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2. Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip This manual includes information for all
explains details about the warranties cov-
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details ¼ Never drive under the influence of does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- alcohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer All information, specifications and illustrations in
¼ Always observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will this manual are those in effect at the time of
and never drive too fast for condi- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as tions. specifications or design at any time without
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ¼ Always use the seat belts. Refer to notice.
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any supplemental restraint system” sec-
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the tion for precautions regarding chil-
extensive resources available to us. dren.
¼ Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY
to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways: WARNING
WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth
hazard that could cause death or serious defects or other reproductive harm. In
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
risk, the procedures must be followed hicles and certain products of compo-
precisely. nent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
SIC0697 cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do
this” or “Do not let this happen”.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your If you see a symbol similar to these in an
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
procedures must be followed carefully. of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
© 2005 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
call attention to an item in the illustration. reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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4. 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
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone
For U.S. customers
comments or questions, please contact the number
Nissan North America, Inc.
NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using — Vehicle identification number (attached to the
Consumer Affairs Department
our toll-free number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
P.O. Box 191
side)
For U.S. customers — Date of purchase
Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Current odometer reading For Canadian customers
(1-800-647-7261) — Your NISSAN dealer’s name Nissan Canada Inc.
For Canadian customers — Your comments or questions 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 OR Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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5. Table of Illustrated table of contents
Contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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7. 0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2 Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-6
Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3 Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6
Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4 Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8
Coupe models .................................................................. 0-4 Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10
Roadster models .............................................................. 0-5 Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-11
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8. AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND
CHILD RESTRAINTS
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(Page 1-30)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags*
(P.1-30)
3. Seat belts (P.1-10)
4. Seats (P.1-2)
— Child restraints (P.1-17)
5. Head restraints (P.1-9)
6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether
strap child restraint) (P.1-25)
7. Supplemental side air bags* (P.1-30)
8. Pre-tensioner seat belt system (P.1-39)
*: if so equipped
SSI0150
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9. EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (P.3-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-22)
— Wiper replacement (P.8-20)
— Washer fluid (P.8-14)
3. Power windows (P.2-39)
— Automatic adjusting function (P.2-41,
P.8-15)
4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12)
License plate installation (P.9-13)
5. Headlight, park and turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-24)
— Bulb (P.8-27)
6. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(P.2-14, P.5-3)
7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27)
8. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Keyfob (P.3-5)
SSI0151
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10. EXTERIOR REAR
COUPE MODELS
1. Antenna (P.4-30)
2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9)
3. Rear window defroster (P.2-24)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13)
6. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-23)
— Washer fluid (P.8-14)
7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)
8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-10)
9. Luggage compartment light (P.2-42, P.8-28)
10. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
11. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
12. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
*: if so equipped
SSI0152
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11. ROADSTER MODELS
1. Antenna (P.4-30)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10)
3. Trunk light (P.2-43, P.8-28)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-24)
6. Soft top (P.3-13)
7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-11)
8. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)
9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
11. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
SSI0003
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12. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
COUPE MODELS
1. Coat hook (P.2-39)
2. Seat belts (P.1-10)
3. Seats
— Manual seats adjustment (P.1-3)
— Power seats adjustment (P.1-4)
4. Passenger seat
— Tilt lever for passenger seat (seatback)
(P.1-7)
5. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door
lock switch (P.3-4)
6. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-27)
7. Sun visor (P.3-25)
8. Interior light (P.2-41)
9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-33)
10. Inside mirror (P.3-26)
— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*
(P.3-26)
— HomeLink universal transceiver*
(P.2-43)
11. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)
12. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1
13. Rear floor box (P.2-36)
14. Power outlet (P.2-32)
15. Console box (P.2-36)
16. Parking brake
— Operation (P.5-15)
— Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19)
— Checking (P.8-21)
SSI0153
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13. 17. Selector lever or shift lever
— Automatic transmission (P.5-9)
— Manual transmission (P.5-13)
18. Cargo net (P.2-34)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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14. ROADSTER MODELS
