User manual NISSAN 350Z 2008

Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! ¼ NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ¼ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ¼ ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you. ¼ ALWAYS use your seat belts. Refer to "Child safety" and "Child restraints" in the "Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system" section for precautions regarding children. ¼ ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea- tures to all occupants of the vehicle. ¼ ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. SIC0697 CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. If you see this symbol, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen". If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: "Perchlorate Material -- special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate." BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licenced to Visteon Corporation. © 2007 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: -- Your name, address, and telephone number -- Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side) -- Date of purchase -- Current odometer reading -- Your NISSAN dealer's name -- Your comments or questions OR You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at: For U.S. customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Contents Illustrated table of 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 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... Exterior front ........................................................................... Exterior rear ............................................................................ Coupe models .................................................................. Roadster models .............................................................. Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-4 0-5 0-6 Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6 Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8 Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10 Meters and gauges ........................................................... 0-11 Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-12 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-28) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28) 3. Seat belts (P.1-10) 4. Seats (P.1-2) -- Child restraints (P.1-17) 5. Head restraints (P.1-9) -- Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-10) 6. Child restraint anchor point* (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-24) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) -- Advanced air bag system (P.1-35) 8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28) 9. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-41) *: if so equipped SSI0255 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (P.3-8) 2. Windshield wiper and washer -- Switch (P.2-21) -- Wiper replacement (P.8-19) -- Washer fluid (P.8-14) 3. Power windows (P.2-39) -- Automatic adjusting function (P.2-40, P.8-15) 4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12) License plate installation (P.9-12) 5. Headlight, park and turn signal lights -- Switch (P.2-24) -- Bulb (P.8-27) 6. Tires -- Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-8) -- Flat tire (P.6-2) -- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3) 7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27) 8. Doors -- Keys (P.3-2) -- Door locks (P.3-3) -- Keyfob (P.3-5) SSI0289 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 EXTERIOR REAR COUPE MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30) 2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9) 3. Rear window defroster (P.2-23) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13) 6. Rear window wiper and washer -- Switch (P.2-22) -- Washer fluid (P.8-14) 7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28) 8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-12) 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 0-4 Illustrated table of contents ROADSTER MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30) 2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10) 3. Trunk light (P.2-42, P.8-28) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 5. Rear window defroster (P.2-23) 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 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COUPE MODELS 1. Coat hook (P.2-38) 2. Seat belts (P.1-10) 3. Seats -- Manual seats adjustment (P.1-3) -- Power seats adjustment (P.1-3) 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.2-32) 10. Inside mirror (P.3-26) -- Automatic anti-glare inside mirror* (P.3-26) -- HomeLink universal transceiver* (P.2-43) 11. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-36)/Microphone (Bluetooth HandsFree Phone System*) (P.4-31) 12. Rear parcel box (P.2-37) 13. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1 14. Rear floor box (P.2-35) 15. Power outlet (P.2-31) 16. Console box (P.2-35) 17. Parking brake -- Operation (P.5-15) SSI0256 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 18. 19. *: if *1: -- Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19) -- Checking (P.8-21) Selector lever or shift lever -- Automatic transmission (P.5-10) -- Manual transmission (P.5-13) Cargo net (P.2-33) so equipped Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ROADSTER MODELS 1. Seat belts (P.1-10) 2. Seats -- Power seats adjustment (P.1-4) -- Ventilated net seats* (P.1-6) 3. Passenger seat -- Power seatback tilt switch (P.1-7) -- Cancel switch (P.1-8) 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. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-36) 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.2-35) -- Trunk lid cancel switch (P.3-11) -- Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-12) 14. Power outlet (P.2-31) 15. Console box (P.2-35) 16. Parking brake -- Operation (P.5-15) -- Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19) -- Checking (P.8-21) SSI0257 0-8 Illustrated table of contents 17. Selector lever or shift lever -- Automatic transmission (P.5-10) -- Manual transmission (P.5-13) 18. Cargo net (P.2-33) *: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. Illustrated table of contents 0-9 INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Center ventilator (P.4-8) 10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28) 11. Side ventilators (P.4-8) 12. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-13) 13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch* (P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system) OFF switch* (P.2-29) 14. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23) 15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-8) 16. Fuse box (P.8-23) 17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-25) 18. Ignition switch (P.5-6) 19. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or Instrument pocket (P.2-32) 20. Audio system (P.4-12)/Clock (P.2-30) 21. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-23) 22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27) 23. Cup holder (P.2-33) 24. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28) 25. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-9) 26. Power outlet (P.2-31) *: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. SIC3266 1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24) 2. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-26) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control* (P.4-29) or switch for Bluetooth HandsFree Phone System* (P.4-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)/Horn (P.2-27) 5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 6. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-16) 7. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8) 8. Wiper/washer switch (P.2-21) 0-10 Illustrated table of contents METERS AND GAUGES SIC1948A Triple meter 8. