Get Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door First Generation (2010-2017)

1 Safety–Seats, seat belts and

supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Head restraints/headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . .1-11

Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Infants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Larger children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Rear-facing child restraint installation using latch. .1-22

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27

Forward-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29

Installing top tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32

Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35

Supplemental restraint system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36

Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . .1-36

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) . .1-42

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-47

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats). . . . . .1-49

Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . .1-50

Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . .1-50

Repair and replacement procedure . . . . . . . . . .1-51

the seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24

SEATS

•

The seatback should not be reclined

any more than needed for comfort.

Seat belts are most effective when the

passenger sits well back and straight

up in the seat. If the seatback is re-

clined, the risk of sliding under the lap

belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be

sure not to contact any moving parts to

avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

•

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 “Pre-

cautions on seat belt usage” in this

section.

WARNING

•

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.

•

After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

Do not leave children unattended in-

side the vehicle. They could unknow-

ingly activate switches or controls. Un-

attended children could become

involved in serious accidents.

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Reclining:

Seat lifter (for driver’s seat):

FRONT SEATS

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean

back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever

up and lean your body forward. Release the lever

to lock the seatback in position.

Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust

the seat height to the preferred position.

Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the bar up and hold it while sliding the seat

forward or backward to the preferred position.

Release the bar to lock the seat in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes for

added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” in

this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to

allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is

stopped and the vehicle is in the P (Park) position

or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake

applied.

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•

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo higher

than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or

collision, unsecured cargo could cause

personal injury.

When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are

completely secured in the latched po-

sition. If they are not completely se-

cured, passengers may be injured in an

accident or sudden stop.

REAR SEATS

Folding

WARNING

•

Do not fold down the rear seats when

occupants are in the rear seat area or

any objects are on the rear seats.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area or on the rear seats when they are

in the folded-down position. Use of

these areas by passengers without

proper restraints could result in seri-

ous injury in an accident or sudden

stop.

Before folding the rear seats:

• Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks

located on the side wall. See “Seat belt hooks”

in this section.

To fold down the seatback, pull the release knob.

To return the seatback to the seating position, lift

up each seatback and push it to the upright

position until it is latched.

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• The non-adjustable head restraints/headrests

have a single locking notch to secure them to

the seat frame.

HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

WARNING

• Proper Adjustment:

Head restraint/headrest supplement the

other vehicle safety systems. They may

provide additional protection against in-

jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-

able head restraints/headrests must be

adjusted properly, as specified in this

section. Check the adjustment after

someone else uses the seat. Do not at-

tach anything to the head restraint/

headrest stalks or remove the head

restraints/headrests. Do not use the seat

if the head restraint/headrest has been

removed. If the head restraint/headrest

was removed, reinstall and properly ad-

just the head restraint/headrest before

an occupant uses the seating position.

Failure to follow these instructions can

reduce the effectiveness of the head

restraint/headrest. This may increase the

risk of serious injury or death in a colli-

sion.

– For the adjustable type, align the head

restraint/headrest so the center of your ear

is approximately level with the center of the

head restraint/headrest.

– If your ear position is still higher than the

recommended alignment, place the head

restraint/headrest at the highest position.

• If the head restraint/headrest has been re-

moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in

place before riding in that designated seating

position.

The illustration shows the seating positions

equipped with a head restraint/headrest.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped

with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

• Your vehicle is equipped with a head restraint/

headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or

non-adjustable.

• Adjustable head restraints/headrests have mul-

tiple notches along the stalks to lock them in a

desired adjustment position.

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Adjustable head restraint/headrest

components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Multiple notches

3. Lock knob

Non-adjustable head restraint/

headrest components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest

2. Single notch

Adjust

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center

is level with the center of your ears. If your ear

position is still higher than the recommended

alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at

the highest position.

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

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Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-

tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch

before riding in that designated seating position.

Remove

Install

Use the following procedure to remove the head

restraint/headrest.

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with

the holes in the seat. Make sure the head

restraint/headrest is facing the correct direc-

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the

highest position.

1

tion. The stalk with the notch (notches)

᭺

must be installed in the hole with the lock

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

2

knob

.

᭺

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the

seat.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the

head restraint/headrest down.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in

a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrest

before an occupant uses the seating position.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head

restraint/headrest before an occupant uses

the seating position.

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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 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 re-

duced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all

of your passengers to buckle up every time you

drive, even if your seating position includes a

supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or

territories specify that seat belts be worn at

all times when a vehicle is being driven.

Raise

Lower

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint/headrest down

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-

tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch

before riding in that designated seating position.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-

tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch

before riding in that designated seating position.

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•

Do not wear the seat belt inside out or

twisted. Doing so may reduce its effec-

tiveness.

Do not allow more than one person to

use the same seat belt.

Never carry more people in the vehicle

than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the power switch 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 certified

LEAF dealer.

No changes should be made to the

seat belt system. For example, do not

modify the seat belt, add material, or

install devices that may change the

seat belt routing or tension. Doing so

may affect the operation of the seat

belt system. Modifying or tampering

with the seat belt system may result in

serious personal injury.

•

Removal and installation of the pre-

tensioner system components should

be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer.

WARNING

•

Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all

times. Children should be properly re-

strained in the rear seat and, if appro-

priate, in a child restraint.

The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed 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 prop-

erly.

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.

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 inju-

ries in an accident.

•

All seat belt assemblies, including re-

tractors and attaching hardware,

should be inspected after any collision

by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

NISSAN recommends that all seat belt

assemblies in use during a collision be

replaced unless the collision was mi-

nor and the belts show no damage and

continue to operate properly. Seat belt

assemblies not in use during a colli-

sion should also be inspected and re-

placed if either damage or improper

operation is noted.