1. Seat belts (P.1-10)
2. Seats
— Power seats adjustment (P.1-5)
— Ventilated net seats* (P.1-6)
3. Passenger seat
— Power seatback tilt switch (P.1-8)
— Cancel switch (P.1-9)
4. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door
lock switch (P.3-4)
5. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-27)
6. Soft top latch lever (P.3-16)
7. Safety switch for soft top latch lever (P.3-16)
8. Interior light (P.2-41)
9. Inside mirror (P.3-26)
— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*
(P.3-26)
— HomeLink universal transceiver* (P.2-43)
10. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)
11. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1
12. Rear floor box (P.2-36)
— Trunk lid cancel switch (P.3-11)
— Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-12)
13. Power outlet (P.2-32)
14. Console box (P.2-36)
15. Parking brake
— Operation (P.5-15)
— Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19)
— Checking (P.8-21)
16. Selector lever or shift lever
— Automatic transmission (P.5-9)
SSI0154 — Manual transmission (P.5-13)
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15. 17. Cargo net (P.2-34)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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16. INSTRUMENT PANEL
9. Center ventilator (P.4-8)
10. Card holder (P.2-34)
11. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-30)
12. Side ventilators (P.4-8)
13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch*
(P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system)
OFF switch* (P.2-30)
14. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models) (P.3-13)
15. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23)
16. Hood lock release handle (P.3-8)
17. Fuse box (P.8-24)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-25)
19. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
20. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or In-
strument pocket (P.2-33)
21. Audio system (P.4-12)/Clock (P.2-31)
22. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch (P.2-24)
23. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
24. Cup holder (P.2-35)
25. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
SIC2996 26. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-9)
27. Power outlet (P.2-32)
1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24) 4. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-30)/Horn
(P.2-28) *: if so equipped
2. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-27) 5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
6. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-16) Owner’s Manual.
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control*
(P.4-29) 7. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)
8. Wiper/washer switch (P.2-22)
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17. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)
2. Battery (P.8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-13)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
Do not tamper with the strut tower bar
adjustment k . The strut tower bar has
A
been adjusted to the most suitable posi-
tion at the factory.
SDI1519
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18. MEMO
0-12 Illustrated table of contents
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19. 1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system
Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2 Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-16
Front manual seat adjustment Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-17
(for Coupe models) ........................................................ 1-3 Child restraints ................................................................... 1-17
Front power seat adjustment Precautions on child restraints ................................. 1-17
(for Coupe models — if so equipped) ...................... 1-4 Child restraint installation on front passenger
Front power seat adjustment seat .................................................................................. 1-20
(for Roadster models) .................................................... 1-5 Top tether strap child restraint
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat) ......................................... 1-7 (Coupe models) ............................................................ 1-25
Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-26
seat ..................................................................................... 1-7
Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-26
Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-9
Booster seat installation on front passenger
Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10
seat.................................................................................... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-30
Child safety .................................................................... 1-12
Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch...................... 1-13 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-30
After an air bag ON/OFF switch is installed.......... 1-13 Components of the supplemental restraint
Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-14 system .............................................................................. 1-35
Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14 Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... 1-40
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-14 Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-41
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20. SEATS
SSS0133
WARNING ¼ For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when seat should be upright. Always sit
the seatback is reclined. This can be well back in the seat and adjust the
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not seat belt properly. See “Precautions
be against your body. In an accident, on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
you could be thrown into it and re- tion.
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
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21. FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)
WARNING
¼ 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 control of the vehicle.
¼ After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked. SSS0394
k Forward and backward
1 k Reclining
2
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
or backward to the desired position. Release the lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
lever to lock the seat in position. pull the lever and move your body forward. The
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, seatback will move forward.
be careful not to crush items in the seatback The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
pocket against the rear floor box. 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 the
vehicle is parked.
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22. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
SPA1793
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents. k Forward and backward
1 k Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
2
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
Operating tips will slide the seat forward or backward to the lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
desired position. justment” earlier in this section.