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.2-15, P.5-10) or Manual transmission upshift indicator (P.2-10, P.5-14) 9. Reset knob for trip odometer (P.2-4) 10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4) 11. Trip computer setting switch (P.2-8) SIC3329 Combination meter 12. Trip computer mode switch (P.2-8) 13. Trip computer (P.2-8) 14. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-7) 15. Volt meter (P.2-8) 1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11) 2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (P.2-26) 3. Tachometer (P.2-5) 4. Speedometer (P.2-4) 5. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-26) 6. Fuel gauge (P.2-6) 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5) Illustrated table of contents 0-11 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21) 2. Battery (P.8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9) 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.8-12) 8. Air cleaner (P.8-18) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8) 10. Engine drive belts (P.8-17) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 12. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9) Do not tamper with the strut tower bar A adjustment k . The strut tower bar has been adjusted to the most suitable position at the factory. SDI2050 0-12 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... Seat belt extenders ...................................................... Seat belt maintenance ................................................ Child restraints ................................................................... Precautions on child restraints ................................. Child restraint installation on front passenger seat (Coupe models only) .......................................... Top tether strap child restraint (Coupe models only) ................................................... Booster seats ....................................................................... Precautions on booster seats .................................... Booster seat installation on front passenger seat.................................................................................... Supplemental restraint system ....................................... Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-14 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-20 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-42 1-43 Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment (for Coupe models) ........................................................ 1-3 Front power seat adjustment (for Coupe models -- if so equipped) ...................... 1-3 Front power seat adjustment (for Roadster models) .................................................... 1-4 Seat lifter (for driver's seat) ......................................... 1-6 Tilting and reclining passenger's seat from driver's seat ..................................................................................... 1-7 Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-9 Front-seat Active Head Restraints (except for ventilated net seats)...................................................... 1-10 Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10 Child safety .................................................................... 1-12 Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-13 Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14 SEATS side the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. 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. SSS0133 WARNING ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ¼ For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. ¼ After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ¼ Do not leave children unattended in- 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models -- if so equipped) Operating tips ¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ¼ Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. SSS0394 FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models) 1 k Forward and backward 2 k Reclining Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. When sliding the passenger's seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and 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 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 stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models) Operating tips ¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ¼ Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. SPA1793 1 k Forward and backward 2 k Reclining (for passenger's seat) Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. When sliding the passenger's seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. 2 k Reclining (for driver's seat) The passenger's seat is equipped with a manual lever for reclining. See "Front manual seat adjustment" earlier in this section. 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 the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. 1-4 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system function or when a child restraint is installed in the passenger's seat, push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more information about operation conditions, see "Soft top" in the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section. For the cancel switch, see "Tilting and reclining passenger's seat from driver's seat" later in this section. SSS0472 1 k Forward and backward Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. When sliding the passenger's seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. 2 k Reclining 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 the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. Automatic passenger seatback tilt function The passenger seatback will automatically tilt forward and backward during the soft top open/close operation. If you need to cancel this Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 ¼ When using these seats, avoid wearing clothing with soft fabrics (wool, etc.). Clothing may be damaged as it rubs against the netted material. SSS0272 Type A SPA1715 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. SEAT LIFTER (for driver's seat) Type A (except for ventilated net seat) Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. 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. 1-6 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0202 Type B Coupe models SSS0203 Roadster models -- Type A SSS0273 Type B (for ventilated net seat) Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat cushion to the desired position. TILTING AND RECLINING PASSENGER'S SEAT FROM DRIVER'S SEAT 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. Roadster models (power type) B The power seatback tilt switch k and the C seatback tilt cancel switch k are located on the back side of the passenger seatback as shown. Tilting/reclining operation: To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the side) of the power seatback tilt top ( B switch k for more than 0.5 second. The seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop the movement, push the top or bottom of the switch. To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push side) of the power and hold the bottom ( Coupe models (manual type) To tilt or recline the passenger seatback, pull up A the lever k located on the back side of it, and move the seatback forward or backward. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 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. SSS0274 Roadster models -- Type B seatback tilt switch. While the switch is held down, the seatback will move backward to the original position that was last selected using the reclining switch (located on the seat cushion). Release the switch to stop the movement. Operation conditions: The power seatback tilt switch does not activate under the following conditions. ¼ when the passenger seat sliding/reclining switches on the seat cushion are being operated. ¼ when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. (See "Seatback tilt cancel When this interruption occurs, you cannot move the seatback backward from the stopped position with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select the seatback position. SSS0275 Seatback tilt cancel switch: C When the seatback tilt cancel switch k is pushed to the CANCEL position, the tilting/reclining operation using the power seatB back tilt switch k will be cancelled. Only the sliding/reclining switches (located on the seat cushion) are operational. Push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the AUTO position to reactivate 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. 