All child restraints and attaching hard-

ware should be inspected after any

collision. Always follow the restraint

manufacturer’s inspection instructions

and replacement recommendations.

The child restraints should be replaced

if they are damaged.

•

Once a seat belt pretensioner has ac-

tivated, it cannot be reused and must

be replaced together with the retrac-

tor. See

dealer.

a

NISSAN certified LEAF

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

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PREGNANT WOMEN

•

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.

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.

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are

equipped with Automatic Locking Re-

tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the

seat belt becomes wrapped around a

child’s neck with the ALR mode acti-

vated, the child can be seriously in-

jured or killed if the seat belt retracts

and becomes tight. This can occur

even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle

the seat belt to release the child. If the

seat belt can not be unbuckled or is

already unbuckled, release the child by

cutting the seat belt with a suitable

tool (such as a knife or scissors) to

release the seat belt.

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use

seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,

and always position the lap belt as low as pos-

sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the

shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your

chest. Never put the lap/shoulder belt over your

abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific

recommendations.

•

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use

seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with

your doctor for specific recommendations.

Fastening the seat belts

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT

WITH RETRACTOR

1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” in this section.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the tongue into the buckle until you

hear and feel the latch engage.

WARNING

• The retractor is designed to lock during

a sudden stop or on impact. A slow

pulling motion permits the belt to move

and allows you some freedom of move-

ment in the seat.

•

Every person who drives or rides in this

vehicle should use a seat belt at all

times.

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• If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its

fully retracted position, firmly pull the

belt and release it. Then smoothly pull

the belt out of the retractor.

the driver and passengers 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 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” in this section.

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

The ALR mode should be used only for

child restraint installation. During normal

seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode

should not be activated. If it is activated, it

may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-

sion.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the re-

tractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the

shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and

across your chest.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating

positions three-point seat belts have two modes

of operation:

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain

that seatbacks are completely secured in

the latched position. If they are not com-

pletely secured, passengers may be in-

jured in an accident or sudden stop.

• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow

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Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt

movement by two separate methods:

• When the belt is pulled quickly from the retrac-

tor.

• When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,

check the operation as follows:

• Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward

quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict

further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or

if you have any questions about seat belt opera-

tion, see a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-

justed to the position that is best for you. See

“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section.

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the

buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (for

front seats)

1

To adjust, pull the adjustment button , and then

᭺

move the shoulder belt anchor to the preferred

2

position

so that the belt passes over the

᭺

center of the shoulder. The belt should be away

from your face and neck, but not falling off of your

shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock

the shoulder belt anchor into position.

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WARNING

•

After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and then try to move the

shoulder belt anchor up and down to

make sure that it is securely fixed in

position.

The shoulder belt anchor height

should be adjusted to the position that

is best for you. Failure to do so may

reduce the effectiveness of the entire

restraint system and increase the

chance or severity of injury in an acci-

dent.

Seat belt hooks

Center of rear seat

When the rear seat belts are not in use and when

folding down the rear seats, hook the rear outer

seat belts on the seat belt hooks.

Selecting correct set of seat belts:

The center seat belt buckle is identified by the

A

CENTER mark

. The center seat belt tongue

᭺

can be fastened only into the center seat belt

buckle.

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CHILD SAFETY

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

WARNING

• To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild

soap solution or any solution recommended for

cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then wipe with

a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the

shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until

they are completely dry.

If, because of body size or driving position, it is

not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt

and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with

the installed seat belts is available that can be

purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in

(200 mm) of length and may be used for either

the driver or front passenger seating position.

See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for assis-

tance with purchasing an extender if an extender

is required.

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belts. Most seating positions are

equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac-

tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt

becomes wrapped around a child’s neck

with the ALR mode activated, the child

can be seriously injured or killed if the

seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This

can occur even if the vehicle is parked.

Unbuckle the seat belt to release the

child. If the seat belt can not be unbuck-

led or is already unbuckled, release the

child by cutting the seat belt with a suit-

able tool (such as a knife or scissors) to

release the seat belt.

• 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.

• 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 seat belt assembly should be replaced.

WARNING

•

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,

made by the same company which

made the original equipment seat

belts, should be used with NISSAN

seat belts.

Adults and children 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.

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.

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.

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There are three basic types of child restraint

systems:

for infants and small children. See “Child re-

straints” in this section.

SMALL CHILDREN

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at

least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing

child restraint as long as possible up to the height

or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who

outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear-

facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old

should be secured in a forward-facing child re-

straint with a harness. Refer to the manufactur-

er’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 Ve-

hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a

child restraint that fits your vehicle and always

follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-

lation and use.

• Rear-facing child restraint

• Forward-facing child restraint

• Booster seat

A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by

using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth-

ers for Children) system or with the vehicle seat

belt. For more information, see “Child restraints”

in this section.

The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.

Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less

than 20 lb (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing

child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints

are available for children who outgrow rear-

facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.

Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle

lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer

use a forward-facing child restraint.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens

and children be restrained in the rear seat.

According to accident statistics, children

are safer when properly restrained in the

rear seat than in the front seat.

This is especially important because your

vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-

tem (air bag system) for the front passen-

ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”

in this section.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protec-

tion. 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 fit-

ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal

injury. Always use appropriate child re-

straints.