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate be careful not to crush items in the seatback seatback for occupants of different sizes for
the switch. pocket against the rear floor box. added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
¼ Do not operate the power support seat k Reclining (for driver’s seat)
2 later in this section. The seatback may also be
for a long period of time when the engine is reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
off. This will discharge the battery. Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback vehicle is parked.
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
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23. FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
WARNING
¼ Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
¼ Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents. SSS0472
k Forward and backward
1 The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
Operating tips Moving the sliding switch forward or backward added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload will slide the seat forward or backward to the belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
protection circuit. If the motor stops during desired position. later in this section. The seatback may also be
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
the switch. be careful not to crush items in the seatback vehicle is parked.
¼ Do not operate the power support seat pocket against the rear floor box. Automatic passenger seatback tilt
for a long period of time when the engine is function
off. This will discharge the battery. k Reclining
2
Move the reclining switch backward until the The passenger seatback will automatically tilt
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward and backward during the soft top
forward, move the switch forward and move your open/close operation. If you need to cancel this
function or when a child restraint is installed in
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt
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24. cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more
information about operation conditions, see ¼ When using these seats, avoid wear-
“Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and ing clothing with soft fabrics (wool,
adjustments” section. For the cancel switch, see etc.). Clothing may be damaged as it
“Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driv- rubs against the netted material.
er’s seat” later in this section.
SSS0272
Ventilated net seats (if so equipped)
The ventilated net seats are designed for good
ventilation while driving. Net cloth is used on the
surface of the seatback and the cushion as
shown.
CAUTION
¼ The seat is made of netted materials.
Be careful not to snag your jewelry,
such as a ring, bracelet or watch, on
the seat.
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25. SPA1715 SSS0202 SSS0203
Type A Type B Coupe models
SEAT LIFTER (for driver’s seat) Type B (for ventilated net seat) TILTING AND RECLINING
Type A (except for ventilated net seat) Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat PASSENGER’S SEAT FROM
cushion to the desired position. DRIVER’S SEAT
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position. The passenger seatback can be adjusted from
the driver’s seat to make it easier for the driver to
use the rear parcel box or rear floor box, or to
help the passenger get in the vehicle.
Coupe models (manual type)
To tilt or recline the passenger seatback, pull up
the lever k located on the back side of it, and
A
move the seatback forward or backward.
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26. switch” later in this section.)
¼ when the passenger seat belt is fastened.
¼ when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7
km/h) and more.
The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be
stopped:
¼ when any of the above 4 conditions occur.
¼ when the power seatback tilt switch (top or
bottom) is pushed again.
¼ when the seatback is moved with the soft top
open/close operation.
SSS0273 SSS0274
Roadster models — Type A Roadster models — Type B When this interruption occurs, you cannot move
Roadster models (power type) seatback tilt switch. While the switch is held the seatback backward from the stopped posi-
down, the seatback will move backward to the tion with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the
The power seatback tilt switch k and the
B
original position that was last selected using the reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select
seatback tilt cancel switch k are located on the
C
reclining switch (located on the seat cushion). the seatback position.
back side of the passenger seatback as shown. Release the switch to stop the movement.
Tilting/reclining operation: Operation conditions:
To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the The power seatback tilt switch does not activate
top ( side) of the power seatback tilt under the following conditions.
switch k for more than 0.5 seconds. The
B
seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop ¼ when the passenger seat sliding/reclining
the movement, push the top or bottom of the switches on the seat cushion are being op-
switch. erated.
To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push ¼ when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the
and hold the bottom ( side) of the power CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancel
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27. CAUTION
When a child restraint is installed in the
passenger seat, be sure to turn the seat-
back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL
position. Otherwise, the child restraint
may be damaged.
SSS0275 SSS0204
Seatback tilt cancel switch: HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
When the seatback tilt cancel switch k is C To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
pushed to the CANCEL position, the lower, push the lock knob k and push the head
A
tilting/reclining operation using the power seat- restraint down.
back tilt switch k will be cancelled. Only the
B
sliding/reclining switches (located on the seat The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for
cushion) are operational. Push the seatback tilt Roadster models) have non-adjustable head
cancel switch to the AUTO position to reactivate restraints.
the power seatback tilt switch.
