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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

can increase the risk of injury if the occupants

are too close to, or are against, the air bag

modules during inflation.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag system (if equipped)

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RE-

STRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head of the driver and passengers in

front and rear (second and third) outboard

seating positions in certain side-impact colli-

sions. The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bag is designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted.

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-

tion contains important information concern-

ing the driver’s and passenger’s supplemental

front-impact air bags, supplemental side-im-

pact air bags, supplemental curtain side-im-

pact air bags, supplemental curtain side-

impact and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner

seat belts.

The front and side-impact air bags will deflate

quickly after deployment.

The curtain side-impact air bag will remain

inflated for a while.

The curtain side-impact and rollover air bags

will remain inflated for a short period of time,

under both side-impact and rollover situations.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bag system (if equipped)

The SRS operates only when the ignition

Supplemental front-impact air bag system

switch is in the “ON” position.

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head of the driver and passengers in

front and rear (second and third) outboard

seating positions in certain side-impact or

rollover collisions. In a side-impact, the supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover air bag

is designed to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover air

bags on both sides are designed to inflate.

Under the both side-impact and rollover situa-

tions, the supplemental curtain side-impact

and rollover air bags will remain inflated for a

short period of time.

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head and chest area of the driver and/or

front passenger in certain frontal collisions. The

supplemental front-impact air bag is designed

to inflate on the front where the vehicle is

impacted.

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the SRS air bag warning light

illuminates for about 7 seconds and then

turns off. This indicates that the SRS is

operational. (See “Warning lights, indicator

lights and audible reminders” (P.2-16).)

This section shows two types of the front-

impact air bag system:

.

With Advanced Air Bag System

Without Advanced Air Bag System

Supplemental side-impact air bag sys-

tem (if equipped)

The SRS is designed to supplement the acci-

dent protection provided by the driver’s and

passenger’s seat belts and is not designed to

substitute for them. The SRS can help save

lives and reduce serious injuries. However,

inflating air bags may cause abrasions or other

injuries. Air bags do not provide protection to

the lower body. Seat belts should always be

correctly worn and the occupants should al-

ways be seated a suitable distance away from

the steering wheel, instrument panel and door

finishers. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-13).) The air bags

inflate quickly in order to help protect the

occupants. The force of the air bags inflating

This system can help cushion the impact force

to the head, chest and pelvis area of the driver

and front passenger in certain side-impact

collisions. The supplemental side-impact air

bag is designed to inflate on the side where

the vehicle is impacted.

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.

Observe the following precautions for a

model with Advanced Air Bag System:

— The front passenger air bag will not

inflate if the front passenger air bag

status light is lit or if the front

passenger seat is unoccupied.

— 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 colli-

sion and seat belt usage then inflates

the air bags. Failure to properly wear

seat belts can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

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— The front passenger seat is equipped

with occupant classification sensors

(weight sensors) that turn the front

passenger air bag OFF under some

conditions. These sensors are only

used in this seat. Failure to be prop-

erly seated and wearing the seat belt

can increase the risk or severity of

injury in an accident. See “Supple-

mental front-impact air bag system

(with Advanced Air Bag System)” (P.1-

42).

SSS0132A

ing forward, sitting sideways, or out of

position in any way, you and your pas-

sengers are at greater risk of injury or

death in an accident. You and your

passengers may also receive serious or

fatal injuries from the supplemental

front-impact 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.

WARNING:

.

The supplemental front air bags ordina-

rily 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 seat belts and the supplemental

front-impact air bags are most effective

when you are sitting well back and up-

right in the seat. The front-impact air

bags inflate with great force. If you and

your passengers are unrestrained, lean-

.

Keep hands on the outside of the steering

wheel. Placing them inside the steering

wheel rim could increase the risk of injury

if the supplemental front air bag inflates.

SSS0006

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seriously injure or kill your child. (See

“Child restraints” (P.1-19).)

SSS0007

SSS0008

SSS0009

SSS0099

SSS0059A

SSS0140

SSS0159

SSS0100

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 air bags inflate if they are not

properly restrained.

.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front seat. An inflating

supplemental front-impact air bag could

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sitting well back and upright in the seat.

The supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags and supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags inflate with

great force. If you and your passengers

are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting

sideways, or out of position in any way,

you and your passengers are at greater

risk of injury or death in an accident.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system

The pre-tensioner seat belt system may acti-

vate with the supplemental air bag system in

certain types of collisions. Working with the

front seat belt retractors and anchors, it helps

tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle

becomes involved in certain types of collisions,

helping to restrain front seat occupants. (See

“Pre-tensioner seat belt system” (P.1-50).)