INFANTS

LARGER CHILDREN

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed

in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-

mends that infants 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 manu-

facturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Children should remain in a forward-facing child

restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi-

mum height or weight limit allowed by the child

restraint manufacturer.

Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit

of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re-

straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-

ries require the use of approved child restraints

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placed in a commercially available booster seat to

obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit

properly, the booster seat should raise the child

so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned

across the chest and the top, middle portion of

the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross

the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul-

der. The lap belt should lie snugly across the

lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. A

booster seat can only be used in seating posi-

tions 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 Mo-

tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has

grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near

the face and neck and the lap belt can be posi-

tioned properly across the lower hips or upper

thighs use the seat belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any

seat and do not allow a child in the cargo

areas. The child could be seriously in-

jured or killed in an accident or sudden

stop.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD

RESTRAINTS

–

NISSAN recommends that all child

restraints be installed in the rear

seat. Studies show that children are

safer when properly restrained in

the rear seat than in the front seat. If

you must install a forward-facing

child restraint in the front seat, see

“Forward-facing child restraint in-

stallation using the seat belts” in

this section.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear-

facing child restraint in the front

seat. An inflating air bag could seri-

ously injure or kill a child. A rear-

facing child restraint must only be

used in the rear seat.

A child restraint with a top tether

strap should not be used in the front

passenger seat.

Keep seatbacks as upright as pos-

sible after fitting the child restraint.

Infants and children should always

be placed in an appropriate child

restraint while in the vehicle.

–

WARNING

•

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for proper use and installa-

tion of child restraints could result in

serious injury or death of a child or

other passengers in a sudden stop or

collision:

•

When the child restraint is not in use,

keep it secured with the LATCH system

or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or

collision, loose objects can injure oc-

cupants or damage the vehicle.

–

The child restraint must be used and

installed properly. Always follow all

of the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions for installation and use.

Infants and children should never be

held on anyone’s lap. Even the

strongest adult cannot resist the

forces of a collision.

CAUTION

Be sure to purchase a child restraint

that will fit the child and vehicle.

Some child restraints may not fit

properly in your vehicle.

A child restraint in a closed vehicle can

become very hot. Check the seating sur-

face and buckles before placing a child in

the child restraint.

Do not put a seat belt around both a

child and another passenger.

–

Child restraint anchor points are de-

signed to withstand loads from child

restraints that are properly fitted.

Never use the anchor points for

adult seat belts or harnesses.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child

restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH

(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-

tem. Some child restraints include rigid or

webbing-mounted attachments that can be con-

nected to these anchors.

1-18 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

For details, see “Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren System (LATCH)” in this section.

• If the combined weight of the child and child

restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the

vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint.

If you do not have a LATCH compatible child

restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.

• Be sure to follow the child restraint manufactur-

er’s instructions for installation.

Several manufacturers offer child restraints for

infants and small children of various sizes. When

selecting any child restraint, keep the following

points in mind:

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. Canadian law requires the

top tether strap on forward-facing child re-

straints be secured to the designated an-

chor point on the vehicle.

• Choose only a restraint with a label certifying

that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standard 213.

• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be

sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and

seat belt system.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren System (LATCH)

• 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.

Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor

points that are used with Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH) compat-

ible child restraints. This system may also be

referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible

system. With this system, you do not have to use

a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint

unless the combined weight of the child and child

restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If the com-

bined weight of the child and child restraint is

greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the vehicle’s

• If the combined weight of the child and child

restraint is less than 65 lbs (29.5 kg), you may

use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt to

install the child restraint (not both at the same

time).

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19

seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the

child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

•

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child re-

straints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used to attach adult seat

belts, or other items or equipment to

the vehicle. Doing so could damage

the child restraint anchorages. The

child restraint will not be properly in-

stalled using the damaged anchorage,

and a child could be seriously injured

or killed in a collision.

LATCH lower anchor

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for proper use and installation

of child restraints could result in serious

injury or death of a child or other passen-

gers in a sudden stop or collision:

•

Attach LATCH system compatible child

restraints only at the locations shown

in the illustration.

LATCH lower anchor location

•

Inspect the lower anchors by inserting

your fingers into the lower anchor

area. Feel to make sure there are no

obstructions over the anchors such as

seat belt webbing or seat cushion ma-

terial. The child restraint will not be

secured properly if the lower anchors

are obstructed.

LATCH lower anchor location

The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the

seat cushion near the seatback. A label is at-

tached to the seatback to help you locate the

LATCH anchors.

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Top tether anchor

WARNING

If the tonneau cover contacts the top

•

tether strap when it is attached to the

top tether anchor, remove the tonneau

cover from the vehicle or secure it on

the cargo floor below its attachment

location. If the tonneau cover is not

removed, it 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.

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.

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment

Installing child restraint LATCH lower

anchor attachments

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment

When installing a child restraint, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this manual and

those supplied with the child restraint.

•

LATCH compatible child restraints include two

rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can

be connected to two anchors located at certain

seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-

tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to

secure the child restraint. Check your child re-

straint for a label stating that it is compatible with

the LATCH system. This information may also be

in the instructions provided by the child restraint

manufacturer.

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REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child

safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-

fore installing a child restraint.

•

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child re-

straints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used to attach adult seat

belts, or other items or equipment to

the vehicle. Doing so could damage

the child restraint anchorages. The

child restraint will not be properly in-

stalled using the damaged anchorage,

and a child could be seriously injured

or killed in a collision.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the

lower anchors if the combined weight of the child

and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the child

restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the

vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation.

