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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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