.

Do not allow anyone to place their hands,

legs or face near the supplemental side-

impact air bags, supplemental curtain

side-impact air bags and supplemental

curtain side-impact and rollover air bags

located on the sides of the seatback of

the front seats or near the side roof rails.

Do not allow anyone sitting in the front

seats or rear outboard seats to extend

their hands out of the windows or lean

against the doors. Some examples of

dangerous riding positions are shown in

the illustrations.

When sitting in the rear seats, do not hold

onto the seatback of the front seats. If

the supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags and supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags inflate, you

may be seriously injured. Be especially

careful with children, who should always

be properly restrained.

Air bag warning labels

SSS0162

WARNING:

.

The supplemental side-impact air bags

ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a

front impact, rear impact, rollover, or

lower severity side collision. Always wear

the seat belts to help reduce the risk or

severity of injury in accidents.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags ordinarily will not inflate in the

SSS0603

.

event of

a front impact, rear impact,

rollover, or lower severity side collision.

Always wear the seat belts to help reduce

the risk or severity of injury in accidents

(if equipped except for Mexico).

Warning labels about the supplemental front-

impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle

as shown in the illustration.

SRS air bag:

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact

and rollover air bags ordinarily will not

inflate in the event of a front impact, rear

impact, or lower severity side collision.

Always wear the seat belts to help reduce

the risk or severity of injury in accidents

(for Mexico).

The seat belts and the supplemental

side-impact air bags, supplemental cur-

tain side-impact air bags and supple-

mental curtain side-impact and rollover

air bags are most effective when you are

The warning label

is located on the surface

of the driver’s and/or passenger’s sun visor.

SRS front-impact passenger air bag:

Do not use seat covers on the front

seatbacks. They may interfere with the

supplemental side-impact air bag infla-

tions.

The warning label

(if equipped) is located on

the side of the passenger’s side instrument

panel.

The label warns you not to fit a rear-facing

child restraint system on the front passenger

seat as such a restraint system used in this

position could cause serious injury to the infant

in case of air bag deployment during a collision.

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In vehicles equipped with a front-impact pas-

senger air bag system, use a rear-facing child

restraint system only on the rear seats.

“Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing

child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag

in front of it!”

.

The SRS air bag warning light remains on

after approximately 7 seconds.

The SRS air bag warning light flashes

intermittently.

The SRS air bag warning light does not

illuminate at all.

Under these conditions, the air bag and/or pre-

tensioner seat belt system may not operate

properly. They must be checked and repaired.

Contact a NISSAN dealer immediately.

When installing a child restraint system in your

vehicle, always follow the child restraint system

manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

For additional information, see “Child restraints”

(P.1-19).

SRS air bag warning light

SPA1097

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-

playing in the instrument panel, monitors the

circuits for the air bag systems, pre-tensioner

seat belt system and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

the SRS air bag warning light illuminates for

about

7 seconds and then turns off. This

indicates that the SRS air bag systems are

operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the air

bag and/or pre-tensioner seat belt system

need servicing:

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS

JVR0144X

Models with Advanced Air Bag System

1.

2.

Crash zone sensor

6.

7.

8.

9.

Seat belt pre-tensioner retractors

Satellite sensors

Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-

ules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags)

3.

4.

5.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bag inflators

Supplemental side-impact air bag mod-

Occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors)

10. Occupant classification system control

unit

ules

Supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags

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a supplemental air bag inflates.

.

Immediately after inflation, several sup-

plemental 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 systems. This is

to prevent accidental inflation of the

supplemental air bags or damage to the

supplemental air bag systems.

.

Do not make unauthorized changes to

your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-

sion system, front end structure, and side

panels. This could affect proper operation

of the supplemental air bag systems.

Tampering with the supplemental air bag

systems may result in serious personal

injury. Tampering includes changes to

the steering wheel and the instrument

panel by placing materials over the steer-

ing wheel pad and above, around or on

the instrument panel or by installing

additional trim materials around the

supplemental air bag systems.

SSS1082

.

Work on and around the supplemental air

bag systems should be done by a NISSAN

dealer. The SRS wiring should not be

modified or disconnected. Unauthorized

electrical test equipment and probing

devices should not be used on the sup-

plemental air bag systems.