Top tether anchor point locations:

Anchor points are located on the back side of the

seatbacks.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint using the LATCH system

The child restraint top tether strap must be used

when installing child restraints with the LATCH

lower anchor attachments or seat belts.

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always

follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

If you have any questions when installing a

top tether strap, consult your NISSAN cer-

tified LEAF dealer for details.

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Rear-facing (webbing-mounted) — step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments

to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make

sure that the LATCH attachment is properly

attached to the lower anchors.

Rear-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2

3. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing-mounted attachments, remove any

additional slack from the anchor attachments.

Press downward and rearward firmly in the

center of the child restraint with your hand to

compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-

back while tightening the webbing of the an-

chor attachments.

Rear-facing — step 3

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

fore you place the child in it. Push it from side

to side while holding the seat near the LATCH

attachment path. The child restraint should

not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side

to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see

if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in

place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the

LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the

restraint on another seat and test it again. You

may need to try a different child restraint. Not

all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child

safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-

fore installing a child restraint.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the

lower anchors if the combined weight of the child

and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the child

restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the

vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation.

Rear-facing — step 4

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT

BELTS

5. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the child

restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4.

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used

when installing a child restraint. Failure

to use the ALR mode will result in the

child restraint not being properly se-

cured. The restraint could tip over or be

loose and cause injury to a child in a

sudden stop or collision.

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Rear facing - step 1

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child

restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear

seat:

Rear-facing — step 2

Rear-facing — step 3

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 in-

structions for belt routing.

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 the

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

when the seat belt is fully retracted.

1. Child restraints for infants must be used

in the rear-facing direction and there-

fore must not be used in the front seat.

Position the child restraint on the seat. Always

follow

the

restraint

manufacturer’s

instructions.

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Rear-facing — step 4

Rear-facing — step 5

Rear-facing — step 6

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 child

restraint. Press downward and rearward firmly

in the center of the child restraint with your

hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion

and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use. If the seat

belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

fore you place the child in it. Push it from side

to side while holding the child restraint near

the seat belt path. The child restraint should

not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side

to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see

if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the

restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as

necessary, or put the restraint in another seat

and test it again. You may need to try a differ-

ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in

all types of vehicles.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat

belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint

mode) is canceled.

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Follow these steps to install a forward-facing

child restraint using the LATCH system.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

LATCH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child

safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-

fore installing a child restraint.

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always

follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the

lower anchors if the combined weight of the child

and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the child

restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the

vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to

install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the

child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in-

stallation.

Forward-facing (webbing-mounted) —

step 2

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments

to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make

sure that the LATCH attachment is properly

attached to the lower anchors.

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 “Installing top tether strap” in this

section. Do not install child restraints that re-

quire the use of a top tether strap in seating

positions that do not have a top tether anchor.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27

Forward-facing (rigid-mounted) — step 2

3. The back of the child restraint should be se-

cured against the seatback.

Forward-facing — step 4

4. For child restraints that are equipped with

webbing-mounted attachments, remove any

additional slack from the anchor attachments.

Press downward and rearward firmly in the

center of the child restraint with your knee to

compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat-

back while tightening the webbing of the an-

chor attachments.

Forward-facing — step 6

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

fore you place the child in it. Push it from side

to side while holding the child restraint near

the LATCH attachment path. The child re-

straint should not move more than 1 inch (25

mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward

and check to see if the LATCH attachment

holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is

not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as

necessary, or put the restraint in another seat

and test it again. You may need to try a differ-

ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in

all types of vehicles.

If necessary, remove the head restraint/headrest

to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure

place. Be sure to reinstall the head

restraint/headrest when the child re-

straint is removed. See “Adjust” in this sec-

tion for headrest adjustment information.

5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions to remove any slack.

If the seating position does not have an adjust-

able head restraint/headrest and it is interfering

with the proper child restraint fit, try another seat-

ing position or a different child restraint.

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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-

erly secured prior to each use. If the child

restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 6.

Follow these steps to install a forward-facing

child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the

rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

1. If you must install a child restraint in the

front seat, it should be placed in the

forward-facing direction only. Move the

seat to the rearmost position. Child re-

straints for infants must be used in the

rear-facing direction and therefore must

not be used in the front seat.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING

THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING

The three-point seat belt with Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used

when installing a child restraint. Failure

to use the ALR mode will result in the

child restraint not being properly se-

cured. The restraint could tip over or be

loose and cause injury to a child in a

sudden stop or collision. Also, it can

change the operation of the front passen-

ger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” in this section.

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always

follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

Forward-facing (front passenger seat) —

step 1

The back of the child restraint should be se-

cured against the seatback.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child

safety” and “Child restraints” in this section be-

fore installing a child restraint.

If necessary, adjust the head restraint/

headrest (front passenger seat only) or re-

move the head restraint/headrest to obtain the

correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/

headrest is removed, store it in a secure place.

Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/

headrest when the child restraint is re-

moved. See “Remove”, “Install”, or “Adjust”

under “Head restraints/headrests” for head

restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and in-

stallation information.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of the

lower anchors if the combined weight of the child

and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). If

the combined weight of the child and the child

restraint is greater than 65 lbs, (29.5 kg) use the

vehicle’s seat belt (in place of not the lower

anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to

follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for installation.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29

If the seating position does not have a remov-

able head restraint/headrest and it is interfer-

ing with the proper child restraint fit, try an-

other seating position or a different child

restraint.

Forward-facing — step 3

3. 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 in-

structions for belt routing.