1-8 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CAUTION When a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, be sure to turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. Otherwise, the child restraint may be damaged. SSS0204 SSS0178A HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To A lower, push the lock knob k and push the head restraint down. The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for Roadster models) have non-adjustable head restraints. 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 adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 SEAT BELTS to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident. ¼ Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant's head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries. Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in the previous section. 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 require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. SSS0508 FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (except for ventilated net seats) WARNING ¼ Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint. ¼ Active Head Restraints are designed 1-10 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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 securely fastened to the proper buckle. ¼ Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. SSS0136 ¼ Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. ¼ Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. This vehicle has only two seating positions. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area. ¼ If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. WARNING ¼ Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. ¼ The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly. ¼ Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child. There are three basic types of child restraint systems: SSS0134 ¼ Rear facing child restraint (should not be installed in this vehicle) ¼ Front facing child restraint (should not be installed in the Roadster models) ¼ Booster seat ¼ Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. ¼ Removal and installation of the pretensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. ¼ All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. WARNING ¼ Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms. ¼ Roadster models do not have an anchor for a top tether strap required 1-12 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system transported in this vehicle. for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. ¼ Children need special protection. The vehicle's seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. ¼ 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental front impact air bag system for the front passenger. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in this section. The passenger seat is not suitable for use with a rear facing child restraint needed for infants. Therefore, infants should not be All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See "Child restraints" later in this section.) Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child's seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety 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. Infants Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. Because a rear facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this vehicle, infants should not be transported in it. Small children Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint (except Roadster models). Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. belt and receive serious internal injuries. ¼ For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR SSS0292A WARNING ¼ Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See "Seats" earlier in this section. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. ¼ The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. ¼ If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the 1-14 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passenger some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see "Child restraints" later in this section. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. SSS0290A belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The front passenger seat belt has two modes of operation: ¼ Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ¼ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 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 To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Shoulder belt arm The shoulder belt arm should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage" earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the shoulder belt arm. Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy access to the belt. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: ¼ when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ¼ when the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check their operation as follows: ¼ grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for- SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or passenger seating position. See a NISSAN 1-16 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD RESTRAINTS dealer for assistance if the extender is required. the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry. ¼ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. ¼ Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. SSS0099 WARNING ¼ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. ¼ Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. ¼ Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ¼ Children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death. ¼ Children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE ¼ To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow 1-17 the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. ¼ Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. ¼ Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle. ¼ If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ¼ Child restraint anchor point is designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraint. Under no circumstances is it SSS0100 ¼ Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. ¼ Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. ¼ Roadster models do not have an anchor for a top tether strap required for most front facing child restraints. 1-18 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible. ¼ After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat by the seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seating position and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. ¼ When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. CAUTION ¼ For Roadster models, when installing a booster seat, be sure to turn off the automatic passenger seatback tilt function with the seatback tilt cancel switch (located on the back of the passenger seatback). Otherwise, the booster seat may be damaged. See "Tilting and reclining passenger's seat from driver's seat" earlier in this section for detailed information. ¼ Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: ¼ Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ¼ Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. ¼ If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child's height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. The passenger seat is not suitable for use with a rear facing child restraint for infants. Therefore, infants should not be transported in this vehicle. