This owner's manual document provides information about vehicle controls, components, maintenance, and operation to drivers. It includes sections on vehicle seats and seat belts, exterior vehicle features, the passenger compartment, engine components, and warnings and indicators. The document aims to help owners understand and safely operate their new Nissan vehicle.

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with WARNING
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- Modification could affect its performance,
TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your damage or performance problems result-
Follow these important driving rules to
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of ing from modification will not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers! under the NISSAN warranties.
manual before operating your vehicle.
. NEVER drive under the influence of
A separate Warranty Information Booklet alcohol or drugs. WHEN READING THE MANUAL
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service . ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- This manual includes information for all
and Maintenance Guide explains details its and never drive too fast for options available on this model. Therefore,
about maintaining and servicing your ve- conditions. you may find some information that does
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer not apply to your vehicle.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will driving and avoid using vehicle All information, specifications and illustrations in
explain how to resolve any concerns you this manual are those in effect at the time of
features or taking other actions that
may have with your vehicle, as well as printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon could distract you.
specifications or design at any time without
law. . ALWAYS use your seat belts and notice.
appropriate child restraint systems.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any . ALWAYS provide information about
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the the proper use of vehicle safety
extensive resources available to us. features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s ual for important safety information.
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assist-
ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
THIS MANUAL above call attention to an item in the illustration.
You will see various symbols in this manual. They CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
a hazard that could cause death or
ents, and certain vehicle components
serious personal injury. To avoid or
contain or emit chemicals known to the
reduce the risk, the procedures must
State of California to cause cancer and
be followed precisely.
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
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CAUTION tained in vehicles and certain products
If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not of component wear contain or emit
This is used to indicate the presence of do this” or “Do not let this happen”. chemicals known to the State of Cali-
a hazard that could cause minor or fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
moderate personal injury or damage to or other reproductive harm.
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care- If you see a symbol similar to those above in an CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
fully. illustration, it means the arrow points to the front SORY
of the vehicle.
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
above indicate movement or action. hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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Bluetooth® is a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
and licensed to Visteon Corpora-
tion and Clarion Co., Ltd.
Gracenote® is a registered tra-
demark of Gracenote, Inc. The
Gracenote logo and logo type,
and the “Powered by Gracenote”
logo are trademarks of Grace-
note.
XM Radio® requires a subscrip-
tion, sold separately. It is not
available in Alaska, Hawaii or
Guam. For more information, visit
www.xmradio.com.
* 2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
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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, photo-
copying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co.,
Ltd.
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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 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information on
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with For U.S. customers
comments or questions, pleas2e contact the — Your name, address, and telephone number
Nissan North America, Inc.
NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using — Vehicle identification number (attached to Consumer Affairs Department
our toll-free number: the top of the instrument panel on the P.O. Box 685003
For U.S. customers driver’s side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
1-800-NISSAN-1 For Canadian customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Date of purchase
Nissan Canada Inc.
For Canadian customers — Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— 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
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition 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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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Coupe models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Coupe models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Roadster models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Roadster models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-11
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-12
Coupe models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-13
Roadster models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6 VQ37VHR engine model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-13
Exterior (NISMO models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7 Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-14
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
8. Front seats (P.1-3)
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COUPE MODELS 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-26)
1. Seat belts (Page 1-8) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-26)
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-37)
6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap
2. Head restraints (P.1-5) child restraint) (P.1-18)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air 7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
bags (P.1-26) (P.1-32)
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ROADSTER MODELS 4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-26)
1. Seat belts (P.1-8) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-26)
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-37)
6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
2. Head restraints (P.1-5) (P.1-32)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air 7. Front seats (P.1-3)
bags (P.1-26)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-19)
7. License plate installation (P.9-14)
8. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-29, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-10, P.5-3)
9. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
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1. Hood (P.3-16) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P.2-27)
— Operation (P.2-29) — Maintenance (P.8-19)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-25) 4. Power windows (P.2-42)
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EXTERIOR REAR
8. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-34)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
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COUPE MODELS 5. Rear hatch
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
(P.8-25) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-17)
2. Rear window defroster (P.2-29) 6. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-33)
3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-31) 7. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)
4. Rear view camera (P.4-17) (P.8-25)
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8. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-33)
9. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)
(P.8-26)
10. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-34)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
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ROADSTER MODELS 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement)
(P.8-26)
1. Trunk lid (P.3-19) 3. Antenna (P.4-31)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
4. Rear window defroster (P.2-29)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
— Rear hatch release switch (P.3-17) 5. Soft top (P.3-21)
— Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19) 6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-20)
7. Rear view camera (P.4-17)
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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)
For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed
below require special care or caution for
treating. Refer to the additional information in
each section.