Forward-facing — step 4

4. 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 the

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode

when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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 (rear seat installation only). See “Install-

ing top tether strap” in this section. Do not

install child restraints that require the use of a

top tether strap in seating positions that do not

have a top tether anchor.

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Forward-facing — step 5

Forward-facing — step 6

Forward-facing — step 8

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the

shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

6. 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.

9. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-

erly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt

is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8.

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-

fore you place the child in it. Push it from side

to side while holding the child restraint near

the seat belt path. The child restraint should

not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side

to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see

if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the

restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as

necessary, or put the restraint in another seat

and test it again. You may need to try a differ-

ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in

all types of vehicles.

10. If the child restraint is installed on the front

passenger seat, push the power switch to

the ON position. The front passenger air bag

status light

should illuminate. If this

7. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to remove any

slack.

light does not illuminate, see “Front passen-

ger air bag and status light” in this section.

Move the child restraint to another

seating position. Have the system

checked by

dealer.

a

NISSAN certified LEAF

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31

•

Do not allow anything to come in con-

tact with the strap, when the top tether

strap is in use. Doing so may result in

the strap being damaged in a collision.

Your child could be seriously injured or

killed in a collision if the child restraint

top tether strap is damaged.

First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH

lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only)

or the seat belt, as applicable.

1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point

which is located on the back side of the

seatbacks.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat

belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-

straint mode) is canceled.

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP

2. If necessary, raise or remove the head

restraint/headrest to position the top tether

strap over the top of the seatback. If the head

restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a

secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head

restraint/headrest when the child restraint is

removed.

WARNING

•

Child restraint anchorages are de-

signed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child re-

straints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used to attach adult seat

belts, or other items or equipment to

the vehicle. Doing so could damage

the child restraint anchorages. The

child restraint will not be properly in-

stalled using the damaged anchorage,

and a child could be seriously injured

or killed in a collision.

See “Remove”, “Install”, or “Adjust” under

“Head restraints/headrests”for head restraint/

headrest adjustment, removal and installation

information.

Position the top tether strap over the top of the

seatback.

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BOOSTER SEATS

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER

SEATS

•

Booster seat anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed

by correctly fitted booster seats. Under

no circumstances are they to be used

to attach adult seat belts or other

items or equipment to the vehicle. Do-

ing so could damage the booster seat

anchorages. The booster seat will not

be properly installed using the dam-

aged anchorage, and a child could be

seriously injured or killed in a collision.

WARNING

Do not pass the tether strap through

strap will be not be properly routed. Your

child could be seriously injured or killed

in a collision if the child restraint top

tether strap is not properly routed (mod-

els without rear seat).

WARNING

If a booster seat and seat belt are not

used properly, the risk of a child being

injured in a sudden stop or collision

greatly increases:

3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor

point on the seatback.

•

Make sure the shoulder portion of the

belt is away from the child’s face and

neck and the lap portion of the belt

does not cross the stomach.

4. Refer to the appropriate child restraint instal-

lation procedure steps in this section before

tightening the tether strap.

•

Make sure the shoulder belt is not be-

hind the child or under the child’s arm.

A booster seat must only be installed

in a seating position that has a lap/

shoulder belt.

If you have any questions when installing a

top tether strap, consult your NISSAN cer-

tified LEAF dealer for details.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by

several manufacturers. When selecting any

booster seat, keep the following points in mind:

• 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 low back

1

• If the booster seat is compatible with your ve-

hicle, place your child in the booster seat and

check the various adjustments to be sure the

booster seat is compatible with your child. Al-

ways follow all recommended procedures.

• Choose only a booster seat with a label certify-

ing that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Ve-

hicle Safety Standard 213.

booster seat

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

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.

2

the child’s ears, a high back booster seat

᭺

• Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be

sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and

seat belt system.

should be used.

The instructions in this section apply to booster

seat installation in the rear seats or the front

passenger seat.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode

when using a booster seat with the seat

belts.

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in “Child

safety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats” in

this section before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat on the

rear seat or on the front passenger seat:

Front passenger seat

1. If you must install a booster seat in the

front seat, move the seat to the rearmost

position.

Front passenger seat

If necessary, adjust or remove the head

restraint/headrest to obtain the correct

booster seat fit. If the head restraint/headrest

is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure

to reinstall the head restraint/headrest

when the booster seat is removed. See

“Remove”, “Install” or “Adjust” under “Head

restraints/headrests” for head restraint/

headrest adjustment, removal and installation

information.

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only

place it in the forward-facing direction. Al-

ways follow the booster seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on the

vehicle seat so that it is stable.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concerning

the following systems.

If the seating position does not have an adjust-

able head restraint/headrest and it is interfer-

ing with the proper booster seat fit, try another

seating position or 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 instructions

for adjusting the seat belt routing.

• Driver and passenger supplemental front-

impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag

System)

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 seat belt routing.

• Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

air bag

• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemen-

tal air bag

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front

passenger seat, push the power switch to the

ON position. The front passenger air bag sta-

• Seat belt with pretensioner

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-

tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown

in “Three-point type seat belt with retractor”.

Supplemental front-impact air bag system:

The 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.

tus light

may or may not illuminate

depending on the size of the child and the

type of booster seat used. See “Front passen-

ger air bag and status light” in this section.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag system: This system can help

cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvic

area of the driver and front passenger in certain

side impact collisions. The side air bag is de-

signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is

impacted.