Models without Advanced Air Bag System

8. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)

1.

2.

3.

Crash zone sensor

Supplemental front air bag modules

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

WARNING:

modules (if equipped)

.

Do not place any objects on the steering

wheel pad, on the instrument panel, and

near the front door finishers and the

front seats. Do not place any objects

between any occupants and the steering

wheel pad, on the instrument panel, and

near the front door finishers and the

front seats. Such objects may become

dangerous projectiles and cause injury if

4.

5.

Supplemental side-impact air bag mod-

ules (if equipped)

The SRS wiring harness connectors are

yellow for easy identification.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air

When the air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise

may be heard, followed by the 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.

bags (if equipped)

6.

7.

Seat belt pre-tensioner retractors

Satellite sensors (if equipped)

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Those with a history of a breathing condition

should get fresh air promptly.

affect the operation of the air bag system

and result in serious personal injury.

the seat except for the weight of the seated

passenger. If you have any questions about

whether your passenger air bag is functioning

as designed, your NISSAN dealer can confirm

that it is working properly by using a special

tool.

This vehicle is equipped with Advanced Air Bag

System for the driver and front passenger

seats. The driver’s supplemental front-impact

air bag is located at the center of the steering

wheel. The passenger’s supplemental front-

impact air bag is located at the instrument

panel above the glove box.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity frontal impact. It may not

inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental front-impact air

bag system operation.

The Advanced Air Bag System monitors infor-

mation from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag

Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and

the occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors). Inflator operation is based on the

severity of a collision and seat belt usage. For

the front right passenger, the occupant classi-

fication sensors are also monitored. Based on

information from the sensors, only one front air

bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the

crash severity and whether the front occu-

pants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the

front passenger’s air bag may be automatically

turned OFF under some conditions, depending

on the information provided by the occupant

classification sensors. If the front passenger air

bag is OFF, the front passenger air bag status

light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccu-

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

.

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can

damage the seat or occupant classifica-

tion sensors. This can also affect the

operation of the air bag system and

result in serious personal injury.

Removing or modifying the front passen-

ger 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 materi-

al on the seat cushion or by installing

additional trim material, such as seat

covers, on the seat that is not specifically

designed to assure proper air bag opera-

tion. Additionally, do not stow any objects

under the front passenger seat or the

seat cushion and seatback. Such objects

may interfere with the proper operation

of the occupant classification sensors.

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

necessary for most effective protection.

Failure 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.

Supplemental front-impact air bag

system (with Advanced Air Bag System)

WARNING:

To ensure proper operation of the passen-

ger’s advanced air bag system, please ob-

serve 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 4

kg (9.1 lb) on the seatback, headrest or in

the seatback pocket.

.

Do not store luggage behind the seat that

can press into the seatback.

Be sure that the front passenger seat

does not contact the rear seat, instru-

ment panel, etc.

.

Confirm the operating condition with the

front passenger air bag status light.

If you notice that the front passenger air

bag status light is not operating in

accordance with the above description,

please take your vehicle to your NISSAN

dealer to check the passenger seat ad-

vanced air bag system.

.

Until you have confirmed with your deal-

er that your passenger seat advanced air

bag is working properly, position the

occupants in the rear seating positions.

Do not place objects with sharp edges on

the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects

on the seat that will leave permanent

impressions in the seat. Such objects can

damage the seat or occupant classifica-

tion sensors (weight sensors). This can

If the front passenger air bag status light does

not illuminate when a child is seated in the

front passenger seat, or illuminates when an

adult is seated in the front passenger seat,

check to confirm that no loads are applied to

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bag will be off). One front air bag inflating does

not indicate improper performance of the

system. If you have any questions about the

performance of your air bag system, please

contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer.

Supplemental 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.

Even with Advanced Air Bag System, 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 supplemental front-impact 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.

The air bag will deflate quickly after a collision.

sors) that turn the front passenger air bag on

or off depending on the weight applied to the

front passenger seat. The status of the front

passenger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by

Front passenger air bag:

The front passenger air bag is designed to

automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is

operated under some conditions as described

below. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it

will not inflate in a crash. The driver’s air bag

and other air bags in your vehicle are not part

of this system.

The purpose of this system 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

automatically turned OFF.

the front passenger air bag status light (

)

which is located on the instrument panel. After

the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” posi-

tion, the front passenger air bag status light

illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns

off or illuminates depending on the front

passenger seat occupied status. The light

operates as follows:

.