This cancel switch is linked with the automatic
passenger seatback tilt function of the soft top
operation. See “Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
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28. SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back
in your seat, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0178A
Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
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29. ¼ Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.
¼ Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
¼ Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
¼ Do not allow more than one person
SSS0136
to use the same seat belt.
¼ Never carry more people in the ve-
WARNING an accident. Serious injury or death
hicle than there are seat belts. This
can occur if the seat belt is not worn
vehicle has only two seating posi-
¼ Every person who drives or rides in properly.
tions. Never allow anyone to ride in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at ¼ Always route the shoulder belt over the luggage area.
all times. your shoulder and across your chest.
¼ If the seat belt warning light glows
¼ The seat belt should be properly ad- Never run the belt behind your back,
continuously while the ignition is
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so under your arm or across your neck.
turned ON with all doors closed and
may reduce the effectiveness of the The belt should be away from your
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
entire restraint system and increase face and neck, but not falling off your
cate a malfunction in the system.
the chance or severity of injury in shoulder.
Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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30. SSS0134 SSS0016
¼ Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has CHILD SAFETY
semblies in use during a collision be
activated, it cannot be reused and replaced unless the collision was mi- Children need adults to help protect them.
must be replaced together with the nor and the belts show no damage They need to be properly restrained.
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. and continue to operate properly.
In addition to the general information in this
¼ Removal and installation of the pre- Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in- manual, child safety information is available from
tensioner seat belt system compo- many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
nents should be done by a NISSAN spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted. government traffic safety offices, and community
dealer.
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
¼ All seat belt assemblies, including to learn the best way to transport your child.
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli- There are three basic types of child restraint
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN systems:
recommends that all seat belt as- ¼ Rear facing child restraint
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31. ¼ Front facing child restraint have procedures that allow you to apply for available for larger children for additional protec-
permission to have your vehicle fitted with an air tion.
¼ Booster seat
bag ON/OFF switch. Such a switch is available
for purchase from NISSAN. If you have ques- Infants
WARNING tions about the government application proce- Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
dures, contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
¼ Never let a child 12 or under ride in Department listed earlier in this manual. mends that infants be placed in child restraints
this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold AFTER AN AIR BAG ON/OFF that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
them in your lap or arms. Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
SWITCH IS INSTALLED Standards. You should choose a child restraint
¼ Never let a child stand or kneel on that fits your vehicle and always follow the
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is
WARNING manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
moving. The child could be seriously
Infants and children need special pro- Small children
injured or killed in an accident or
tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not
sudden stop. Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) can be
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
front impact air bag system for the front passen- bones. In an accident, an improperly and maximum weight and height recommenda-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in fitting seat belt could cause serious or tions. NISSAN recommends that small children
this section. Therefore, children 12 or under fatal injury. Always use appropriate be placed in child restraints that comply with
should not ride in this vehicle without installing child restraints. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
an air bag ON/OFF switch. nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
OBTAINING AN AIR BAG ON/OFF should choose a child restraint that fits your
All US states and provinces of Canada require
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
SWITCH the use of approved child restraints for infants instructions for installation and use.
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
If you must transport a child in this vehicle, you this section.) Larger children
may be eligible to have an air bag ON/OFF
switch installed. US and Canadian governments Also, there are other types of child restraints Children who are too large for child restraint
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32. systems should be seated and restrained by the your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over
seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for ¼ For the most effective protection
not fit properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 specific recommendations. when the vehicle is in motion, the
inches (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 seat should be upright. Always sit
lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat INJURED PERSONS well back in the seat and adjust the
should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belt properly.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
commercially available booster seat if the shoul- your doctor for specific recommendations.
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
WITH RETRACTOR
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por- WARNING
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating ¼ Every person who drives or rides in
positions that have a three-point type seat belt. this vehicle should use a seat belt at
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
all times.