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-

mental air bag system: This system can help

cushion the impact force to the head of occu-

pants in front and rear outboard seating positions

in certain side impact collisions. In a side impact,

the curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the

side where the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems are de-

signed to supplement the crash protection pro-

vided by the driver and passenger seat belts and

are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should

always be correctly worn, and the occupant

should be seated a suitable distance away from

the steering wheel, instrument panel and door

finishers. See “Seat belts” in this section for

instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.

The supplemental air bags operate only

when the power switch is in the ON posi-

tion.

After the power switch is placed in 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.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37

•

The driver and front passenger seat

belt buckles are equipped with sen-

sors that detect if the seat belts are

fastened. The Advanced Air Bag Sys-

tem monitors the severity of a collision

and seat belt usage then inflates the

air bags as needed. Failure to properly

wear seat belts can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

The front passenger seat is equipped

with occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) that turn the front

passenger air bag OFF under some

conditions. This sensor is only used in

this seat. Failure to be properly seated

and wearing the seat belt can increase

the risk or severity of injury in an acci-

dent. See “Front passenger air bag

and status light” in this section.

WARNING

•

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.

•

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”in this section.

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 un-

restrained, leaning forward, sitting side-

ways or out 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.

•

Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside

the steering wheel rim could increase

the risk that they are injured if the front

air bag inflates.

1-38 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

•

Never let children ride unrestrained or

extend their hands or face out of the

window. Do not attempt to hold them

in your lap or arms. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown

in the illustrations.

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. Pre-teens

and children should be properly re-

strained in the rear seat, if possible.

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air

Bag System, never install a rear-facing

child restraint on the front seat. An

inflating front air bag could seriously

injure or kill your child. See “Child re-

straints” in this section for details.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39

Do not lean against doors or windows.

WARNING

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags and roof-mounted cur-

tain side-impact supplemental air bags:

•

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.

1-40 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

•

The seat belts, the side air bags and

curtain air bags are most effective

when you are sitting well back and

upright in the seat. The side air bag

and curtain air bag 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

seats or rear outboard seats to extend

their hand out of the window or lean

against the door. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown

in the previous illustrations.

•

When sitting in the rear seat, do not

hold onto the seatback of the front

seat. If the side air bag inflates, you

may be seriously injured. Be especially

careful with children, who should al-

ways be properly restrained. Some ex-

amples of dangerous riding positions

are shown in the illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with

side air bag inflation.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41

9. Lap outer pretensioner (driver side only)

10. Seat belt with pretensioner

11. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG

SYSTEM (FRONT SEATS)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the pas-

senger’s advanced air bag system, please

observe the following items.

•

Do not allow a passenger in the rear

seat to push or pull on the seatback

pocket.

•

Do not place heavy loads heavier than

9lb (4 kg) on the seatback, head

restraint/headrest or in the seatback

pocket.

•

Do not store luggage behind the seat

that can press into the seatback.

Confirm the operating condition with

the front passenger air bag status

light.

1. Crash zone sensor

5. Occupant classification system control unit

6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-

mental air bag inflators

7. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-

mental air bag modules

2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-

tal air bag modules

4. Occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors)

8. Satellite sensors

1-42 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

always an indication of proper front air bag op-

eration.

LEAF dealer. If you are considering modification

of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also

contact NISSAN. Contact information is con-

tained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.

•

If you notice that the front passenger

air bag status light is not operating as

described in this section, please take

your vehicle to your NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer to check the occupant

classification system.

Until you have confirmed with your

dealer that your passenger seat occu-

pant classification system is working

properly, position the occupants in the

rear seating positions.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual

stage air bag inflators. The system monitors infor-

mation from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat

belt buckle sensors and the occupant classifica-

tion sensors (weight sensors). Inflator operation

is based on the severity of a collision and seat

belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger,

the occupant classification sensors are also

monitored. Based on information from the sen-

sors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash,

depending on the crash severity and whether the

front occupants are belted or unbelted. Addition-

ally, the front passenger air bag may be automati-

cally turned OFF under some conditions, de-

pending on the information provided by the

occupant classification sensors. If the front pas-

senger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag

status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoc-

cupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air

bag will be off). See “Front passenger air bag and

status light”in this section for further details. One

front air bag inflating does not indicate improper

performance of the system.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise

may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This

smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.

Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may

cause irritation and choking. Those with a history

of a breathing condition should get fresh air

promptly.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-

vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front

passenger seats. This system is designed to

meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-

lations. It is also permitted in Canada. All of the

information, cautions and warnings in this

manual apply and must be followed.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,

help to cushion the impact force on the head and

chest of the front occupants. They can help save

lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an

inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions

or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide

restraint to the lower body.

The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is

located in the center of the steering wheel. The

passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is

mounted in the instrument panel above the glove

box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in

higher severity frontal collisions, although they

may inflate if the forces in another type of collision

are similar to those of a higher severity frontal

impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal

collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat

belts should be correctly worn and the driver and

passenger seated upright as far as practical

away from the steering wheel or instrument

panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to

help protect the front occupants. Because of this,

the force of the front air bag inflating can increase

the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or

is against, the air bag module during inflation.

If you have any questions about your air bag

system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN certified

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43

The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.

• Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,

child or child restraint as outlined in this section:

The front air bags operate only when the

power switch is in the ON position.

The

light illuminates to indicate that the

front passenger air bag is OFF and will not

inflate in a crash.

After the power switch is placed in 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 system is operational.

• Occupied passenger seat and the passenger

meets the conditions outlined in this section:

The

light is OFF to indicate that the front

passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger air bag and status

light

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-

matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated

under some conditions as described below as

permitted by U.S. regulations. If the front passen-

ger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The

driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle

are not part of this system.