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 ¼ The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which must be used when installing a child restraint. ¼ Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. SSS0261 CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (Coupe models only) air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child. ¼ If you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" in this section for details. WARNING ¼ Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front 1-20 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system "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. SSS0640 Front facing -- step 1 Front facing -- step 2 SSS0360B Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position (if so equipped). Always follow the restraint manufacturer's instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 SSS0651 Front facing -- step 3 Front facing -- step 4 SSS0652 Front facing -- step 5 SSS0653 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See "Top tether strap child restraint" in this section. 1-22 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the ALR mode. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 7. SSS0641 Front facing -- step 7 Front facing -- step 10 SSS0681 7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move 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 you are unable to properly secure the restraint, try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 8. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt 10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see "Front passenger air bag and status light" in this section. Try a different child restraint. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 WARNING ¼ Child restraint anchor point is designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance is it to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ¼ Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged. SSS0207 SPA1644 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT (Coupe models only) An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is provided in this vehicle. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Secure the child restraint with the seat belt. Guide the top tether strap under the head restraint as illustrated, and secure it to the anchor bracket. Tighten the strap according to manufacturer instructions to remove any slack. Anchor point location A The anchor point k is located on the luggage area floor. A flap is provided in the carpet for easy access and is marked with the label shown. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the passenger seat, consult a NISSAN dealer for details. 1-24 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system BOOSTER SEATS the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. ¼ A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision. ¼ Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. ¼ Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over the strongest portions of a child's body to provide the maximum protection during a collision. ¼ Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your vehicle. ¼ If the booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ¼ Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible. ¼ After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of SSS0099 PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS WARNING ¼ Children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death. ¼ Children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 the belt is away from the child's face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen. ¼ Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child's arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see "Booster seat installation on front passenger seat" later in this section. ¼ When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. seat from driver's seat" earlier in this section for detailed information. ¼ Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the booster seat. LRS0455 Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ¼ Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. CAUTION ¼ For Roadster models, when installing a booster seat, be sure to turn off the automatic passenger seatback tilt function with the seatback tilt cancel switch (located on the back of the passenger seatback). Otherwise, the booster seat may be damaged. See "Tilting and reclining passenger's 1-26 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the front passenger seat: SSS0363 LRS0454 ¼ Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle's seat and seat belt system. ¼ Make sure the child's head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child's ears. For example, if a 1 low back booster seat k is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child's ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child's ears, a 2 high back booster seat k should be used. ¼ If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. If you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. 1. Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. (Roadster models only) 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 structions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child's shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the belt routing. 6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the "Three-point type seat belt with retractor" earlier in this section. LRS0454 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning the following systems: ¼ Driver and passenger supplemental frontimpact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) ¼ Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped) ¼ Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped for Coupe models) ¼ Seat belt pretensioner Supplemental front-impact air bag system: NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat 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 booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child's hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer's in- 7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. 1-28 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag system (if so equipped for Coupe models): This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in certain side impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. The supplemental restraint system is designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See "Seat belts" earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational. SSS0131 WARNING ¼ The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ¼ The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. ¼ The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. ¼ The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ¼ The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be prop- erly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. ¼ Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates. 1-30 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0132 SSS0016 SSS0006 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 SSS0007 SSS0009 SSS0100 WARNING ¼ Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. ¼ Roadster models do not have an anchor for a top tether strap required SSS0008 SSS0099 1-32 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. ¼ Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. ¼ Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See "Child restraints" earlier in this section for details. SSS0101 SSS0159 WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roofmounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (if so equipped): ¼ The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ¼ The seat belts, side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33