Unoccupied passenger seat: The

is

OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF

The occupant classification sensors (weight

sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under

the front passenger’s seat and are designed to

detect an occupant and objects on the seat.

For example, if a child is in the front passenger

seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed

to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accor-

and will not inflate in a crash.

.

Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,

child or child restraint as outlined in this

section: The

illuminates to indicate

that the front passenger air bag is OFF and

will not inflate in a crash.

.

Occupied passenger seat and the passen-

ger meets the conditions outlined in this

dance with the regulations. Also, if

a child

restraint is on the seat, the occupant classifica-

tion sensors can detect it and cause the air bag

to turn OFF.

section: The light

is OFF to indicate

that the front passenger air bag is opera-

tional.

Front passenger air bag status light:

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are

properly seated and using the seat belt as

outlined in this manual should not cause the

passenger’s 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 up-

right, 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 effective pro-

tection by the seat belt and supplemental air

bag.

In addition to the above, certain objects placed

on the front passenger seat may also cause the

light to operate as described above depending

on their weight.

For additional information related to the nor-

mal operation and troubleshooting of this

occupant classification sensor system, please

refer to “Normal operation” (P.1-44) and “Trou-

bleshooting” (P.1-45) in this section.

SSS1099

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-

The front passenger seat is equipped with the

occupant classification sensors (weight sen-

dren be properly restrained in

a rear seat.

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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’s air bag OFF for specified child

restraints. Failing to properly secure child

restrains and to use the automatic locking

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’s air bag inflating in a crash instead

of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19) for

proper use and installation.)

restraint being used. If the front passenger 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 front passenger air bag status

light is still not illuminated, reposition the

occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the front passenger air bag status light will

not illuminate 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 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,

reposition the occupant or child restraint in a

rear seat.

Precautions:

.

Make sure that there are no objects weigh-

ing over 4 kg (9.1 lbs) hanging on the seat or

placed in the seatback pocket.

Make sure that a child restraint or other

object is not pressing against the rear of

the seatback.

Make sure that a rear passenger is not

pushing or pulling on the back of the front

passenger seat.

Make sure that the front passenger seat or

seatback is not forced back against an

object on the seat or floor behind it.

Make sure that there is no object placed

If the front passenger’s seat is not occupied,

under the front passenger seat.

the passenger’s air bag is designed not to

inflate in

a crash. However, heavy objects

Steps:

placed on the seat could result in air bag

inflation, because of the object being detected

by the occupant classification 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.

1. Adjust the seat as outlined. (See “Seats” (P.1-

2).) Sit upright, leaning against the seat-

back, and centered on the seat cushion

with your feet comfortably extended to the

floor.

The Advanced Air Bag System and front

passenger air bag status light will take a few

seconds to register a change in the passenger

seat status. However, if the seat becomes

unoccupied, the front passenger air bag status

light will remain off.

2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined. (See “Seat

belts” (P.1-13).)

Using the front passenger air bag status light,

you can monitor when the front passenger air

bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat

occupied. The light will not illuminate when the

front passenger seat is unoccupied.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front

passenger air bag status light is illuminated

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

that the 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 front passenger air bag status light

may or may not be illuminated, depending on

the size of the child and the type of child

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds

allowing the system to classify the front

passenger before the vehicle is put into

motion.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger’s

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 dealer.

5. Ensure proper classification by checking

the front passenger air bag status light.

Normal operation:

NOTE:

In order for the occupant classification sensor

system to classify the front passenger based

on weight, please follow the precautions and

steps outlined below:

This vehicle’s occupant classification sensor

system locks the classification during driving

so it is important that you confirm that the

front passenger is properly classified prior to

driving. Also, the occupant classification sen-

sor system may recalculate the weight of the

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occupant when the vehicle comes to a stop

(i.e. stop light, stop sign, etc.), so the front

passenger seat occupant should continue to

remain seated as outlined above.

as possible.

2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying

the front passenger seat:

Occupant is small adult — the front

checked by

possible.

a NISSAN dealer as soon as

3.

If the light is OFF with a small adult, child

or child restraint occupying the front

passenger seat.

.

a

Troubleshooting:

passenger air bag status light is function-

ing as intended. The front passenger air

bag is suppressed.

If you think the front passenger air bag status

This may be due to the following condi-

tions that may be interfering with the

weight sensors:

light is incorrect:

1.