Front passenger air bag status light

Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light

located on the instrument panel. After the power

switch is pushed to the ON position, the front

passenger air bag status light on the instrument

panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then

turns off or illuminates depending on the front

passenger seat status. The light operates as fol-

lows:

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed

to automatically turn OFF under some

conditions. Read this section carefully to

learn how it operates. Proper use of the

seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-

essary for most effective protection. Fail-

ure to follow all instructions in this

manual concerning the use of seats, seat

belts and child restraints can increase the

risk or severity of injury in an accident.

is

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce

the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, such

as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-

matically turned OFF.

• Unoccupied passenger seat: The

OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and

will not inflate in a crash.

light is

One sensor used is the occupant classification

sensor (weight sensor). Its is designed to detect

an occupant and objects on the seat by weight.

For example, if a child is in the front passenger

1-44 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed

to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance

with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the

type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its

weight and the child’s weight can be detected

and cause the air bag to turn OFF.

properly secure child restraints and to use the

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child

restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or

move in an accident or sudden stop. This can

also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a

crash instead of being OFF. See “Child re-

straints” in this section for proper use and instal-

lation.

person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat

properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,

the passenger air bag status light may or may not

be illuminated, depending on the size of the child

and the type of child restraint being used. If the air

bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that

the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be

that the child restraint or seat belt is not being

used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is

installed properly, the seat belt is used properly

and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air

bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the

occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are

properly seated and using the seat belt as out-

lined in this manual should not cause the passen-

ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For

small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the

occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for

example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an

edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of

position), this could cause the sensors to turn the

air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and

wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec-

tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental

air bag.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the

passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a

crash. However, heavy objects placed on the

seat could result in air bag inflation, because of

the object being detected by the occupant clas-

sification sensors. Other conditions could also

result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is

standing on the seat, or if two children are on the

seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.

Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants

are seated and restrained properly.

If the passenger air bag status light will not illu-

minate even though you believe that the child

restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are

properly positioned, the system may be sensing

an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is

OFF). Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer can

check that the system is OFF by using a special

tool. However, until you have confirmed with your

dealer that your air bag is working properly, repo-

sition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-

dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.

NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child

restraints and booster seats be properly installed

in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant

classification sensors are designed to operate as

described above to turn the front passenger air

bag OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can

monitor when the front passenger air bag is au-

tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.

The light will not illuminate when the front pas-

senger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen-

ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating

that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the

The air bag system and passenger air bag status

light will take a few seconds to register a change

in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will

remain off.

•

Do not place objects with sharp edges

on the seat. Also, do not place heavy

objects on the seat that will leave per-

manent impressions in the seat. Such

objects can damage the seat or occu-

pant classification sensors (weight

sensors). This can affect the operation

of the air bag system and result in

serious personal injury.

Do not use water or acidic cleaners

(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This

can damage the seat or occupant clas-

sification sensors. This can also affect

the operation of the air bag system

and result in serious personal injury.

Immediately after inflation, several

front air bag system components will

be hot. Do not touch them; you may

severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the supplemental air bag system. This

is to prevent accidental inflation of the

supplemental air bag or damage to the

supplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-

pension system or front end structure.

This could affect proper operation of

the front air bag system.

•

Tampering with the front air bag sys-

tem may result in serious personal in-

jury. Tampering includes changes to

the steering wheel and the instrument

panel assembly by placing material

over the steering wheel pad and above

the instrument panel or by installing

additional trim material around the air

bag system.

Removing or modifying the front pas-

senger seat may affect the function of

the air bag system and result in serious

personal injury.

Modifying or tampering with the front

passenger seat may result in serious

personal injury. For example, do not

change the front seats by placing ma-

terial on the seat cushion or by install-

ing additional trim material, such as

seat covers, on the seat that is not

specifically designed to assure proper

air bag operation. Additionally, do not

stow any objects under the front pas-

senger seat or the seat cushion and

seatback. Such objects may interfere

with the proper operation of the occu-

pant classification sensors.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air

bag system, the supplemental air bag warning

light

, located in the meter and gauges area,

will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer.

Other supplemental front-impact air

bag precautions

•

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects on the steer-

ing wheel pad or on the instrument

panel. Also, do not place any objects

between any occupant and the steer-

ing wheel or instrument panel. Such

objects may become dangerous pro-

jectiles and cause injury if the front air

bags inflate.

•

1-46 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

collision are similar to those of a higher severity

side impact. They are designed to inflate on the

side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not

inflate in certain side collisions on the side where

the vehicle is impacted.

•

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the seat belt system. This may affect

the front air bag system. Tampering

with the seat belt system may result in

serious personal injury.

Work on and around the front air bag

system should be done by a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer. Installation of

electrical equipment should also be

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an

indication of proper side air bag and curtain air

bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain air bags

inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed

by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful

and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken

not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and

choking. Those with a history of a breathing con-

dition should get fresh air promptly.

done by

a

NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer. The Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) wiring harnesses*

should not be modified or discon-

nected. Unauthorized electrical test

equipment and probing devices should

not be used on the air bag system.

A cracked windshield should be re-

placed immediately by a qualified re-

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED

SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR

BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED

CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT

•

Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,

help to cushion the impact force on the chest and

pelvic area of the front occupants. Curtain air

bags help to cushion the impact force to the head

of occupants in the front and rear outboard seat-

ing positions. They can help save lives and re-

duce serious injuries. However, side air bags and

curtain air bags may cause abrasions or other

injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not

provide restraint to the lower body.

pair facility.