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the seatback is reclined. This can be
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
be against your body. In an accident,
shoulder belt without the booster seat.
you could be thrown into it and re-
PREGNANT WOMEN ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, belt and receive serious internal
and always position the lap belt as low as injuries.
possible around the hips, not the waist. Place
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across
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33. When the locking mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. For additional information, see “Child
restraints” later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom-
fortable seat belt tension.
WARNING
SSS0292A SSS0290A
When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
Fastening the seat belts belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
tain that the seatbacks are completely
the belt out of the retractor.
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this secured in the latched position. If they
section. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug are not completely secured, passengers
on the hips as shown. may be injured in an accident or sudden
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the stop.
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
clicks. retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
¼ The retractor is designed to lock during and across your chest.
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
The front passenger seat belt has a locking
pulling motion will permit the belt to
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
move, and allow you some freedom of
referred to as the automatic locking mode. (Also
movement in the seat.
remember, if you need to install a child restraint,
¼ If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its first obtain an air bag ON/OFF switch and turn
fully retracted position, firmly pull the the passenger air bag OFF.)
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34. ward. 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 belt operation,
see a NISSAN dealer.
SSS0326 SSS0588
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt arm
To unfasten the belt, push the button on the The shoulder belt arm should be adjusted to the
buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat
belt usage” earlier in this section.)
Checking seat belt operation
To adjust, pull the shoulder belt arm. Pulling the
Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock arm forward will allow an easy access to the belt.
belt movement using two separate methods:
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor. If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly. and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of
You can check their operation as follows:
length and may be used for either the driver or
¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for- passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
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35. CHILD RESTRAINTS
dealer for assistance if the extender is required. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
¼ To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a RESTRAINTS
WARNING mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. WARNING
¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
made by the same company which and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
The information in this section is pro-
made the original equipment seat the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry. vided only for those owners who have
belts, should be used with NISSAN received permission to install an air bag
seat belts. ¼ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of ON/OFF switch and the switch has been
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may installed. See “Obtaining an air bag
¼ Persons who can use the standard retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
seat belt should not use an extender. ON/OFF switch” earlier in this manual.
with a clean, dry cloth.
Such unnecessary use could result in Never let children 12 or under ride in this
serious personal injury in the event ¼ Periodically check to see that the seat vehicle unless an air bag ON/OFF
belt and the metal components such as switch is installed and it is being prop-
of an accident.
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires erly used.
¼ Never use seat belt extenders to in- and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
stall child restraints. If the child re- deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
straint is not secured properly, the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly
child could be seriously injured in a should be replaced. WARNING
collision or a sudden stop. (Also re-
member never to use a child restraint ¼ Infants and small children should al-
unless an air bag ON/OFF switch has ways be placed in an appropriate
been installed and is being used child restraint while riding in the ve-
properly.) hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
can result in serious injury or death.
¼ Infants and small children should
never be carried on your lap. It is not
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36. vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
possible for even the strongest adult seatback). Otherwise, the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure
to resist the forces of a severe acci- may be damaged. See “Tilting and re- the child restraint is compatible with your
dent. The child could be crushed be- clining passenger’s seat from driver’s child. Choose a child restraint that is de-
tween the adult and parts of the ve- seat” earlier in this section for detailed signed for your child’s height and weight.
hicle. Also, do not put the same seat information. Always follow all recommended procedures.
belt around both your child and your- All US states and Canadian provinces re-
self. quire that infants and small children be
In general, child restraints are designed to be
¼ Never install a child restraint in the installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder restrained in approved child restraints at
front seat unless an air bag ON/OFF seat belt. all times while the vehicle is being oper-
switch has been installed and the air ated.