If the light is ON with no front passenger

and no objects on the front passenger

seat:

However, if the occupant is not a small adult,

then this may be due to the following condi-

tions that may be interfering with the weight

sensors:

.

Small adult or child is not sitting upright,

leaning against the seatback, and centered

on the seat cushion with his/her feet

comfortably extended to the floor.

This may be due to the following conditions

that may be interfering with the weight sen-

sors:

.

Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered on the

seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably

extended to the floor.

.

The child restraint is not properly installed,

as outlined. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19).)

.

An object weighing over 4 kg (9.1 lbs)

An object weighing over

4 kg (9.1 lbs)

hanging on the seat or placed in the

seatback pocket.

hanging on the seat or placed in the

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

seatback pocket.

against the rear of the seatback.

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

.

A child restraint or other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

back of the front passenger seat.

against the rear of the seatback.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

back of the front passenger seat.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the

Forcing the front seat or seatback against

back of the front passenger seat.

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

Forcing the front seat or seatback against

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

An object placed under the front passenger

seat.

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

An object placed under the front passenger

seat.

An object placed under the front passenger

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console or between the seat

cushion and the door.

seat.

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console or between the seat

cushion and the door.

An object placed between the seat cushion

and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop

when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any

of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and

wait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A system check will be performed during

which the front passenger air bag status

A system check will be performed during

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

which the front passenger air bag status

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

light will remain lit for about

initially.

7 seconds

If the light is still ON after this, the person

should be advised not to ride in the front

passenger seat and the vehicle should be

If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,

If the light is still ON after this, the vehicle

child or child restraint should be repositioned in

should be checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon

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the rear seat and the vehicle should be

is designed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity side impact. It may not inflate

in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or

lack of it) is not always an indication of proper

supplemental side-impact air bag system op-

eration.

SRS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CONDI-

TIONS

The SRS air bags activate in the event of a front

or side impact in which the vehicle occupants

may be severely injured even if they are

wearing the seat belts properly.

They may not activate when the crash energy

is absorbed and/or distributed by the vehicle

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

always an indication of proper SRS air bag

system operation.

checked by

possible.

a NISSAN dealer as soon as

Supplemental front-impact air bag sys-

tem (without Advanced Air Bag System)

The driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag

is located at the center of the steering wheel.

The passenger’s supplemental front-impact air

bag is located at the instrument panel above

the glove box.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity frontal impact. It may not

inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental front-impact air

bag system operation.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

system (if equipped except for Mexico)

The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag is

located at the roof rails.

When the SRS air bag will deploy

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal

collisions. Some examples are shown in the

following illustrations.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

system is designed to inflate in higher severity

side collisions, although it may inflate if the

forces in another type of collision are similar to

those of a higher severity side impact. It may

not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-

tion of proper supplemental curtain side-im-

pact air bag system operation.

Supplemental side-impact air bag sys-

tem (if equipped)

Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag system (if equipped) (for Mexico)

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag is located at the roof rails.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag system is designed to inflate in

higher severity side collisions or rollover colli-

sions, although it may inflate if the forces in

another type of collision are similar to those of

a higher severity side impact or near rollover. It

may not inflate in certain side collisions or in

certain rollover collisions. Vehicle damage (or

lack of it) is not always an indication of proper

supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover

air bag system operation.

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The supplemental front-impact air bag system

will deploy in the event of an impact which

exceeds a 25 km/h frontal collision with a solid

wall that does not move or deform.

The supplemental front-impact air bag system

may also deploy when the vehicle receives

severe damage to the undercarriage.

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The supplemental side-impact air bag is lo-

cated at the outside of the front seats’ seat-

backs.

The supplemental side-impact air bag system

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Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bags (if equipped):

The supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bag systems are designed to inflate in

higher severity side collisions. Some examples

are shown in the following illustrations.

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.

The supplemental side-impact air bags will

deploy in the event of a side impact with a

normal passenger vehicle that exceeds at a

speed of 25 km/h.

Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

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The supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

systems are designed to inflate in higher

severity side collisions. Some examples are

shown in the following illustrations.

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags will deploy in the event of a

side impact with

a normal passenger

vehicle that exceeds at a speed of 25 km/h.

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.

Hitting

a

curb, pavement edge or hard

surface at high speed

.

Falling into a deep hole or ditch

Landing hard on the ground after jumping

Supplemental side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

The supplemental side-impact air bag systems

are designed to inflate in higher severity side

collisions. Some examples are shown in the

following illustrations.