1. Performance dampers (P.5-30)
2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter
(P.3-32, P.6-19)
3. Side sill extensions (P.3-32)
4. Rear spoiler (P.3-18, P.7-3)
5. Exhaust pipes (P.3-32, P.6-19)
6. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser
(P.3-32, P.6-19)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
8. Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-37)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-58)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped) (P.4-67)
9. Front cup holders (P.2-38)
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COUPE MODELS 5. Map light (P.2-44)
6. Inside rearview mirror
1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-41) — Operation (P.3-37)
2. Secondary rear hatch release (P.3-18) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-47)
3. Power windows (P.2-42) 7. Rear parcel box (P.2-40)
— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-38)
4. Sun visors (P.3-36)
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6. Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-37)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-58)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped) (P.4-67)
7. Front cup holders (P.2-38)
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ROADSTER MODELS 4. Inside rearview mirror
— Operation (P.3-37)
1. Power windows (P.2-42) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-47)
— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-38) 5. Rear parcel box (P.2-40)
2. Sun visors (P.3-36) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-21)
3. Map light (P.2-44)
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COCKPIT
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch (P.4-77)
— BACK switch (P.4-77)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-80)
— Volume control switches (P.4-77)
— Source select switch (P.4-77)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-26)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/
Shift lever for manual transmission (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)
(P.5-28) 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-29) 7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-4) 8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
4. Triple meter (P.2-7)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-34) or
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-36)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models)
(P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch
(if so equipped) (P.5-17)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24)
— Rear window defroster switch (P.2-29)
12. Audio system (P.4-30)
13. Power outlet (P.2-37)
14. Glove box (P.2-39)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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1. Ventilator (P.4-23) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if (if so equipped) (P.4-80, P.4-104)
so equipped) (P.4-2) or Instrument pocket (if so 3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-32)
equipped) (P.2-38) 4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-26)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons 5. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
(if so equipped) (P.4-6) 6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-7)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-33)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-5)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-7)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-7)
14. Clock (P.2-7, P.2-23)
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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-20) 7. Vehicle information display (P.2-16)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-6) 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-8) 9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
4. Tachometer (P.2-5) (P.2-12)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator
5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
(if so equipped) (P.5-17)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-32)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission mod-
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21) els) (P.8-13)
2. Battery (P.8-14) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8) 9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9) 11. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning Warning Indicator
Name Page Name Page Name Page
light light light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Turn signal/hazard indicator
2-12 2-15
Anti-lock Braking System warning light lights
2-9
(ABS) warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
2-15
Indicator off indicator light
Name Page
Automatic Transmission (AT) light
2-9 *: if so equipped
check warning light
Cruise indicator light 2-13
Brake warning light 2-9 Front passenger air bag status
2-13
light
High beam indicator light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-10
Engine oil pressure warning Low beam indicator lights 2-13
2-10
light
Malfunction Indicator Light
Intelligent Key system warning 2-13
2-10 (MIL)
light
Rear fog light indicator light* 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-10
Security indicator light 2-14
Master warning light 2-11
Soft top indicator light (Road-
2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-11 ster models)
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
Supplemental air bag warning 2-15
2-12 MODE) indicator*
light
Transmission position indicator
2-12
light*
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Top tether strap child restraint
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 (for Coupe models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Forward-facing child restraint installation using
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 the seat belts (for Coupe models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Installing top tether strap (for Coupe models) . . . . . 1-23
Pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Booster seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Three-point type seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . 1-26
Seat belt extenders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
Seat belt maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 (front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/door-
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air
Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 bag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Small children (for Coupe models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
For Roadster models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Repair and replacement procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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SEATS
. The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured
is increased.
CAUTION
. When adjusting the seat positions,
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parts to avoid possible injuries and/
or damages.
well back in the seat with both feet
WARNING on the floor and adjust the seat belt
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle properly. See “PRECAUTIONS ON
when the seatback is reclined. This SEAT BELT USAGE” later in this
can be dangerous. The shoulder belt section.
will not be against your body. In an . After adjustment, gently rock in the
accident, you could be thrown into it seat to make sure it is securely
and receive neck or other serious locked.
injuries. You could also slide under . Do not leave children unattended
the lap belt and receive serious inside the vehicle. They could un-
internal injuries. knowingly activate switches or con-
. For the most effective protection trols. Unattended children could
when the vehicle is in motion, the become involved in serious acci-
seat should be upright. Always sit dents.
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
. The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
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Forward and backward: the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with
Moving the switch * forward or backward will
1
the parking brake fully applied.
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch * backward until the
2
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch * forward.
2
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.) The seatback may
also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
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Front manual seat adjustment belt fit. See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT Seat lifter (if so equipped)
USAGE” later in this section. The seatback may Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
Forward and backward: also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the seat cushion to the desired position.