A

cracked windshield

could affect the function of the supple-

mental air bag system.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

The side air bags are located in the outside of the

seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags

are located in the side roof rails. All of the

information, cautions, and warnings in this

manual apply and must be followed. The

side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to

inflate in higher severity side collisions, although

they may inflate if the forces in another type of

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the front air bag system

and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections

in this Owner’s Manual.

The seat belts should be correctly worn and the

driver and passenger seated upright as far as

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat

passengers should be seated as far away as

practical from the door finishers and side roof

rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate

quickly in order to help protect the occupants in

the outboard seating positions. Because of this,

the force of the side air bags and curtain air bags

inflating can increase the risk of injury if the oc-

cupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag

modules during inflation. The side air bags and

curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the colli-

sion is over.

•

Tampering with the side air bag system

may result in serious personal injury.

For example, do not change the front

seats by placing material near the

seatbacks or by installing additional

trim material, such as seat covers,

around the side air bag.

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects near the seat-

back of the front seats. Also, do not

place any objects (an umbrella, bag,

etc.) between the front door finisher

and the front seat. Such objects may

become dangerous projectiles and

cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several side air

bag and curtain air bag system compo-

nents will be hot. Do not touch them;

you may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the side air bag and curtain air bag

systems. This is to prevent damage to

or accidental inflation of the side air

bag and curtain air bag systems.

Work around and on the side air bag

and curtain air bag systems should be

done by

a

NISSAN certified LEAF

•

dealer. Installation of electrical equip-

ment should also be done by a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer. The Supplemen-

tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring har-

nesses* should not be modified or dis-

connected. Unauthorized electrical

test equipment and probing devices

should not be used on the side air bag

and curtain supplemental air bag sys-

tems.

The side air bags and curtain air bags op-

erate only when the power switch is in the

ON position.

After turning the power switch 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.

•

Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-

pension system or side panel. This

could affect proper operation of the

side air bag and curtain air bag sys-

tems.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the side air bag and

curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to

the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

1-48 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-

leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke

is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care

should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause

irritation and choking. Those with a history of a

breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

SEAT BELTS WITH

•

Work around and on the pretensioner

system should be done by a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer. Installation of

electrical equipment should also be

PRETENSIONERS (FRONT SEATS)

WARNING

done by

a

NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer. Unauthorized electrical test

equipment and probing devices should

not be used on the pretensioner sys-

tem.

If you need to dispose of a preten-

sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Correct

pretensioner disposal procedures are

set forth in the appropriate NISSAN

Service Manual. Incorrect disposal

procedures could cause personal in-

jury.

•

The pretensioners cannot be reused

after activation. They must be replaced

together with the retractor and buckle

as a unit.

If the vehicle becomes involved in a

collision but a pretensioner is not acti-

vated, be sure to have the pretensioner

system checked and, if necessary, re-

placed by a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer.

After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow

the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to

reduce forces against the chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light

is

used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner

system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning

light” in this section for more details.) If the

supplemental air bag warning light indicates

there is a malfunction, have the system checked

by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

•

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the pretensioner system. This is to pre-

vent damage to or accidental activa-

tion of the pretensioners. Tampering

with the pretensioner system may re-

sult in serious personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with the

supplemental air bag system in certain types of

collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, it

helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-

comes involved in certain types of collisions,

helping to restrain front seat occupants.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you

inform the buyer about the pretensioner system

and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections

in this Owner’s Manual.

The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt

retractor for both front seating positions. The

driver’s seat belt also has a pretensioner at the

outer floor anchor. These seat belts are used the

same way as conventional seat belts.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49

When the power switch is in the ON position, the

supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for

about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means

the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front

air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-

sioner systems need servicing:

• The supplemental air bag warning light remains

on after approximately 7 seconds.

• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes

intermittently.

• The supplemental air bag warning light does not

come on at all.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental front-

impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as

shown in the illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, display-

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air

bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems

may not operate properly. They must be checked

and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

ing

in the instrument panel, monitors the

circuits of the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satel-

lite sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classi-

fication sensors, the supplemental front-impact

air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact

supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner

systems. The monitored circuits include air bag

systems, pretensioners and all related wiring.

1

᭺

SRS air bag

The warning labels are located on the surface of

the sun visors.

1-50 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light

is on, it could mean that the front air bag,

side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pre-

tensioner systems will not operate in an

accident. To help avoid injury to yourself

or others, have your vehicle checked by a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as

possible.

•

Once a front air bag, side air bag or

curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag

module will not function again and

must be replaced. Additionally, the ac-

tivated pretensioners must also be re-

placed. The air bag module and preten-

sioner should be replaced by

a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The air

bag modules and pretensioner system

cannot be repaired.

The front air bag, side air bag and

curtain air bag systems, and preten-

sioner system should be inspected by

a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if there

is any damage to the front end or side

portion of the vehicle.

If you need to dispose of a supplemen-

tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the

vehicle, contact a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer. Correct supplemental air

bag and pretensioner system disposal

procedures are set forth in the appro-

priate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor-

rect disposal procedures could cause

personal injury.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

•

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags

and pretensioners are designed to activate on a

one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is

damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light

will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-

curred. Repair and replacement of these systems

should be done only by a NISSAN certified LEAF

dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the ve-

hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air

bags and pretensioners and related parts should

be pointed out to the person performing the

maintenance. The power switch should always

be in the LOCK position when working under the

hood or inside the vehicle.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51

NOTES

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