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.

The supplemental curtain side-impact and

rollover air bags will also deploy when the

vehicle tips up at a certain degree.

.

The supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags will deploy in the event of a side

impact with a normal passenger vehicle

that exceeds at a speed of 25 km/h.

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.

Running under the tail gate of a truck

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

When the SRS air bag is unlikely to deploy

The SRS air bags may not deploy in cases

where the impact is not forceful enough to

inflate the SRS air bags.

Supplemental side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

For example, if the vehicle strikes an object,

such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can

move or deform on impact, the SRS air bags are

unlikely to deploy.

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

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.

A

collision from the side impacting the

vehicle engine room

Vehicle rollover

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Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (if

equipped):

.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

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.

Striking a vehicle of the same class that is

parked

Crashing into a solid utility pole

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.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

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Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-

over air bags (if equipped):

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.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

.

A

collision from the side impacting the

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vehicle engine room

.

A collision from the side at an angle

A side impact with a two-wheeled vehicle

When the SRS air bag will not deploy

Once the SRS air bag has inflated, the air bag

module will not function again if your vehicle

collides with another vehicle or an object.

Other examples where the SRS air bag will not

deploy are shown in the following illustrations.

Supplemental front-impact air bags:

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.

A collision from the side impacting the

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vehicle engine room

Vehicle rollover

.

A frontal offset impact to the guard rails

A collision with a pole

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.

A collision from the side or rear

Vehicle rollover

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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 breath-

ing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental side-impact and curtain side-

impact air bags (if equipped):

PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT SYSTEM

WARNING:

.

The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be

reused after activation. It must be re-

placed together with the retractor and

buckle as a unit.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-

DURE

If the vehicle becomes involved in

a

WARNING:

collision but the pre-tensioner is not

activated, be sure to have the pre-ten-

sioner system checked and, if necessary,

replaced by a NISSAN dealer.

.

Once the supplemental front-impact air

bags, supplemental side-impact air bags,

supplemental curtain side-impact air

bags or supplemental curtain side-im-

pact and rollover air bags have been

inflated, the air bag modules will not

function and must be replaced. The air

.

No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of

the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This

is to prevent accidental activation of the

pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the

pre-tensioner seat belt system.

Work around or on the pre-tensioner seat

belt system should be done by a NISSAN

dealer. The SRS wiring should not be

modified or disconnected. Unauthorized

electrical test equipment and probing

devices should not be used on the pre-

tensioner seat belt system.

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.

A frontal collision with a parked or moving

vehicle

A rear collision

bag modules must be replaced by

a

NISSAN dealer. The inflated air bag mod-

ules cannot be repaired.

Supplemental side-impact and curtain side-

impact and rollover air bags (if equipped):

.

The air bag systems should be inspected

by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage

to the front end or side portion of the

vehicle.

If you need to dispose of the SRS or scrap

the vehicle, contact

a NISSAN dealer.

.

If you need to dispose of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system, or scrap the

vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct

pre-tensioner disposal procedures are

set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser-

vice Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-

dures could cause personal injury.

Correct disposal procedures are set forth

in the appropriate NISSAN Service Man-

ual. Incorrect disposal procedures could

cause personal injury.

.

For model with Advanced Air Bag System:

If there is an impact to your vehicle from

any direction, your occupant classifica-

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tion sensors should be checked by

a

The pre-tensioner is encased with the front

seat belt’s retractor and anchor. These seat

belts are used the same as conventional seat

belts.

.

A frontal collision with a parked or moving

vehicle

A rear collision

NISSAN dealer to verify it is still function-

ing correctly. The occupant classification

sensors (weight sensors) should be

checked even if no air bags deploy as a

result of the impact. Failure to verify

proper occupant classification sensors

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, a

fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the

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(weight sensors) function may result in

an improper air bag deployment result-

ing in injury or death.

The supplemental front-impact air bags, sup-

plemental side-impact air bags, supplemental

curtain side-impact air bags, supplemental

curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and

pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to acti-

vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,

unless the SRS air bag warning light is da-

maged, the SRS air bag warning light remains

illuminated after inflation has occurred. The

repair and replacement of the SRS should be

done only by a NISSAN dealer.

When maintenance work is required on the

vehicle, information about the air bags, pre-

tensioner seat belts and related parts should

be pointed out to the person performing the

maintenance. The ignition switch should al-

ways be in the “LOCK” position when working

under the hood or inside the vehicle.

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