be used with NISSAN seat belts. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as-
sembly should be replaced.

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