Pull the lever up * while you slide the seat
1 the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
forward or backward to the desired position. the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. the parking brake fully applied.
Reclining:
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up * and
2
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever 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
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may pro-
vide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as specified in
this section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint
stalks or remove the head restraint. Do
SSS0684 not use the seat if the head restraint SSS1007
has been removed. If the head restraint The illustration shows the seating positions
Lumbar support (if so equipped) was removed, reinstall and properly
The lumbar support feature provides lower back equipped with head restraints. The head re-
adjust the head restraint before an straints are adjustable.
support to the driver. occupant uses the seating position.
Move the lever * up or down to adjust the
1 Failure to follow these instructions Indicates the seating position is equipped
seatback lumbar area. can reduce the effectiveness of the with a head restraint.
head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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Components Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
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CAUTION
Models with climate controlled seats
are designed so that the head restraint
cannot be removed. The head restraint
may be damaged if the head restraint is
forcibly pulled out.
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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal
the head restraint down. Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure
place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well
back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your
chances of being injured or killed in an accident
and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and
all of your passengers to buckle up every time
you drive, even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be
SSS0996 SSS0508 worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.
Install The Active Head Restraint moves forward
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes utilizing the force that the seatback receives
in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The
is facing the correct direction. The stalk with movement of the head restraint helps support
the adjustment notches * must be in-
1
the occupant’s head by reducing its backward
stalled in the hole with the lock knob * .2
movement and helping absorb some of the
forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down. Active Head Restraints are effective for colli-
sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an that whiplash injury occurs most.
occupant uses the seating position.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described earlier in this section.
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SSS0136A SSS0016
SSS0134A SSS0014
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buckle. retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
. Do not wear the seat belt inside out . Removal and installation of the
. Every person who drives or rides in or twisted. Doing so may reduce its pretensioner system components
this vehicle should use a seat belt at effectiveness. should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
all times. . Do not allow more than one person . All seat belt assemblies, including
. The seat belt should be properly to use the same seat belt. retractors and attaching hardware,
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do . Never carry more people in the should be inspected after any colli-
so may reduce the effectiveness of vehicle than there are seat belts. sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
the entire restraint system and in- recommends that all seat belt as-
. If the seat belt warning light glows
crease the chance or severity of semblies in use during a collision be
continuously while the ignition is
injury in an accident. Serious injury replaced unless the collision was
turned ON with all doors closed and
or death can occur if the seat belt is minor and the belts show no da-
all seat belts fastened, it may in-
not worn properly. mage and continue to operate prop-
dicate a malfunction in the system.
. Always route the shoulder belt over erly.
Have the system checked by a
your shoulder and across your NISSAN dealer. Seat belt assemblies not in use
chest. Never put the belt behind during a collision should also be
. No changes should be made to the
your back, under your arm or across inspected and replaced if either
seat belt system. For example, do
your neck. The belt should be away damage or improper operation is
not modify the seat belt, add mate-
from your face and neck, but not noted.
rial or install devices that may
falling off your shoulder.
change the seat belt routing or . All child restraints and attaching
. Position the lap belt as low and tension. Doing so may affect the hardware should be inspected after
snug as possible AROUND THE operation of the seat belt system. any collision. Always follow the
HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt Modifying or tampering with the restraint manufacturer’s inspection
worn too high could increase the seat belt system may result in instructions and replacement re-
risk of internal injuries in an acci- serious personal injury. commendations. The child restraints
dent. should be replaced if they are
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is activated, it cannot be reused and damaged.
securely fastened to the proper must be replaced together with the
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PREGNANT WOMEN internal injuries.
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use . For the most effective protection
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, when the vehicle is in motion, the
and always position the lap belt as low as seat should be upright. Always sit
possible around the hips, not the waist, and well back in the seat with both feet
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and on the floor and adjust the seat belt
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
properly.
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations. SSS0292
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT Fastening the seat belts
1. Adjust the seat. (See “SEATS” earlier in this
WARNING section.)
. Every person who drives or rides in 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
you hear and feel the latch engage.
all times.
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle . The retractor is designed to lock
when the seatback is reclined. This during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the
can be dangerous. The shoulder belt
belt to move, and allows you some
will not be against your body. In an freedom of movement in the seat.
accident, you could be thrown into it
and receive neck or other serious . If the seat belt cannot be pulled
injuries. You could also slide under from its fully retracted position,
the lap belt and receive serious firmly pull the belt and release it.
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Then smoothly pull the belt out of of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
the retractor. belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.