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
bag has been turned OFF. An inflat- Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less
ing supplemental air bag could seri- than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear facing WARNING
ously injure or kill your child. child restraints. Front facing child restraints are
available for children who outgrow rear facing ¼ Improper use of a child restraint can
¼ An improperly installed child re- child restraints.
straint could lead to serious injury or increase the risk or severity of injury
Child restraints for infants and children of various for both the child and other occu-
death in an accident. sizes are offered by several manufacturers. pants of the vehicle.
When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind: ¼ Follow all of the child restraint manu-
CAUTION ¼ choose only a restraint with a label certifying facturer’s instructions for installation
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle and use. When purchasing a child
For Roadster models, when installing a Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor restraint, be sure to select one which
child restraint, be sure to turn off the Vehicle Safety Standard 213. will fit your child and vehicle. It may
automatic passenger seatback tilt func- not be possible to properly install
¼ check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
tion with the seatback tilt cancel switch sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat some types of child restraints in your
(located on the back of the passenger and seat belt system. vehicle.
¼ if the child restraint is compatible with your
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37. ¼ If the child restraint is not anchored around in case of a sudden stop or
properly, the risk of a child being accident.
injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be po- CAUTION
sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
as upright as possible. Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
¼ After attaching the child restraint, Check the seating surface and buckles
test it before you place the child in it. before placing your child in the child
Push it from side to side. Try to tug it restraint.
forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary. You may need to
try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of ve-
hicles.
¼ If you install a front facing child re-
straint in the front seat, see “Child
restraint installation on front passen-
ger seat” later in this section.
¼ When your child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown
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38. straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
CAUTION
Turn off the automatic passenger seat-
back tilt function by turning the seat-
back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL
position. (Roadster models)
SSS0261
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
supplemental front air bag in a crash
ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.
WARNING
¼ The three-point seat belt in your ve-
hicle is equipped with an automatic
¼ Never install a child restraint in the
locking mode retractor which must
front passenger seat unless an air
be used when installing a child re-
bag ON/OFF switch has been in-
straint.
stalled and the air bag has been
turned OFF. Supplemental front air ¼ Failure to use the retractor’s locking
bags inflate with great force. A child mode will result in the child restraint
restraint could be struck by the not being properly secured. The re-
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39. child. Always follow the restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec-
essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct child restraint fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to install the
head restraint when the child restraint is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try a different child restraint.
SSS0301C SSS0253D
Front facing — step 2 Front facing — step 3
Front facing 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
If you must install a child restraint in the front hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
seat, follow these steps: follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
1. Turn the air bag ON/OFF switch to the OFF structions for belt routing.
position.
Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the
CANCEL position. (Roadster models only)
2. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat. Move the seat to the rear-
most position. Adjust the head restraint to
its highest position (if so equipped). The
direction of the child restraint depends on the
type of the child restraint and the size of the
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40. SSS0254D SSS0331D SSS0302B
Front facing — step 4 Front facing — step 5 Front facing — step 6
4. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up the belt to 6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from side
is in the automatic locking mode (child re- to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
straint mode). It reverts back to emergency is securely held in place. It should not move
locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder
belt to further tighten the child restraint. If
unable to properly secure the restraint, try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints
fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
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41. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the lap
belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor,
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) is canceled.
SSS0211A SSS0212A
Rear facing — step 2 Rear facing — step 3
Rear facing 3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
When you install a child restraint in the front hear and feel the latch engage.
seat, follow these steps: Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
1. Turn the air bag ON/OFF switch to the OFF turer’s instructions for belt routing.
position.
Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the
CANCEL position. (Roadster models only)
2. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat. Move the seat to the rearmost
position. The direction of the child restraint
depends on the type of the child restraint and
the size of the child. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer’s instructions.
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42. SSS0213A SSS0214A SSS0215A
Rear facing — step 4 Rear facing — step 5 Rear facing — step 6
4. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up the belt to 6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from side
is in the automatic locking mode (child re- to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
straint mode). It reverts back to emergency is securely held in place. It should not move
locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more
than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder
belt to further tighten the child restraint. If
unable to properly secure the restraint, try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints
fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in the
automatic locking mode.
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