Pull the seat belt out until it is fully extended to
activate the ALR mode. Detach the seat belt
tongue from the buckle and retract the seat belt
completely to cancel the ALR mode and revert
back to the ELR mode.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
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cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug retracted. For additional information, see
on the hips as shown. “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the The ALR mode should be used only for
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the child restraint installation. During normal
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
and across your chest. mode should not be activated. If it is
activated it may cause uncomfortable seat
The three-point type seat belts have two modes belt tension.
of operation:
. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) WARNING
. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
When fastening the seat belts, be
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode certain that seatbacks are completely
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to secured in the latched position. If they
allow the driver and passengers some freedom are not completely secured, passengers
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may be injured in an accident or sudden restrict further belt movement.
stop. If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any question about seat belt
operation, see a NISSAN dealer.
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Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:
. When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and
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See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with dry.
purchasing an extender if an extender is
required. . If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
WARNING belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
. Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, . Periodically check to see that the seat
made by the same company which belt and the metal components such as
made the original equipment seat buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
belts, should be used with the and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
NISSAN seat belts. deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt
. Adults and children who can use the assembly should be replaced.
standard seat belt should not use an
SSS0588 extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal
Shoulder belt arm (for Coupe models) injury in the event of an accident.
Before fastening the seat belt, pull the shoulder
belt arm forward until it clicks at the detent . Never use seat belt extenders to
position. install child restraints. If the child
restraint is not secured properly, the
Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy access child could be seriously injured in a
to the belt. collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt . To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with mild soap solution or any solution recom-
the installed seat belts is available that can be mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 Then, wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
the driver or front passenger seating position. seat belts to retract until they are completely
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CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them. come too close to the face or neck. The and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
They need to be properly restrained. lap belt may not fit over their small hip mends that small children be placed in child
bones. In an accident, an improperly restraints that comply with Federal Motor
In addition to the general information in this
fitting seat belt could cause serious or Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor
manual, child safety information is available from
Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
government traffic safety offices, and community child restraints. follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
lation and use.
to learn the best way to transport your child. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child LARGER CHILDREN
There are three basic types of child restraint restraints for infants and small children. (See
systems: “CHILD RESTRAINTS” later in this section.) Children who are too large for child restraints
. Rear-facing child restraint should be seated and restrained by the seat
Also, there are other types of child restraints belts which are provided. The seat belt may not
. Front-facing child restraint available for larger children for additional pro- fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
tection. cm) tall and weighs between 40 lb (18 kg) and
. Booster seat 80 lb (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to
INFANTS obtain proper seat belt fit.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear- in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
commercially available booster seat if the
facing child restraints. Front-facing child re- mends that infants be placed in child restraints
shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits
straints are available for children who outgrow that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of
rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1 Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The
year old. Booster seats are used to help position Standards. You should choose a child restraint
booster seat should raise the child so that the
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no that fits your vehicle and always follow the
shoulder belt is properly positioned across the
longer use a front-facing child restraint. manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap
use.
belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only
WARNING SMALL CHILDREN (for Coupe models) be used in seating positions that have a three-
point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit
Infants and children need special pro- Children that are over one year old and weigh at the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not least 20 lb (9 kg) can be placed in a front-facing complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
instructions for minimum and maximum weight
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Standards. Once the child has grown so the
shoulder belt is no 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 moving.
The child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident or sudden stop.
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FOR ROADSTER MODELS
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
WARNING
. Rear-facing child restraint (should not be
. Do not let infants and small children installed in Roadster models)
ride in Roadster models.
. Front-facing child restraint (should not be
. Roadster models are not designed installed in Roadster models)
to accommodate Rear-facing child
restraints or Front-facing child re- . Booster seat (only children large enough for
straints. booster seats can ride in Roadster models)
. If you let infants or small children
ride in Roadster models, they may
WARNING
be killed or seriously injured in a . Never let an infant or a small child
crash. who requires the use of a rear or
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
front-facing child restraint ride in PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold RESTRAINTS
a child in your lap or arms.
. Roadster models do not have an WARNING
anchor for a top tether strap re-
quired for most child restraints. . Failure to follow the warnings and
Never let children who require the instructions for proper use and in-
use of rear or front-facing child stallation of child restraints could
restraints ride in this vehicle. result in serious injury or death of a
child or other passengers in a
. Larger children need special protec- sudden stop or collision:
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may
not fit them properly. The shoulder — The child restraint must be used
belt may come too close to the face and installed properly. Always
SSS0099 follow all of the child restraint
or neck. The lap belt may not fit over
their small hip bones. In an acci- manufacturer’s instructions for
dent, an improperly fitting seat belt installation and use.
could cause serious or fatal injury. — Infants and children should
Always use appropriate child re- never be held on anyone’s lap.
straints. Even the strongest adult cannot
resist the forces of a collision.
— Do not put a seat belt around
both a child and another pas-
senger.
— NISSAN recommends that all
child restraints be installed in
the rear seat. Studies show that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than
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in the front seat. If you must
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